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E13 | Suburban Victorian | Pouring It On

Season 47 Episode 13 | 23m 42s

Kevin O'Connor helps Tom Silva salvage kitchen cabinets for a new pantry. Outside, Charlie Silva and Mark McCullough demolish the chimney from top to bottom. Kevin meets architect Marcus to learn how removing the chimney adds space and reshapes the layout. Out back, Charlie preps for the foundation pour of the addition and explains the need for a retaining wall before cutting a basement doorway.

Aired: 01/28/26 | Expires: 02/12/26
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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