The BEST episodes of This Old House season 9
Every episode of This Old House season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of This Old House season 9!
This Old House celebrates the fusion on old world craftsmanship and modern technology. Each season features two renovation projects. Project One traditionally consists of eighteen or more so episodes and is filmed in Massachusetts. Project Two is taped in a different region of the country to highlight the variety of American architectural styles and renovation issues.
#1 - The Westwood House - 5
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/1987
Our master carpenter supervises the raising of the wall that finishes enclosing the partially framed new kithcen addition. Our host checks in with the homeowners and gives an update on the restorations progress.
#2 - The Westwood House - 6
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/1987
Our host and master carpenter install true divided light French doors in Weatherbee Farm's new kitchen addition. Homeowners Bill and Cynthia start roofing the addition with Western red cedar shingles. An asbestos removal expert shows us how this hazardous material is removed from the basement pipes.
#3 - The Westwood House - 8
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/1987
Our host and master painter Sam Perry of the Edward K. Perry Paint Company discuss the preparation of Weatherbee Farm for exterior painting. Insulation specialist Larry Gordon determines the insulation needs of the house and master carpenter installs fir decking on the front porch. In the cellar, the old furnace and pipes - now free of their asbestos insulation - are removed.
#4 - The Westwood House - 14
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/31/1987
Our host visits a New Hampshire mill, where reproduction shutters are crafted using 19th century equipment. At Weatherbee Farm, the front porch has a new rubber membrane roof, and master carpenter hangs shutters.
#5 - The Westwood House - 17
Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/21/1988
Southern yellow, pine flooring is laid over the new radiant heat system in the Weatherbee Farm's kitchen addition. At our master carpenter's workshop, the guys shows how the vanity for the new master bathroom was built. Our host looks at the title to be installed in the shower stall of the new master bath and tires out a new system for removing paint.
#6 - The Westwood House - 19
Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/4/1988
A specialist from the E.K. Perry Paint Company demonstrates the art of sponge painting in Weatherbee Farm's living room. Artisan Jeannie Serpa shows us the art of painting in the faux marble techinque. Wallpaper is hung in the nursery and Jeff Hoskings refinishes a floor.
#7 - The Westwood House - 2
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/1987
Our master carpenter assesses the condition of Weatherbee Farm and architect Mary Otis Stevens discusses plans for restoration of this 1785 landmark structure. Our heating and plumbing expert pays a visit to the new project, and discusses heating and cooling systems with the homeowners.
#8 - The Westwood House - 11
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1987
Exterior work on Weatherbee Farm continues as paint and restoration specialist Sam Perry supervises preparation of the house for painting, starting with priming. A special European techinque is used to line the aged chimney to make it safe for modern heating systems. Our host sees how new wooden gutters are installed on the front porch. Then he and landscape architect Tom Wirth discuss plans for the grounds.
#9 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 6
Season 9 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/24/1988
Work on Susan and David's Craftsman bungalow is completed, and our host gives viewers through the newly enlarged house, as the ninth season of This Old House draws to close.
#10 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 5
Season 9 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/17/1988
Our host gives a progress report on the Craftsman bungalow project and finishing touches are put on the house as tiling is completed and a new door is hung.
#11 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 3
Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/3/1988
Richard Trethewey introduces Santa Barbara heating and plumbing contractor George Brazil. Framing of the bungalow's new hip-roof dormer begins under the crew's supervision. Our master carpenter begins milling the pergola and a new stairway is being built.
#12 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 2
Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/25/1988
Our host reviews the plans for remodeling Susan and David's bungalow. Demolition of the partially finished attic begins. Our host visits the Gamble House in Pasadena, a 1908 Craftsman landmark designed by Charles and Henry Greene.
#13 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 1
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/18/1988
Our host takes viewers to Santa Barbara, California, to meet homeowners Susan and David and tour their 1923 Craftsman bungalow. Architect Brian Cearnal and the contractor are introduced to our host and our master carpenter.
#14 - The Westwood House - 18
Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/28/1988
Cast acrylic countertops and sink and hancrafted, custom-made cabinets are installed in Weatherbee Farm's new kitchen addition, and our host visits the workshop where the countertops were fabricated. Our master carpenter demonstrates a new saw. Outside, new picket-style fencing is installed in the garden and surface gravel is spread on the driveway.
#15 - The Westwood House - 16
Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/14/1988
At Weatherbee Farm, landscaping proceeds as shrubs and flowers are planted, and the renovated wellhead is installed. In the dining room, master carpenter uncovers some of the hardwood floor in search of a fireplace hearth.
#16 - The Westwood House - 15
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/7/1988
The outside of Weatherbee Farm is the focus, as a stone wall is built in the garden area, work starts on a brick wall. Inside, the guys uncover some of the hardwood floor in search of a fireplace hearth.
#17 - The Westwood House - 13
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/1987
Our master carpenter installs barnboard from the old well at one end of the new kitchen addition. Tom McGrath stops by to discuss restoring the new wellhead for a decorative feature. A new driveway is excavated and paved with backrun.
#18 - The Westwood House - 10
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1987
Work starts on the deck railings, and our master carpenter shows our host how to turn decorative bausters on a lathe. Painting foreman Chester Glowacz gives step-by-step instruction on painting window sash, while inside, the new addition insulated.
#19 - The Westwood House - 9
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1987
Our master carpenter crafts decorative arches for the exterior of the new kitchen addition and installs them over the French doors. Our host supervises as decorative balusters are lathed, and insulation is blown into the existing structure. In Weatherbee Farm's front parlor, the ceiling is replaced.
#20 - The Westwood House - 7
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/1987
Our host gives an update on the progress of the Weatherbee Farm restoration. Windows are installed in the new wing, and our host takes viewers to Bayport, Minnesota, to visit a state-of-the-art window factory that covers 50 acres.
#21 - The Westwood House - 4
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/1987
Our host and master carpenter discuss the progress of the Weatherbee Farm restoration. Lead removal expert John Vega inspects the house, Richard Trethewey discusses the heating plans for the new kitchen wing and shows the homeowners the radiant heat system in his own house. The foundation for the new win is poured, the homeowners steam off wall paper from the plaster walls, and electrician Buddy Bisnaw stops by to discuss rewiring the house with our host.
#22 - The Westwood House - 3
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/1987
Our master carpenter continues to assess the condition of Weatherbee Farm. Architect Mary Otis Stevens shows homeowner Cynthia the model she has created of the farm. Our host and homeowner Bill help out as the dismantling of the ell begins.
#23 - The Westwood House - 1
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/1987
The ninth season of This Old House gets underway as our host tours the Weatherbee Farm, a 1785 farmhouse, with homeowners Bill and Cynthia and architectural historian Sara Chase from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
#24 - The Westwood House - 20
Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/11/1988
Our host leads us on a tour of the finished and decorated Weatherbee Farm with interior designer Jean LeMon. Upstairs, designer Joe Ruggiero shows us simple decorated techniques used in the master bedroom and bath.
#25 - The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 4
Season 9 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/10/1988
Work on the California bungalow continues with the homeowners pitching in. The crew starts shingling the new roof, and our master carpenter starts to assemble the pergola. Electrician Rudy Escalera stops by and landscape architect Grant Castleberg shows his rough design plans. Later, our host takes a tour of the Hearst Castle in San Simeon.