This Old House

This Old House, The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Roger's Nod to Sod

Season 40, Episode 11

Sod farm; HVAC installation; gas fireplace; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a well.

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The Jamestown Net-Zero House: The Net-Zero Bungalow
S40 E1 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

The 40th season begins with a 1920s bungalow that will become a larger net-zero house.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Net Zero from the Ground Up
S40 E2 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Removing shingles that contain asbestos; precast concrete walls; placing foundation wall panels.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: A Charleston Family House Is Reborn
S40 E4 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

The roof goes up; visiting a cabinet showroom to finalize plans; the house gets sheathed.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Ramp Up the R Value
S40 E5 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Insulation begins; decorative lighting; building and installing rafter tails.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Net-Zero Blanket
S40 E6 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Roof insulation; touring the basement; Rep. Donald Norcross visits; installing and flashing windows.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Modern Barn Raising
S40 E7 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Installing a load center; putting up cedar roof shingles; adding insulation to the basement.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Airtight House
S40 E8 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Sealing the home against air leaks; reviewing the pre-drywall checklist; landscape plan.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Designing Their Dream Home
S40 E9 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Reviewing design samples; heating pump; applying stone veneer; installing a wall-hung toilet tank.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Powering Net-Zero
S40 E10 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Blueboard and drywall; sizing a solar array; installing a wood ceiling; installing a generator.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Roger's Nod to Sod
S40 E11 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Sod farm; HVAC installation; gas fireplace; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a well.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Energy-Saving Installations
S40 E12 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Induction cooking; installing solar panels on the barn roof; installing a unique lattice.

The Jamestown Net-Zero House: Net-Zero Comes Together
S40 E13 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

The net-zero house is complete; touring the yard, barn and upstairs; checking out the main floor.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Next-Generation Demolition
S40 E15 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Asbestos and tree removal; a visit to the first "This Old House" project in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Apprentices in Sill School
S40 E16 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Laying a sill on a new foundation; scoping the sewer; starting a sleek design plan.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone-Cold Pavers
S40 E19 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Selecting patio pavers; installing a skylight in the bathroom; repairing the foundation.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Eight Is Enough Stairways
S40 E20 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Calculating the risers for a set of stairs; insulating the foundation; installing radiant heat.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Can We Cantilever
S40 E21 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Installing rafters for a cantilevered roof; solving a venting problem; fixing AC ductwork.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: What's the Miter with the Corner
S40 E22 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Rebuilding a century-old puddingstone wall; revisiting the 2005 Cambridge modern project.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: See Glass
S40 E23 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Manufacturing plate glass and windows; cold weather painting; installing radiant heat.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Attack of the Giant Tile
S40 E24 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Laying large-format tile; installing a hanging retro fireplace and modern kitchen cabinets.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Finally Finishes
S40 E25 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Installing closet systems, modern baseboards and a linear wall drain; selecting door hardware.

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Taking Modern Back to the Future
S40 E26 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Kevin, Tommy and Richard tour the home and review all the special features.

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