Episode guide
This Old House: Season 6
26 episodes · first aired Oct 5, 1984
In and Around Boston
- 1 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 1 Oct 5, 1984 Our host looks into the concept of ""sweat equity"" will fuel the series. The season's first project consists of converting an attic into a new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host meets…
- 2 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 2 Oct 12, 1984 While the designs for the new bedroom and bathroom are being finalized, our host and the homeowner look into such details as wiring, piping and telephone hookups. After a visit to the Lynn…
- 3 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 3 Oct 19, 1984 Exterior work for the new bedroom and bathroom gets underway, including framing and sheathing. Our host and our master carpenter discuss the new deck, exterior trim, sliding glass door…
- 4 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 4 Oct 26, 1984 Work continues on the new bedroom and bathroom, with Rob and Jennifer tackling the job of shingling, including the installation of flashing. Meanwhile, the rough plumbing work begins.
- 5 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 5 Nov 2, 1984 The new bathroom begins to take shape, as homeowners Jennifer and Rob install a new fiberglass shower with our host's help. Our host and Rob also tackle electrical work.
- 6 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 6 Nov 9, 1984 Accompained by Richard Trethewey, Rob and Jennifer visit a plumbing fixtures store. Later, the bathroom floor is tiled and work begins on the new outside deck.
- 7 In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 7 Nov 16, 1984 It's time for the finishing touches to be applied to the new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host says goodbye to the weary but satisfied homeowners and their space, and previews the…
- 8 In and Around Boston - Playground 1 Nov 23, 1984 Our host introduces the next set of do-it-yourselfers: Debbie and Dick, homeowners want to create a family entertainment center and den in their dank basement. After we visit other…
- 9 In and Around Boston - Playground 2 Nov 30, 1984 Homeowners Dick and Debbie begin construction on their basement family room by framing, insulating and sheathing the side walls. They also discuss ideas for wall paneling.
- 10 In and Around Boston - Playground 3 Dec 7, 1984 The basement family room takes shape as the electrical wiring, wall paneling and suspended ceiling are installed.
- 11 In and Around Boston - Playground 4 Dec 14, 1984 Our master carpenter offers assistance with the construction of shelves and storage cabinets for the basement entertainment room. Later, resilient vinyl flooring is laid.
- 12 In and Around Boston - Playground 5 Dec 21, 1984 The homeowners call in a mason, install lighting fixtures and welcome interior decorator Joseph Ruggiero from Ethan Allen, manufacturers of traditional furniture.
- 13 In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 1 Dec 28, 1984 Our host introduces the next set of novice do-it-yourselfers, Meade and Bob of Reading, Massachusetts, who will be adding a single-story greenhouse to their Cape-style home. The couple…
- 14 In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 2 Jan 4, 1985 The greenhouse frame ie erected and the window glazing process is demonstrated. Later, quilted shades are installed over the windows to provide insulation at night.
- 15 In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 3 Jan 11, 1985 The homeowners learn how to install plumbing for the greenhouse heating system and how to wire the new addition for electricity.
- 16 In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 4 Jan 18, 1985 The homeowners get a lesson in carpentry as redwood benches and and shelves for the greenhouse are constructed.
- 17 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 1 Jan 25, 1985 Our host introduces the next project of the season: a kitchen remodeling. Our host and the homeowners discuss how to update the kitchen facilities and layout while maintaining the…
- 18 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 2 Feb 1, 1985 Demolition begins on the kitchen remodeling project when a dumpster is secured. Richard Trethewey gives the homeowners some unsettling news about the jumble of pipes in the basement.
- 19 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 3 Feb 8, 1985 Our host tours the Brosco window manufacturing plant in North Andover, Massachusetts, before installing a bay window in the kitchen. The kitchen walls are insulated and new plumbing is…
- 20 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 4 Feb 15, 1985 The homeowners pick up new kitchen appliances with the help of a professional kitchen designer. Custom-made oak cabinets are installed.
- 21 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 5 Feb 22, 1985 The new kitchen receives a sink and garage disposal system, and tiling techniques are reviewed.
- 22 In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 6 Mar 1, 1985 Finishing touches are applied in the remodeled kitchen. The beech flooring is completed, a wood stove is installed, and the kitchen is outfitted with cooking accessories.
- 23 In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 1 Mar 8, 1985 Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working with designer Ben Lloyd of Mertopolitan Home magazine, tenants Margie…
- 24 In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 2 Mar 15, 1985 Experts at the New England Design Center advise our host and the apartment dwellers on choosing fabrics, furnishings and carpeting. Back in the apartment, Ben Lloyd presents final plans…
- 25 In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 3 Mar 22, 1985 Lighting expert Richard Mecher discusses portable lighting fixtures for the apartment. Our host reviews progress in the kithcen and oversees restoration of the cork floor in the guest room…
- 26 In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 4 Mar 29, 1985 Final details are completed in the apartment, including the installation of state-of-the-art telephone and a personal computer. Designer Ben Lloyd, tenants Margie and Eric and our host…