This Old House

Season 6 · In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 1

1979★ 5.71985-03-08

Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working with designer Ben Lloyd of Mertopolitan Home magazine, tenants Margie and Eric begin to think about use of color, furnishing and accessories.

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1In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 1Our host looks into the concept of ""sweat equity"" will fuel the series. The season's first project consists of converting an attic into a new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host meets homeowners Rob and Jennifer to begin planning for what the job will entail, in consultation with our master carpenter and Richard Trethewey.05 Ekim 1984
2In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 2While the designs for the new bedroom and bathroom are being finalized, our host and the homeowner look into such details as wiring, piping and telephone hookups. After a visit to the Lynn Ladder & Scaffold Company in Lynn, Massachusetts, Rob and Jennifer begin demolition, with help from our master carpenter.12 Ekim 1984
3In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 3Exterior work for the new bedroom and bathroom gets underway, including framing and sheathing. Our host and our master carpenter discuss the new deck, exterior trim, sliding glass door, and new double hung window.19 Ekim 1984
4In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 4Work continues on the new bedroom and bathroom, with Rob and Jennifer tackling the job of shingling, including the installation of flashing. Meanwhile, the rough plumbing work begins.26 Ekim 1984
5In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 5The new bathroom begins to take shape, as homeowners Jennifer and Rob install a new fiberglass shower with our host's help. Our host and Rob also tackle electrical work.02 Kasım 1984
6In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 6Accompained by Richard Trethewey, Rob and Jennifer visit a plumbing fixtures store. Later, the bathroom floor is tiled and work begins on the new outside deck.09 Kasım 1984
7In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 7It's time for the finishing touches to be applied to the new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host says goodbye to the weary but satisfied homeowners and their space, and previews the season's next project - the conversion of an unfinished basement into a family room.16 Kasım 1984
8In and Around Boston - Playground 1Our host introduces the next set of do-it-yourselfers: Debbie and Dick, homeowners want to create a family entertainment center and den in their dank basement. After we visit other completed basements to get ideas, work begins with the demolition of old closet space.23 Kasım 1984
9In and Around Boston - Playground 2Homeowners Dick and Debbie begin construction on their basement family room by framing, insulating and sheathing the side walls. They also discuss ideas for wall paneling.30 Kasım 1984
10In and Around Boston - Playground 3The basement family room takes shape as the electrical wiring, wall paneling and suspended ceiling are installed.07 Aralık 1984
11In and Around Boston - Playground 4Our master carpenter offers assistance with the construction of shelves and storage cabinets for the basement entertainment room. Later, resilient vinyl flooring is laid.14 Aralık 1984
12In and Around Boston - Playground 5The homeowners call in a mason, install lighting fixtures and welcome interior decorator Joseph Ruggiero from Ethan Allen, manufacturers of traditional furniture.21 Aralık 1984
13In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 1Our host introduces the next set of novice do-it-yourselfers, Meade and Bob of Reading, Massachusetts, who will be adding a single-story greenhouse to their Cape-style home. The couple will assemble the greenhouse from a kit and call upon professionals to assist them with the work of laying the foundation, installing a heating system and wiring the space for lighting fixtures.28 Aralık 1984
14In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 2The greenhouse frame ie erected and the window glazing process is demonstrated. Later, quilted shades are installed over the windows to provide insulation at night.04 Ocak 1985
15In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 3The homeowners learn how to install plumbing for the greenhouse heating system and how to wire the new addition for electricity.11 Ocak 1985
16In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 4The homeowners get a lesson in carpentry as redwood benches and and shelves for the greenhouse are constructed.18 Ocak 1985
17In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 1Our host introduces the next project of the season: a kitchen remodeling. Our host and the homeowners discuss how to update the kitchen facilities and layout while maintaining the traditional late-Victorian look of the home.25 Ocak 1985
18In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 2Demolition begins on the kitchen remodeling project when a dumpster is secured. Richard Trethewey gives the homeowners some unsettling news about the jumble of pipes in the basement.01 Şubat 1985
19In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 3Our host tours the Brosco window manufacturing plant in North Andover, Massachusetts, before installing a bay window in the kitchen. The kitchen walls are insulated and new plumbing is inspected in the basement.08 Şubat 1985
20In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 4The homeowners pick up new kitchen appliances with the help of a professional kitchen designer. Custom-made oak cabinets are installed.15 Şubat 1985
21In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 5The new kitchen receives a sink and garage disposal system, and tiling techniques are reviewed.22 Şubat 1985
22In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 6Finishing touches are applied in the remodeled kitchen. The beech flooring is completed, a wood stove is installed, and the kitchen is outfitted with cooking accessories.01 Mart 1985
23In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 1Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working with designer Ben Lloyd of Mertopolitan Home magazine, tenants Margie and Eric begin to think about use of color, furnishing and accessories.08 Mart 1985
24In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 2Experts at the New England Design Center advise our host and the apartment dwellers on choosing fabrics, furnishings and carpeting. Back in the apartment, Ben Lloyd presents final plans for the redecoration and design.15 Mart 1985
25In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 3Lighting expert Richard Mecher discusses portable lighting fixtures for the apartment. Our host reviews progress in the kithcen and oversees restoration of the cork floor in the guest room and office.22 Mart 1985
26In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 4Final details are completed in the apartment, including the installation of state-of-the-art telephone and a personal computer. Designer Ben Lloyd, tenants Margie and Eric and our host take a final tour of the newly decorated apartment.29 Mart 1985

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