Andersen Windows, of Bayport, Minn., is underwriting the Emmy® Award-winning home-improvement show "This Old House" for the 2004-2005 broadcast season. Andersen, which celebrated its centennial in 2003, also is participating in several projects and events that mark the 25th anniversary of "This Old House," as television's first and most trusted home improvement brand.

"We believe the home is an integral part of who people are and one of the things they value most. It is a reflection of their hopes, dreams, heritage and style. For 25 years, Americans have turned to 'This Old House' for practical information that can be used in making their homes better, more personal places. 'This Old House' is the number-one home enthusiast brand, and it's a great fit with Andersen's focus on home improvement," said Frank Quadflieg, director of marketing communications and services at Andersen.

Andersen is the exclusive window and patio door sponsor for the show's broadcast centerpiece of its 25th anniversary season, the "This Old House" Carlisle project-a simple Greek Revival-style farmstead built in 1849 in Carlisle, Mass. The farmstead, previously dilapidated, will be transformed into a modern home with historical character with the help of Andersen windows, patio doors and entry doors. The renovated project, designed by noted Boston-based architect Jeremiah Eck, will be open for a limited time as a designer show house and will be sold with some of the proceeds used to endow a new scholarship for the building arts.

The "This Old House" Carlisle project premieres on PBS Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, in the first half of "The New This Old House Hour" at 8 p.m. EDT (check local listings).