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E26 | Walpole Ranch with ADU | A Double Homecoming

Kevin O'Connor revisits Walpole as a dated ranch, and a new ADU becomes a multigenerational forever home for a military family and grandparents. Richard Trethewey explains shared utilities, a propane boiler, and hydronic air handlers that serve both spaces. Tom Silva meets with builders Kevin Smith and Jared Ruggieri to discuss the challenges of being the first to build an ADU in Walpole.
Season 47 Episode 26 Length 23:12 Premiere: 05/28/26

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Asheville | Rising Out of the Muck - S47 E2

Rough-ins begin; meteorologist Stephanie Abrams tells Kevin why the storm dumped so much rain on Asheville.

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Asheville | All Clear - S47 E3

Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees; siding starts to go up at Paula's; Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.

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Asheville | Waterproof Work - S47 E4

In Swannanoa, Kevin helps Jim's brother Bill tile a bathroom; father and son roofers JD and Jayden; removing rot and replacing the damaged area of Paula's deck.

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Westerly | A Ranch Out Westerly - S39 E1

Premiered On: 10/22/2019

Tom and Jeff admire the knotty pine paneling and Kevin, and homeowners look at architect renderings. Salvage and demo begin.

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Westerly | Chimney Down and Walls Up - S39 E2

Premiered On: 10/29/2019

Mark and Jeff take down the chimney, and the exterior walls come down. Jeff reuses the original rafters for new wall framing.

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Westerly | The Open Concept - S39 E3

Premiered On: 11/05/2019

The crew places a center beam to support the second story. A hole is cut in the original foundation for a basement window, and the homeowners look at staircase designs. Tommy and Jeff raise the gable.

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Asheville | Out of the Mountains - S47 E5

Kevin helps in Swannanoa while Jenn checks in with homeowner Melinda as FEMA clears damaged trees; Mark tours an historic Inn; Richard joins building science experts who air seal Paula's house.

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Westerly | Raise a Second Story - S39 E4

Premiered On: 11/12/2019

Roof cheeks are pre-assembled and raised. Then the crew stands up the second-floor walls. New apprentices arrive as part of the Gen Next program. Tom shows them how to cut roof rafters.

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Westerly | Decking for Beginners - S39 E5

Premiered On: 11/19/2019

Tommy teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck, and Jeff's crew frames the exterior flair detail. Richard and Jeff look for a path for the drain stacks.

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Westerly | Return to Paradise - S39 E6

Premiered On: 12/17/2019

Tom and Jeff work on the main staircase at Jeff's shop and then bring it to the house. Kevin looks at new siding at the Idea House.

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Westerly | The Doors - S39 E7

Premiered On: 12/24/2019

Tom and Jeff build a section of a coffered ceiling. Jenn watches as local granite is cut to size. Richard reviews the complex septic system, and Kevin learns how the interior doors are built in Ohio.

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Asheville | Community Carpenters - S47 E6

Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community; meeting with an electrician in North Asheville; Tommy helps homeowner Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity.

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Westerly | Tanks for the Propane - S39 E8

Premiered On: 12/31/2019

The new propane tank gets buried in the yard, Norm advises an apprentice in composite decking, and a shelving system goes into the new office. Mark applies a stone veneer to the new chimney.

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Asheville | Asheville Rebuilds - S47 E1

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Walpole Ranch with ADU | A Double Homecoming - S47 E26

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Walpole Ranch with ADU | Board & Batten Down the Hatches - S47 E25

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Walpole Ranch with ADU | An Attic ADU - S47 E24

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Walpole Ranch with ADU | Retro Vibes - S47 E23

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