This Old House - Season 30 - Eps 19: New York City; Preservation & Planning

2009-02-0526 min⭐ 5.6/10

Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visit lower New York Harbor, taking in the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty from the water, and from Liberty Island. At the project house in Brooklyn, master carpenter Norm Abram meets local wood refinisher John Thomas for an assessment of the multiple wood finishes in the house (including lots of deteriorating shellac) and how to properly restore them. At a tile showroom in Bensonhurst, designer Carole Freehauf shows homeowner Karen Shen some period-appropriate tile combinations for her bathrooms and kitchen. Back at the project house, Richard gets an update on the plumbing and heating progress, and sees how brothers Randy and Erik Gitli are converting the old steam radiators to hot water.

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About This Old House

This Old House

Title: This Old House

First Air Date: 1979-01-01

Last Air Date: 2025-05-29

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 5.6/10 (from 35 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 48

Total Episodes: 1195

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary, Reality

Production Companies: This Old House Productions

Synopsis

TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

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