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Newton GenNEXT | Time for Trim

Instructional & Educational

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Jan 10, 2018

Granite is laid for the stove. Nathan installs a porch ceiling. Kevin sees a Rhode Island home with pine trim. Richard reviews component placement at the mechanical wall. Mauro fixes holes in plaster.

Full Episodes

Season 39, 26 episodes

Newton GenNEXT | A House for the Next Generation,

A homeowner inherits her childhood home but wants to accommodate their children and in-laws. Mike Rowe visits to discuss the need for a new generation of skilled tradespeople.

23m Oct 4, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | A Few Good Landscapers,

Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation. Richard gets the house safe for demolition. Roger saves roses and lilacs from being trampled by construction. Mold is found in the basement.

23m Oct 11, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | Generation Next Arrives,

Kevin checks on the foundations at the site. The homeowners request an open floor plan and enlist an interior designer. Tommy and Kevin discuss the future of their apprentices on the Newton site.

23m Oct 18, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | Construction Gets a Jumpstart,

Kevin and Tom build a new subfloor. Richard hunts for an old clawfoot tub. Tom demonstrates how to check porch level and build a hip roof. Kevin learns about a job training program in Baltimore.

23m Oct 25, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | All Decked Out,

The apprentices learn the basics of framing a deck while the chimney gets demo'ed. The interior designer creates a custom pattern for the floor. The flue for the wood burning stove is installed.

23m Nov 1, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | This Old House University,

The apprentices learn how to frame a wall in the master bedroom, build a drain stack for the master bath, and lay decking on the front porch. The homeowners visit their kitchen cabinet designer.

23m Nov 8, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | Approaching Half Way,

Flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class. Tommy and Charlie find an uninsulated crawl space. The garage floor gets radiant heat and the front porch gets columns.

23m Nov 15, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | Duct Dynasty,

The apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin watches how an elaborate Chippendale railing is put together, the basement gets moisture prevention, and Richard shows how ductwork is put together.

23m Dec 27, 2017

Newton GenNEXT | Tommy's Flair for Flares,

Kevin reviews the progress being made upstairs. Most of the new work is at the back of the house. New gas lines are installed. Tommy builds a shower bench and double hung replacement windows.

23m Jan 3, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Time for Trim,

Granite is laid for the stove. Nathan installs a porch ceiling. Kevin sees a Rhode Island home with pine trim. Richard reviews component placement at the mechanical wall. Mauro fixes holes in plaster.

23m Jan 10, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Homeowners Pitch In,

At the Newton Project, trim interior columns, stair treads, and stained-glass windows are installed. Kevin tours a flooring factory. Richard teaches a plumbing class.

23m Jan 17, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Salvage Helps the Bottom Line,

Norm fits an old door. Roger sees a premade stone wall installed in sections. Kevin visits a career day for the trades. Twin built-in beds are made in Rhode Island. Tommy reinstalls a corner cabinet.

23m Jan 24, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Graduation Day,

Roger explains why preventative tree work is needed. Homeowner Liz gets a tiling lesson. The original newel post is discovered to be walnut. The apprentices graduate after ten weeks of hard work.

23m Jan 31, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Homeowner Going the Distance,

Norm lays composite decking. Charlie makes exterior decorative brackets. Kevin watches a quartz countertop get installed. Roger paves the front walk. Liz fits her stained-glass window.

23m Feb 7, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Final Touches,

Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a fireback. Roger returns the flowers he saved. The island countertop goes on. Kevin watches a crew install a garage door. The wood stove arrives.

23m Feb 14, 2018

Newton GenNEXT | Move in Day,

It's the wrap of another great project. Kevin tours the renovated house with the homeowners. Their kids and Joe's parents arrive to check out the new and improved home.

23m Feb 21, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Southern Charm, Season Premiere,

A new two-project series begins in Charleston, South Carolina: a brick 1840s "single house" and a multi-generational 1890s home.

23m Mar 28, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Demo Time,

Demo starts on the Charleston projects. Judith talks planting options with Roger, who visits a suitable nursery. Kevin tours the American College of the Building Arts. Richard goes privy diving.

23m Apr 4, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Brick and Mortar,

An old fireplace houses a new stove. Tommy discusses using interior casework with exposed brick. Roger tours hidden gardens. Demolition continues while Tommy and Judith look at flooring options.

23m Apr 11, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Southern Roots,

A foundation starts while Roger tries to save a crepe myrtle. Kevin visits Fort Sumter. The single house mantel and windows get restored and the old kitchen house gets connected to the main house.

23m Apr 18, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Good Wood,

Kevin meets a lumberjack. Tommy watches how pipes are disguised, and Richard seeks out places for HVAC equipment. Kevin learns about Single Houses. A crepe myrtle gets pruned and Tommy talks termites.

23m Apr 25, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Rough Plumbing,

Richard works on plumbing at the Elliotborough house while Kevin meets a kitchen designer. The porch gets assessed. A floor goes down at the single house. Tommy and Mark snake wires through a wall.

23m May 2, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Smithies,

The old piazza columns get restored. The iron gate is made by blacksmith students at a local college. Lights are selected for an old house. New siding mixes with old to meet historic district codes.

23m May 9, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Rainbow Row,

Charleston boasts a colorful housing stock. Judith decides on a siding color for the Elliotborough project. Kevin meets her and a design expert in a neighborhood famous for house colors, Rainbow Row.

23m May 16, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Raise the Pergola,

The pergola goes up. Ross looks at smart home technology. A local craftsman puts the finishing touches on a dining table. Richard checks out the HVAC plan while repointing starts on the fireplaces.

23m May 23, 2018

The Charleston Houses 2018 | Singular Single House,

The iron gate is fitted at the Charleston Single House. Kevin, Tom, and Richard tour the renovations. Richard visits the Elliotborough project for updates. The completion of the project is celebrated.

23m May 30, 2018