TV This Old House - Season 27 Episode 5 : Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship This Old House - Season 27 Episode 5 : Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship 5.557/10 by 35 users Master carpenter Norm Abram shows Host Kevin O'Connor the newly discovered problems at the project house, most of them caused by the poor workmanship of a previous contractor. In the living room, one structural fix is already underway as general contractor Tom Silva prepares to install a flush frame beam made from LVLs that will carry the load of the second floor. Pest management expert Dan Fleicher shows Kevin the extent of the termite and carpenter ant damage, and suggests possible treatment options. Landscape contractor Roger Cook reveals the anatomy of new landscape walls; they'll be natural stone veneer over reinforced concrete. Kevin visits Six Moon Hill, a utopian neighborhood of modern houses created by The Architects Collaborative in 1948. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin one of the challenges he's facing in this minimalist modern house — no place to hide necessary ductwork. Details Casts Posters Images Title This Old House - Season 27 Episode 5 : Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship Alternative Titles 这个老房子, This Old House Hour Subtitle Available ETC. First Air Date 1979-01-01 Last Air Date 2025-05-29 Number of Episodes 1188 Number of Seasons 46 Genres Documentary, Reality, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List This Old House Season 27 :Episode 1 Cambridge | A Modern Old House 2005-10-06 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 2 Cambridge | Modernize, Again 2005-10-13 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 3 Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario 2005-10-20 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 4 Cambridge | Longfellow's House 2005-10-27 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 5 Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship 2005-11-03 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 6 Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling 2005-11-10 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 7 Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity 2005-11-17 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 8 Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof 2005-11-24 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 9 Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome 2005-12-01 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 10 Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway 2005-12-08 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 11 Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress 2005-12-15 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 12 Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase 2005-12-22 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 13 Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin 2005-12-29 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 14 Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship 2006-01-05 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 15 Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements 2006-01-12 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 16 Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home 2006-01-19 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 17 Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together 2006-01-26 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 18 Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House 2006-02-02 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 19 Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse 2006-02-09 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 20 Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas 2006-02-16 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 21 Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future 2006-02-23 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 22 Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure 2006-03-02 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 23 Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations 2006-03-09 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 24 Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too 2006-03-16 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 25 Washington, DC | Surface Finishes 2006-03-23 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 27 :Episode 26 Washington, DC | A Home Saved 2006-03-30 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.