Season 39 - The Newton Generation NEXT House

Eight apprentices in our Generation NEXT program will work alongside the TOH master crew to help expand and restore this 1879 New England home.

How to Properly Install a Window | Pro2Pro

Watch Tom Silva teach two apprentices how to correctly hang a flanged window.

Instructing and Inspiring the Next Generation

There’s a shortage of skilled workers across the building trades today. Learn how Marvin is doing their part to inspire the next generation, by offering an intensive Immersion Experience at their dedicated training facility in Warroad, Minnesota.

Replacement Windows Done Right

Replacement windows are a great option for anyone who wants to upgrade their home to be more energy efficient at a lower cost.

Generation NEXT | How To Cut Wood Joints

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.

Newton Generation NEXT Finale: Building Memories

With a more open (storage-packed!) first floor, a new master suite, and dedicated space for visiting grandparents, this 1879 Italianate’s remodel was designed with family in mind

S39 E16: 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.

S39 E15: 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.

S39 E14: 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.

Newton GenNEXT | 360-degree Interactive Tour

See the Newton Project like you’ve never seen it before! Explore every room and learn about the materials, fixtures, and even paint colors

S39 E13: 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.

S39 E12: 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.

Behind the Scenes: Newton - Maximizing Shelf Space

A small pantry gets a big boost from clever planning

Winners: Insiders at the Newton Wrap Party!

Eight lucky Insiders get an up-close look at the Newton house

S39 E11: 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.

In Memory of Austin Wilson, 1999-2018

Generation NEXT apprentice Austin Wilson passed away in January 2018. Here are a few of our favorite moments with this wonderful young man

S39 E10: 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.

S39 E9: 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.

S39 E8: 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.

Kevin's Best Behind-the-Scenes Moments

The TOH host's most popular Instagram posts of the year, featuring his own beautiful snapshots. Follow @kevinoconnortoh on Instagram to see his updates in your feed

GenNEXT Spotlight: Horticulture Students at Newton

Roger Cook finishes up at the Newton house project—with a little help from the students of Minuteman Regional Vo-Tech High School

Behind the Scenes: Newton Fireback

This kitchen backsplash has hidden talents: It warms the room up, too

S39 E7: 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.

S39 E6: 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.

S39 E5: 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.

S39 E4: 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.

S39 E3: 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.

S39 E2: 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.

S39 E1: 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.

The Newton Generation NEXT House: Project Preview

After more than 15 years away, homeowner Liz McQuillan Delfino is teaming up with TOH to get the house she grew up in ready for her own family, complete with an in-law suite to welcome extended visits from the grandparents. New episodes start October 6th. Check local listings