This Old House

Introduction | Detroit. One House at a Time

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For the first time in its 38-year history, This Old House is tackling a single-family brick home in the historic Russell Woods area of Detroit, MI. And the city isn’t shying away from its TOH debut! Homeowners Frank and Tamiko Polk purchased a two-story home from the Land Bank Authority, and the three-bedroom, three-bath home will be renovated in the true hard-working spirit of the community.

Aired: 03/03/17

Rating: TV-G

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Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot, GMC, State Farm, Gorilla Glue and LP SmartSide.

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Ep. 4: Home | Detroit. One House at a Time

Take a sneak peek at TOH Detroit in our Web series finale. TOH episodes return March 30.

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Ep. 4: Home | Detroit. One House at a Time

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Ep. 3: The Renovation | Detroit. One House at a Time

Go behind the scenes in Detroit to learn more about the unique renovation process

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Ep. 3: The Renovation | Detroit. One House at a Time

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Ep. 2: Empty Houses | Detroit. One House at a Time

Though there are plenty of houses in Detroit, the Polks knew at once this was their home.

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Ep. 2: Empty Houses | Detroit. One House at a Time

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Ep. 1 | Detroit. One House at a Time

Meet the amazing city that’s revitalizing its distinctive architectural style

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Ep. 1 | Detroit. One House at a Time

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The 36th Season of This Old House in Belmont, MA

The 36th Season of This Old House renovates a Victorian Shingle-Style home in Belmont, MA

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The 36th Season of This Old House in Belmont, MA

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 1

Ken Burns, Ted Benson &This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor discuss Burn’s timber barn design.

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 1

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 2

Burns describes the thrilling barn raising ceremony with family and the local community.

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 2

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 3

Benson and Burns present the distinct American timber barn meaning and history.

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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 3

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Ask TOH | Tornado Safe Room

Richard visits Oklahoma to install a safe room for tornado protection.

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Ask TOH | Tornado Safe Room

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Life After Sandy - Kevin O'Connor & Sam Hammer

Life After Sandy- Storm Stories from the Jersey Shore

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Life After Sandy - Kevin O'Connor & Sam Hammer

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Life After Sandy - How A Jersey Guy Became a TV host

Life After Sandy- Storm Stories from the Jersey Shore

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Life After Sandy - How A Jersey Guy Became a TV host

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Life After Sandy - Jersey Natives: Kevin & Dave O’Connor

Life After Sandy- Storm Stories from the Jersey Shore

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Life After Sandy - Jersey Natives: Kevin & Dave O’Connor

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Episodes

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Modern Back to the Future | Brookline Mid-century Modern

Kevin, Tommy, and Richard tour the renovated modern marvel that Sunil and Neha all home

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Modern Back to the Future | Brookline Mid-century Modern

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Finally Finishes | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Finishing closets, baseboards, a linear shower drain, and floating vanities are installed.

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Finally Finishes | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Attack of the Giant Tile | Brookline Mid-century Modern Hous

Giant tile project. Revisiting the 20th. Retro fireplace and modern cabinets installed.

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Attack of the Giant Tile | Brookline Mid-century Modern Hous

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See Glass | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Making plate glass and windows, cold weather painting, heated driveway, patio install.

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See Glass | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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What’s the Miter with the Corner | Brookline Mid-century Mod

Puddingstone wall, revisit Cambridge modern, trimless recessed lights, rain water runoff.

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What’s the Miter with the Corner | Brookline Mid-century Mod

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This Old House

Can We Cantilever | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Rafters for a cantilevered roof, venting solve, ductwork puzzle, snow cleats

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Can We Cantilever | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Eight Is Enough Stairways | Brookline Mid-century Modern

Calculating stair riser height, foundation insulation, radiant heat, return to Santa Fe.

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Eight Is Enough Stairways | Brookline Mid-century Modern

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Stone Cold Pavers | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Paver selection, skylight install, sewer line replacement, and foundation repair.

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Stone Cold Pavers | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Norm Revisits Skylights | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

In-counter outlets lesson. Visit with visits Nathan Gilbert. Norm frames a skylight.

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Norm Revisits Skylights | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Beam Me Up Tommy | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Buttress poured, visit to Manchester by the sea, puzzling ductwork, and PVC trim installed

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Beam Me Up Tommy | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Apprentice Sill School | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Apprentices lay a foundation sill, Richard scopes the sewer, and modern design inside.

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Apprentice Sill School | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

S40 Ep16 | 23m 43s

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Next Generation Demo | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

Brookline removes asbestos, salvage, and trees, and a visit to the first TOH project house

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Next Generation Demo | Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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