This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

In the last two days in Billerica, Dick brings his cherished Model A truck to the cozy new garage, warmed by a natural-gas heater. Meanwhile, Roger Cook and his team are laying sod in the backyard, showcasing how he concealed the septic tank and relocated a frog, as well as replaced the old pool pavers with stunning granite coping from Roger Hopkins. Inside, carpet expert Steve Boodakian highlights the benefits of a central vacuum system, which encourages more frequent cleaning and prolongs carpet life. The decorative brass hold-down rods are installed on the front stairs runner, and Paul Somerson from PC Computing magazine evaluates the home's computer setup, featuring a high-speed internet connection and a hub for sharing devices like printers and faxes. Finally, the last pieces of linoleum are laid down.