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This Old House
E15 | First Period Gambrel | This Really Old House
Season 44
Episode 15
The crew takes on a first period home - a small gambrel with a two-story gable ell, in Ipswich, MA. Homeowners Bill and Helen feel duty bound to renovate and preserve its history. The interior and exterior are toured, and renovation plans are shared. A brief history on heating first period homes is given. The homeowners get a lesson on how to properly salvage the old floors for minimal damage.
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