This Old House
Richard Trethewey lays out radiant floor heating tubes over a layer of rigid insulation.
Richard Trethewey lays out radiant floor heating tubes over a layer of rigid insulation.
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Repairing a stairwell; electrical wire; quirky objects; turning sap into maple syrup.
Air vent replacement; repairing a steam radiator's shut-off valve; preparing garden beds for winter.
On-site, the painters apply the exterior topcoat, and carpenters cut the last trim pieces.
Touring Clos Pegase, a winery designed by noted architect Michael Graves.
With remarkable progress at the site, we tour the exterior and talk with the floor man.
The contractor shows us the extra work needed to save the old front porch.
We learn how a large laminated-veneer lumber beam was installed.
After heavy rains and flooding, Napa Valley - and the job site - are a soggy mess.
Norm talks oak flooring, and Steve visits an Oriental carpet shop.
New wooden shutters are installed, and we check out new lighting fixtures.
Wiring needs for the barn units; lathing and plastering; tile choices; roof archeology.
The south roof gets an ice shield and cedar shingles; a layer of energy-saving polystyrene board.
The new scale architectural model; heating plant and radiators; planning the lighting.
A progress report; preparing for winter; demolition of the old garages; new north wall foundation.
Building a five-car garage; electrician begins the rough wiring; different heating options.
An exterminator checks the property; original architect, H.H. Richardson; plans for the courtyard.
Removing an overgrown juniper; coiling extension cords.
Different methods for clearing clogged drains; installing new kitchen cabinets.
The crew removes topsoil to dig a drywell to control the water that drains from surrounding yards.
The crew opens up a water-damaged corner of the building to find rot, carpenter ants, and termites.
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