This Old House · SEASON 31

Roxbury; Mounting Challenges

Episode 18 · 2010-02-06

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Episode overview

Master carpenter Norm Abram meets up with general contractor David Lopes to discuss problems he's encountered in the last several weeks, including major engineering challenges and a month of rain. Meanwhile, host Kevin O'Connor meets up with non-profit developer David Price to learn more about Roxbury's past and present. David explains the work that his CDC, Nuestra Comunidad, is doing to bring back parts of Dudley Square. As part of Nuestra's mission to create affordable housing, they recently held a public lottery for our project house that resulted in a qualified buyer. At nearby restaurant Merengue, Kevin meets the lucky buyer of the house, Roxbury native Lanita Tolentino, to go over her renovation plans. Back at the house, the foundation walls for the new rear addition have been poured and backfilled.

Season 31 episodes

1. Newton Centre; Welcome to Newton Centre2009-10-10 2. Newton Centre; Quality, Not Quantity2009-10-17 3. Newton Centre; Work Begins, Homeowners Decide to Stay2009-10-24 4. Newton Centre; Origins of the Dutch Colonial Revival2009-10-31 5. Newton Centre; New Gambrel Addition Takes Shape2009-11-07 6. Newton Centre; Making Room for New Windows2009-11-14 7. Newton Centre; Pruning Hemlocks and Checking in on This Old House Austin2009-11-21 8. Newton Centre; Father and Son Lend a Hand2009-11-28 9. Newton Centre; Radiant Heat, Two Ways2009-12-05 10. Newton Centre; Inspired Openings and Insulating the House2009-12-12 11. Newton Centre; Never Paint Again2009-12-19 12. Newton Centre; Stone, Tile and Oak Finishes2009-12-26 13. Newton Centre; The New Kitchen is Coming Together2010-01-02 14. Newton Centre; Interior Painting Primer and Fabricating Our New Countertops2010-01-09 15. Newton Centre; Is the Island Too Big?2010-01-16 16. Newton Centre; The Finished Project2010-01-23 17. Roxbury; Project with Purpose Begins2010-01-30 18. Roxbury; Mounting Challenges2010-02-06 19. Roxbury; More Trouble than We Thought2010-02-13 20. Roxbury; Coming Together2010-02-20 21. Roxbury; Help From Our Friends2010-02-27 22. Roxbury; Oak Doors, Fireplace Surround2010-03-06 23. Roxbury; Custom Details2010-03-13 24. Roxbury; Roxbury Past and Present2010-03-20 25. Roxbury; Looking Back and Looking Ahead2010-03-27 26. Roxbury; One Less Foreclosure in Boston2010-04-03