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S44 E22 First Period Gambrel | First Things First

Instructional & Educational

23m

May 10, 2023

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.

Full Episodes

Season 44, 26 Episodes

S44 E1

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.

23m Sep 28, 2022

S44 E2

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.

23m Oct 5, 2022

S44 E3

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.

23m Oct 12, 2022

S44 E4

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.

23m Oct 19, 2022

S44 E5

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.

23m Oct 26, 2022

S44 E6

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.

23m Nov 2, 2022

S44 E7

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.

23m Nov 9, 2022

S44 E8

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.

23m Nov 16, 2022

S44 E9

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.

23m Jan 4, 2023

S44 E10

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.

23m Jan 11, 2023

S44 E11

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.

23m Jan 18, 2023

S44 E12

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.

23m Jan 25, 2023

S44 E13

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.

23m Feb 1, 2023

S44 E14

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.

23m Feb 8, 2023

S44 E15

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.

23m Mar 5, 2023

S44 E16

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.

23m Mar 29, 2023

S44 E17

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.

23m Apr 5, 2023

S44 E18

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.

23m Apr 12, 2023

S44 E19

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.

23m Apr 19, 2023

S44 E20

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.

23m Apr 26, 2023

S44 E21

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.

23m May 3, 2023

S44 E22

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.

23m May 10, 2023

S44 E23

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.

23m May 17, 2023

S44 E24

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.

23m May 24, 2023

S44 E25

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.

23m Jun 14, 2023

S44 E26

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.

23m Jun 21, 2023