This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

The Charlestown townhouse sits along the path of one of the nation's oldest parades, the Bunker Hill Day Parade. Host Steve Thomas dives into the parade's rich 225-year history with insights from local residents. He then visits the bustling job site, where Tom is busy tearing out the old brick patio, while the asbestos-abatement team tackles the kitchen and basement. Later, Steve meets with homeowner Dan Beliveau and architect Jack French to discuss plans for expanding the home and the necessary permits and zoning issues. They also explore options for upgrading the old windows, and Tom and Richard delve into the complexities of modernizing the heating and cooling systems. To wrap up, Dan joins the crew to help demolish the outdated kitchen.