This Old House - S29E02: Newton: Big Plans

Name: Newton: Big Plans
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2007-10-11
Duration: 30 min

Oct 11, 2007Documentary, RealitySeason 29, Episode 2

Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva remove the old vinyl siding from the exterior of the house, exposing not only the original wood clapboards underneath but also lots of repair work that needs to be done. Inside, architect Paul Rovinelli takes host Kevin O'Connor and homeowner Gillian Pierce through the plan for the new kitchen, which calls for a modest expansion, building as Gillian puts it, "just what we need," and nothing more. One early proponent of that style of thinking was architect and author Sarah Susanka, so Kevin travels to her own "Not So Big" home in Raleigh, North Carolina, to see some smart ideas for restrained remodels that won't break the bank. Back in Newton Centre, landscape contractor Roger Cook breaks up the old porch slab to make way for the foundation for the new addition.

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

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All Episodes - Season 29

01Newton: Move or ImproveOct 04, 2007 02Newton: Big PlansOct 11, 2007 03Newton: Prepwork and InspirationOct 18, 2007 04Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted KitchenOct 25, 2007 05Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic WallcoveringNov 01, 2007 06Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass WindowNov 08, 2007 07Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink GraniteNov 15, 2007 08Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and TeakNov 22, 2007 09Newton: Pests, Decking, and ACNov 29, 2007 10Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards RoomDec 06, 2007 11Newton: Bringing Light ThroughoutDec 13, 2007 12Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage DisposersDec 20, 2007 13Newton: Getting the Details RightDec 27, 2007 14Newton: In Memory of Joe FerranteJan 03, 2008 15Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot TubJan 10, 2008 16Newton: Winter Wrap PartyJan 17, 2008 17New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post KatrinaJan 24, 2008 18New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic MoldJan 31, 2008 19New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun ColorsFeb 07, 2008 20New Orleans | Saints in the CityFeb 14, 2008 21New Orleans | First Builder Falls ThroughFeb 21, 2008 22New Orleans | Back on TrackFeb 28, 2008 23New Orleans | Recovery ContinuesMar 06, 2008 24New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA LegendsMar 13, 2008 25New Orleans | Only In New OrleansMar 20, 2008 26New Orleans | One Small Corner RestoredMar 27, 2008

This Old House S29E02 Synopsis

Stream This Old House "Newton: Big Plans" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2007-10-11, this episode is part of Season 29 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. Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva remove the old vinyl siding from the exterior of the house, exposing not only the original wood clapboards underneath but also lots of repair work that needs to be done. Inside, architect P...