This Old House Hour Season 8 Episode 22 Season 8, Episode 22

In Season 8, Episode 22 of This Old House Hour, the team heads to Milton, Massachusetts, to tackle a renovation project on a 1915 Dutch Colonial home. The exterior of the house is in need of some serious TLC, but before the team can get started on that, they need to deal with a major issue inside the house: water damage.

Tom Silva works with the homeowners to locate the source of the water damage, which turns out to be a leaking roof. Tom replaces the damaged section of the roof and adds a new layer of shingles to prevent any future leaks. Once the roof is fixed, the team turns their attention to the exterior of the house.

Richard Trethewey works on updating the plumbing in the house, including replacing the old, corroded pipes with new PEX piping. This not only improves the plumbing system in the house, but also helps to prevent any future water damage from leaking pipes. Richard also works on installing a new water heater to replace the old, inefficient one.

Meanwhile, Kevin O'Connor tours the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. He learns about the history of African-Americans in the United States and the important role they played in shaping the country.

Back at the house in Milton, Mauro Henrique provides some tips on selecting paint colors for the exterior of the house. The team works to update the look of the house by adding new paint, shutters, and a new front door.

As the project nears completion, the team adds some finishing touches to the exterior of the house, including new landscaping, a new fence, and outdoor lighting to showcase the newly upgraded exterior.

Throughout the episode, the team offers tips and advice on home renovation projects, including how to update plumbing systems, how to repair a leaking roof, and how to choose the best paint colors for the exterior of a house.

Season 8, Episode 22 of This Old House Hour is full of valuable information for anyone interested in home renovation projects. From fixing water damage to updating plumbing systems to choosing the perfect paint color, this episode provides plenty of tips and advice to help homeowners tackle their own renovation projects.