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Lisa Poole for the Boston Globe
Work began on the Essex cottage in the spring.
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WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Cast member and general carpenter Tom Silva, right, spoke with homeowner John Corcoran while taping "This Old House."
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WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Cast member and Master Carpenter Norm Abram, (right) taped a segment of "This Old House."
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WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Director Thom Draudt, (left) gave instructions to cast member and Master Carpenter Norm Abram.
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WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
1,700-square-foot cottage was built circa 1935 for Irene Hammond, wife of prolific inventor John Hammond.
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WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Plumber Kevin Bilo installed radiant floor heat during a taping.
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Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
The 11-episode Essex story will air on WGBH and other PBS stations beginning in mid-January.
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Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
“Everything is done at world-class levels,” Corcoran said. “And you don’t have to worry about your roof leaking.”
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Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
Workers put down sod as part of the renovations.
