This Old House

The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition.

The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled.

The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the project; but first, the homeowners and the crew take part in a little town fun at the annual bed race.

With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the project; but first, the homeowners and the crew take part in a little town fun at the annual bed race.

Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line.

With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the project; but first, the homeowners and the crew take part in a little town fun at the annual bed race.

The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site.

The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA.

The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA.

The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take place.

The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take place.

With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the project; but first, the homeowners and the crew take part in a little town fun at the annual bed race.

The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take place.

The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition.

The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered.

Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered.

The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled.

The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled.

The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA.

The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled.

The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace.

The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace.

The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take place.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace.

The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site.

The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site.

Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered.

The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges.

A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges.

The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress.

Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed.

Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed.

The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled.

Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed.

Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed.

Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed.

The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed.

A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell.

A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell.

The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site.

A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring.

Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring.

The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the rear, a new ell and barn element make for a dramatic transformation.

The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the rear, a new ell and barn element make for a dramatic transformation.

A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges.

The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the rear, a new ell and barn element make for a dramatic transformation.

Tommy and Kevin cruise around Brookline in a '57 Chevy before rolling up to the latest project: a lackluster 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul.

Tommy and Kevin cruise around Brookline in a '57 Chevy before rolling up to the latest project: a lackluster 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul.

Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed.

Tommy and Kevin cruise around Brookline in a '57 Chevy before rolling up to the latest project: a lackluster 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul.

While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed.

While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient.

Norm teaches the apprentices how to lay a sill on a new foundation, while Richard scopes the sewer to see what might be lurking inside.

Norm teaches the apprentices how to lay a sill on a new foundation, while Richard scopes the sewer to see what might be lurking inside.

Norm teaches the apprentices how to lay a sill on a new foundation, while Richard scopes the sewer to see what might be lurking inside.

The crew heads South to Atlanta, GA where work on an 1890s Victorian with rich history is about to begin.

The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress.

The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress.

A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell.

The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress.

Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets.

Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets.

Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring.

Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse.

Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets.

Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape.

Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape.

The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the rear, a new ell and barn element make for a dramatic transformation.

Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape.