This Old House S33E03 · Bedford | Work on the Addition Begins

Overview

The crew removes old clapboards and opens up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement space to the new. They also patch a rotted sill.

Torrents

Subtitles

Episodes

1. 1 1. Bedford | Welcome to the Bedford Project2011-10-06Work begins on a 300-year-old farmstead.
2. 2 2. Bedford | And the Work Begins2011-10-13 · 26mThe crew transplantis shrubs and plants to a safe place until the job is complete. They also clear small trees and overgrowth that are in the way of the new family room addition.
3. 3 3. Bedford | Work on the Addition Begins2011-10-20 · 26mThe crew removes old clapboards and opens up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement space to the new. They also patch a rotted sill.
4. 4 4. Bedford | New Entrance, Old Bricks2011-10-27 · 26mFraming up the new roof that will overlay the existing roof; repairing the exterior chimney; weaving in bricks.
5. 5 5. Bedford | Yard and New Gable Wall2011-11-03Work begins on clearing the backyard. The crew assembles and raises the gable wall for the family room addition and repairs a historic windowsill.
6. 6 6. Bedford | New Space Revealed2011-11-10The family room addition is framed up and sheathed. The crew installs new post supports in the kitchen accommodate a new stove vent hood and repairs the window sash.
7. 7 7. Bedford | Insulation, Roofing2011-11-17The crew tops off cellulose insulation in walls, builds raised beds out of fieldstone, and waterproofs the roof.
8. 8 8. Bedford | Kitchen Inspiration2011-11-24General contractor Tom Silva replaces a rotted post. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored historic window sashes. Host Kevin O'Connor finds electricia
9. 9 9. Bedford | A New Driveway2011-12-01General contractor Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps remove some existing plumbing in the old kitchen. Landscape cont
10. 10 10. Bedford | Interior Design Ideas2011-12-08Tom and Norm rebuild the front door surround to eliminate rot. Roger oversees deep root injections to amend and aerate soil. Kevin tours the new space design and sees how it blends
11. 11 11. Bedford | Milestones In and Out2011-12-15Roger Installs a 3,000-pound slab of reclaimed granite for the front step. The crew installs new windows in the addition and insulates old ductwork. Roger spreads a rye grass mix.
12. 12 12. Bedford | A Major Milestone2011-12-22The crew installs decorative timbers in the new family room along with an A/C condenser. Tom and Kevin fasten mahogany boards to the front entry deck and install a garden shed.
13. 13 13. Bedford | On the Right Path2011-12-29Roger uses old-style bricks for a winding entry path. The crew works to fit a modern kitchen into an ell from the 1700s and installs a zero-clearance gas fireplace. On the outsid
14. 14 14. Bedford | Doors and Tabletops2012-01-05The crew restores the panel front door with flexible epoxy and new paint. The new marble island top hides a secret feature, a hole in the top concealing a compost bin. Rich works o
15. 15 15. Bedford | Final Touches2012-01-12The crew finishes the driveway and installs a new LED strip light at the old fireplace. The home gets a Colonial-inspired boot scraper and doorknocker as well as a new hot water h
16. 16 16. Bedford | Final Reveal2012-01-19Roger installs new and old plant material. The crew puts the finishing touches on the kitchen by installing ceramic backsplash tile and brightens up the parlor and dining room .
17. 17 17. Barrington; An Introduction2012-01-26As the next project starts, demolition begins on the 1950s porch addition and the first floor is gutted.
18. 18 18. Barrington; Hurricane Irene2012-02-02The crew prepares the house for Hurricane Irene and begins framing the second floor.
19. 19 19. Barrington; Building a Clambake!2012-02-09Installing windows using a custom copper pan for flashing; installing architectural shingles.
20. 20 20. Barrington; A Newport Mansion2012-02-16Exterior shingles; hydronic system integrated with a solar hot water system on the roof.
21. 21 21. Barrington; Coastal Landscape2012-02-23Installing a custom copper gutter and scupper as well as coastal tolerant and native plants.
22. 22 22. Barrington; The Finishes Begin2012-03-01 · 26mThe Brazilian hardwood garapa is installed on the new deck; red cedar shingles. Red oak flooring and decorative polyurethane brackets are installed.
23. 23 23. Barrington; Cherry Kitchen2012-03-08Replacing cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway; using cherry veneers in the kitchen; wall cabinets; setting the new tub.
24. 24 24. Barrington; Wall Dressing2012-03-15 · 26mRetractable awning; Saratoga soapstone; light fixtures; electric floor warming system.
25. 25 25. Barrington; The Finish Line2012-03-22 · 26mGlass tile; installing a garage storage system; cable railing system; installing a gas stove; LED down light.
26. 26 26. Barrington; Another Project Wraps2012-03-29 · 26mAdvanced programmable thermostat; solar shades; dividing the master closet into his and hers spaces; girl's room includes timeless pieces and colors.