This Old House (1979)
TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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1979 / TV-GTV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
Seasons & Episode
The team tours a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville, Tenn; a performance at a local music venue.
A 1920s brick cottage is lifted off its foundation and moved to the backyard; the architect discusses the renovation challenges.
Prefabricated walls are set in place; the house is moved back into place over its new foundation; a structural engineer solves a problem onsite; Nashville's famous hot chicken.
Touring the Grand Ole Opry; framing begins at the project house and HVAC plans are revealed; plumbing penetrations on the roof are sealed and covered; a pocket door frame is installed
Visiting a factory where siding is made from rice hulls, then installing it at the project house; brick repairs are done on the interior.
Country music singer Vince Gill offers a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville, Tenn.; kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts; exterior paint colors are selected.
Constructing a safe room in the basement; installing a composite deck; landscape plans are revealed; staying same in a tornado.
Renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up; touring the interior and new front yard; the next project location is revealed.
TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.