This Old House Hour Season 15 Episode 3 This Old House: Making Way for the Family Room; Ask This Old House: Easy Bookshelf; Garden Design

In season 15 episode 3 of This Old House Hour, the team is making way for a new family room in a Texas home. The homeowners want to add an extension that would involve framing a new foundation, adding a new roof and creating new walls. The team also needs to work around existing plumbing and electrical lines as the foundations are laid. The homeowners also want to add a new HVAC system for the extension, which the team must accommodate in what is becoming an increasingly tight space. Building codes must be followed to ensure that the new construction is up to standard.

Over at Ask This Old House, Roger Cook shows the viewers how to build an easy bookshelf that can be put together in a matter of hours using simple materials like MDF boards, wooden dowels and glue. To start with, the materials are cut and marked to ensure they fit together perfectly. Once the shelves and sides are secured together, the team adds a back piece, aligning it to the rest of the frame. Finally, the shelves are sanded and primed, and the team demonstrates how to paint or stain the bookshelf to match the decor of the room.

The episode also features garden design tips for homeowners looking to make the most of their outdoor spaces. Garden designer Jenn Nawada shows how to select the right plants for different areas of the garden, how to design a visual theme for the yard, and how to create eye-catching focal points. Jenn also shows how to use garden lights to create a warm and attractive atmosphere in the evenings.

Throughout the episode, the This Old House team shares expert advice on how to overcome challenges and build lasting solutions. From new HVAC systems to framing extensions and easy DIY bookshelves, viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at the process, tools, and materials required to tackle a wide range of home improvement projects. This Old House Hour season 15 episode 3 is a must-watch for anyone looking to take their home improvement skills to the next level.