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This Old House S1E1 — The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House

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This Old House•Season 1•Episode 1

The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House

7.4/10 · 9 votesJan 1, 1979

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Our host, a Boston designer and builder, tours the dilapidated turn-of the-century house in Dorchester, Massachusetts, that will completely renovated in the next 13 weeks. Our host talks with a realtor and a house appraiser to determine the condition and problems of the property.

Next episodeE2 · The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans

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The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall

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The Dorchester House - Insulation and Plumbing

The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting still

The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting

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The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight

The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work still

The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work

The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors still

The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors

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The Dorchester House - Deck Foundation

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The Dorchester House - Exterior Planning

The Dorchester House - Flooring Install still

The Dorchester House - Flooring Install

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The Dorchester House - Adding Curb Appeal

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The Dorchester House - The Finished Product

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Bob Vila

Bob Vila

Self - Host

Norm Abram

Norm Abram

Self

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Episode Summary

"The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House" is episode 1 of This Old House season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 9 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on January 1, 1979.

Next: E2 · The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans Best of Season 1