This Old House Season 27 Episode 20 Washington, D.C. 02

In This Old House season 27 episode 20, titled "Washington, D.C. 02," the team returns to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to continue working on the 1850s row house renovation project. Host Kevin O'Connor meets with architect Michael Kim, who walks him through the plans for the new addition.

The addition will be a three-story structure that will become the new heart of the home. The first floor will include a family room and a spacious kitchen, while the second and third levels will house the master suite and guest bedrooms. The addition will be connected to the original house by a glass-enclosed hallway that will showcase the home's historic brick walls.

General contractor Tom Silva leads the team in tackling the biggest challenge of the renovation: removing a load-bearing wall that separates the kitchen and dining room. To do this, they must first install steel beams to support the weight of the structure above. Once this is done, they can remove the wall and create a more open floor plan.

Meanwhile, electrician Scott Caron is tasked with updating the home's electrical system. He starts by running new wiring for the addition and then moves on to rewiring the original parts of the house to bring them up to code.

Plumber Richard Trethewey installs a new tankless water heater in the basement to provide hot water for the entire home. He also updates the plumbing in the addition and the existing parts of the house.

Throughout the episode, Kevin checks in with homeowner and serial renovator Lise Desormeaux to see how she is finding the renovation process. Lise offers advice for other homeowners embarking on a similar project, sharing the importance of collaborating with your team and being patient with the timeline.

As the episode comes to a close, the team faces one final challenge: getting a massive new refrigerator into the house. With limited space and an awkward layout, it proves to be a tight squeeze, but the team ultimately succeeds in getting the appliance inside.

Overall, "Washington, D.C. 02" showcases the continued progress on the beautiful Georgetown row house renovation project. The team overcomes challenges and works toward creating a more functional and beautiful space for the homeowners to enjoy.