
Photos: ‘This Old House’ renovation

Work began on the Essex cottage in the spring.
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| January 2, 2013

Cast member and general carpenter Tom Silva, right, spoke with homeowner John Corcoran while taping "This Old House."
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| January 2, 2013

Cast member and Master Carpenter Norm Abram, (right) taped a segment of "This Old House."
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Director Thom Draudt, (left) gave instructions to cast member and Master Carpenter Norm Abram.
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| January 2, 2013

1,700-square-foot cottage was built circa 1935 for Irene Hammond, wife of prolific inventor John Hammond.
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Plumber Kevin Bilo installed radiant floor heat during a taping.
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| January 2, 2013

The 11-episode Essex story will air on WGBH and other PBS stations beginning in mid-January.
Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
| January 2, 2013

“Everything is done at world-class levels,” Corcoran said. “And you don’t have to worry about your roof leaking.”
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| January 2, 2013

Workers put down sod as part of the renovations.
Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
| January 2, 2013