This Old House S44E11 · Newburyport: Demo Find

Overview

With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set. A find during demo sparks interest in the home's history. Outside, a retaining wall is built, and the old water and sewer lines are replaced.

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1. 1 1. Atlanta: Welcome to Atlanta2022-09-29The crew heads South to Atlanta, GA where work on an 1890s Victorian with rich history is about to begin. They get a warm Southern welcome from the builder, project manager, and ho
2. 2 2. Atlanta: Unsafe Structures2022-10-06The Atlanta house is in disrepair, so layers are peeled back to uncover the extent of the damage. The homeowner lends a hand with demolition of unsafe structures. We meet the contr
3. 3 3. Atlanta: School of HVAC2022-10-13The Atlanta Beltline is toured. A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings, and the crawl space gets a vapor barrier. The homeowner receives a lesson on HVAC installatio
4. 4 4. Atlanta: Cardboard Kitchen2022-10-20New framing replaces the once termite eaten studs. Having an HVAC plan in place, the homeowner begins installing ductwork at the house. Native fruit trees are explored. Cardboard b
5. 5 5. Atlanta: Whole House Protection2022-10-27Progress is made on the interior and exterior of the house. New beveled pine siding is weaved into the old. Tyler Perry Studios is toured. The house gets lightning and surge protec
6. 6 6. Atlanta: Respecting the Old While Adding the New2022-11-03Care is taken in the renovation to respect the old details of the home. New porch columns are made to match the old. A bathroom gets a concrete-like finish. A reclaimed front door
7. 7 7. Atlanta: Repointed and Planted2022-11-10It's all about finishing touches. Outside the front door is cleaned and prepped for paint, the front steps are repaired, and a medicinal garden is planted. Inside, the water heater
8. 8 8. Atlanta: Families Meet2022-11-17The renovation of the 1890s Victorian whose former owner was a pillar in the community for civil rights is complete. The family of the former owner meets the current homeowners. Th
9. 9 9. Newburyport: Shipwrights and Sea Captains2023-01-05The crew is back in Massachusetts on the Eastern Seaboard in the town of Newburyport - a middle-class neighborhood where shipwrights and sea captains once lived. They meet the home
10. 10 10. Newburyport: Powering Through2023-01-12Before demo begins, the main power is disconnected. The old bump out is demoed, and the present bathroom is tested for asbestos. A carpenter talks about working with Parkinson's Di
11. 11 11. Newburyport: Demo Find2023-01-19With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set. A find during demo sparks interest in the home's history. Outside, a retaini
12. 12 12. Newburyport: Design Talk2023-01-26Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line. Factory-assembled exterior window trims save time and labor. The original staircase balusters and railings are modified. The
13. 13 13. Newburyport: Off-the-Shelf Custom Look2023-02-02As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted. Inside, a custom home office is built from off-the-shelf materials. The old floors are reused on the second floor. An EV charge
14. 14 14. Newburyport: Bed Race2023-02-09With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the project; but first, the homeowners and the crew take part in a
15. 15 15. Ipswich: This Really Old House2023-03-23The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA. The homeowners give them a tour of the property and the proposed changes. Tom Silv
16. 16 16. Ipswich: Secrets Behind the Wall2023-03-30The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take place. A lesson on first period homes is given. The team ho
17. 17 17. Ipswich: Prep-Work2023-04-06Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered. The original timber frame structure is assessed, and the original floorboards and roof sheathing ar
18. 18 18. Ipswich: Careful Considerations2023-04-13The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled. A new fireplace for the original gambrel is considered. Landscape and hardscape ideas are explored. A family run lumb
19. 19 19. Ipswich: Below Grade Plumbing2023-04-20The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace. The dismantled timber frame pieces are restored offsite. Plumbing is run for a below grade bathro
20. 20 20. Ipswich: Rebuilding Centuries2023-04-27The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site. A Rumford fireplace is installed where the old was demolished. The steel ridge beam is craned in place. The homeow
21. 21 21. Ipswich: Exposing Problems2023-05-04A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges. Rot is discovered on the original sill. Options are explored to light the new ell considering
22. 22 22. Ipswich: First Things First2023-05-11Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed. The challenge of ducting a first period home is solved. Old material and technique disguise a new repair. An orig
23. 23 23. Ipswich: Factory Built2023-05-18Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed. A handmade lighting factory is toured. The new boathouse, built in a fact
24. 24 24. Ipswich: New Life2023-05-25A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell. A dry laid stone wall is built. The plumbing manifold is discussed. A ca
25. 25 25. Ipswich: Look-Alike2023-06-15Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring. A soapstone sink is fabricated offsite. The hot water system is reviewed. A wood
26. 26 26. Ipswich: A Period Restoration2023-06-22The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the rear, a new ell and barn element make for a dramatic transf