If Walls Could Talk
... season 5
If Walls Could Talk is an American television show on HGTV. Each episode lasts half an hour and usually airs at 5:00 and 5:30 Eastern Time. Hosted by Mike Siegel, this show talks about mysteries and shocking discoveries found in houses. Previous hosts include C. Van Tune, Grant Goodeve, and Elyse Luray.
Where to Watch ... season 5
13 Episodes
- 1888 Queen AnneE1
1888 Queen AnneA couple in Utah rescues a rundown home from the 1870s and discovers the original owners were some of the area's first settlers. Then, an Arkansas couple piece together the past lives of their 1888 Queen Anne home. Finally, a Nebraska couple restores a home from the 1880s and finds lavish clues left behind by the home's prosperous past owners. - Old CastleE2
Old CastleA couple in Eastville, Virginia, restores an early 19th-century home and uncovers a ledger that details life on the Chesapeake Bay in the 1830s. Next, a couple in St. Louis finds their dream home in a 1920s high-rise apartment building when they expose beautiful 17-foot vaulted ceilings and 12-foot windows. Finally, a homeowner in Tombstone, Arizona, brings back an 1880s home and enjoys learning about the history surrounding the three prominent families who have lived there. - 1807 HouseE3
1807 HouseFirst, a couple in Camden, Delaware, restores their 1807 house and discovers it was once home and laboratory to an inventive dentist who created some of the first dental compounds. Next, some homeowners in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are intrigued by the mysterious diary they find in their basement. With a little detective work, they finally discover something about the author, a previous owner. Finally, homeowners in Juneau, Alaska, work to complete the restoration of their 1906 house and along the way uncover a history connected to a once-prominent citizen. - The FactoryE4
The FactoryFirst, a Nebraska homeowner unlocks the rich architectural heritage of his beautiful 1905 home, when he learns it was built by a successful Midwest architect. Then, a Tennessee couple carves out a comfortable niche in the historic stove and bedding factory they are working to preserve. Finally, homeowners in Utah trace a strange pipe running through their basement and discover a walled-up whiskey still that helps document their home's history. - Odessa HouseE5
Odessa HouseFirst, a Delaware couple restores a 1770s house and revives its roots when they discover the original cooking fireplace and items left by the family who lived here nearly two centuries ago. Then a couple learns their 1880s South Carolina house is steeped in history when they uncover historical evidence from the days when their property was a successful tea farm. Finally, a Tennessee homeowner unearths a key connection to the couple who built his 1909 Nashville house when he goes digging in a nearby lot. - At the White HouseE6
At the White HouseFirst, a couple in Alaska rescues a charred 1902 home and uncovers ties to previous owners and the important role this house filled during World War II. Next, a Pittsburgh couple restores their 1880s home and reveals amazing stenciling throughout the house and learns valuable history from the woman who lived in the home for nearly 70 years. Finally, a Massachusetts woman inherits the 1891 home that's been in her family since the 1920s and discovers pieces of a family history she never knew. - McMemoriesE7
McMemoriesA New Hampshire couple traces the roots of their pristine 1779 Georgian home to a Revolutionary War colonel and discovers an important piece of American history preserved in their home's attic. Then, four generations of a family shape the history of an 1840s house in Pittsburgh. Finally, a Queen Anne cottage in Nashville, Tennessee, escapes two major disasters and owner Tim Walker saves it from demolition. - 1875 Judge HouseE8
1875 Judge HouseFirst, a Delaware couple lovingly restores an 1820s house located in the center of a modern neighborhood. To their delight, they discover that the home has a link to one of the state's earliest politicians. Then it's on to Tennessee, where the owners of a 1907 Nashville home restore their house after they find missing pieces stashed away in the backyard barn. They also pave a historical path that leads them to the man who built their rock-solid house. Finally, a restoration architect who chose to save an 1875 house in Utah discovers the story of a judge who once lived there. - 19th-century Juneau CabinE9
19th-century Juneau CabinA homeowner in Juneau, Alaska, restores an 1890s cabin and gains an appreciation of the once-thriving Filipino community of the city when he finds an old suitcase in the attic. Next, a Pennsylvania woman buys an 1890s home for its wonderful yard, but the house reveals a sense of history with its unique style. Finally, a Massachusetts couple works to restore a grand mansion's glory and along the way discovers that the home served as a nursing home for decades. - CARGO Portside GrillE10
CARGO Portside GrillNashville homeowners set their sights on the perfect Victorian home and work to preserve the memory of an eye doctor who lived in the house for his entire life. Next, a cabin in Colorado that was built as a getaway for a wealthy businessman is restored with re-creations of the fixtures that were originally fitted by a famous artist. Finally, a Georgia woman falls for a 19th-century building and gradually realizes her dream of transforming it into a business and a home. - Balcony House Bed & BreakfastE11
Balcony House Bed & BreakfastA Nebraska couple gives up the city life to move to a small town, where they restore an "eyesore" from the 19th century, discovering along the way the home's long history of hospitality. A woman in Framingham, Massachusetts, is off to the races when she finds artifacts on her property that suggest it was once a popular horse-racing compound. Finally, an Alaska homeowner digs into the history of her 1930s home and makes a surprising connection to the Russians, who settled in the area in the early 1880s. - Former Holmes Hall for BoysE12
Former Holmes Hall for BoysA Pittsburgh homeowner makes great progress restoring grandeur to his 1868 mansion when missing features manage to make their way back to the house. Next, a Delaware homeowner has enjoyed living in his 18th-century home since the 1950s. During that time, clues to previous residents have been exposed and broken hinges in the basement could provide evidence that George Washington's troops once paid a visit. Finally, an 1893 Nebraska farmhouse has been in the same family since the 1930s, but descendants are now getting connected to the home's earlier roots. - Willa Cather HouseE13
Willa Cather HouseA Nebraska couple restores an 1888 house with an association to author Willa Cather. Next, homeowners in Massachusetts restore their 1787 house and discover a romantic tale carved into their home's past. Finally, an Alaska house that was built in 1882 as part of a class project is once again an educational resource when the current owners diligently reconstruct its history with artifacts they find.