This Old House | The Doors (S41 E7) | FULL EPISODE

Tommy and Jeff begin work on a coffered ceiling in the living room. Jenn watches as local Westerly granite is cut to size for backyard steps. Richard reviews the complex septic system as it goes in. In Ohio, Kevin learns how the interior doors are built. Back in Westerly, Jeff installs one of those doors.
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Kevin O'Connor begins by looking at the new exterior details of the house--which has turned from a one story ranch into a two story Dutch Colonial. He points out the white cedar shingled bell curved shape between the two stories.
Inside, the first floor ceilings are pushed up a foot taller and the living space is opened up by an 18-inch beam that supports the second floor. Because the massive beam hangs down 4 inches below the new ceiling height, Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor are turning the beam into a coffer and working to lay out other coffers to disguise the beam and define the space. They use premade coffer profiles to lay out on the floor in order to divide the space equally for the three divided coffers. Then they start cutting and transferring the boards up to the ceiling.
Shayla and Scott want to incorporate Westerly granite into their landscape. Jenn visits a 4th generation granite cutting shop in Westerly. Rick Comolli shows her how he cuts the granite slabs that will be used for outdoor steps and then he teaches her to do a live edge detail on the front side. It's time for the sophisticated septic system to be installed.
With the 1500 gallon primary and secondary tank buried in the ground, installer Rick Pezza shows Richard the biologic cycle where oxygenated water returns to the main tank, nitrogen gas gets released into the atmosphere, and the remaining treated fluid goes through a sand filter.
Kevin goes to Canfield, Ohio to see how the wooden four-paneled interior doors are made. He first meets Terry Baird, whose family has owned the business for over fifty years making custom and standard hardwood accent products. Manager Steve Stack shows Kevin the process--from grading the lumber and drying it--to the manufacturing and assembly stages. Back at the house Jeff shows his techniques for hanging the doors to make sure they swing effortlessly.
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This Old House | The Doors (S41 E7) | FULL EPISODE
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[@RedwoodRider]

Its the "classic plumbers lament"... lol. Makes me laugh everytime I hear Richard say that.

[@mikez4132]

Nice to see Baird Brothers on here. Tremendous amount of millwork produced there.

[@flat-earther]

mikez 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.

[@petersallander6913]

Excellent video as always

[@ohdee970]

"Fawty eight and a quatta tuba six..."😂

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Now that's a Real Door...Great video.

[@flat-earther]

Yeah solid door. BTW michaelbaumgardner 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.

[@magictrading8903]

Love this old house but I really think it would be helpful if they ever mentioned costs! Like come on. Tell us what a door cost. Tell us ballpark of what each project cost with materials and labor.

[@flat-earther]

magictrading 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.

[@scundoorsup5342]

Unaffordable for most viewers ,obviously

[@bugermcking4968]

It's one of the big problems with modern this old house. The show used to be for middle class people looking to fix up old houses. Now it's become the unholy bastard of TOH and a PBS version of MTV's Cribs.

[@VideosbySteve]

2:59 Tommy throwing some SHADE!!!!!!

[@listerine-pr5lt]

Remodeling to this extension costs way more than building it from the scratch and there is not much they preserve from that old house anyhow.

[@bbmw9029]

I was thinking the same thing. They'd have been better off just backhoeing it and starting from scratch.

[@MoneyAndPeople]

@@bbmw9029 I agree with both of you but you guys are forgetting two things. 1.) Historical societies (or any of there similar cousins). You may require a demolition permit to demo a property and rebuild, Well there is no guarantee to the society that you won't just demo the property and ad the land as a lot to your house next door (or other simple land use), or run away when you discover the cost of building. So these societies simply won't grant that permit, instead they will literally offer every other permit. 2.) financing, its typically easier to get a home renovation loan through refinancing than it is to get a new construction loan for a variety of reasons I won't go into here.

[@bbmw9029]

@@MoneyAndPeople Possible. But the same can be said of such an extensive renovation that it changes the whole nature of the house. If there's something like landmarking in place, they have a lot of the same problems doing what they're doing. There was no mention of any of this in the show so far.

[@mendonesiac]

@@MoneyAndPeople yup, with permits, "new home" requirements and Nimbys sometimes a remodel is the only way to get a modern house built.

[@flat-earther]

@@MoneyAndPeople Moneyandpeople 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.

[@bosse641]

Interesting episode. Thanks.

[@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.

[@Mike-bh7sh]

90Lb door does not indicate quality when the weight is due to particle board. Particle board is extremely weak, crumbles with damage, and swells when exposed to moisture. Generally, if an item feels heavy compared to its size - there is particle board in it. A piece that feels normal weight is probably quality as light means solid wood.

[@N_A_RLW]

When measuring a layout you should always use the same tape measure and/or cut 2 inches.

[@88cameras]

or and hear me out, check the tap measure before buying and also checking it with what is at home. Critical to have the basics stay the same standards and not have to 2nd guess or question if I picked up the same tape measure after having lunch or talking to someone.

[@flat-earther]

N_A_RLW 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.

[@patperkins8574]

How do I get someone to come look at the water leak I have on my basement door

[@ryanroberts1104]

I wonder how Tommy feels about being #2 builder to Sweenor. Why aren't they using Silva Bros anymore?

[@jatinsingh1714]

Seems like he’s getting retired from work

[@ryanroberts1104]

@@jatinsingh1714 Obviously he's getting old but what about the other Silvas? Silva Brothers used to be their exclusive contractor, they still do business.

[@davidirvin1030]

@@ryanroberts1104 Charlie has just never seemed too comfortable in front of the camera. He'll do it when he has to but he never looks like it's his element. I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to get away from the show when Tom is ready to hang his bags up.

[@bosse641]

But Jeff is a great addition to the show. Very likeable and knowledgeable guy.

[@bbmw9029]

It's a different state. He's probably night licensed there.

[@robertf6344]

Impact drivers never allow the driver head to slip on the phillips head of the screw.

[@flat-earther]

That's great. BTW robert 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.

[@scundoorsup5342]

Use Robertson or torx

[@bbmw9029]

If I was building a house, and had to put in that monstrosity of a septic system, I'd find another piece of property. That things going to be a nightmare to maintain.

[@flat-earther]

bbmw 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.

[@scundoorsup5342]

A total nightmare. This is all because of psycho environmentalists . Go back to out houses ,,seriously

[@bbmw9029]

@@scundoorsup5342 no thank you. I like my indoor plumbing. Just find a lot on a municipal sewer system.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

Question, if I buy a solid core oak door is the entire door solid oak or is it oak veneer and press board in the middle?

[@ryanroberts1104]

Depends on how much it cost.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@ryanroberts1104 so they can come either way? My grandfather purchased solid core oak door for his bedroom. He then passed away and we just stored the doors. I was going to make a desk out of one and when I cut it in half the center had press board in the middle. I thought it was solid oak. Just wanted to make sure my grandfather didn't get ripped off. Knowing him he bought the cheaper one so I don't think he got screwed

[@ryanroberts1104]

@@inspectorsteve2287 Oh yes. They make doors out of pretty much anything you can imagine. Cheaper ones always have essentially leftover wood inside, really cheap doors literally just have cardboard inside. Depending on the door it could also be done just to make it more stable, things like MDF don't warp or cup like a big wide piece of oak might.

[@seanh3563]

Hallow core has nothing in the middle. Solid core, has lesser wood in the middle with veneer visible. Solid door is one type of wood.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@seanh3563 ok. Thanks.

[@option751]

The original coffer width was 48 and 1/16, then they said a piece of plywood would fit right up in there, how did they make up that 1/16 difference to make it work nicely?

[@Mike__B]

Possibly a little trim piece around the inside edge, or maybe even calking, that turns out to be 1/32 of a gap on all sides.

[@MandoFettOG]

Caulk. Having 1/16 wiggle room across 4 feet is ideal for something like this. Otherwise you'll never get the panel in there

[@robertwhitstone3741]

Without that 16th your gunna have fun and possibly do some damage

[@danielkennedy8530]

Mdf on a door like that??

[@johnames6430]

Where do the homeowners get the millions to do all this work? None of them seem famous

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

this old flair . . . WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@jimnasium452]

Please tell me the workers call that grading process "walking the planks"! Arrrrr!

[@flat-earther]

jimnasium 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.

[@cc12300]

Got a wall of Glaaaaaaaaaaaaaass

[@scundoorsup5342]

These septic tanks are nothing but trouble . Leave well enough alone !

[@flat-earther]

What do you mean? BTW scundoorsup 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.

[@scundoorsup5342]

@@flat-earther I did watch it on your recommendation. Like usual , liberals are WRONG

[@johnc7512]

So how much is this costing?

[@scundoorsup5342]

Too much ,obviously

[@mrsoccergod5001]

They forgot to stain the doors...

[@Loosehead]

Did they know it would be 3 x 48", plywood size, when they first raised the walls? Genius.

[@flat-earther]

Loosehead 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.

[@WoodStoveEnthusiast]

.... NOW TOUCH ME BABE

[@rashofbeatings]

15:20 the guy called Kevin "Steve". lol

[@djamelhamdia134]

To be honest, Kevin looks like a "Steve".

[@redwingsyankees2011]

He said 'Steve will show you around for that'. The plant manager who gave Kevin the tour was named Steve

[@jeffreyrichardson]

home owners toil the brechts fresh eggs to boil five virgins oil

[@rbuschy]

but what was the green laser for at the end?

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

laser plum bob and level

[@scundoorsup5342]

For airplanes , fool

[@shelbysmalls5867]

that's a lot of regulation just to take a dump on your own land

[@zack9912000]

More reason governments suck

[@tombomombodombo]

How come the episodes are all out of whack? I've seen parts of this before!

[@CC-jv3wm]

Idk why they are always using these trash festool drills, I swear every episode someone is camming out a screw

[@nukelaloosh4795]

kevin looks hungry

[@magovenor]

If that pumice stone smoothed out that stone, maybe she should borrow it for her feet, whoa!!! I kid, I kid.

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

08:04 straight as a gabby ?

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

@Corat straight as a newel post

[@MOONRAK3R23]

Weeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

19:42 Jesus Kevin I don't think you need to point that close to a machine literally made of bandsaws.

[@julianreverse]

It's a frame saw, not a band saw.

[@flat-earther]

reviews 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.

[@ryanbennett3852]

wears there mask this episode must be old

[@flat-earther]

ryanbennett 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.

[@johnames6430]

If Jen was born in the last few years she would've been convinced that she needed to transition

[@flat-earther]

What do you mean? BTW johnames 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.