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S44 E8 E8 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Families Meet

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

23m

Nov 16, 2022

The 1890s Victorian house in Atlanta once owned by South Atlanta's first black postmaster was a dilapidated and abandoned structure. Now, it has been restored and the crew is back for a tour.

Season 44, 26 Episodes

E1 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Welcome to Atlanta,

It's the start of a new project in South Atlanta, GA. It's an 1890s Victorian that once belonged to a civil rights activist. The This Old House team meets the homeowners, builder, and project manager.

E2 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Unsafe Structures,

It's demolition day at the house in South Atlanta. The homeowners' daughter learns to use power tools to build a lending library. An ivy-covered oak overhanging the roof is safely trimmed back.

E3 | Atlanta Postmaster's House| School of HVAC,

A stem wall foundation is poured, and a custom wallpaper is designed. The homeowner installs a vapor barrier in the crawl space and tours an outdoor school for backyard inspiration.

E4 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Cardboard Kitchen,

The new interior spaces are toured. The HVAC ducting is installed. Kitchen location options are explored, and the old windows are restored. The homeowners' daughter creates a 3d tour of the house.

E5 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Whole House Protection,

Interior framing is almost complete. Siding is installed on the exterior. A major motion picture studio is visited. The house is protected from lightning strikes. The Dracut Centre School is restored.

E6 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Respecting the Old,

The old porch posts are repaired. The bathrooms get a new wall treatment. Ceiling joists are left exposed ceiling. The homeowners choose a front door and visit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s home.

E7 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Repointed and Planted,

The front door is stripped of paint. The HVAC system is connected and tested. Floating shelves are installed. The brick steps are repaired. An herb garden is planted, and the custom wallpaper is hung.

E8 | Atlanta Postmaster's House | Families Meet,

The 1890s Victorian house in Atlanta once owned by South Atlanta's first black postmaster was a dilapidated and abandoned structure. Now, it has been restored and the crew is back for a tour.

Newburyport Forever House | Shipwrights and Captains,

The crew is back in Massachusetts to start a new project—a modest 1902 Victorian in the town of Newburyport. They meet the homeowners, tour the project, and discuss the possible challenges.

Newburyport Forever House | Powering Through,

The main power is disconnected, and temporary power is run before demo begins. Asbestos abatement is performed. The back bump out is removed. A carpenter talks about working with Parkinson's disease.

Newburyport Forever House | Demo Find,

Work is underway for the new three-story bump out, the interior is demolished, and a new winder staircase is built. A retaining wall is built, and the town wastewater treatment facility is toured.

Newburyport Forever House | Design Talk,

Shingles are installed on a small roof valley. Exterior windows are trimmed with a prefabricated trim system. The homeowners make design selections. The railing on the original staircase is raised.

Newburyport Forever House | Off-the-Shelf Custom Look,

Curb appeal is added to the front yard. A custom desk is built using off-the-shelf material. An electric vehicle charger is installed, and the secret to achieving a high gloss paint finish is shared.

Newburyport Forever House | Bed Race,

Renovation on the 1902 house is done and the homeowners are ready to move in, but first, the crew and homeowners participate in the town's annual bed race. After, they meet at the house for a tour.

First Period Gambrel | This Really Old House,

The crew takes on a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA. A brief history on heating first period homes is given. The homeowners get a lesson on how to properly salvage the old floors.

First Period Gambrel | Secrets Behind the Wall,

The architect explains the architectural features of a first period gambrel and shares his plans for improvement. Demo starts in the ell. The town historian gives a tour of a 1717 first period home.

First Period Gambrel | Prep-Work,

The house is supported while the foundation is demoed. A plan is devised to raise the timber frame in the ell. An old cistern is examined. Drainage issues are addressed. A book from 1826 is found.

First Period Gambrel | Careful Considerations,

The timber frame structure of the ell is disassembled to be rebuilt later. A clapboard manufacturer in Maine is visited. Fireplace designs are discussed. The homeowner considers a new house color.

First Period Gambrel | Below Grade Plumbing,

A fireplace is demoed; but the chimney is saved. Restoration of the timber frame begins. A sewer ejector is installed. The steel ridge beam for the new ell is prepped. Kevin goes clamming.

First Period Gambrel | Rebuilding Centuries,

The old ell has been reassembled, and the new fireplace is constructed. A steel beam is craned into place to carry the weight of the roof in the new ell. The homeowner shops for a kitchen countertop.

First Period Gambrel | Exposing Problems,

The roof is insulated from the outside. Framing presents a challenge for running pipes. A lighting solution for the new ell is devised, and a lesson is given on how to properly waterproof a roof.

First Period Gambrel | First Things First,

HVAC ducts are hidden in the gambrel. A cinderblock enclosure is covered to mimic the old stone foundation. Damage to an original gunstock post is repaired. New clapboards are weaved into the old.

First Period Gambrel | Factory Built,

The project is halfway through construction. A water harvesting system is installed in the yard. The old barn is replaced with a new boathouse built in a factory and assembled onsite in one day.

First Period Gambrel | New Life,

A granite water table is installed on the 1720 house. Original roof boards are installed on the ell ceiling. A fieldstone wall is built, and a young carpenter talks about his return to the trades.

First Period Gambrel | Look-Alike,

Wide floorboards are installed to match the existing wood in the house. A sink is fabricated out of soapstone, and a backsplash is fabricated from an old board. Lighting installation wraps up.

First Period Gambrel | A Period Restoration,

A little over a year ago, renovation began on the 1720 first period home. Restoration is now complete. Tremendous care went into preserving the home's history while making modern improvements.

Details

This Old House

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

12 Seasons

3h 57m

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