Inspired Openings and Insulating The House
this old house

To replace the stairway he removed from the old kitchen, general contractor Tom Silva builds a brand new stairway to the basement. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to select a good quality faucet - discussing function, finish, construction and valves. Inspired by an existing arched door opening, Tom shows Kevin how he's making a vaulted ceiling in the hallway that connects the front of the house to the new addition out back. At the end of the day, insulation contractor Tony Trigler arrives to install spray foam insulation in the new addition.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 10 seconds

Episode Number: 2910

About This Old House:

This Old House, with pros Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Jenn Nawada, and host Kevin O'Connor, is TV's original home-improvement show.


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Sat, Jul 27 4:00 A.M. North Shore Framezilla     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 27 8:30 A.M. Lexington Ramping Up     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 27 3:00 P.M. Lexington Ramping Up     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 8:00 A.M. Lexington Drop in the Gutter     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 2:00 P.M. Lexington Drop in the Gutter     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 4:00 A.M. Lexington Drop in the Gutter     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 8:00 A.M. Up on the Roof     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 2:00 P.M. Up on the Roof     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 5:00 P.M. Lexington Drop in the Gutter     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 31 4:00 A.M. Up on the Roof     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jul 31 8:00 A.M. 400 Years of Home Technology     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jul 31 2:00 P.M. 400 Years of Home Technology     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jul 31 5:00 P.M. What's Old Is New Again     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 1 4:00 A.M. 400 Years of Home Technology     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Aug 1 8:00 A.M. Making New Look Old     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Aug 1 2:00 P.M. Making New Look Old     NH Create (11.4)


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