This Old House S28E07 - East Boston | Ivy Be Gone
S28E07 East Boston | Ivy Be Gone
Episode Overview
Homeowner Chris Flynn takes host Kevin O'Connor to East Boston's highest vantage point, showcasing breathtaking views of downtown and a 35-foot statue of the Virgin Mary at a national shrine. General contractor Tom Silva points out issues like rot on the front porch and problems with the aging stucco exterior. Landscape contractor Roger Cook teams up with the homeowners to tackle the ivy overgrowth damaging the structure. Kitchen designer Kathy Marshall discusses design options for the upstairs unit's kitchen with master carpenter Norm Abram, while plumbing expert Richard Trethewey begins installing a new full bath in the attic. On the first floor, flooring contractor Patrick Hunt discovers a fir floor beneath the old carpeting that needs replacement, alongside two rooms' worth of pristine long leaf pine flooring.