
This Old House
Season 47 begins in Asheville, NC, as the team follows five families rebuilding after Hurricane Helene . Then, the crew heads to a 1896 Victorian in Needham, MA. The last stop is a 1971 ranch in Walpole, MA.
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S47 E24: An Attic ADU
Kevin O'Connor digs into the ADU's progress with a code-rated firewall, insulation, and fire damper in a shared interior wall, plus Richard Trethewey sees the new HVAC and water filtration systems. Later, Kevin and Tom Silva tour a compact Dorchester ADU located in the attic.
S47 E23: Retro Vibes
Zack Dettmore installs vinyl siding with trim details that give it a more traditional look, then tours a Pennsylvania factory where a modular Accessory Dwelling Unit is framed, wired, finished, and prepared for delivery. Back in Walpole, Richard Trethewey explains a ceiling cassette HVAC system for the basement, and the crew installs a three-panel sliding glass door.
S47 E22: An ADU Takes Shape
Kevin O'Connor helps demo a wall to expand the primary space. Tom Silva works through interior and exterior wall framing details. Richard Trethewey reviews shared utilities and plumbing layout for the Accessory Dwelling Unit, and a new underground electrical service takes shape. Kevin heads to Atlanta to see how different ADUs are designed and built - some even from former free standing garages.
Family Comfort with Style: Get the Look of the Needham House Interiors
Season 47 of This Old House followed the renovation of an 1896 Victorian-era house for a family of five, including three sons aged from infant to teenager. Here are four key elements that give the interiors their fresh look—and you can try them in your own home, too.
S47 E21: Welcome to Walpole
In Walpole, Kevin O'Connor tours Dan and Jill's 1971 ranch as they plan for Jill's parents to move into a new 900-square-foot ADU, the town's first. Tom Silva tracks new foundations and a rebuilt garage, Richard Trethewey weighs options for updated HVAC and utilities, and Jenn Nawada meets Jill and the children in the backyard to talk about their outdoor wishes.
Victorian Character Meets Open-Plan Living
Needham Suburban Victorian renovation wraps up as a family of five gets their charming 1896 house back—in better shape than ever, with open-plan living spaces, updated HVAC, an expanded primary suite, and more.
S47 E20: Let it Show
Kevin O'Connor and the team wrap up the Needham project on a snowy move-in day, unveiling a transformed turn-of-the-century home. An open kitchen and family space, new mudroom, expanded kids' rooms and baths, a reimagined primary suite, expanded basement, new attic HVAC, and refreshed landscaping and exterior all work together to create a low-maintenance, energy-smart home for a growing family.
Rebuilding a Asheville with Volunteers from Near and Far
There has been a phenomenal recovery effort throughout the communities surrounding Asheville, NC. Help has come from around the country, from Mennonites, Amish, and thousands of disaster volunteers—plus breweries, restaurants, and arts groups closer
The Story Behind Beacon Village and Other Early 1900s Company Towns
From the late 1800s to early 1900s, hundreds of company towns emerged across the U.S., built by corporations to support their factory workers. Today, numerous examples survive, including Beacon Village, in Swannanoa, NC, site of three house renovations that TOH TV’s Carolina Comeback series is documenting
S47 E19: Everything Old is New Again
In Needham, Kevin O'Connor checks on a transformed Victorian with new floors, a reimagined dining room, and a 130-year-old China cabinet relocated into a new wall. Bold wallpaper and trim redefine the powder room, Heath Eastman fine-tunes primary bath lighting, ducts get a thorough post-reno cleaning, and Tom Silva restores the original front door in preparation for new mortise hardware.
S47 E18: Going Through Customs
Kevin checks on heated bathroom floors, custom Cape Cod cabinetry, and revamped bookcase built-ins as the crew blends new upgrades with original details in a historic Needham home.
S47 E17: Foot Traffic
In Needham, Kevin O'Connor reviews porch prep with Mauro Henrique, then Jenn Nawada and Mark McCullough build a brick paver patio. Kevin visits a local mill to see rift-and-quartered white oak flooring made for the project. Back at the house, he joins Charlie Silva to weave salvaged Douglas fir boards into the hallway and new linen closet so the second-floor floors look seamless.
Victorian Era Houses: Everything You Need to Know
With TOH TV’s Season 47 documenting the renovation of an 1896 house in Needham, MA, we take a moment to define the elements that characterize Victorian-era houses.
Making it Happen: Working Smarter to Update a Needham Victorian
As the renovation of an 1896 Victorian in the Boston suburbs unfolds, the homeowners and TOH house builder Charlie Silva tackle pain points and rethink a few decisions.
S47 E16: Trim and Proper
Charlie Silva visits a Springfield, Mass millwork factory to see custom, paint-ready window trim made from start to finish. Back at the house, he installs the trim and later works with Jenn Nawada to relocate a rhododendron. Tom Silva explains the rain-screen system behind the siding, while Heath Eastman plans and begins the kitchen electrical rough-in.
S47 E15: Getting Our Ducts in a Row
Richard Trethewey meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient. Charlie Silva demos the third-floor ceiling to make room for new insulation. Meanwhile, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor install a double-hung window located in the dining room that looks onto the front porch. Back inside, Kevin and Charlie address a sloped floor in the parlor.
S47 E14: Reduce, Reside, Recycle
Charlie Silva meets abatement specialist Ron Peik, who confirms asbestos on ductwork, prompting a safe cleanup. Later, Kevin O'Connor joins Charlie to strip aluminum siding and visits an aluminum recycling facility to learn about the process. Back home, a steel beam is craned through a rear window to support the now open first floor layout.
Keeping its Soul: Asheville, NC, Tourism One Year After Hurricane Helene
The city’s arts community, award-winning breweries, and storied landmarks are beginning to thrive again, reflecting the spirit that makes this town special
S47 E13: Pouring It On
Kevin O'Connor helps Tom Silva salvage kitchen cabinets for a new pantry. Outside, Charlie Silva and Mark McCullough demolish the chimney from top to bottom. Kevin meets architect Marcus to learn how removing the chimney adds space and reshapes the layout. Out back, Charlie preps for the foundation pour of the addition and explains the need for a retaining wall before cutting a basement doorway.
S47 E12: Needed in Needham
The team heads to Needham, Massachusetts, to kick off their next project with Charlie. They meet homeowners Liz and Patrick in their 1896 simple Victorian to discuss plans to rework the floor plan and add an addition off the back. Later, Jenn, Mark, and the homeowners' son, Brendan break ground by pulling up the old brick walkway and palletizing the bricks.
Carolina Comeback: One Year Later, Five Families are Home Again
Tour the inside of five inspiring home renewals of families whose home were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene in fall of 2024.
S47 E11: Coming Home
Western North Carolina celebrates as five families return home a year after Hurricane Helene. In Swannanoa, Kevin tours Jim and Allie's, then Miah's, while Mark stops by Cat and Jeremy's. In North Asheville, Jenn admires Melinda's new yard while Zack and Matt check out the interior, and Richard visits Paula's East Asheville home before everyone gathers at a local brewery to celebrate.
E5: James Dose | Web Exclusive
James Dose, a general contractor helping restore homes in East Asheville, channels his experience of Hurricane Helene into his song “Cavalry,” using music and imagery from the flooded Swannanoa River to show how creativity can help a community heal and rebuild.
S47 E10: Putting Down Roots
Kevin O'Connor travels to Dalton, Georgia, the carpet capital of the world, to watch carpet made from start to finish. In Swannanoa, Zack Dettmore joins a local carpenter to install a butcher block counter, while Jenn Nawada checks in on front-yard landscaping plans in North Asheville. Back inside, Kevin looks at the electrician's seamless under-cabinet lighting.
Walpole Ranch with ADU | Interior Webcam
Watch live, 24/7 as a young family updates their 1971 ranch in Walpole, opening up the layout and adding a first-of-its-kind ADU for multi-generational living.
Walpole Ranch with ADU: Making Room for Family
A young family plans to remodel a 1971 Ranch in Walpole, MA, and add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for in-laws.
S47 E9: Silt and Stone
Kevin O'Connor goes antiquing with Miah at the Antique Tobacco Barn, where she is looking for a new kitchen table. Jenn Nawada assists with collecting soil samples from Jim and Allie's yard, then visits a state lab before returning with results. In Asheville, Kevin visits a nonprofit workshop that is crafting Paula's concrete vanity top.
First Look at the Needham Suburban Victorian
This Old House's 47th season will document the renovation of an 1896 Victorian house in the Boston suburbs, where the homeowners are updating the layout so it is better suited to family life with three sons
E4: Putting Down Roots | Web Exclusive
When the Swannanoa River surged past 26 feet during Hurricane Helene, it didn’t just destroy homes, it swept their landscapes with it. A local garden center is stepping in to help revive the Swannanoa project houses. Jenn meets with homeowners Jim, Allie, and Miah to hear their visions for brand-new yards, offering plant and layout options tailored to each property’s sun exposure and conditions.
S47 E8: Bricks, Blinds and Brews
Kevin O'Connor takes a tour of the restaurants and breweries that are reopening after Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Tom Silva is teaching how to properly measure and install interior window shades. Later Kevin joins Mauro Henrique in prepping a house to be painted. Over in North Asheville, Mark McCullough installs a fireplace with chimney sweeps Alan Justice and James Esser.
S47 E7: Boulder Dash
In Asheville, NC, Kevin O'Connor strolls through restored Biltmore Village and learns about its history and future. In East Asheville, Mauro Henrique guides Paula in cleaning and staining a fiberglass door. In North Asheville, Jenn Nawada and landscape architect Jennifer Verprauskus build a boulder terrace retaining wall. In Swannanoa, Kevin learns a new method to install an interior door.
Major Milestones in the Renovation of the Carolina Comeback Project Houses
See the renovation progress for five homes in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

































