Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape
Episode 15 · 2011-01-13

- Documentary
- Reality
Episode overview
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the wood island top being installed, and fabricator Paul Grothouse is on hand to show how he achieved the distressed finish. General contractor Tom Silva installs the "his & hers" closet systems that were designed online by interior designer Melissa Gulley and picked up at the local home center. Security system specialist Jack Basset installs the new wireless security system that cannot only detect opened windows and broken doors, but also the sound of breaking glass. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin the high-efficiency two-stage air conditioning system, and an equally efficient system for heat and hot water thanks to a condensing boiler and an indirect hot water tank. Countertop contractor Danny Puccio installs the kitchen window stool his shop made out of marble, as well as the "leathered" granite countertops – a look that's achieved by using metal brushes rather than diamond polishing pads.
Season 32 episodes
1. Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River2010-10-07
2. Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges2010-10-14
3. Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure2010-10-21
4. Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods2010-10-28
5. Auburndale; A New Approach to the House2010-11-04
6. Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons2010-11-11
7. Auburndale; Progress On All Levels2010-11-18
8. Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door2010-11-25
9. Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation2010-12-02
10. Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour2010-12-09
11. Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola2010-12-16
12. Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products2010-12-23
13. Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal2010-12-30
14. Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation2011-01-06
15. Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape2011-01-13
16. Auburndale; Transformation Complete!2011-01-20
17. Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost2011-01-27
18. Los Angeles; Only in LA2011-02-03
19. Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story2011-02-10
20. Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake2011-02-17
21. Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?2011-02-24
22. Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile2011-03-03
23. Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood2011-03-10
24. Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star2011-03-17
25. Los Angeles; More Spanish Style2011-03-24
26. Los Angeles; So Long To Silver Lake2011-03-31