This Old House

Touring the inside and outside of an 1880 Country Cape located in the countryside of Concord, Mass.

Salvaging reusable material and radiators before demolition begins; spraying old hemlock trees.

Cutting a doorway; tying in the new foundation with the old; installing a beam.

Waterproofing the foundation; exterior paint; newel post options; history of Cape-style homes.

Framing starts with leveling; stone veneer; raising the rafters on the back dormer; tile.

Installing a five-layer flitch beam; a tree company attaches a cable on an old hemlock for support.

Cutting a slot in the chimney for flashing; laying out the kitchen.

Removing a window and framing new double hung windows; affordable housing for veterans.

Addition wall; the evolution of framing hammers and guns; planning for electric panels.

Improving a thermal break for the front dormers of the original house; planting.

Installing a skylight; ducts; touring a Pennsylvania range factory; repairing original wood gutters.

Installing radiant floor heating in the garage; pouring concrete.

Window repair for the Dracut School Project; dismantling an old boiler system.

Installing a composite deck; spraying foam insulation; HVAC zoning; battery backup for solar system.

Applying finishing touches; installing electrical fixtures, kitchen counters and shelves.

After numerous delays, the Concord Country Cape is ready for the homeowners to move in.

Discussing plans for an 1890s single family Victorian in West Roxbury, Mass.

Opening up the first floor; installing windows; replacing old rosin paper siding underlayment.

Adding an elm tree to the yard; installing window trim and siding; moving a plumbing drain.

Installing ipe on a porch ceiling; installing a dual fuel HVAC system; laying out a brick patio.

New granite stairs are installed on the front porch; brick walkway; installing a new back door.

Installing a tub and radiant floor heating in the upstairs bathrooms; interior lighting.

Installing aluminum gutters; adding trim around the back door; patching existing wood flooring.

Installing new kitchen cabinets and range hood; laying out large format tiles in a small space.