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This Old House

This Old House
★ 5.7/10•1979•30m•TV-G•Documentary•Reality
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TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 1, 1979

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Dorchester House - A Tour of the HouseE1

The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House

Our host, a Boston designer and builder, tours the dilapidated turn-of the-century house in Dorchester, Massachusetts, that will completely renovated in the next 13 weeks. Our host talks with a realtor and a house appraiser to determine the condition and problems of the property.

Jan 1, 1979

Episode 2 - The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen PlansE2

The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans

Renovation has begun and the carpenter has find rot in the eaves. The kitchen, one of the hardest remodeling jobs, gets some attention, and we look into the history of the home.

Feb 1, 1979

Episode 3 - The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen WallE3

The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall

Work on the house has uncovered some unforeseen problems from the roof to the plumbing, and at a moment, the dream kitchen is a nightmare. But our host has some solutions.

Feb 15, 1979

Episode 4 - The Dorchester House - Insulation and PlumbingE4

The Dorchester House - Insulation and Plumbing

It's time to insulate the house, remove the old furnace, and replace it with a new-energy-efficient heating system.

Feb 28, 1979

Episode 5 - The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen LightingE5

The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting

This week the ceilings are leveled and renovated. The bulkhead is repaired and renewed. Our hosts talks about the kitchen lighting and answers some viewer questions.

Mar 1, 1979

Episode 6 - The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen SkylightE6

The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight

How are we going to heat the house? This week our host talks with a heating specialist about baseboard heating, the heating plant in the basement and the water heater. We take a look at the bedroom closets and a new kitchen skylight.

Mar 15, 1979

Episode 7 - The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster WorkE7

The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work

Plasters, roofers, and carpenters are hard at work. The kitchen walls are plastered, the chimney get some attention, and works starts on the crumbling front porch.

Apr 1, 1979

Episode 8 - The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint ColorsE8

The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors

The insulation and plasterwork are completed. The new kitchen windows are trimmed and finished. A historic preservation consultant traces the changes made in the past century in the house's exterior paint.

May 1, 1979

Episode 9 - The Dorchester House - Deck FoundationE9

The Dorchester House - Deck Foundation

Work on the deck and its foundation is underway. Our host offers some hints on paint stripping and introduces an alternative to ceramic wall tile around a bathtub.

May 15, 1979

Episode 10 - The Dorchester House - Exterior PlanningE10

The Dorchester House - Exterior Planning

Our hosts walks through the grounds with a landscape designer and considers the gardening possibilities. The carpenters put on new red cedar clapboards, and the Mayor of Boston, Kevin White, pays a visit to the house.

May 30, 1979

Episode 11 - The Dorchester House - Flooring InstallE11

The Dorchester House - Flooring Install

Our host demostrates how to lay a parquet kitchen floor. He speaks to a marble expert about the dining room fireplace. The bathroom tile floor is installed, and we consider home security systems.

Jun 1, 1979

Episode 12 - The Dorchester House - Adding Curb AppealE12

The Dorchester House - Adding Curb Appeal

The house painter demonstrates how to apply primer. Our host talks about installing an oak floor and sanding floors. A stonemason repairs the stone wall around the house, and the yard gets two new trees.

Jun 15, 1979

Episode 13 - The Dorchester House - The Finished ProductE13

The Dorchester House - The Finished Product

A look at the nearly finished product, inside and out. And the finishing touches are put on the picket fence, the deck and yard.

Jun 30, 1979

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