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Sneak Peek | The 37th Season of This Old House
Host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, master carpenter Norm Abram, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook start off the 37th Season of This Old House by restoring a home in a dense suburban neighborhood in Arlington, Massachusetts where they will tackle everything, from the fieldstone foundation to the top of the chimney and more. Homeowners Emily and Nick are committed to preserving the property’s 1909 Arts and Crafts detailing, both inside and out, while adding their own style. The Arlington project will feature 16 all-new episodes, as the team brings back the home’s traditional aesthetics while also updating and moving the kitchen and bathrooms, and adding a master suite and home office. Landscaping projects abound. Next, watch a Sneak Peek of Season 15 of Ask This Old House.
Best Bathroom Before and Afters 2016
TOH readers’ stunning washrooms from our annual Reader Remodel Contest
Best Curb Appeal Before and Afters 2016
The top exterior revamps from the Reader Remodel Contest 2016
Graceful Rejuvenation for a Water-Damaged Living Room
An interior nearly untouched since 1944 is our top living area pick—and recipient of a $1,000 Delta prize—in our 2016 Reader Remodel Contest
All About Heat Pump Water Heaters
Save big bucks while taking advantage of the existing heat in your home. Here’s what you need to know about heat pump water heaters.
What Is It? | Cylinder with an O-Ring
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows off the newest attempt to improve a century-old device
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets & More
Transform the look of your cupboards with the right prep, primer, cabinet paint and bright ideas—on a budget.
A Shipshape Makeover for a 1903 Cottage
A 1903 cottage gets a neat-and-trim makeover inspired by its bayside location
Simple Kitchen and Bath Updates to Improve Efficiency
Carve out more space for competing morning schedules with these easy additions
What Is It? | Orange Tool with Rollers
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook rolls in a puzzling new tool
What Is It? | Orange Plastic Cross
This Old House host Kevin O’Connor gets choked up and baffles the crew
What Is It? | Large Metal Hooks
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the hook and stumps the crew
Kitchen Inspiration from an Iron Chef
Iron Chef Michael Symon gives This Old House host Kevin O’Connor a tour of his commercial and home kitchens, and shares his insights on kitchen layout and design.
How to Choose a Countertop
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop
What Is It? | Red Plastic Ball
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some fruit with the guys, sort of
What Is It? | Bright Green Tool with Compartments
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva baffles the boys with a lime-green plastic trough
How to Work with Concrete
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains masonry materials and then shows how to pour a concrete slab
How to Finish a Wood Table
Wood-finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares his secrets for applying a professional-quality stain and varnish finish
How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting and Power
Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen with new LED lights and electrical outlets
Build It | Simple Side Table
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table
What Is It? | Three-Legged Stainless-Steel Cylinder
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stumps the crew with a three-legged stainless steel cylinder
What Is It? | Black and Silver Tool
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off an innocuous-looking tool that’s a real time-saver
How to Install New Kitchen Cabinets
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets
How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding