This Old House | Belmont House [S15, E1] | Full Episode

We're just 26 days away from our big 40th-anniversary TV special on PBS! Celebrate with us! For a limited time, watch select episodes for free. This is the Season 15 premiere, which originally aired in 1993. This series premiere episode is available FREE for a limited time in celebration of TOH's 40th anniversary! To view the rest of Season 15, get a FREE trial membership to TOH Insider. Learn more  https://bit.ly/2XEaAPf #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse In this episode:The restoration of this 1907 Shingle-style Victorian included the removal of asbestos siding and overhaul of a kitchen. In the fall of 1993, after sifting through nearly 200 proposals, we joined with homeowners Lauren and Dean Gallant for one of our favorite projects: the renovation of their 1907 Victorian in Belmont, Massachusetts. Two things made this one a winner. First, the original beauty of the Shingle-style building emerged dramatically from behind bad foundation plantings, gray asbestos siding, cooked asphalt roofing, clunky replacement trim, corroded triple-track storm windows, 1950s kitchen cabinets and dull wallpaper. Cliche as it may sound, this truly was a case of the ugly duckling becoming a swan. Second, the Gallants pitched in with untold hours of sweat equity and an enthusiasm, backed with careful research, for their house's heritage and original look. Their hard work not only saved them money, but put their stamp on the job. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ROpRve Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr