Season 5
(1983)
Overview
The Brookline House
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
as Self - Master Carpenter
Episodes
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October 1, 1983
Our host kicks off the new season with a retrospective look at the first four seasons of This Old House. Combining orig…
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October 8, 1983
The star of this season's the All New This Old House is revealed: an energy-efficient solar home to be built from scrat…
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October 15, 1983
Designer Steven Strong and our host review the design of the new house step-by-step, from conception to final plans. A …
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October 22, 1983
The work of digging a foundation for the new house begins. When the crew hits a rock ledge, they are forced to drill an…
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October 29, 1983
Our host discusses construction of the foundation for the solar house in Brookline with the crew chief. Later, our host…
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November 5, 1983
Landscape architect Tom Wirth discusses plans for a pool on the new site. Our host inspects the completed footings for …
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November 12, 1983
Our master carpenter supervises concrete pouring and waterproofing for the foundation of the new house. Later, our host…
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November 19, 1983
At the Brookline site, our host discusses the process of sealing the foundation sill with our master carpenter. Then ou…
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November 26, 1983
Our host visits a solar home in Wilton, Connecticut, which utilizes a unique system of window shutters to close off a g…
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December 3, 1983
The All New This Old House surveys renovation and construction that is revitalizing the heart of Seattle, Washington. T…
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December 10, 1983
Our host visits an apartment on Boston's historic Symphony Row and a solar home in Concord, New Hampshire. Back in the …
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December 17, 1983
Our host is in Stamford, Connecticut for a trip to United House Wrecking, the largest salvage yard of its kind on the E…
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December 24, 1983
Our host and crew travel to New York City to investigate the reuse of some of its commercial buildings. With the help o…
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December 31, 1983
Our host gives a progress report at the new house site and tours the most exclusive address in the world, The Trump Tow…
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January 7, 1984
Work continues on the new solar home. Our host travels to Green Mountain Cabins in Chester, Vermont for a lookat how lo…
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January 14, 1984
After discussing the windows being installed at the new house, our host takes a quick trip to Medford, Wisconsin for a …
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January 21, 1984
Installation of photovoltaic roof panels begins at the All New This Old House site in Brookline. Our host explains how …
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January 28, 1984
We visit Ryland Homes, manufacturers of pre-fabricated houses in Columbia, Maryland. Our host tours their factory where…
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February 4, 1984
Our host visits the home of legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. Research Director Do…
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February 11, 1984
We visit to Dallas to investigate another residental building alternative: a home that's computer-designed to offer opt…
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February 18, 1984
Our host and our master carpenter report on the latest construction developments at the new house site in Brookline.
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February 25, 1984
We travel to Riverside, California for a look at an unusual housing alternative: a computer-designed, moble home park.
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March 3, 1984
Our host and company are in Hawaii to explore a unique island dwelling.
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March 10, 1984
The winner of the Metropolitan Home interior design contest is featured.
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March 17, 1984
The crew puts finishing touches on the solar home in Brookline.
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March 24, 1984
Our host takes viewers for a grand tour of the completed solar home in the final episode of the season.