This Old House - Season 27 - Eps 12: Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find exterior coatings specialist Dan Rourke and his crew applying the EIFS finish coat. Custom pool specialist Bob Snay installs a black pebble finish on the bed of the new water feature. Inside, general contractor Tom Silva oversees the installation of the steel stairs. Kevin visits the custom metal shop that fabricated the steel as well as the dramatic bronze "wishbone" balustrade that will be installed later on the job. Reclaimed wood specialist Richard McFarland shows Kevin samples of reclaimed wood from all over the world as Tom's crew installs exterior redwood siding harvested from giant olive casks. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives Kevin an update on the mechanicals — the new boiler has arrived, radiant panels are installed underneath the first floor, and PEX water supply lines have been run.
About This Old House

Title: This Old House
First Air Date: 1979-01-01
Last Air Date: 2025-05-29
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.4/10 (from 34 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 47
Total Episodes: 1188
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.