Newton: Big Plans (S29E02)
S29E02
Title: Newton: Big Plans In this episode, master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva strip away the old vinyl siding from the house, revealing the original wood clapboards and identifying necessary repairs. Inside, architect Paul Rovinelli guides host Kevin O'Connor and homeowner Gillian Pierce through a thoughtful kitchen redesign that focuses on a modest expansion, emphasizing practicality with Gillian’s mantra of "just what we need." To gather inspiration, Kevin visits architect Sarah Susanka’s "Not So Big" home in Raleigh, North Carolina, showcasing budget-friendly remodeling ideas. Meanwhile, landscape contractor Roger Cook breaks up the existing porch slab to prepare for the new addition’s foundation.
Show
This Old House
Episode
S29E02
Air Date
Oct 11, 2007
Season 29 Episodes
S29E01
Newton: Move or Improve
S29E02
Newton: Big Plans
S29E03
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
S29E04
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
S29E05
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
S29E06
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
S29E07
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
S29E08
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
S29E09
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
S29E10
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
S29E11
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
S29E12
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
S29E13
Newton: Getting the Details Right
S29E14
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
S29E15
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
S29E16
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
S29E17
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S29E18
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
S29E19
New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
S29E20
New Orleans | Saints in the City
S29E21
New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through
S29E22
New Orleans | Back on Track
S29E23
New Orleans | Recovery Continues
S29E24
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
S29E25
New Orleans | Only In New Orleans
S29E26
New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored