This Old House returns with a classic renovation project: breathing new life into a Colonial Revival home in Ridgewood, New Jersey. This week’s episode focuses on the nitty-gritty structural work that forms the foundation of any successful home improvement endeavor. Specifically, the team tackles the framing of a wall in the new addition, a task that requires precision, planning, and a healthy respect for load-bearing beams.
In addition to the framing challenges, a plumbing issue in the kitchen presents a real-world problem that many homeowners will likely encounter at some point in their DIY journeys. The This Old House crew’s solution offers practical advice and demonstrates the importance of proper plumbing techniques. And to ensure the structural integrity of the new addition, the team installs specialized hardware designed to withstand the test of time (and the occasional New Jersey earthquake).
Host Kevin O’Connor, as always, guides viewers through each step of the process, providing clear explanations and helpful tips along the way.
This Old House airs Thursday, January 16th at 8 p.m. on PBS.