Stone House Revival
In Buck's County, PA, where the structures are older than the country itself, master carpenter Jeff Devlin revives the charm of rundown homes and turns them into modern spaces, all while preserving their historical integrity.
Type: tv
Season: 4
Episode: N/A
Duration: N/A minutes
Release: 2016-05-11
Rating: 8
Season 1 - Stone House Revival
2016-05-11
Carpenter Jeff Devlin restores a master bedroom and library for Brian and Jennifer, who own an amazing stone home in Bucks County, PA. The original home dates back to 1700, and the house was added on to in 1775 and 1930. The two rooms sit in the additions of the home, and lack some of the historic character of the oldest part of the house. Jeff works to uncover the bones of the rooms and brings in added historic details to make each space feel like they belong in the house. Along the way he attempts to find a hidden fireplace, patches up an old staircase and sources unique handmade tile local to Bucks County.
2016-05-11
Carpenter Jeff Devlin takes on his latest project, a 1785 stone farmhouse owned by the Vitale family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Vitales love the historic charm of their living room, which is almost completely in its original state, but they ask Jeff to give a facelift to the 230-year-old fireplace. Their kitchen is a hodge podge of additions that just doesn't match the rest of their house, so Jeff and his team rip the whole thing out and bring in a bright, clean farmhouse kitchen with blue cabinets and fresh white quartz countertops. The mudroom is a strange 1950s addition with no character, so Jeff repurposes old lumber he finds in their garage to create custom storage and add beams to the walls, giving it an old log cabin feel.
2016-05-18
Carpenter Jeff Devlin restores a kitchen and living room in a 1760 farmhouse for Tracey and Scott, who now use it as a guest house. The house was the original structure on their farm, which now contains a newer main house and several out buildi. Jeff restores both spaces, bringing in a simple Shaker design to the kitchen and a rustic lodge feeling to the living room. He even searches their property for a beam to use for the mantel, and makes friends with a few farm animals along the way.
2016-05-18
Carpenter Jeff Devlin heads to Aston, PA to restore the basement of one of the oldest houses in the area, a 1684 home owned by Janet and Scott. They want to use the space for entertaining, so Jeff creates two bar areas, a sitting area, and restores an adjacent space to ma a functional mudroom and entry way. He runs into issues exposing the original timber ceiling, and launches a hunt in their old barn to find a door to repurpose for the mudroom.
2016-05-25
Carpenter Jeff Devlin meets up with Chris and Catherine, who own an amazing stone home built in 1760. The original home is flanked by two additions, one of which is an 1800s Center Colonial farmhouse, which is a style of house that features two identical spaces meant for entertaining. They ask Jeff to turn one space into a classic parlor with a bar area, and the other into a billiards room. They build an amazing bar with a mahogany top, restore an original mantel piece and Jeff works with a local blacksmith to create a custom light fixture to go over the pool table.
2016-05-25
Carpenter Jeff Devlin heads to the 1729 home of Siobhan and Brian, to take a look at the kitchen and living room additions to their home. The kitchen space was added in the 1800s, but then fell victim to a really bad 1980s remodel. It even has horrible indoor/outdoor carpet as flooring. The living room was added with the 1980s renovation, and is chock full of bad wood paneling. He brings in reclaimed barn beams to create a threshold in between the rooms, adds a unique blend of rustic cabinetry and makes a coffee table out of a surprise piece he finds on the property.
2016-06-01
Carpenter Jeff Devlin is recruited by Steve and his son Ellis to take on the original 1740s section of their home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The plaster walls are crumbling, the second floor is sagging and Steve and Ellis are at a loss for what to do with the space. Jeff and his team add reclaimed beams to reinforce the second floor, restore a bedroom and create a new dining and foyer space.
2016-06-01
Carpenter Jeff Devlin takes on a dated master suite in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Kim and Rob's 18th century house was damaged by a fire and last renovated in the 1980s. As a result, their master suite is a green-carpeted nightmare that doesn't match the home's original style. Jeff and his team use reclaimed materials to renovate the bedroom and bath so they fit the historic character of the home.
2016-06-08
Carpenter Jeff Devlin meets up with John and Tina, who own a converted 1740s barn in Westchester, Pennsylvania. John and Tina need help with their awkward master bedroom and bath, which were part of the barn's conversion to a home in the 1940s. Jeff and his team peel back the layers to expose some of the original 1700s structure and bring in reclaimed materials to create a rustic, yet elegant, master suite.
2016-06-08
Carpenter Jeff Devlin is recruited by Brandon, the owner of an 1817 stone house in New Britain, Pennsylvania. Brandon's kitchen was converted from a side porch in the 1970s, but the layout is strange and the materials don't match the style of the rest of the home. Jeff and his team reconfigure the space to create a more cohesive kitchen area, a new butler's pantry and a Colonial-style pantry
2016-06-15
Carpenter Jeff Devlin takes on a kitchen and living area in a rundown 1717 farmhouse. The original hardwood floors are a mess, the foyer and living room are drab and the kitchen addition doesn't match the character of the original house. Jeff and his team bring light to the front room by exposing a hidden transom window, and he scavenges their old barn for reclaimed items to create a farmhouse feel in the kitchen.
2016-06-15
A couple recruits Jeff to turn their crumbling 1710 root cellar into a welcoming wine cellar. Jeff rebuilds a wall in the cellar with original stone and then he commissions a mural to bring historic style to the living room.
2016-06-22
Jeff Devlin is recruited by friends to renovate the 1980s kitchen addition on their 1859 farmhouse. Jeff and his team enhance the room's character with open shelving, a Victorian-style mudroom and built-in seating.
2016-06-22
Jeff Devlin takes on a dilapidated 1717 spring house that the homeowners want to turn into a guest house with a writing space. He restores the original stone, sandblasts paint off the rafters and converts the attic into a loft.
Season 2 - Stone House Revival
2017-04-12
Lauren and Dan own an amazing stone home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania that dates back to the 1850s. The summer kitchen is a separate structure that was historically used to keep the heat from cooking away from the main house. The exterior is in great condition, but the interior is crumbling, and the massive original cooking fireplace needs some serious attention. Jeff and his team attempt to restore the fireplace to its original condition and remove the ceiling boards to expose the original rafters, but they run into problems when they try to repurpose the ceiling boards as flooring on the ground level.
2017-04-12
Carpenter Jeff Devlin is recruited by homeowners Scott and Rhonda to fully restore the first floor sunroom, living room and dining room of their 1700s stone home. Jeff and his team work to remove layers of caked on paint from an original stone fireplace and run into a snag while sandblasting. They also try to restore the original ceiling boards and flooring, and Jeff builds period-inspired storage pieces for the living room. Then he and his contractor, Tony, strike gold when they find a pile of walnut slabs that they transform into a stunning dining room table.
2017-04-19
Carpenter Jeff Devlin heads to the home of Jodie and JP to check out the original second floor of their 1803 stone home. The space has been sectioned off over time, and the homeowners want a more cohesive master suite that evokes the home’s history. Jeff and his team rip the space apart, moving walls and doors and attempting to uncover as much history as they can. They run into one challenge after another as they tackle the fireplace wall and struggle to achieve Jodie’s dream of a classic clawfoot tub. Jeff also makes a four-poster bed by hand and transforms an old dresser into a bathroom vanity.
2017-04-19
Jeff is called on to renovate a dated kitchen believed to be in the same spot as the original one that was built in the 1800s. He’s also been tasked with transforming the adjacent mudroom and uncovering the original open-hearth fireplace hiding behind the kitchen wall. By restoring much of the kitchen’s history, Jeff and team are able to bring in a classic farmhouse style to the home.
2017-04-26
A couple recruits Jeff Devlin to restore three rooms in the original portion of their 1790 stone home. Jeff and his team dig into each space, uncovering unique original details and adding historic features like a wall of library cabinets and a reclaimed barnwood ceiling.
2017-04-26
Jeff Devlin is recruited to restore a 1740 stone home that sits behind a suburban 1990s house. Jeff and his team turn the space into an entertainment and relaxation spot with stunning historic features.
2017-05-03
Jeff restores the dining room, kitchen and sunroom in a historic stone home. The project is tricky because his clients want the floor plan to be more open, but he can't do that without moving stone walls.
2017-05-03
Jeff restores a 1780 spring house in dire need of help. The joists and floorboards are almost completely rotten, and the painted stone is crumbling, but Jeff and team turn the house into a comfortable place for guests to stay.
2017-05-10
Carpenter Jeff Devlin is recruited by Lisa and Tom to work on their 1737 stone home in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. They ask him to address two areas of the home, from different eras: the first floor, circa 1737, which they use as a mudroom and entryway; and the kitchen, which was built in the 1800s but looks straight out of the 1980s. Jeff and his team dig into the project, bringing unique historic elements into the entryway room and giving the kitchen an 1800s overhaul. They even look for a hidden hatch in the entryway floor, rumored to be a trapdoor used as part of the Underground Railroad.
2017-05-10
Carpenter Jeff Devlin is called on by Meghan and Justin to restore three historic spaces in their 1803 stone farmhouse. Jeff and his team get to work on the dining room, parlor and living room, and they uncover a massive surprise when they start digging into the walls of the parlor. Jeff also works on a custom pie safe, adding a historic piece of furniture to the dining room, and installs a stunning reclaimed tin ceiling in the living room.
2017-05-17
Fred and Elizabeth call on Jeff to restore two spaces in their 1800s stone home; the homeowners' huge living room lacks historic character, and their kitchen has dated metal cabinets, knotty pine paneling and linoleum floors.
2017-05-17
A couple recruits Jeff to do a true restoration of the original living room in their 1690s stone home; the team encloses an attached vestibule to create a mud room, making it blend in with the rest of the home with stone walls and vintage windows.
2017-05-24
After inheriting a 1700s stone home, a couple calls on Jeff to peel away the dated decor in the entryway and living room to uncover as much of its original history as possible; the team digs into the fireplaces and opens up a staircase.
2017-05-24
A woman and her daughter bring Jeff in to restore two rooms in the original portion of their 1751 stone home; Jeff and his team give the dining room a slightly formal farmhouse feel, then they achieve a rustic and refined style in the bathroom.
Season 3 - Stone House Revival
2018-04-18
Jeff Devlin and his crew are called in to transform a dated kitchen and unfunctional dining room in a 1700s farmhouse. Once they dive in, they uncover a surprise within the dining room's mysterious closed-up fireplace before revamping the kitchen with a custom-made reclaimed wood island.
2018-04-18
Jeff Devlin and his team are recruited to bring back some much-needed character to the master suite of an 1839 farmhouse. The renovation includes exposing a floor-to-ceiling chimney and creating a custom vanity out of old barn beams.
2018-04-25
Jeff Devlin is called on to restore the exterior of an 1802 farmhouse. Jeff and his team uncover a historic stone path, re-create the original shutters and build a post and beam style front porch. They also add a rustic entertainment area.
2018-04-25
Jeff Devlin is tasked to restore a crumbling family room and adjacent sunroom in an 1825 stone home. He and his team bring in a stunning bluestone floor and create tons of built-in storage in the family room before transforming the sunroom into a bright and airy home office with added touches of history.
2018-05-02
Jeff Devlin is called on to restore a dated foyer and a huge living room with two fireplaces in a 1713 stone house. He and his team must make the dueling fireplaces work together while also bringing warmth and historic charm to the spaces.
2018-05-02
A couple calls on Jeff Devlin to dig into the walls and ceiling of their historic 1800s dining room and restore every ounce of character he can find. They also want him to bring a little history into their 1970s living room addition, which does not blend with their historic home. Jeff finds not one, but two big surprises hidden in the dining room, then adds elements to the living room to give it a huge upgrade.
2018-05-09
Jeff Devlin is recruited to open up a cramped master suite and rework the layout to make room for a huge walk-in shower. He and his team hope to expose a hidden original fireplace in the bedroom and find some additional stone in the bathroom, but they run into unexpected surprises in both rooms.
2018-05-09
A couple with a home built in 1798 enlists Jeff Devlin to transform their original living room into a dining room to fit their growing family. Then, Jeff and the crew restore history in the original keeping room and uncover an amazing surprise while stripping down the original wood mantel.
2018-05-16
A couple calls on carpenter Jeff Devlin and his team to make the most of their budget and restore their historic dining room and exterior facade. Jeff gets to work adding tons of historic charm to the crumbling facade and completely transforms the dining room with a custom-built mudroom nook.
2018-05-16
Jeff Devlin is tasked with turning a couple's wide-open front porch into an enclosed mudroom that blends the 1740s stone portion of their home with the 1800s wood siding portion. He also uncovers a gorgeous stone fireplace while restoring their large living room, inspiring him to make another huge discovery.
2018-05-23
Jeff meets up with a homeowner to restore the living room and bedroom in the oldest portion of her 1735 stone home. Jeff carefully lowers a historic mantel in the living room and turns the master bedroom into a dreamy retreat by exposing a wall of stone behind the headboard.
2018-05-23
Jeff Devlin is challenged to bring out the history in an 1802 farmhouse that has had a number of questionable renovations throughout its 200 years. His clients want original stone and ceiling beams in the dining room and a complete overhaul of the fireplace in the living room. He and his team dive in and find surprises in both the dining room and living room, but they're able to turn both rooms into historically accurate spaces fit for this 1802 home.
2018-05-30
Jeff visits a couple at their 1732 home to address their unique wish to build a new kitchen in their living room. During the renovation, Jeff and the crew face a few bumps as they knock down a wall, relocate the plumbing and try to bring some history back into the space.
2018-05-30
A couple that's in over their heads with their home that was once a historic inn calls on Jeff to turn two rooms into a tavern-like entertaining space. Because the building is steeped in history, Jeff and the team can't wait to dig in, but they quickly find issues when they uncover the fireplace and try to install an exposed beam in an entryway.
Season 4 - Stone House Revival
2021-07-07
Jeff and his team take on the Yardley Tavern, built in 1750 and believed to have hosted George Washington. While renovating the mudroom, the team makes a historic find that gives clues to the structure's past.
2021-07-14
Jeff and his team return to an 18th-century farmhouse where they had previously remodeled the kitchen; this time around, the team transforms a barely-used pass-through room into a functional and historically-correct dining room.
2021-07-21
Jeff and his team renovate a historic home with its roots dating back to a 1685 land grant. They create a stunning bluestone patio and indoor parlor, but the biggest excitement comes from a mystery surrounding the basement.
2021-08-04
Jeff and his team transform an unused attic into an elegant main suite in a 1770s home. They refinish the original wide plank floorboards and use salvaged wood to build bathroom vanities. Then, Jeff uses historical techniques to handcraft barn doors.
2021-08-11
Jeff and the team head to Chester County, PA, to remodel an early 19th-century manor house. They work to preserve the home's history while updating a neglected dining room and a kitchen with an awkward layout to make them modern and functional.
2021-08-18
Jeff and the team head to Schwenksville, PA, to renovate an 18th-century farmhouse. They hope to uncover the home's historic finishes as they work to modernize a second floor bathroom and adjoined bedrooms.
2021-08-25
Master carpenter Jeff Devlin and his team return to the Washington Inn to renovate the 1812 portion of the property. They remodel the original entrance into a warm, welcome space and restore the empty ballroom to its former glory.
2021-09-01
A local veterinarian recently purchased a 1798 farmhouse and feels she spends little time in its two most historic rooms. Jeff transforms one area into a home office and the other into a sunroom to give her the perfect space for entertaining.
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