This Old House | Losing Our Truss (S41 E19) FULL EPISODE

The original roof was held up by a traditional truss system. Our homeowners want to create a cathedral ceiling in this third-floor bonus room. Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a beam system that will support the roof without the truss.
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The new addition will include a mudroom and bathroom. Because theres no attic above, it makes sense to bring ductwork and plumbing in from existing basement mechanicals and branch off into crawl space below the rooms. Kevin finds Mark McCullough starting the process of breaking through the existing stone foundation. Our Idea House is where we test new products. Kevin travels to New Canaan, Connecticut and meets builder Gordon Jacobsen who is installing a device for bringing natural light into dark areas of the house: its called a sun tunnel. Our homeowners have asked for a number of cooling zones. In a conventional HVAC system that could mean up to a half dozen condensers outside. Kevin finds Richard working on a more up to date plan that recuses the condenser count to two.
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This Old House | Losing Our Truss (S18 E19) FULL EPISODE
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[@wp5224]

The apparently endless wealth of some of these people is amazing.

[@JimDean002]

I ran across the very first season the other day. One of the episodes was Bob Vila showing people how to refinish the refrigerator so they could save money and not have to buy new appliances. Things have definitely changed. I still love the show, but I really enjoy the ones where they do something the real world could afford more.

[@onekidthere]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="79">1:19</a> Glad to see I'm not the only one who forgets a name!

[@nusermane1076]

Just insert one of those names there: Dave Marc Phil Steve 😂

[@kenmore01]

It scared the crap outta me watching them remove big rocks from the foundation!

[@middy774]

Yeah I didn’t really follow how that was ok 😅

[@ja8898]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="631">10:31</a> "Kevin get rid of this" Kevin does nothing... haha

[@Mihogan]

LOL!

[@grumpycat_1]

Kevin is the perfect personification of the audience this show morphed into when they sold out and Vila left b/c he couldt do commercials b/c "PBS was publicly funded"... Oddly the reason he wasn't allowed to do Rickel's (building supplier) commercials was b/c PBS had already sold exclusivity of TOH to Home Depot and Weyerhaeuser. This show is like a microcosm of what happened in this country between the 70s and the 90's

[@ryanroberts1104]

"We noticed we had a bunch of cash left over after paying for the remodel of several thousand square feet...could you go re-engineer the attic for the kids too? My 4 year old really loves cathedral ceilings...and we figured the air conditioning would have been too cheap to run."

[@DoctorSkillz]

They're old money rich. Please. 🥱

[@metoon3092]

@@DoctorSkillz CREDIT

[@LisaBeergutHolst]

Don't forget literally removing tons of bedrock for our new heated garage 😆

[@frenchonion4595]

Plus the price of lumber right now. Some people are so loaded it doesn't matter. Imagine paying tommy to work on you're house lol

[@kenmore01]

LOL

[@BunkMasterFlex77]

I truss this old house will get the job done 🤣

[@nusermane1076]

Good to see that Kevin helped, he could just have stud 😇 there 😁

[@MojoPup]

What a great tutorial on installing a ridge beam!

[@grumpycat_1]

Hahahah... Try to spec out those LVLs, then engineer the bracing and nailing schedule and figure out how "three LVLs" alone will compensate for the removal of the collar ties (ridge beams and collar ties perform 2 different functions in a roof structure). ... then try to get price quotes and a supplier for the LVLs. I think you will find this tutorial lacking in some critical details.

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

The skill and experience are impressive. Great job.

[@marcodm]

Foundation opening looks much wider than a foot 🤔😆

[@herrameise]

seriously they could install the air handler itself in that opening if they wanted to

[@rafaelgarcia4029]

They just got crazy taking those rocks off!

[@glenn4452]

Exactly he said 12" hole

[@andrewfrodo2086]

maybe they wanted 1 sq ft? Possible room for air tightness? A possible frame? dunno

[@kalijasin]

Dam good work Tommy.

[@matthewschark]

Charlie is a frickin giant.

[@DyLemmaOG]

that sun tunnel is so cool

[@jptrainor]

I can remember watching This Old House decades ago and being amazed watching Tom Silva using a crane to thread a beam down the middle of an existing house.

[@andybrooke1961]

Richard, how are you bringing in fresh air??

[@carlmax46]

did something similar. it helped to first cut the nails protruding through the roof.

[@mtobrien1]

Tom Silva is a beast.

[@oldskoolwayy]

Kelvin was digging that hole they was about to fall out fighting with those rocks..lol..that was a lot of work..lol..

[@raffytwoscoops]

Hey, all the folks complaining about the scope and cost of this job: It’s ENTERTAINMENT. Watch the old episodes or go elsewhere if you’re feeling sour about it. Sheeeeeesh.

[@oldskoolwayy]

People have a freedom for opinions and you are acting like everything you buy price dont matter..

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Outstanding job guys 👍

[@doneown503]

That was (3) 18" deep LVLs , what is max. span for that beam, in place ur working at? Nice Job!

[@grumpycat_1]

Its depends on the LVL grade/type & the loading/location of the job, you can get load/span tables from mfg's websites like Weyerhaeuser. You will need those loads to spec the correct size/type/spec of the LVL and you chose the LVL (or combo of multiple LVLs) that will then accommodate the span at those loads. Or just use steel... with wood attached as nailing surfaces, the same calculations are needed with Steel and the cost is not that different. Also it takes us 3 days to get what ever sized steel we need ordered cut and delivered, LVLs (especially now a days) can take weeks months. (you mileage may very here)

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Major remodels like that are always exciting. My GF had a 4 bedroom single story house remodeled to a 6 bedroom 2 story house. Fast forward many years, kids are out of the house, husband kicked out a long time ago and now the whole second floor is pretty much empty.

[@metoon3092]

Now, now, we don't need someone breathing a bunch of reality into this cool, yet totally unnecessary project.

[@shawndinterman2219]

In 2003 kevin was a homeowner on "ask this old house" look at him now

[@edman2740]

Fr? I didn't know that haha cool

[@Nobody-U-Want-2-Know]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZqUgKOwo9WYnNE

[@shawndinterman2219]

@@Nobody-U-Want-2-Know thanks bud didn't realize you could do that

[@shawndinterman2219]

@@edman2740 a link got posted

[@davegordon6943]

I'd trust him to build a house. He's learned from the best of all the trades

[@metx9915]

But where do you put your line sets. If it is not next to the house then you either under groun or above. I install next to the houses line set right in and these systems are very quite any way. Just wondering

[@pippimaxim]

Tom Silva is a little ol' badass!!

[@lexussexus4540]

Tommy is wicked in this episode

[@middy774]

Wicked smaht (Boston)

[@wetguavass]

I want to see “This Old House International “ ....maybe go to San Miguel de Allende and redo a house over there.

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Afghanistan

[@flat-earther]

wetguavass 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.

[@user-dm4lx6yt4l]

Maybe that big size rock,didn’t want to come out Mr.Mark,Lol

[@johnbecich9540]

While this ridge-beam replacement exercise, with truss removal, is FANTASTIC to watch... WHERE is the structural engineering (numbers?) to justify such a dangerous change? You have replaced multiple triangles with a great big pentagonal cylinder. I don't have to be a structural engineer to question this.

[@AK-kn9lq]

Well it's obviously just not shown, they have to get these plans drawn up.. you can't just wing it because it will get inspected lol

[@roberturibe3150]

The electric bill shouldn't be too high.

[@PatrickPoet]

Charlie's my favorite

[@johnbecich9540]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1268">21:08</a> How is the condensate removed? The dirty little secret of split cooling systems is that there is a drip-drip-drip, at the cooling coil... especially in humid, Eastcoast climates.

[@walterbrunswick]

Those units usually have built-in condensate pumps

[@Kriswixx]

Does this really say 41 seasons?! is this the longest show on tv or h'what?!

[@davegordon6943]

I think days of our lives or one of those soaps is the longest but this old house is definitely up there.

[@frenchonion4595]

This old house started in 1979 so yeah long time

[@richardb.5691]

Just wondering about how many millions are required to transform this house.

[@lucky1206]

That will be a forever home because they will be paying that 2nd mortgage forever lol

[@frankm5019]

millions? really think that much?

[@lucky1206]

@@frankm5019 well it cost $350 just to put new refrigerant in my A/C unit at my house and that thing is 10 years old and it cost $200 to in some plumbing work under my sink..

[@davegordon6943]

@@frankm5019 every bit of it. There's thousands of dollars in lumber and screws just for bracing. It takes a long time to build a house. It takes twice as long to gut and remodel. That's why you see cool old buildings being torn down and rebuilt as opposed to fixing what is there. Remodels can be a frustrating undertaking. I enjoy doing it but it's hard. You can have 2 or 3 carpenters making $30 an hour stuck in one room for days sometimes trying to retrofit. That ads up quick. Even new construction, you'd be surprised to know how much work goes into a single room in your house.

[@davegordon6943]

@@lucky1206 love your channel name. Pantera fan till I die.

[@theradonpros]

It's amazing these old houses can float on round stones for hundreds of years.

[@CannibalSheepQc]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="725">12:05</a> "the smell" 😂

[@linnsoltwedel]

Kevin acting like he does not know what a sun tunnel is :P You guys have done them multiple times! :D

[@grumpycat_1]

Kevin plays the part of pretentious homeowner ... a part he was made for on a show that completely deserted it roots to cater to the "Kevins" of the world.

[@flat-earther]

linnsoltwedel 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.

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

Pay attention. They ask questions to help explain it, FOR US. Teaching. 😊

[@tonytone1106]

Love that idea. I would like to do that to my roof. Is it costly? And do I have to have professional do this type of work?

[@kenmore01]

Unless you're sure you can do it yourself (and it seems you are not), yes. Get a professional. A good one!

[@donc-m4900]

Tommy is really beaming.

[@grumpycat_1]

Tommy is the only part of this show that is worthy of its name and heritage...

[@haighyvshaighy]

In regards to the truss segment . How does just replacing the main beam with a larger beam prevent the outward lateral movement of the exterior walls?

[@hokmed4787]

The beam helps because it is supported at both ends

[@noellynchard4158]

It doesn't it needs collet ties

[@jameswheeler9978]

Look a the new studs @ 7:25 that transfer the load down to the foundation on both ends of the new beam. They left that part out of the vid

[@wallyballou7417]

Because now the load of the roof is landing on the ridge beam and being transferred down the walls at the end of the house. Previously, the load was being transferred down the rafters to the sides of the house. Now the load is transferred up to the ridge beam. The rafters can't spread because they're fixed to the ridge beam. So collar ties no longer necessary.

[@mikel3520]

i love watching the construction workers pretending to move work on screen lmao. for some reason one guy is moving wood 5 feet away from where it originally was and another guy is folding up and carrying a ladder without bring down any tools with him. love TOH though

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Stage props.. I made a career out of it..

[@frenchonion4595]

What's funny is it's not really needed. They're youtubers out there that get the same views without all that

[@joeschlotthauer840]

I really wanted to see the nightlight in the sun tube...

[@rsage_]

Tom busting a Jedi move @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a> like it's nothing.

[@killerlobstermoth]

I watched the first part several times and still don't understand how adding the new beam serves as the same amount of support that the previous triangle structure had. What changed?

[@kirkjohnson2924]

I think they made it wider for beams

[@jameswheeler9978]

It's now being supported on the ends by a studded structure to transfer the load down to the foundation. They left that part out of the video. Look at the new 2x4 framing at @7:25

[@stevesichterman7159]

“He needs about a foot”… proceeds to make massive 3.5 foot wide hole 😂

[@rustyshakleford5230]

Dank memes wont melt that beam

[@msxmurda2385]

I like wahchin Towwmy building homes in Bawwwston from tawp to bawwtomm!

[@mrswolls]

Lol ohhwe staahp it

[@flat-earther]

msxmurda 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.

[@Al-fl1gq]

We have 2 sun tunnels in our living area it is awesome.

[@Peter-td3yk]

How can you watch tv with sun tunnels? you cannot My tv and bedrooms' have light blocking material to well see the screen.. Ever hear of screen glare... Sun tunnels for hallways.. Sky lights just suck energy.. Hot in summer cold as heck in winter..ever hear of thermal shock.. I had a monster home in marboro mass over 4k and it had a hugh sky light in kitchen and master bath... some in the family room too... The heat in summer was unbearable.. I looked into movable sun shades.. The master was cold in the winter the thermal shock was brutal.. ME sky lighting sucks.. Led lighting is so efficient and energy saving.. 12 homes has made me a smarter rat.. I dont just do i have already lived it..

[@flat-earther]

bu6 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.

[@flat-earther]

@@Peter-td3yk I only use incandescent light bulbs because LEDs create harmful dirty electricity and blue light.

[@roomdog40]

Looks like a cramped fire trap

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

1000 in material 20,000 in labor lmfao

[@rupe53]

@@primordialsoftware9294 .... 2 guys over 4 days (at $100 / hour) would make that job under $8k plus materials.

[@herbwheeler4470]

I have 4 sun tunnels and they're great.

[@flat-earther]

herbwheeler 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.

[@johnsavage6628]

I've notice the TOH is using spray form. They were having problems in Canada with spray form. What no problems now?

[@frenchonion4595]

Yeah i heard some horror stories. If the mix isn't right it will never cure and off gas forever

[@kevinclark6289]

I started watching this show in 1978 but due to a lot of factors I haven't really seen it in the last 2 years I was really surprised of how much extra weight Kevin is carrying. He's got that middle-aged spread like what happened to me. LOL

[@iasonas1284]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="314">5:14</a> chewbacca aaaaarwwww

[@flat-earther]

iasonas 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.

[@johnsradios484]

Some people got money!

[@Jose_044]

Does anyone know what’s falling at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="20">0:20</a> ? I’ve been wondering for so long 😂

[@akoznasovajusername]

That is an episode where they put the dynamites into a very big rocks to blow them away. And these big nets with the mattresses are holding those exploded rocks not to scatter all around.

[@Jose_044]

@@akoznasovajusername thank you! I just found the episode what a job well done 👏🏽

[@flat-earther]

The mats are old tires, very heavy BTW ob1 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.

[@tonymarony1]

they should of hired a company that can core drill a hole. 750.00 done. I install fireplaces for a living and hired a company to do this.

[@jimsbagels1991]

Those sun tunnels really screw solar panel placement

[@grumpycat_1]

Yeah and it totally scrapped my plan for a rooftop heliport too... Only about 1.3% of US housing units have solar panels... that includes ALL solar installs not just roof top.. Im pretty sure the demand for having natural light trumps that of being able to cover every square inch of roof with panels.

[@jimsbagels1991]

@@grumpycat_1 A single solar panel could light your entire house, all day long... Stop being miserable

[@grumpycat_1]

@@jimsbagels1991 Unless you filled your roof with Solar Tunnels Im pretty sure you could "squeeze" that "single panel" and MANY others onto the other 90+% of the roof surface you have left after installing a rational number of solar tunnels. Stop worrying about solar panels when a solar tunnel provides light (all day long) , absolutely free with ZERO power required and in no way would prevent one from installing solar panels... Thats like worrying about your house paint color not matching you neighbors electric car.

[@ajamesc55]

how many bathrooms you want? yes.....all of them

[@edrcozonoking]

Kevin getting dirty for all you making Kevin jokes.

[@grumpycat_1]

I want to see how the CGI was done... its better then transformers...

[@ChristosKokkalis]

Anyone know the name of the intro background song?

[@rupe53]

I fail to see how installing that lam-beam will make up for removing the collar ties. They still need something to keep the roof from spreading like a cheap hooker.

[@tinshlong]

Structural ridge beam replaced existing ridge. You could also put the structural underneath the existing but they chose to replace for more space. It has the stud on either end to carry the weight and it won’t flex in the middle of ridge

[@rupe53]

@@tinshlong ... yes, I follow that this may take the "swayback" out of a sagging roof, but does nothing to keep the walls from spreading over time.

[@mkotrba2]

@@rupe53 Yea it will probably settle a bit and they will get cracking in the drywall in the corners and slightly wavy walls. I don't think it will spread that much and would require a straight edge to see but to your point it will happen. I've done work on removing basement beam posts by strengthening the beams and the engineers always call out that it will settle a bit (longer spans ALWAYS flex a bit by design). I assume this is very similar and the engineer called it out but they don't mention it on the show.

[@rupe53]

@@mkotrba2 ... They always have a solution, but since they called out the collar ties in the first place I figured they would go into the details a bit more, which is usually to raise them up and double them as well. Could also box them in a decorative fashion when done. I mean, who needs 13 ft ceilings in a residential situation? The look is nice, but let's be practical in the long run.

[@tinshlong]

​@@rupe53 they put a mini stud wall.

[@andrewfrodo2086]

Why not just have 5 feet of hemp crete? It will get you R-55 in the walls....then sprinkle some geothermal into the mix.... no need for machinery right?

[@tammywehner3269]

ridge beam replacement = man glitter in the face !!! : )

[@benocehcap]

These are real man. Mask are for wuss lol

[@pennygadget7328]

@@benocehcap Masks, helmets, power tools... *Real* men carve dimensional lumber straight out of the tree with nails and teeth!

[@MrJabez89]

@@benocehcap I guess using proper grammar is for "wuss" as well.

[@owl1873]

I must have missed something, I don't understand what is keeping the walls on the top floor from being pushed outwards after removing the ceiling truss and ceiling joists. Can someone please explain.. This is a project I am interested in doing at my home. Thank you.

[@bholowick]

Good question... The new beam replaced the truss, but nothing replaced the collar ties.

[@208476]

I believe the (dominant) side load originally from the roof is removed because the ridge beam makes the rafter joint fixed instead of pinned, ie roof load will go through the ridge beam down through its vertical posts instead of being carried to the side walls. The side walls thus lose the lateral loading imposed by the original roof style. Google ridge board vs ridge beam for more info.

[@bholowick]

@@208476 That makes sense. A lot of the roof load is now going to the walls at the gable ends, instead of to the side walls. Therefore, less spreading.

[@davefoc]

@@208476 I've been through this thought process before. There was a really old structure that I saw on the British Show Time Team and there were no rafter ties in the building. My initial thought was that they solved the problem by having really strong walls but then I realized that the ridge beam was supported on the ends and not by the rafters so no force from the rafters to push the walls out.

[@MojoPup]

Pretty sure I heard the one guy mention "posts to support the beam".

[@markobrien690]

Kevin needs tutoring in PPE.

[@michaelrodrigues5713]

Idear?

[@webdev217]

4 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Jeez

[@flat-earther]

webdev 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.

[@tommetjuuh]

that hole in the foundation feels like a very unsafe approach. hands and arms under heavy rocks that are intended to be removed.

[@davegordon6943]

It's under compression, can't really move. I understand what you're saying though. Before I started building there were lots of things like that that I couldn't wrap my head around. But you figure, say that you have a house with a 50 x 60 footprint. Take out a few feet and you still have the majority with solid bearing. Like if you step on a crack, your foot spans over it on both sides with solid bearing. Yes there is a weak point were the crack is but you don't fall in the crack. Know what I'm saying? Not trying to be a know it all but I always answer questions if I can help.

[@crockpot5194]

@@davegordon6943 Especially speaking that the home is on a rock slab I lived in a home built in 1940 and that was built on a rock slab. I can say maintenance is a whole lot less if it was still legal today. But unfortunately it's not. I was thinking when putting rock slabs in I was thinking to gravel about atleast 5 ft in the ground and than put the rock slabs in since we have advance technology. It would level the ground and over the years it would help take water in the ground. Oh and one more thing. Tarph the ground very first than gravel than rock slabs. What do you think?

[@davenone7312]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="900">15:00</a> Sky lights are great during the daytime. But at night you still need the same exact lighting you'd need without skylights so why waste the money? How much will the cost for lighting the closet be for the required few minutes a week? 15cents maybe?

[@mrkattm]

I miss Bob and Norm

[@MOONRAK3R23]

Weeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@markrenton1093]

I am surprised they are investing so much money on a foundation that does not look to promising.

[@leonzupan5509]

While these guys are professionals, one should think twice about doing this type of stone wall demolition without using gloves and what appears to be Kevin wearing running shoes instead of work boots or steel toed footwear. Glad to see the safety glasses though.

[@ChadAmI80]

I wish I had 100k for that ac setup

[@zack9912000]

Yea for a pos LG that will be impossible to replace. They are trying to cut corners with the AC will not be fun to replace

[@ChadAmI80]

@@zack9912000 What brand / model do you like?

[@zack9912000]

@@ChadAmI80 If a person really wants a inverter system, go with a mitsubishi

[@morganspencer-churchill2136]

@@ChadAmI80 Daikin is tops

[@frankm5019]

Tom is 74? is wiki correct born in 1947?

[@frenchonion4595]

yep still going strong

[@calvinjohnson2179]

Sure is nice to have .money. 😊

[@toddjasper1]

In Tom we truss

[@da5idnz]

Darned if the guy in the thumbnail doesn't look like the Skipper from Gilligan's Island...

[@ronsmith7739]

You always have about a dozen workers working not like in the real world where maybe two or three workers working.

[@grumpycat_1]

I just watched a crew build a 40x30 pole barn in 5 days... I think you are mistaking private trades with City Workers.

[@flat-earther]

ronsmith 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.

[@isomgmsghs]

How small of air handlers does he use? A single air handler should handle 3000 sqft! Just condition the whole area as the same! no need to make each room different. So much unnecessary costs!

[@zack9912000]

Wait till I needs repaired or replaced. Would be a major job. We in the industry hates these type of owners. They are using a pos LG to boot.

[@metal2444]

@@zack9912000Why reinvent the wheel Space Pack Unico air handlers Bosch Inverters type k copper pipe vapor line traps at 20 feet and at each air handler.

[@joshua8225]

This can't be real I don't hear a lot of cursing and wishing they went to college

[@killerlobstermoth]

That's because they don't wish they went to college.

[@shawndickmann8215]

Christ, it's almost a 4 story now.

[@metoon3092]

But they have a child. Lol

[@rizdalegend]

Im sure these homeowners could care about their electric bill.

[@flat-earther]

rizdalegend 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.

[@stevenwescott1422]

They somehow found a way to make free sunlight so expensive most people never heard of a sun tunnel much less afford or install.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Should have left one wall up and torn down the rest of the house and rebuilt

[@x-raymind7778]

Heeeyy.......um

[@mzimzi1360]

Husband good luck

[@grumpycat_1]

Tawwmy's voice always brings back memories of watching TOH with my dad as a kid. Too bad this show really jumped the shark around the time Vila left b/c he wasnt allowed to do Rickel's commercials, b/c "PBS" already sold out to commercial interests. "This Old House" ... "Supported by people like you".... "Brought to you by a direct "grant' from Home Depot and Weyerhaeuser ... "PS (in hushed voice) dont shop at Rickels"

[@frenchonion4595]

I remember bob. That was years ago. Is he still in the business ?

[@grumpycat_1]

@@frenchonion4595 To some extent, most of the original crew are now in their 70's so my guess is they retired/are retiring .. I think Bob had a show in the 90's/00's called "Home Again" on HGTV or the like...

[@rhymereason3449]

This Old House should really be called "This Million Dollar Project". The show has gotten to the point where it's of little value to the 99% of us.

[@samwidmer3385]

Still interesting!

[@walterbrunswick]

@@samwidmer3385 Space travel is interesting too, but he's saying they lost their original focus

[@flat-earther]

@@walterbrunswick walterbrunswick 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.

[@boatdesigner12]

These new heating/ac units are going to be a maintenance nightmare. Any savings will be eaten up when sensors, valves, switches and motors start acting up. Good luck finding trained techs.

[@metal2444]

Cursed from the start Chinese Asian copper not like the American copper we grew up with junk Chinese reverse engineered boards motors compressors thanks Mao!

[@Nill757]

“House was built 1890s or so” Nothing really left from the 1890s except the dust. It’s now, this very expensive gutted remodel house. Knock down would be much cheaper to build, much faster to build, better materials. I love working regular wood, but for construction engineered and laminated is simply better, stronger, more uniform, doesn’t warp. That’s it.

[@wallyballou7417]

The New England towns where these guys work rarely permit tear-downs, despite the fact that few late-19th century houses are architecturally significant.

[@Nill757]

@@wallyballou7417 Ok, which will increase housing costs, and slow the introduction of better housing materials and tech.

[@lucky1206]

It's funny Kevin is trying to get a 'what's up' in the beginning but getting nothing😆😆 This show is not for the average American homeowner

[@steveb9151]

Alas, it isn't so much anymore...but I could soak up Tom's words of wisdom and experience ALL DAY!

[@bradley3549]

The average American homeowner doesn't even want to change their own furnace filters let alone tackle a big remodel. So you're right. However, for the advanced DIY, a lot of this stuff is still relevant I think. Someone willing to do a lot of learning and hard work can do the same job for half the price or twice the job for the same price, as construction projects often come out to about 50/50 material vs. labor.

[@lucky1206]

@@bradley3549 I actually change my furnace air filter every 4 months lol. I wanted to replace the furnace and central air unit but I plan to sell the house next year and it wouldn't have been in the best interest of my investment to spend that kind of money. My next house will be my forever home and I plan to spend a lot they're but over time.

[@flat-earther]

@@lucky1206 Well did you sell your house?! BTW lucky 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.

[@lucky1206]

@flat-earther yes I did last year. I bought it in 2019 for $285,000 sold it for $402,000 when the housing buying frenzy was happening. Now a guy is paying more than what the house is which is a 2 bed 2 bath and only 900 sqft

[@ronsmith7739]

So how much??? You never tell us the total price or the cost to the house. Will you build or have the price of the average price of the house. ??? It's always the millionaires house not the average people.

[@rknotz187]

$100K on a "bonus space"

[@sherriianiro747]

After watching this show for years and being inspired I stopped watching after I checked out pricing on appliances & decor for these "remodels" and it was insane amount of money no average person could ever afford. These people have disposable incomes and now I just watch occasionally for entertainment.

[@flat-earther]

sherrilaniro 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.

[@tonymarony1]

no mask

[@shilra2272]

Old

[@mejesse809]

Kevin will always b, just a helper w/a bad looking red headed step child toupee...is that thang velcrowed to his head?

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

Leaving in the cast iron pipe

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

More like 3ft opening lmfao