This Old House
Season 46 starts with the revival of a 1929 brick cottage in Nashville, TN. Then, the crew heads to Ridgewood, NJ to remodel a 1930s Colonial Revival. The last stop: a 19th century historic home in Westford, MA.
Latest Seasons
S43 E37: Smooth Finish
The crew visits a tech school. Back at the house, floors are going down, and a custom drain pan is built for the laundry room. Then, the new irrigation system is discussed, and the ICF foundation gets a stucco-like finish.
S43 E36: Watertight Doghouse Dormers
Watch as a wet tap is performed to run new water lines at the house. Then, the team installs a fire sprinkler system and a slate hearth inside. Finally, doghouse dormers are made watertight and sided.
S43 E35: Amped Up
This week, the house has undergone a dramatic transformation. The electrical and HVAC service is upgraded, and an old window gets new life. Then, host Kevin O’Connor is taught welding, and the house is ready for insulation.
S43 E34: Neighbors on Ice
In the house, coffered ceilings hide plumbing pipes, while a central staircase is constructed. A drain plain is created for the porch, and a diffusion vent is installed on the roof. The crew ends the day on the ice.
Take a 3D Tour of the West Roxbury House
Step inside—virtually—into This Old House Season 43’s West Roxbury project house. This 1894 Victorian in West Roxbury, MA, was the first one-family erected in the new subdivision. See how the crew brought it to modern lifestyle standards while preserving its historic beauty.
S43 E33: Old House New Supports
The old joists in the house are replaced, and tile selections are made. The old porch is tied into the new framing, and inside, steel I-beams support the open floor plan with no partitions. Finally, roof trusses are installed.
Rebuilding a Family Home in Saratoga Springs
A young couple rebuild their longtime family home, a circa 1864 Dutch Colonial, with future generations in mind.
Past Meets Present: Inside Season 43’s Concord Country Cape Project
An 1880 Cape gets a 21st-century update, providing the perfect balance of antique charm and contemporary style for a growing family.
S43 E32: Up and Away
In this episode, the team follows up with the restoration of a schoolhouse in Dracut, MA. Back in Saratoga, the homeowners select cabinets at a kitchen showroom. Then, the crew treats mold and mildew found in the home, and Kevin O’Connor takes a hot air balloon ride.
S43 E31: Raise the Roof
Plumbing fixtures are chosen for the house. Then, the original foundation is repointed, and a ledger is installed on the new ICF foundation for the mudroom floor joists. Later, the crew takes a tour of a truss manufacturing facility.
Celebrating Four Decades of Norm Abram on This Old House
After more than four decades, This Old House’s Master Carpenter and pioneer of the home improvement television genre, Norm Abram, has officially hung up his toolbelt and left the show. Take a look back at some of our favorite Norm moments.
S43 E30: Secret Gardens
The crew tours local gardens while a new foundation is built using ICFs. Then, we visit a mansion once owned by the inventor of a fire hydrant valve. Finally, forms are prepped for a pour-in-place concrete staircase.
S43 E29: Old Woes
The crew tours the Saratoga Racecourse. Discoveries are made during the demo, and an armored shield cabling is replaced with nonmetallic ones. The home’s framing is explored, and a buttress wall is built in the basement.
S43 E28: New Vision
The homeowners begin to demo, and the architect shares his plan for the home. Then, Richard learns about the Saratoga springs. The yard is protected against construction, and an air remediation system is installed.
See the Before Photos of TOH’s Saratoga Legacy Restored Project
Check out the before photos of This Old House’s latest project – a multi-generational Dutch Colonial in Saratoga Springs, NY.
S43 E27: Tour of Saratoga Springs
The team is starting a new project in Saratoga Springs, NY. They meet the homeowners and the builder and learn about the plans for the 1864 home, including reconstructing the additions and creating an open floor plan.
S43 E26: A Modern Victorian
A little over a year ago, the 1890s West Roxbury Victorian was a tired-looking house. Now, it’s all dressed up and looking good. The crew and homeowners give a tour of the changes.
S43 E25: Focus on Finishes
Countertops are going in and doors are being hung. A local stone fabrication shop is visited. A distressed stained finish is applied to trim. Under-cabinet receptacles and crown molding are installed.
S43 E24: Boho Chic
Cabinets and a vent hood are being installed in the kitchen. The homeowners’ daughter chooses a paint color for her room. A stained glass window is repaired, and floor tiles are laid out for installation.
S43 E23: A Match Made Perfect
Antique windows are installed in Dracut, MA. The original foundation is repaired. The wood floors are patched, and a bathroom is prepped for tile. Then, the team explores aluminum gutters that look like wood.
Introducing TOH’s West Roxbury Project House
Homeowners’ plans for an exterior fix-up lead to a full-scale renovation at the West Roxbury project house. The goal: Upgrade the 19th-century house to suit their modern family.
S43 E22: Father and Son
Headway on the 1890s Victorian continues as the crew installs lighting on the front porch and preps the primary bathroom for in-floor heating. Later, the homeowners pick lighting for the dining room and install drywall in the attic.
S43 E21: Exploring Flooring
The old front steps are replaced in this episode, and the homeowners decide on interior flooring. Kevin visits a trade school. Then, a cable railing and new door are installed out back, and a brick walkway out front.
S43 E20: Outdoor Oasis
Ipe is installed on the front porch. The existing furnace gets a new heat pump coil. Back at the house, a brick patio is built. At the Dracut Centre School, original corbel replicas are installed.
S43 E19: Drainpipe Puzzle
The windows are trimmed with PVC, and the house is sided with fiber cement clapboards. An American Elm resistant to Dutch Elm disease is planted. Inside, a drainpipe puzzle is solved.
Take a 3D Tour of the Concord Cape Project
Step inside—virtually—into Season 43’s Concord Country Cape project. This 1880s Cape Cod-style home in Concord, MA, features a sprawling new addition while still staying true to its traditional roots.
Sneak Peek: Traditional Meets Modern at the Concord Cape Project
In Season 43, This Old House’s mission was to restore an 1880s Cape Cod-style home in the front while remaking a modern addition in the back. Get a glimpse into the reveal below.
S43 E18: Pruning 101
The inside of the house is demo’d. The homeowners select kitchen cabinets, then a wider window opening is created. Beams are installed to replace a load-bearing wall, a willow tree is pruned, and house wrap is installed.
S43 E17: Small Town in a Big City
It’s a new project. We meet a new builder Deliandro and homeowners Robyn and Derek in the West Roxbury section of Boston. Robyn gives a tour. Derek is an architect and drew the construction plans.
S43 E16: Cinderella Story
The 1880s Country Cape is finished. The cast arrives and reflects on the changes that have been made since Charlie’s crew started work. The homeowners take Kevin and Tommy on a tour of the house.
S43 E15: Crafty Finishes
The house comes together as a primary bathroom gets a plaster treatment, and window sills are replicated in Dracut, MA. A kitchen garden, recessed lighting, and floating countertop are installed. Then, new wood floors change directions.
S43 E14: Sunshine Power
Installation of a composite deck is complete. The team adds insulation to the basement and discusses unconventional HVAC zoning. Then, Kevin tours a stove factory in Reading, PA. Solar panels and their backup system are installed.