Season 40 poster

Season 40

(2018)

Cast

Kevin O'Connor as Self - Host
Kevin O'Connor

as Self - Host

Richard Trethewey as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
Richard Trethewey

as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert

Norm Abram as Self - Master Carpenter
Norm Abram

as Self - Master Carpenter

Tom Silva as Self - General Contractor
Tom Silva

as Self - General Contractor

Jeff Sweenor as Self - Builder
Jeff Sweenor

as Self - Builder

Roger Cook as Self - Landscape Contractor
Roger Cook

as Self - Landscape Contractor

Episodes

The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House poster

The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House 0.0

October 6, 2018

The fortieth season begins with Kevin outside The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island – a magnificent mansion once owned …

Jamestown: Net Zero From the Ground Up poster

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October 13, 2018

Old shingles with asbestos are removed and a new foundation is formed in a factory. Kevin tours Jamestown.

Jamestown: HVAC of the Future poster

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October 20, 2018

Jeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net zero house, and Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced …

Jamestown: A Charleston Family House Is Reborn poster

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October 27, 2018

New apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up. The homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize …

Jamestown: Ramp Up the R Value poster

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November 3, 2018

Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for effic…

Jamestown: Net Zero Blanket poster

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November 10, 2018

Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets …

Jamestown: Modern Barn Raising poster

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November 17, 2018

The electrician installs a load center at the Idea House. Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar …

Jamestown: Air Tight  House poster

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January 3, 2019

Sealing the home against air leaks; reviewing the pre-drywall checklist; landscape plan; fabricating pieces for porch c…

Jamestown: Designing  Their Dream Home poster

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January 10, 2019

Reviewing design samples; heating pump; applying stone veneer; installing a wall-hung toilet tank; building a vanity.

Jamestown: Powering Net Zero poster

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January 17, 2019

The difference between blueboard and drywall; sizing a solar array; installing a wood ceiling; installing a generator; …

Jamestown: Roger's Nod to Sod poster

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January 24, 2019

Sod farm; HVAC installation; adding a gas fireplace to the living room; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a …

Jamestown: Energy-Saving Installations poster

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January 31, 2019

Induction cooking; installing solar panels on the barn roof; installing a unique lattice; ERV demonstration; landscapin…

Jamestown: Net-Zero  Comes Together poster

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February 7, 2019

The net zero house is complete; touring the yard, barn and upstairs; checking out the main floor; reviewing mechanicals.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Mid-Century Modern Makeover poster

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Mid-Century Modern Makeover 0.0

February 14, 2019

Renovation plans for a 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul; demolition begins.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Next-Generation Demolition poster

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February 21, 2019

Asbestos and tree removal; a visit to the first "This Old House" project in Dorchester, Mass.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Apprentices in Sill School poster

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March 30, 2019

Laying a sill on a new foundation; scoping the sewer; starting a design plan to create a sleek, modern space.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Beam Me Up Tommy poster

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Beam Me Up Tommy 0.0

April 6, 2019

Pouring a buttress; revisiting the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project; solving a ductwork problem; installing a PVC tri…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Norm Revisits a Skylight poster

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April 13, 2019

In-counter outlets; former apprentice Nathan Gilbert; framing a skylight.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone Cold Pavers poster

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone Cold Pavers 0.0

April 20, 2019

Selecting patio pavers; installing a skylight in the bathroom; repairing the foundation.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Eight Is Enough Stairways poster

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April 27, 2019

Calculating the risers for a set of stairs; insulating the foundation; installing radiant heat; revisiting an old proje…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Can We Cantilever poster

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May 4, 2019

Installing rafters for a cantilevered roof; solving a venting problem for the kitchen sink; fixing AC ductwork; install…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: What’s the Miter with the Corner poster

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May 11, 2019

Rebuilding a century-old puddingstone wall; revisiting the 2005 Cambridge modern project; installing trimless LED reces…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: See Glass poster

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May 18, 2019

Manufacturing plate glass and windows; cold weather painting; installing radiant heat under the driveway while the pati…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Attack of the Giant Tile poster

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May 25, 2019

Laying large-format tile in the living room; visiting the 20th-anniversary project in Key West, Fla.; installing a hang…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Finally Finishes poster

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June 22, 2019

Installing closet systems, modern baseboards and a linear wall drain in the master shower; selecting door hardware; ins…

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Taking Modern Back to the Future poster

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June 29, 2019

Touring the home and reviewing its special features.