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This Old House S1E2 — The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans
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This Old House•Season 1•Episode 2

The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans

6.6/10 · 6 votesFeb 1, 1979

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

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Renovation has begun and the carpenter has find rot in the eaves. The kitchen, one of the hardest remodeling jobs, gets some attention, and we look into the history of the home.

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The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House stillE1 7.4

The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House

The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans stillE2 6.6Now viewing

The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans

The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall stillE3

The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall

The Dorchester House - Insulation and Plumbing stillE4

The Dorchester House - Insulation and Plumbing

The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting stillE5

The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting

The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight stillE6

The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight

The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work stillE7

The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work

The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors stillE8

The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors

The Dorchester House - Deck Foundation stillE9

The Dorchester House - Deck Foundation

The Dorchester House - Exterior Planning stillE10

The Dorchester House - Exterior Planning

The Dorchester House - Flooring Install stillE11

The Dorchester House - Flooring Install

The Dorchester House - Adding Curb Appeal stillE12

The Dorchester House - Adding Curb Appeal

The Dorchester House - The Finished Product stillE13

The Dorchester House - The Finished Product

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Bob Vila

Bob Vila

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Norm Abram

Norm Abram

Self

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Episode Summary

"The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans" is episode 2 of This Old House season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 6 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on February 1, 1979.

Next: E3 · The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen WallBest of Season 1