Season 42: Behind the Build
Follow the renovation of a deteriorating Queen Ann Victorian. Working with the Historic Commission, the crew restores the original house’s exterior and replicates architectural details on an addition.
E16 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | A Queen Anne Revival
The Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored and expanded. The crew takes a final look.
E16 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | A Queen Anne Revival
E15 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Tommy in the Kitchen
As the project deadline quickly approaches, Tom assists with final touches in the kitchen.
E15 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Tommy in the Kitchen
E14 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Cold Weather Landscape
Trees and sod arrive. The deck hatch is installed. Inside, a Wifi lock and new rangehood.
E14 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Cold Weather Landscape
E13 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Narragansett Windows
Interior trim, electric meter and panels; limestone patio, storm windows; Victorian shed.
E13 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Narragansett Windows
E12 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Pizza Time
While the finishes are happening inside, a pizza oven arrives and is installed outside.
E12 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Pizza Time
E11 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Design Elements
New technology in speakers, HVAC systems, and garage door openers. Outside, a new pool.
E11 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Design Elements
E10 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Outside Details
Cobblestone apron; drop finial installed; cabana window swings up; exterior paint colors.
E10 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Outside Details
E9 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Upgrading Old School
Yankee Gutters and corbels; a Gen Next electrician lesson; tankless hot water system.
E9 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Upgrading Old School
E8 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Back to Narragansett
Queen Ann Victorian windows and shingle installation. Landscape meeting with homeowners.
E8 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Back to Narragansett
E7 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Chimney Straightener
Repurposed bricks for the chimney. Staggered shingles on the porch. Shower drain install.
E7 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Chimney Straightener
E6 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | New Light in Old Windows
New rafters get a decorative flair like the old rafters. New light in the antique windows.
E6 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | New Light in Old Windows
E5 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Project Interrupted
A Queen Anne Seaside Victorian Cottage restoration begins…and begins again.
E5 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Project Interrupted
E4 | Behind the Build | Anatomy of a Kitchen
Follow the transformation of an outdated galley kitchen from demo to design.
E4 | Behind the Build | Anatomy of a Kitchen
E3 | Behind the Build | Memorable Makers
This Old House celebrates the talented craftspeople of America’s Makers Movement.
E3 | Behind the Build | Memorable Makers
E2 | Behind the Build | Factory Made
We take a look behind the scenes at factories that provide materials for our projects.
E2 | Behind the Build | Factory Made
E1 | Behind the Build | Designing Kitchens
Follow the evolution of kitchen design concepts over the years.