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This Old House
E16 | First Period Gambrel | Secrets Behind the Wall
Season 44
Episode 16
The 1720 house is one of few first period gambrel style homes remaining in Ipswich. The architect walks the exterior detailing its architectural features and sharing his plans for improvement. Exploratory demo starts in the ell in hopes to find the original timber framing including the gunstock posts. The town historian gives a tour of a 1717 first period home on the oldest street in Ipswich.
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A snowy reveal shows how smart upgrades turned a drafty Needham home into a family hub.
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Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet.
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Heated floors, custom cabinets, and rebuilt bookcases refresh a historic Needham home.