This Old House | A Ranch Out Westerly (S41 E1) | FULL EPISODE

The new season kicks off with a ranch house in Westerly, RI. Tom and Kevin tour the house and admire the paneling. Richard tours the basement with Jeff. Jenn and Roger consider landscape options.
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The crew arrives at the new project in Westerly, Rhode Island - a sturdy 1940's ranch that was built and occupied by the same family since the new homeowners, Scott and Shayla, acquired it. They give Kevin and Tommy a tour of the knotty pine paneled interior.
Builder Jeff Sweenor and his architectural design team have been working with Scott and Shayla on a transformation to take advantage of the distant view of the water and they show it to Kevin on the computer.
Norm travels to California to see where the quintessential ranch house evolved.
Jeff takes a tour with Richard to see the existing garage and basement. A renovation as big as this will call for a new and efficient heating and air system as well as an updated septic system.
Outside Jenn and Roger walk the property and discuss what can be done with the varying landscape.
Jeff invites a local Habitat for Humanity crew to come and salvage a host of building materials, including the knotty pine paneling, before the demo begins.
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This Old House | A Ranch Out Westerly ​(S41 E1) | FULL EPISODE
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[@glennriefenstahl3761]

“No, but the burritos do!” Best line of this show, EVER!

[@Draugluin999]

richard gettin that fiber probably has to fix his toilet everytime he hits the burritos lol

[@rbnhd1976]

That opening scene was horrible, I love it.

[@BradThePitts]

They fooled me, I thought they were going back to Santa Fe, New Mexico like they did in the 80s.

[@wmeemw994]

Comedy is not their strengths ...

[@YeOldeGeezer]

Horrendous to say the least

[@samtheoutdoor]

I couldn't stop laughing

[@Whocares.........]

Loved the intro boys! Still the best!

[@gregorymarrone3666]

Looks like Roger Cook is doing better!! Good to see him again!!! Take care!!!

[@PJJ196]

Yes thankfully! Really nice to see him doing his thing .. I’m sure he was stoked to be with the crew

[@musoangelo]

Good to see Roger back.

[@jessiyugruis311]

It's great to see Roger cook again

[@daleannharsh8295]

Nice to see some of our Long Beach architecture featured. Thanks for coming Norm!

[@flat-earther]

daleannharsh I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Farm_fab]

It's good to see that TOH is helping to keep stuff out of the landfill. I wish they were proactive this way. Even if the sat things at the curb, it would help. DIYers could use kitchen cabinets for the workshop, etc.

[@jameschester3986]

Is it just me or does Norm never age 😉

[@mitchellb.9877]

Wonderful job, nice change, and great to see all the OG guys back on the project. Roger vastly improves every episode! These guys are the best because they TEACH the best and speak so eloquently about their individual respected talents. Love ‘em all and have learned so much throughout the years. Thanks Rog and the gang.

[@frenchonion4595]

@@brianglade848 Yah i hear every house falls down after they work on it

[@peep39]

The amusing intro with Tommy and Richard is great. Nice to see them having fun

[@the_jonathan_o]

So excited for this season. I loved the opening too!

[@WannaBeHocker]

That is the single best opening to This Old House EVER!!!!!

[@bluferret2480]

Y'all had way too much fun with the bit, well done!

[@57HarleyDavidson]

@@brianglade848 Why did it come crashing to the ground?

[@DavidBlackburn1957]

I love this show I’m 66 and have been watching since my early twenties

[@MicheeeeeObiMrs]

Love the computer imaging and how the man was walking with his dog. Funny to see the man's legs walking but the dogs legs were stiff. Lol.

[@2loco]

That's fantastic. I love the opening😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@13squier]

23:15 nothing beats a good ol' fashion demo montage 💪

[@williamgildea8348]

Happy to Roger again.

[@BradThePitts]

He's looking and walking more and more like Frankenstein but his brain is still twice as sharp as mine!

[@kenmore01]

At the end, it seemed like they were talking about using the existing cabinets, then a habitat for humanity guy stepped in on que and listed what they want to take including the knotty pine, then Kevin was like whoa, slow down, then the vultures swooped in. Im guessing the knotty pine was swiftly swept out of there! 😅

[@brucebernal65]

I love the West theme. Keep up the great work guys. Funny intro. You should come down to West Texas.

[@Farm_fab]

Or New Mexico.

[@bill1957111]

Good to see Roger. He’s looking a little better

[@leebedard1962]

As a born New Englander whose relatives were employed by a maker of high end precision tools, I have watched TOH for years. My dad was the guy the other guys came to when they were stuck. He had no specialized training, but his dad also made tools. One thing we knew: if he did it, it was done right. Watching Tommy makes me smile...recognize the approach.

[@jacobpayne1]

😂🤣 I’m dead that’s beautiful

[@saulgoodman2018]

If you're dead. How are you commenting?

[@arturomontalvo2963]

I love this show. You gotta start to wonder when Kevin o’cconer has tool belt but really doesn’t do much lol

[@leebedard1962]

He was hired to host the program, not to be a crew member.

[@arturomontalvo2963]

I’m just kidding. I grew up watching. Show. That’s reason I’m doing hvac. Thanks to Richard

[@leebedard1962]

I am excited about their new apprentice programs..Good for the trades and definitely good futures for the apprentices. Before Richard I could not imagine watching PLUMBING being done!

[@georgejetson4378]

Awesome intro. Love the western spoof!

[@robertf6344]

Just a suggestion that the designers and homeowners run all changes through some of the commenters here before proceeding. Lol

[@rerolley]

only problem is that this was filmed several years ago.

[@afhyoutube]

LOVE TOH! Thanks everyone!

[@jeffreywolfe6313]

Rodger!

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

Wow what a project good luck guys

[@araa3533]

They are very talented craftsmen, excellent TV hosts, but horrible actors, and I love them

[@Draugluin999]

17:23 Its Fun Isnt it? guy just ignores richard keeps talking lol

[@saulgoodman2018]

I would like them to renovate one of the home they did from the 80's. Nothing would have to be structurally find. But stuff would be out dated 40 years later.

[@aaqilian5.085]

Ha! Loved the skit. Nice one, gentlemen 👍🏾

[@bosse641]

Love the old Spanish style ranch houses in California. Would love to live in one.

[@leebedard1962]

And for only a million or two, you could.

[@flat-earther]

bosse I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@donaldmann7387]

Corny opening... Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 Loved it.....

[@THALASA]

ahh i see the Red dead redemption effect

[@Snarkbar]

My favorite part of the video was when they took the old stuff out at the end to be reused.

[@leemarchant7191]

That lime green bathroom!

[@fredyacuna8002]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love these guys!!!

[@shayd1984triton]

I was expecting the usual conclusion at the end. They turn to the camera and say their names. Didn't have time for that on that day.

[@PatrickPoet]

I love language stuff:) Hearing Jenn say that taking some plants out will alleviate space was really interesting. It's not a normal meaning of the word alleviate, not in the dictionary like that, but I'm pretty sure I've heard it used like that by New Englanders. I wonder if it will spread.

[@jamesruppert3152]

Wow... You're definitely an over thinker. Sometimes you have to just know what they are talking about even with mis used words... Have some sense and stop being like that

[@PatrickPoet]

@@jamesruppert3152 that's really hostile to tell someone to stop being themselves. It's a total rejection of their true self. Why?

[@PatrickPoet]

@Treedom Vellacroix I said something about loving language and you went where?

[@dengcastro4283]

The funniest intro hahahhaha

[@PJJ196]

That opening is scene is just dynamite lolll

[@jake9705]

Why is the house in Rhode Island on a such a high dirt mound? Is there a flood risk?

[@yardhelpwithjames821]

I like episodes better than the small videos

[@tereasia]

Aw, cute open ❤

[@65commet]

Aw hooey! Thought we was going to Montana, or maybe Sheridan Wyoming! Guess ya all didn't have to go that far to find an ole-. Bunkhouse 😄. This one's gonna be worth following. Figures Tommy would call Norm and tell him we have a tired "Boomer" needs repairing. You might have wanted to keep the chaps though, maybe a few splinter's removing that Pine! We'll see?

[@gorgev9341]

Much love to Mr ROGERS tucson arizona

[@gorgev9341]

Oh no so sorry didn't know

[@mikez4132]

I think Jeff Sweenor should be a full time part of the crew.

[@thesaexplorer]

I think he already is

[@mikez4132]

@@thesaexplorer He def has been building a lot with them thru his company. I feel like he will be sliding in a tv spot somewhere soon. His youtube channel is great too.

[@Oldhogleg]

It never fails to amaze me that this show has never visited, worked on, or did a historical reference on the Eikler Homes built up and down California during the 50's and 60's. They are way nicer with much better architecture as a modern interpretation of the Ranch House.

[@Oldhogleg]

@@brianglade848 Lol, maybe, but they have visited, and done projects in California over the decades.

[@Oldhogleg]

@@brianglade848 Then why were they back in California AGAIN in this episode?

[@leebedard1962]

I remember touring an Eichler in San Francisco in the 1960'. Makes me shudder to think what that would now sell for.

[@BradThePitts]

You seem passionate, but you spelled Eichler wrong.

[@leebedard1962]

@@BradThePitts Yes, I see that. Thanks. Do you own one?

[@tereasia]

Oooh, old wall

[@themoviemaniac8416]

Yes, we know the owners of the property can do whatever they want, but here they turned what was a fairly complete historically accurate structure into a McMansion. A real shame because it could have been modernized yet still have kept its considerable charm.

[@MOONRAK3R23]

Weeeee!!!!

[@bethgibson9804]

Great Oppener! 🤠

[@malikdigger4544]

This episode of (TOH) should be named " U Got Know When To Fold Them" because pine wood is too good scrap.

[@cptspinach]

I love that ranch in California. So simple. So easy.

[@BradThePitts]

Fun fact! Those style homes were considered cheap and gaudy at the time. The insult was, "Can't you afford a real home?" Nowadays, Eichler homes, Wright homes, and similar post and beam homes sell for a premium.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

That knotty pine is awesome. They should just buy a cookie cutter house, cause that's what they're building

[@jeffreydelallo7311]

Why don't you just go and get another house

[@borys444]

Yeah seriously, ppl r idiots most of the time..

[@jeffreydelallo7311]

Yeah right with all the renovation is that they want to do plus the second floor why don't you just go find a Cape someplace

[@borys444]

@@jeffreydelallo7311 sometimes common sense isn’t so common these days..

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of well said, totally agree..

[@simonsonjh]

Clever movie allusions.

[@scallywag1716]

Those California ranch homes in Los Alamitos probably go for a million each.

[@BradThePitts]

It's not Los Al, its Long Beach 90808. Redfin will show values, 700K-1.2M depending on renovation level.

[@BigDsHomestead]

The homeowner looks like Ross. Is that his brother?

[@janeanf123]

Their little adorable girl Mullen.

[@edrcozonoking]

Jeez...so much is going to be torn up, Just demo the house!

[@scallywag1716]

Why? The structure is in great condition and very well built. You don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.

[@edrcozonoking]

Scallywag after theyre done there won’t be more than 10% of the original house.

[@borys444]

They should of just bought another house closer to the specs that they were actually looking for.

[@jamesbobo3128]

Hello from Ohio that want a ranch i don't know where you get that that was a ranch when It doesn't have several hundred acres so it's just a ranch house on a little tiny dab of property

[@steveh4098]

Why doesn’t Tom Silva construction still do the building?

[@TheMVCoho]

Wow, Lori "the designer" had such a ridiculously thick accent. That part of the country is so insular its crazy.

[@robertmceuen3630]

I thought Roger retired a while ago for health reasons. Did he heal up? Whatever, it is so good to see him. Blessings.

[@sharkysmachine9248]

On this episode of TOH, the guys get arrested for Open carry of firearms 😂🤣🤫

[@lunchlady2023]

Broke back carpenters.

[@jackpresley4537]

They're changing everything. 😂 Just buy another house...

[@BradThePitts]

It's likely related to the taxes in Rhode Island, for example, a full tear down is a certain amount of taxes, but keeping within a certain footprint is another amount of taxes.

[@bmoturtleco]

The entire point of TOH is to save and preserve old homes. This home is perfect just the way it is. Update the mechanical and electrical, but leave the bones alone!!!!! Why buy a beautiful house and completely destroy it. Just buy another home and leave these classics to those of us who actualy appreciate old homes.

[@Mark.Watson]

No the point is to sell the latest in building innovation thru product placement. :)

[@bmoturtleco]

@@Mark.Watson that's more "ask this old house". Since the beginning of the original series "this old house" the entire point has been preserving the originality and heritage if old homes while make necessary upgrades to fit modern life. Otherwise it's just a home renovation/remodeling show. This project flies in the face of what "this old house" stands for.

[@tatsumaru12345]

That yukon costs more than itd be to build the house.

[@bjornjoseph]

How many dados will Tommy do in this season

[@jamesw4912]

Why don't you just tear down the house and rebuild it. I think the house looks fine the way it is.

[@props-model-shop]

That was my thought too. So many Big changes, might be easier to tear down and rebuild

[@daleannharsh8295]

Most places, if you leave a couple of walls standing, you can call it a remodel... and it costs less and probably has fewer fees and permits than building new.

[@jeffsetgo]

WTF

[@magovenor]

Looks like instead of two bedrooms for the kids, they might just go to the lake and take some of that knotty pine and build a beaver dam for one of the kids. Any guesses which one?

[@frankingrassia8376]

Thy must have a LOT LOT OF MONEY

[@frank9253]

Did I miss the season 39 ending?

[@joerodriguez8272]

2:49 Tommy coming in hot.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Miss Molly loves Plumbing, ask Steve Lav !!

[@jeffreyp9010]

I love the house as is. I don’t think I can watch this one, the owners want to blandify it.

[@ChakatNightspark]

Nice cabinets already exist in the home. Nice Wood paneling on the walls, Nice wood ceiling, sort of nice wood burning stove, I rather see more brick, and unpainted. but with lots of work can remove the paint on the stone. House looks nice how it is. Why RUIN it. House just got so ruined by these PEOPLE. Horrible people that do not understand the work and crafting of this house. These people do not have any busy buying this type of a house.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Air date 10/6/19; filmed in the earlier part of 2019. Not new.

[@kevinadrian9366]

It's new to every person who hasn't seen it yet.

[@swagnilla_ice]

If I didn't like This Old House as much as I do, I would seriously consider unsubscribing because of the ads - I bought Premium to get rid of them!

[@277kne]

I thought This Old House was about working on old houses.

[@277kne]

@Treedom Vellacroix That's not a very old house. 1940?

[@robdiaz1289]

Why in the world would you need 3,000 square feet for 4 people? American design is always bigger bigger and bigger, it would be nice to see smaller design with a creative use of space. TOH should do a build on a smaller home around 1,000/1,500 square feet, you know, something the average American could afford. These high dollar builds are getting old in my opinion.

[@justakidfromjakku6538]

Im tired of seeing people turn really nice old homes into big mic mansions, this house was plenty big for four people and build to withstand any storm.

[@borys444]

There’s already rot going on in that trunk...

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of I’ve never seen anything like this before!!!

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of so, what have u found up here?

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of what can I say....the moneys in the detail.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of ur going to have to chock down some dust first before u get to that part.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of wow, I feel like I just stepped into a knotty pine Hall of fame..

[@rheffner3]

WTF! A Repeat that you seem to say is new. Bummer.

[@VideosbySteve]

Wait a second...3 bed, 2 1/2 bath but the house is going to be 3100 sq ft???

[@BradThePitts]

My guess is keeping within the original 3 bedroom floor plan is directly related to the taxes. It gets nutty in New England, especially Rhode Island, the smallest state in the union so they are hungry for money.

[@SlabbinNCabbin]

So this is what eastern boys look like trying to be western.. haha

[@shayd1984triton]

It appears the older daughter has special needs.

[@shayd1984triton]

@@Kevin-mp5of screw you pal. I was pointing out the obvious.

[@BradThePitts]

God bless the parents, please don't over analyse Matt's comment.

[@bmoturtleco]

If it's obvious then there is no need to point it out.

[@2loco]

And your point being?

[@jeffreyrichardson]

what money can buy nancy turney weep dont cry sears john lennon tie

[@simonsonjh]

Rip out natural wood for white-painted junk. Terrible idea.

[@0blivioniox864]

I like the knotty pine.

[@0blivioniox864]

@@Kevin-mp5of Agree -- and Lobstah shell roof shingles

[@Bonserak23]

Ewww, the design is pretty bad imo.

[@jeffreyrichardson]

kim rogers and bill twelve mayfields known window sill jagged little pill

[@musicmanmatt87]

First

[@MOONRAK3R23]

U wanna cookie

[@edrcozonoking]

How old are you? Five?

[@2loco]

Congratulations champion. You won the internet today.

[@2loco]

@@Kevin-mp5of he is still a winner. It's such an achievement being first on the internet.

[@nunurbuisness5578]

Why are only rich people ever on these shows

[@libo6368]

Too many commercials