This Old House (1979)

S24E9 The Winchester House - 9

Steve Thomas finds homeowner Kim Whittemore testing Colonial Revival paint shades on the front of the Winchester house. For inspiration, they meet conservation specialist Andrea Gilmore and visit a classic Colonial Revival home that perfectly embodies the style. Richard Trethewey designs a radiant heating system to prevent ice from forming on the exterior concrete basement stairs. Meanwhile, Steve explores a local museum honoring Winchester native and photographer Arthur Griffin, famous for his iconic images of baseball legend Ted Williams. Norm Abram guides homeowner Bruce Leasure through different roofing materials to replace the house's worn-out asphalt shingles.