Episodes
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1. Bedford | Welcome to the Bedford Project
6 Oct 2011
Work begins on a 300-year-old farmstead.
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2. Bedford | And the Work Begins
13 Oct 2011 · 26 min
The crew transplantis shrubs and plants to a safe place until the job is complete. They also clear small trees and overgrowth that are in the way of the new family room addition.
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3. Bedford | Work on the Addition Begins
20 Oct 2011 · 26 min
The crew removes old clapboards and opens up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement space to the new. They also patch a rotted sill.
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4. Bedford | New Entrance, Old Bricks
27 Oct 2011 · 26 min
Framing up the new roof that will overlay the existing roof; repairing the exterior chimney; weaving in bricks.
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5. Bedford | Yard and New Gable Wall
3 Nov 2011
Work begins on clearing the backyard. The crew assembles and raises the gable wall for the family room addition and repairs a historic windowsill.
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6. Bedford | New Space Revealed
10 Nov 2011
The family room addition is framed up and sheathed. The crew installs new post supports in the kitchen accommodate a new stove vent hood and repairs the window sash.
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7. Bedford | Insulation, Roofing
17 Nov 2011
The crew tops off cellulose insulation in walls, builds raised beds out of fieldstone, and waterproofs the roof.
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8. Bedford | Kitchen Inspiration
24 Nov 2011
General contractor Tom Silva replaces a rotted post. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored historic window sashes. Host Kevin O'Connor finds electrician Allen Gallant upgrading the electrical service in the garage. Interior designers Dee Elms and Andrew Terrat show Kevin the house that inspired our kitchen. Tom and Kevin remove strip flooring to reveal historic boards.
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9. Bedford | A New Driveway
1 Dec 2011
General contractor Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps remove some existing plumbing in the old kitchen. Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a new asphalt driveway that will later be topped with a rustic finish. Richard shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's solving a rough plumbing problem by using a wet vent in the powder room.
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10. Bedford | Interior Design Ideas
8 Dec 2011
Tom and Norm rebuild the front door surround to eliminate rot. Roger oversees deep root injections to amend and aerate soil. Kevin tours the new space design and sees how it blends modern and rustic elements.
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11. Bedford | Milestones In and Out
15 Dec 2011
Roger Installs a 3,000-pound slab of reclaimed granite for the front step. The crew installs new windows in the addition and insulates old ductwork. Roger spreads a rye grass mix.
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12. Bedford | A Major Milestone
22 Dec 2011
The crew installs decorative timbers in the new family room along with an A/C condenser. Tom and Kevin fasten mahogany boards to the front entry deck and install a garden shed.
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13. Bedford | On the Right Path
29 Dec 2011
Roger uses old-style bricks for a winding entry path. The crew works to fit a modern kitchen into an ell from the 1700s and installs a zero-clearance gas fireplace. On the outside wainscoting goes in and painting of the farmhouse begins.
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14. Bedford | Doors and Tabletops
5 Jan 2012
The crew restores the panel front door with flexible epoxy and new paint. The new marble island top hides a secret feature, a hole in the top concealing a compost bin. Rich works on the upgrades to the ducted HVAC system. Norm uses two old doors to make sliding barn entry doors.
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15. Bedford | Final Touches
12 Jan 2012
The crew finishes the driveway and installs a new LED strip light at the old fireplace. The home gets a Colonial-inspired boot scraper and doorknocker as well as a new hot water heater.
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16. Bedford | Final Reveal
19 Jan 2012
Roger installs new and old plant material. The crew puts the finishing touches on the kitchen by installing ceramic backsplash tile and brightens up the parlor and dining room .
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17. Barrington; An Introduction
26 Jan 2012
As the next project starts, demolition begins on the 1950s porch addition and the first floor is gutted.
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18. Barrington; Hurricane Irene
2 Feb 2012
The crew prepares the house for Hurricane Irene and begins framing the second floor.
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19. Barrington; Building a Clambake!
9 Feb 2012
Installing windows using a custom copper pan for flashing; installing architectural shingles.
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20. Barrington; A Newport Mansion
16 Feb 2012
Exterior shingles; hydronic system integrated with a solar hot water system on the roof.
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21. Barrington; Coastal Landscape
23 Feb 2012
Installing a custom copper gutter and scupper as well as coastal tolerant and native plants.
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22. Barrington; The Finishes Begin
1 Mar 2012 · 26 min
The Brazilian hardwood garapa is installed on the new deck; red cedar shingles. Red oak flooring and decorative polyurethane brackets are installed.
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23. Barrington; Cherry Kitchen
8 Mar 2012
Replacing cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway; using cherry veneers in the kitchen; wall cabinets; setting the new tub.
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24. Barrington; Wall Dressing
15 Mar 2012 · 26 min
Retractable awning; Saratoga soapstone; light fixtures; electric floor warming system.
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25. Barrington; The Finish Line
22 Mar 2012 · 26 min
Glass tile; installing a garage storage system; cable railing system; installing a gas stove; LED down light.
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26. Barrington; Another Project Wraps
29 Mar 2012 · 26 min
Advanced programmable thermostat; solar shades; dividing the master closet into his and hers spaces; girl's room includes timeless pieces and colors.
This Old House Season 33: quick answers
How many episodes are in This Old House Season 33?
Season 33 of This Old House has 26 episodes, about 3 hours in total.
When did This Old House Season 33 come out?
Season 33 premiered on 6 Oct 2011.