Season 36
(2014)
Overview
Charlestown 2014; Lexington Project 2015; Veteran's House 2015
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
as Self - Master Carpenter
as Self - General Contractor
as Self - Landscape Contractor
Episodes
Charlestown 2014: Part 1: 35 Years of This Old House 0.0
October 4, 2014
Season 36 opens in Boston, where an 1850s-era Greek Revival house is to be upgraded. The homeowner would like to improv…
Charlestown 2014: Part 2: Brick Rowhouse Blues 0.0
October 11, 2014
A fix for a major problem: exterior walls that are bowing outward. Two weeks of work in the basement, meanwhile, has lo…
Charlestown 2014: Part 3: A Bridge to Charlestown 0.0
October 18, 2014
How the old chimney will be modified for gas fireplace units. The framing progress is also spotlighted, including in th…
Charlestown 2014: Part 4: Wood and Water 0.0
October 25, 2014
The progress on the now-approved dormer is spotlighted. Elsewhere, Insulation and wallboard are put into place; and a r…
Charlestown 2014: Part 5: Gardens & Greek Revival Style 0.0
November 1, 2014
The ductwork for the new direct vent gas fireplace units is worked on; subtle Greek Revival details are added to the in…
Charlestown 2014: Part 6: Kitchens and Baths 0.0
November 8, 2014
A major upgrade begins: adding a Greek Revival-style front door. On the second floor, new wood wainscoting is installed…
Charlestown 2014: Part 7: Rowhouse, Lighthouse 0.0
November 15, 2014
A basement door is concealed; the new Cararra marble island top is spotlighted; a PVC fence is installed on top of the …
Charlestown 2014: Part 8: A Rowhouse Reimagined 0.0
November 22, 2014
The Charlestown project wraps up. Included: restoring the exterior with a new dormer, windows, shutters and front entry…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 1: Colonial Roots 0.0
January 3, 2015
This Old House kicks off the second project of the season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial in historic Lexington, Mass.
Lexington Project 2015: Part 2: Footings & Framing 0.0
January 10, 2015
How the home will be renovated in stages so that the owners won't have to move out. The work begins with the back porch…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 3: Colonial Curb Appeal 0.0
January 17, 2015
The second floor's front gable wall is in place; the roof framing is underway; and the framing of the new farmer's porc…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 4: Smart Solutions 0.0
January 24, 2015
How the roofers applied new architectural shingles to the house to coordinate it and the new addition; and a look at th…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 5: Making Connections 0.0
January 31, 2015
How a small stream in the backyard affects the entire yard. Also: trees are removed; shade plants are relocated to a ne…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 6: Exterior Details 0.0
February 7, 2015
A look at the mudroom door; the work required to patch in new clapboard; the back deck's hybrid railing system; and the…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 7: Inspections 0.0
February 14, 2015
Rough mechanical and rough framing inspections are discussed; reinforced fiberglass columns to support the farmer's por…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 8: Conservation Concerns 0.0
February 21, 2015
A covered gutter is installed; the infiltration system to disperse water from gutters into the ground is detailed; nati…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 9: Old to New 0.0
March 28, 2015
Progress on the mud room and kitchen
Lexington Project 2015: Part 10: Designer Details 0.0
April 4, 2015
With the second floor sanded, stained and sealed, the crew commences work on the first floor; the custom refrigerator p…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 11: New Walk, Old Stone 0.0
April 11, 2015
The bluestone front walk is started despite significant grade challenges; porcelain tile made to look like slate is ins…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 12: Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms 0.0
April 18, 2015
A look at the LED ribbon strip lights being used under the cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry. Also: the mudro…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 13: Finishing Details 0.0
April 25, 2015
New plants are added to the landscaping plan; and a wrought-iron chandelier with 52 bulbs is installed. Also: the radia…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 14: Down to the Wire 0.0
May 2, 2015
Installing tall fescue, which needs less water and fertilizer than other varieties; and designing the great room's ente…
Lexington Project 2015: Part 15: Garrison No More 0.0
May 9, 2015
The transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial is reviewed. Included: the technology built into the new kitchen; the …
Veteran's House 2015: Part 1: Veteran's Special House Project 0.0
May 16, 2015
This Old House partners with Homes For Our Troops to build a house for Army veteran SSG Matt DeWitt. Kevin sees the pla…
Veteran's House 2015: Part 2: Adaptions & Accessibility 0.0
May 23, 2015
Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt’s disability doesn’t limit his cycling passion. Richard sees some of the 150 ADA approved…
Veteran's House 2015: Part 3: A Home for Matt & Cat 0.0
May 30, 2015
Kevin, Roger, Tom and Norm build a high tunnel greenhouse for Matt and his family. Kevin meets HFOT Community Outreach …