The This Old House Hour - Episodes- Followmy.tv

The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy... read more

The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.

Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a block wall tunnel, HVAC ducting is buri... read more

A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replaced with a trio of engineered beams. Th... read more

A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.

The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior is made; blocking is installed in th... read more

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.

A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are in... read more

Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the ... read more

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer... read more

Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new ... read more

Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing an offset p-trap; a visit to a glass-... read more

Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy;... read more

Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.