This Old House - S27E21: Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future

Name: Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2006-02-23
Duration: 30 min

Feb 23, 2006Documentary, RealitySeason 27, Episode 21

Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram grab breakfast with the crew at Saints Paradise Cafeteria, a non-profit church kitchen in the neighborhood. Back at the project house, framing is almost complete. Architect Genell Anderson's new design features a more open floor plan and the addition of a small first-floor powder room. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a laundry area. Norm meets with preservation planner Steve Callcott to review the procedures for working in the Mt. Vernon historic district. The restoration of the façade will require approved specialists in architectural ironwork, brickwork, and roofing. Restoration contractor Danny Palousek shows Norm how he will begin repairing and rebuilding the brick on the front of the house. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall where university students compete to design and build houses powered entirely by the sun.

Cast: Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Norm Abram, Roger Cook

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All Episodes - Season 27

01Cambridge | A Modern Old HouseOct 06, 2005 02Cambridge | Modernize, AgainOct 13, 2005 03Cambridge | Worst-Case ScenarioOct 20, 2005 04Cambridge | Longfellow's HouseOct 27, 2005 05Cambridge | The Cost of Poor WorkmanshipNov 03, 2005 06Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and CoolingNov 10, 2005 07Cambridge | Water Damage Brings OpportunityNov 17, 2005 08Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat RoofNov 24, 2005 09Cambridge | A Water-Feature WelcomeDec 01, 2005 10Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic EntrywayDec 08, 2005 11Cambridge | Rain Slows Some ProgressDec 15, 2005 12Cambridge | Dramatic StaircaseDec 22, 2005 13Cambridge | Interior Finishes BeginDec 29, 2005 14Cambridge | Fine CraftsmanshipJan 05, 2006 15Cambridge | Contemporary Design ElementsJan 12, 2006 16Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern HomeJan 19, 2006 17Cambridge | Things Are Coming TogetherJan 26, 2006 18Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show HouseFeb 02, 2006 19Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 RowhouseFeb 09, 2006 20Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New IdeasFeb 16, 2006 21Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the FutureFeb 23, 2006 22Washington, DC | A Rebuilt StructureMar 02, 2006 23Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic RestorationsMar 09, 2006 24Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, TooMar 16, 2006 25Washington, DC | Surface FinishesMar 23, 2006 26Washington, DC | A Home SavedMar 30, 2006

This Old House S27E21 Synopsis

Stream This Old House "Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2006-02-23, this episode is part of Season 27 of This Old House. Featuring performances from Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey among the cast. As part of this Documentary and Reality series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram grab breakfast with the crew at Saints Paradise Cafeteria, a non-profit church kitchen in the neighborhood. Back at the project house, framing is almost complete. Architect Genell Anderson's new des...