The Westerly Ranch House
For a growing family that needs more space, the solution is to move up, not out. Tommy, Richard, Jeff, Norm, Kevin and the This Old House experts help a family in Westerly, RI achieve its American dream by transforming its cramped ranch house into a spacious Dutch colonial.
A Ranch Out Westerly | Westerly Ranch House
TOHÂ help a family in Westerly, RI transform a tiny ranch into a spacious Dutch colonial
A Ranch Out Westerly | Westerly Ranch House
Chimney Down and Walls Up | The Westerly Ranch House
Mark and Jeff take down the chimney. Scott and Shayla window shop.
Chimney Down and Walls Up | The Westerly Ranch House
The Open Concept | Westerly Ranch House
Second story support, new basement window, lumber factory visit, and raising gables.
The Open Concept | Westerly Ranch House
Raise a Second Story | The Westerly Ranch House
The crew stands up the second floor walls. New apprentices arrive.
Raise a Second Story | The Westerly Ranch House
Decking for Beginning | The Westerly Ranch House
Framing a deck and exterior flair; Westerly granite; installing a window; drain stacks.
Decking for Beginning | The Westerly Ranch House
Return to Paradise | The Westerly Ranch House
Main staircase; clapboard at the Idea House; Westerly granite; furnace build.
Return to Paradise | The Westerly Ranch House
The Doors | The Westerly Ranch House
Coffered ceiling; Westerly granite; Septic system review; Interior doors.
The Doors | The Westerly Ranch House
Tanks for the Propane | The Westerly Ranch House
Propane tanks; composite decking; coffered ceiling; shelves; chimney.
Tanks for the Propane | The Westerly Ranch House
Rockin' the Granite | The Westerly Project
Shelves and a mantel; Paneling; Timber framing school; Westerly; Granite steps
Rockin' the Granite | The Westerly Project
Pining for Old Pine | The Westerly Project
Old pine coffee table; Whitewashing pine paneling; Pergola for the deck; Shutter assembly
Pining for Old Pine | The Westerly Project
Save the Flagpole | The Westerly Project
Televisions installed; Blinds, curtains; Water heater; Plants, outdoor lighting; flagpole
Save the Flagpole | The Westerly Project
Seaside Transformation | The Westerly Project
Reveal; house tour; pine coffee table; hydroseeding and garden tour; flag raising
Seaside Transformation | The Westerly Project
No Pain No Gain | Paradise Rebuilds
Moving in; Fire test lab; Roof shingles. Stone veneer; Farm tour; Town memorial
No Pain No Gain | Paradise Rebuilds
Paradise Strong | Paradise Rebuilds
Paradise residents rebuild; Engineered siding, fire-rated sheathing. Solar backup battery
Paradise Strong | Paradise Rebuilds
Cape Ann Shingle Style | Cape Ann
Homeowners John and Molly plan to put the history back into a 1890s Shingle-style home.
Cape Ann Shingle Style | Cape Ann
Between a Rock and Hardwood | Cape Ann
Tom and Kevin start laying subfloor. Charlie drills granite. Tom moves a doorway.
Between a Rock and Hardwood | Cape Ann
Tiling is a Family Affair | Cape Ann
Pocket Door repair. Solar installation. Modern Furnace. Mosaic tile
Tiling is a Family Affair | Cape Ann
Window on Restoration | Cape Ann
Leaded glass windows repaired. Mini splits installed. Tom tackles tricky original trim.
Window on Restoration | Cape Ann
Don't Rip It, Restore It | Cape Ann
Old plaster repair. Norm repairs baluster. Electrical Panel install. Venetian plaster.
Don't Rip It, Restore It | Cape Ann
Brass handrail fabrication. Understanding make-up air. Custom table. Smart electricity.
Master Craftsmen | Cape Ann
Work ends at the Cape Ann Shingle Style project. The team takes a tour and celebrates