This Old House (1979)
S25E23 Making Way for the Custom Built Mantel - The Bermuda House
Episode Overview
Master carpenter Norm Abram greets general contractor Tom Silva as he arrives on the island, ensuring he’s dressed in the complete "Bermuda" style. Host Kevin O'Connor visits homeowners Delaey Robinson and Andrea Dismont at Aunt Nea's Inn, where they juggle the renovations of their historic 1780 guest house while caring for their two young sons. They share their vision for a mantel similar to one they cherish. Meanwhile, at the construction site, Kevin observes foreman John Richardson and lead mason Dilton Cann pouring the bond beam, crucial for supporting the new stone roof. Norm and Tom realize they must rebuild the firebox to fit the new mantel, prompting project manager Alex DeCouto to reluctantly add this masonry task to his growing list.