This Old House (1979)
S27E23 Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
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Season 27
Episode 23
Episode Overview
Restoration expert Danny Palousek demonstrates to master carpenter Norm Abram the intricate process of repointing and restoring the house’s decorative brick facade. Meanwhile, host Kevin O'Connor heads to the industrial waterfront of southwest Washington to observe architectural ironwork specialist Fred Mashack as he revitalizes the front entrance stairs. Inside, the drywall has been installed and is ready for finishing, while cabinet installer Oliver Earl sets up new maple cabinets. Outside, garden designer Kevin Cordt reveals his vision for the backyard, which includes parking for two cars, natural wood fencing, a compact shed, and a low-maintenance garden design.
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Season 27 Episodes 26
1.
Cambridge | A Modern Old House
2.
Cambridge | Modernize, Again
3.
Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario
4.
Cambridge | Longfellow's House
5.
Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship
6.
Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
7.
Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity
8.
Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof
9.
Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome
10.
Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway
11.
Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress
12.
Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
13.
Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
14.
Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship
15.
Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements
16.
Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home
17.
Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together
18.
Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House
19.
Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse
20.
Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas
21.
Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
22.
Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
23.
Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
24.
Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too
25.
Washington, DC | Surface Finishes
26.
Washington, DC | A Home Saved
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