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Belmont Victorian | The Kitchen Came Tumbling Down

Season 35 Episode 2 | 23m 43s

Roger saves the plants that have to come out to make way for the porch. Tommy starts demo to open up the kitchen and determine how he’ll support the weight of the house. Norm learns about Victorian details. The window pulley systems are repaired.

Aired: 10/07/15 | Expires: 09/28/16
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and GAF.
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