This Old House Hour Season 10 Episode 1 Bedford Project, Part 1 of 16
- October 6, 2011
The This Old House Hour is a television show that is dedicated to showing viewers how to renovate homes. The show's tenth season starts with the first episode being named "Bedford Project, Part 1 of 16." This episode is designed to give viewers an idea of what to expect over the course of the next sixteen episodes, as the team sets to work on renovating an 1860s Victorian home located in Bedford, Massachusetts.
During the first half-hour of this two-hour program episode, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor visits the homeowners who have purchased this 4,000-square-foot Victorian-era home with plans of renovating it after many years. The client reveals their master plan to extend the kitchen, remodel other areas, and re-structure the bedrooms to fit their family’s needs.
The second half of the show features a case study of The Belmont Victorian, a large, elegant house in the Boston suburb of Belmont. The house was renovated for a family of four, including two young girls and their parents. The homeowners had a clear vision of how they wanted their home to look and feel, including custom handcrafted woodwork and high ceilings in their kitchen. The Belmont Victorian offers valuable insights to viewers on how to turn an old house into a beautiful modern home that still retains its historic charm.
As the hosts work on the Bedford home, viewers can expect to see a lot of changes over the course of the season. The first episode will focus on demolition, as the team removes an existing garage and makes necessary changes to the interior walls of the home. They will also be removing a chimney that is no longer needed and replacing the house’s aged roof.
Throughout the rest of the season, viewers can expect to see a lot of kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms being renovated. This Old House Hour’s team will offer viewers valuable insights not only on new renovation techniques, but also on the renovation of historic homes. The homeowners and the team will also have to deal with unexpected issues, challenges, and opportunities that arise as they work on the home.
The homeowner and This Old House team will work together to find the right combination of modern amenities and historic preservation. The team shows how installing vintage features like claw-foot tubs, transom windows, and a pot-filler can add both personality and functionality to a restored historic home.
This season of the show also includes a lot of special guests who offer their expertise to viewers in several areas of home renovation. Experts in heating and cooling, masonry, and interior design will talk about how to maintain, repair, and improve homes of different sizes and ages, while discussing the nuances and challenges of old-house restoration.
If you are a fan of the This Old House Hour series or if you love home renovation, don't miss out on this exciting 16-part season starting with the first episode "Bedford Project, Part 1 of 16." This season will provide you a unique and in-depth look at the process of renovating an old, historic home while also providing inspiration and ideas for your next renovation project.