'This Old House' To Rehab Historic Detroit Home

DETROIT (WWJ) - "This Old House" is coming to Detroit to help bring an abandoned property back to life.

The long-running PBS program will bring its home improvement team to the city's Russell Woods neighborhood to work with a retired firefighter and his family as they renovate their historic brick home.

The 1939 two-story home was one of thousands of abandoned structures owned by the Detroit Land Bank. The family recently purchased the house at auction with the promise they would make improvements and move in.

"The Detroit episodes will present the city's housing situation in a new light, as residents and leaders are finding the best ways to reclaim and restore their community homes," said Executive Producer Chris Wolfe, in a media release. "Our team is honored to take part in these efforts in this landmark city."

The Detroit series will span 10 all-new episodes of This Old House starting this fall.

Go to www.thisoldhouse.com/tvschedule to find out where to watch, or visit thisoldhouse.com can check out projects from previous seasons.