Gavin and Nicole begin renovation where the problems are most severe, taking on damp issues in their 120-year-old farmhouse. Ceilings come down, crumbling floorboards are exposed, and long-hidden issues surface as real work begins. Along the way, they uncover an original slate hearth and remove old security gates that no longer serve the house. After a demanding week, the couple step back to recognize tangible progress—proof that starting with the hardest room can pay off.
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S3E23 The Next Big Project
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The Importance of Historic Moldings i...
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S4E10 Wall Preparation For Stone Veneer
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