This Old House

After months of hard work, the lackluster mid-century box is a modern marvel once again.

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

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

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

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.

The Atlanta house is in disrepair, so layers are peeled back to uncover the extent of the damage.

The Atlanta house is in disrepair, so layers are peeled back to uncover the extent of the damage.

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

The Atlanta house is in disrepair, so layers are peeled back to uncover the extent of the damage.

The Atlanta Beltline is toured. A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings, and the crawl space gets a vapor barrier.

The Atlanta Beltline is toured. A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings, and the crawl space gets a vapor barrier.

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.

The Atlanta Beltline is toured. A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings, and the crawl space gets a vapor barrier.

New framing replaces the once termite eaten studs.

New framing replaces the once termite eaten studs.

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.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

New framing replaces the once termite eaten studs.

Progress is made on the interior and exterior of the house.

Progress is made on the interior and exterior of the house.

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.

Progress is made on the interior and exterior of 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.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Care is taken in the renovation to respect the old details of the home.

Care is taken in the renovation to respect the old details of the home.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Care is taken in the renovation to respect the old details of the home.

It's all about finishing touches. Outside the front door is cleaned and prepped for paint, the front steps are repaired, and a medicinal garden is planted.

It's all about finishing touches. Outside the front door is cleaned and prepped for paint, the front steps are repaired, and a medicinal garden is planted.

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

It's all about finishing touches. Outside the front door is cleaned and prepped for paint, the front steps are repaired, and a medicinal garden is planted.

The renovation of the 1890s Victorian whose former owner was a pillar in the community for civil rights is complete.

The renovation of the 1890s Victorian whose former owner was a pillar in the community for civil rights is complete.

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

Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors being made.

Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors being made.

The renovation of the 1890s Victorian whose former owner was a pillar in the community for civil rights is complete.

The crew is back in Massachusetts on the Eastern Seaboard in the town of Newburyport - a middle-class neighborhood where shipwrights and sea captains once lived.

The crew is back in Massachusetts on the Eastern Seaboard in the town of Newburyport - a middle-class neighborhood where shipwrights and sea captains once lived.

Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape.

The crew is back in Massachusetts on the Eastern Seaboard in the town of Newburyport - a middle-class neighborhood where shipwrights and sea captains once lived.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA.

Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors being made.

Before demo begins, the main power is disconnected.

Before demo begins, the main power is disconnected.

Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors being made.

Before demo begins, the main power is disconnected.

With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set.

With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set.

With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set.

Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line.

Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line.

Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

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.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

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.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.

It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up.