TV This Old House - Season 34 Episode 16 : Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods This Old House - Season 34 Episode 16 : Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods 5.557/10 by 35 users The second project of the season finds Norm and Kevin back on Cape Ann, this time in the scenic riverside town of Essex, Massachusetts. Not far from the antique shops and clam shacks downtown is a 1935 English-style cottage in the woods that homeowners John and Julie Corcoran hope to turn into an accessible in-law residence for Julie's aging parents. Norm finds lots of deferred maintenance, rot, a failing roof and windows, and some strange architectural choices, like the giant shed dormer that is out of sync with the rest of the cottage. Inside, Julie shows Kevin what she loves about the house and how she plans to make it comfortable and accessible for her parents, with all the necessary amenities on the first floor. Outside, Richard shows Norm the oil tank that's in the way of the new kitchen and why he might like to abandon oil altogether to pursue geothermal heating and cooling instead. Details Casts Posters Images Title This Old House - Season 34 Episode 16 : Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods 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 34 :Episode 1 Cambridge 2012: Scandinavian Modern? 2012-10-04 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 2 Cambridge 2012: Deconstruction and Design 2012-10-11 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 3 Cambridge 2012: Modernizing a Balloon Frame 2012-10-18 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 4 Cambridge 2012: Swedish Style 2012-10-25 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 5 Cambridge 2012: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck 2012-11-01 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 6 Cambridge 2012: Exterior Improvements 2012-11-08 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 7 Cambridge 2012: Old and New in Harmony 2012-11-15 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 8 Cambridge 2012: Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat 2012-11-22 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 9 Cambridge 2012: Gutters, Range, Fireplace 2012-11-29 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 10 Cambridge 2012: Swedish Design Details 2012-12-06 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 11 Cambridge 2012: Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls 2012-12-13 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 12 Cambridge 2012: Drywells, Kitchen Design, Deck Tiles 2012-12-20 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 13 Cambridge 2012: Hearthstone, Butcher Block Island 2012-12-27 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 14 Cambridge 2012: Secondary Spaces 2013-01-03 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 15 Cambridge 2012: The Big Finish 2013-01-10 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 16 Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods 2013-01-17 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 17 Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition 2013-01-24 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 18 Essex 2012/13 Part 3: One-Level Living 2013-01-31 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 19 Essex 2012/13 Part 4: Water Feature and Geothermal, Demolition 2013-02-07 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 20 Essex 2012/13 Part 5: Cottage Style 2013-02-14 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 21 Essex 2012/13 Part 6: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods 2013-02-21 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 22 Essex 2012/13 Part 7: Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic 2013-02-28 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 23 Essex 2012/13 Part 8: Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard 2013-03-07 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 24 Essex 2012/13 Part 9: Tiling, Floor Stains 2013-03-14 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 25 Essex 2012/13 Part 10: Design for Everyone 2013-03-21 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 26 Essex 2012/13 Part 11: A Home for Mom and Dad 2013-03-28 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.