
This Old House
The coppersmith shows off the copper weathervane he's made for the cupola.

The coppersmith shows off the copper weathervane he's made for the cupola.

Norm unpacks the new woodworking tools, and Steve meets with chefs to discuss the kitchen layout.

Victory Garden chef Marian Morash and the kitchen designer refine a plan for the new kitchen.

New spaces are framed and sheathed, giving us a chance to tour the new kitchen and media room.

Repairing a window sill; paint rollers; sharpening stones for kitchen knives.

Preventing drafts around windows by installing insulation around the weight pockets.

Norm lays vinyl tile, a kitchen sink is installed, and we visit a carpet factory.

The front door is installed, floors are finished, and Steve learns about floorcloths.

Steve tours two abandoned houses; Norm assembles the front door frame and lock system.

Trees are planted in a neighboring vacant lot; Steve and Norm visit a home center show.

Viewing the sisal-like wool carpet, track lighting, and fans in the studio.

Visiting Halekii Heiau; Richard Trethewey reviews the new solar hot water system.

Overseeing ground treatment for termites; the master carpenter trims out the vestibule.

Steve tours one of Waikiki's first two luxury hotels; Norm explains how the siding will look.

Touring the framed-up addition, and Norm sees the hurricane tie-down system.

Visiting the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano crater and the burial place of fallen soldiers.

Norm meets site reviews progress on replacing termite-ravaged beams and joists.

Renovating homeowner Christiane Bintliff's Oceanside bungalow, built in the 1930s.

New iron railings on the front stairs, new lighting and kitchen appliances, and recycled radiators.

The team finishes the last of the porch's historical details and installs a new downspout.