This Old House
S29E02 Newton: Big Plans
Title: Newton: Big Plans In this episode, master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva strip away the old vinyl siding from the house, revealing the original wood clapboards and identifying necessary repairs. Inside, architect Paul Rovinelli guides host Kevin O'Connor and homeowner Gillian Pierce through a thoughtful kitchen redesign that focuses on a modest expansion, emphasizing practicality with Gillian’s mantra of "just what we need." To gather inspiration, Kevin visits architect Sarah Susanka’s "Not So Big" home in Raleigh, North Carolina, showcasing budget-friendly remodeling ideas. Meanwhile, landscape contractor Roger Cook breaks up the existing porch slab to prepare for the new addition’s foundation.
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Newton: Move or Improve
Newton: Big Plans
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
Newton: Getting the Details Right
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
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New Orleans | Recovery Continues
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
New Orleans | Only In New Orleans
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