This Old House S48E05 · Essex County Colonial | Bigger Isn't Better

Overview

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line. Inside, Zack stabilizes squeaky stairs and Kevin helps install new pocket door hardware.

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1. 1 1. Essex County Colonial | Garden State of Mind2026-10-01 · 27mThe team heads down to Essex County New Jersey where Zack introduces homeowners Ethan and Harley, new owners of an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive r
2. 2 2. Essex County Colonial | Demolition Derby2026-10-08 · 27mKevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape. Zack also explains lumber estimating and how m
3. 3 3. Essex County Colonial | Knock On Wood2026-10-15 · 27m · Coming soonKevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile. Architect Dan Kopec brings the plans to life at full 1-to-1 scale, and Richard in
4. 4 4. Essex County Colonial | Making Connections2026-10-22 · 27m · Coming soonRichard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe. Zack details roof flashing, while Jen
5. 5 5. Essex County Colonial | Bigger Isn't Better2026-10-29 · 27m · Coming soonZack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line. Inside, Zack stabil