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E20 | Westford Historic Renovation | Seeding the New

Season 46 Episode 20 | 23m 42s

Kevin O'Connor meets environmental abatement specialist Ron Peik, overseeing lead paint removal from the staircase. In the basement, waterproofing specialist Hugo Provetti discusses sealing the foundation from the inside. Later, Kevin and Jenn Nawada head to an apple orchard where Jenn gets a gift for the homeowners. Tom Silva, Charlie Silva_and Kevin install the new roof hatch.

Aired: 04/16/25 | Expires: 05/01/25
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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