This Old House

Schedule

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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Secrets Behind the Wall

  Monday
  Feb 2
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  The architect explains his vision for the property; exploratory demo; a lesson on first period homes; the team hopes to uncover the original timber frame during demo.
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  This Old House

  Needham: Pouring It On

  Monday
  Feb 2
  
  10:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing and saving the kitchen cabinets for reuse; tackling the chimney teardown; foundation plans.
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  This Old House

  Needham: Pouring It On

  Tuesday
  Feb 3
  
  4:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing and saving the kitchen cabinets for reuse; tackling the chimney teardown; foundation plans.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Prep-Work

  Tuesday
  Feb 3
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Preparation begins for the new foundation; a centuries-old cistern is uncovered; assessing the original timber frame structure; the original floorboards and roof sheathing are salvaged for later use; inspecting the sill for water damage.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Prep-Work

  Wednesday
  Feb 4
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Preparation begins for the new foundation; a centuries-old cistern is uncovered; assessing the original timber frame structure; the original floorboards and roof sheathing are salvaged for later use; inspecting the sill for water damage.
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  First Period Gambrel: Careful Considerations

  Thursday
  Feb 5
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell; a new fireplace is considered for the original house; exploring landscape and hardscape ideas; touring a family-run lumber mill; the homeowner chooses a roof shingle.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Careful Considerations

  Friday
  Feb 6
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell; a new fireplace is considered for the original house; exploring landscape and hardscape ideas; touring a family-run lumber mill; the homeowner chooses a roof shingle.
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  Ridgewood Colonial Revival: Rocking Fountain

  Saturday
  Feb 7
  
  9:00 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam.
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  This Old House

  Ridgewood Colonial Revival: Rocking Fountain

  Saturday
  Feb 7
  
  5:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam.
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  This Old House

  Ridgewood Colonial Revival: Rocking Fountain

  Sunday
  Feb 8
  
  6:00 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam.
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  First Period Gambrel: Below Grade Plumbing

  Monday
  Feb 9
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Demolishing the old fireplace firebox; restoring the timber frame; running plumbing for a below grade bathroom; preparing a steel beam for installation; clamming.
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  This Old House

  Ridgewood Colonial Revival: Rocking Fountain

  Monday
  Feb 9
  
  10:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam.
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  This Old House

  Ridgewood Colonial Revival: Rocking Fountain

  Tuesday
  Feb 10
  
  4:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Below Grade Plumbing

  Tuesday
  Feb 10
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Demolishing the old fireplace firebox; restoring the timber frame; running plumbing for a below grade bathroom; preparing a steel beam for installation; clamming.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Rebuilding Centuries

  Wednesday
  Feb 11
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site; a Rumford fireplace is installed; the steel ridge beam is craned in place; selecting a kitchen countertop.
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  This Old House

  First Period Gambrel: Rebuilding Centuries

  Thursday
  Feb 12
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site; a Rumford fireplace is installed; the steel ridge beam is craned in place; selecting a kitchen countertop.
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  First Period Gambrel: Exposing Problems

  Friday
  Feb 13
  
  1:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Installing a warm roof; new framing poses plumbing challenges; rot is discovered on the original sill; exploring options to light the new ell.
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  Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row

  Saturday
  Feb 14
  
  9:00 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.
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  Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row

  Saturday
  Feb 14
  
  5:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.
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  Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row

  Sunday
  Feb 15
  
  6:00 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.