Rebuilding Together Boston to appear on Ask This Old House

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Rebuilding Together Boston will be featured on PBS's Ask This Old House, showcasing home repairs made for 75-year-old Rosalind Pendleton. Her 19th-century home, built in 1884, required significant repairs including safe exits and improved lighting for her grandchildren. The episode, titled "Neighbors Helping Neighbors," will air starting Jan. 26, 2023. The nonprofit aims to raise awareness about the need for safe and affordable housing repairs, highlighting the social mission of enhancing homeowner safety and comfort. For more details about their services, visit www.rebuildingtogetherboston.org.

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• Feature on a popular PBS show enhances visibility for Rebuilding Together Boston.
• Showcases essential home repairs for a local resident, reflecting community support.

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Episode will highlight longtime local resident receiving repairs to her 19^th Century home

BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together Boston, an affiliate of the leading national nonprofit Rebuilding Together, will be featured on the 21^st season of PBS' Ask This Old House. The show will highlight the no-cost home repairs made to 75-year-old Rosalind "Roz" Pendleton's house with the Ask This Old House crew focused specifically on her deck, landscaping, and new patio area.

Built in 1884, Roz's home needed many interior and exterior repairs, including a safe exit from her first floor and lighting in her backyard, as this was a place for her grandchildren to safely play. Roz has been living in her home for 21 years and has helped many in her community.

"Making it possible for homeowners to feel safe and live comfortably in their homes is our mission at Rebuilding Together Boston," said Janice Walker, executive director of the nonprofit. "The opportunity to showcase someone with deep roots in Boston on Ask This Old House will help increase awareness of the need for homeowner repairs, amid a shortage of safe and affordable housing in our country."

The episode, "Neighbors Helping Neighbors," is set to air on PBS starting Jan. 26, 2023. Viewers are encouraged to watch and learn more about Roz's story. 

About Rebuilding Together Boston

Rebuilding Together Boston is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national organization that renovates the homes of people unable to pay for essential home repairs and much-needed updates. Nonprofit organizations may also eligible for assistance with no cost to the recipients. For more information or to apply for services, please visit: www.rebuildingtogetherboston.org.

About Ask This Old House

This Old House Ventures, LLC is the company behind a leading multi-platform home enthusiast brand, serving more than 20 million consumers each month with trusted home improvement information and expert advice. This Old House Ventures, LLC, a Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) company, is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and has a production studio in Concord, Mass. For more information, visit https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ask-this-old-house.

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SOURCE Rebuilding Together Boston

FAQ

When will the episode featuring Rebuilding Together Boston air?

The episode will air starting on Jan. 26, 2023.

What is the focus of the episode featuring Rosalind Pendleton?

The episode highlights home repairs made to Rosalind Pendleton's 19th-century home.

How does Rebuilding Together Boston support the community?

They provide no-cost repairs for homeowners in need, increasing awareness of housing issues.

Which organization is behind the show that features Rebuilding Together Boston?

The show is produced by Ask This Old House, an entity of Old House Ventures, LLC, a Roku company.