Landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the massive bluestone treads on a stringer that appears to "float" over the new water feature. Landscape architect Greg Lombardi shows host Kevin O'Connor the low-maintenance plants he's chosen for screening and seasonal interest in the side yard. Inside, master carpenter Norm Abram meets plastering contractor Alberto Riponi to see the most challenging trim detail in the house—a narrow plaster bead that creates a subtle shadow line around every window and door. Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows Kevin why a chiller makes sense for cooling a house on a tight urban lot. In the front guest room, flooring contractor Pat Hunt shows Kevin the new engineered floors from Europe—a 5/8" pre-finished red oak floor that carries a 30-year warranty over radiant heat, and locks together without glue. Rug specialist Steve Bookokian shows Kevin how he's cleaning, drying, and repairing 26 of George's oriental rugs.
| Title | This Old House - Season 27 Episode 15 : Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements |
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| Alternative Titles | 这个老房子, This Old House Hour |
| Subtitle Available |
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| First Air Date | 1979-01-01 |
| Last Air Date | 2026-05-28 |
| Number of Episodes | 1214 |
| Number of Seasons | 47 |
| Genres | Documentary, Reality, |
| Networks | PBS, |
| Casts | Bob Vila, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, Norm Abram, Tom Silva, Jenn Nawada, Mauro Henrique, Mark McCullough, Heath Eastman, Charlie Silva, Steve Thomas Rooney |
| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 1 Cambridge | A Modern Old House Cambridge | A Modern Old House
2005-10-06TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 2 Cambridge | Modernize, Again Cambridge | Modernize, Again
2005-10-13TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 3 Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario
2005-10-20TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 4 Cambridge | Longfellow's House Cambridge | Longfellow's House
2005-10-27TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 5 Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship
2005-11-03TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 6 Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
2005-11-10TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 7 Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity
2005-11-17TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 8 Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof
2005-11-24TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 9 Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome
2005-12-01TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 10 Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway
2005-12-08TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 11 Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress
2005-12-15TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 12 Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
2005-12-22TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 13 Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
2005-12-29TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 14 Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship
2006-01-05TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 15 Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements
2006-01-12TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 16 Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home
2006-01-19TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 17 Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together
2006-01-26TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 18 Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House
2006-02-02TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 19 Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse
2006-02-09TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 20 Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas
2006-02-16TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 21 Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
2006-02-23TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 22 Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
2006-03-02TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 23 Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
2006-03-09TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 24 Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too
2006-03-16TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 25 Washington, DC | Surface Finishes Washington, DC | Surface Finishes
2006-03-23TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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This Old House Season 27 :Episode 26 Washington, DC | A Home Saved Washington, DC | A Home Saved
2006-03-30TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
