David: This Old House - Episode #3102
Landscape contractor Roger Cook starts by transplanting the shrubs and plants from the front of the house to a place where they can be "heeled in" for safe keeping until the job is complete. Homeowner Joe Titlow shows host Kevin O'Connor how his company builds highly detailed architectural models (and a whole host of other useful items) by printing them with a 3-D printer. Then, Roger gets to work clearing the small trees and overgrowth that are in the way of the new family room addition. Near the oldest part of the house, Kevin and master carpenter Norm Abram dig in by removing the front entry porch and the accessibility ramp. Then, in accordance with the new EPA lead paint laws, they set up to begin removing the peeling and rotted clapboards. Out back, general contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin how he's laying out for the new addition, and excavation begins. As expected, water is discovered, and Roger gets to work setting up a drain and sump pump system to deal with it. Mason Mark McCullough arrives to demo the exterior parts of the 1970s-era chimney that are in the way of the new addition.

Stone Foundation and Brick Work
Contractor:
MJM Masonry
tel. 781-862-1170

3D Model
Side Trip:
Z Corporation



Ask This Old House - Episode #1002
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister.



Shower Valve Repair
Richard helps a homeowner repair a shower valve that had been installed backwards.

Where to find it?
All of the materials for this project, including shower valve cartridges and trim kits are available at a plumbing supply store.

Parts supplied by:
Watertown Supply
800-323-3233

Rebuilding a Stair Banisterom helps a homeowner rebuild a stair banister that was not built to code.

Where to find it?
All of the materials for this project, including oak plugs, railings, balusters, newel posts, and railing bolts are available at home centers and lumber yards.

Fast-Drying Spray Polyurethane
Minwax
800-523-9299