This Old House (1979)
S25E09 Charming Touches for the Cottage - The Concord Cottage
Episode Overview
In this episode, Tom demonstrates to Kevin the installation of red cedar sidewall shingles in an elegant turn-of-the-century pattern designed by Holly. He carefully explains the intricate process of braiding the shingles to effectively cover both outside and inside corners. Meanwhile, Norm utilizes a template and router to create openings for new windows in an old barn door, with Kevin assisting in reinforcing the door before installing the first window from the back to achieve a sleek front profile. Richard introduces Kevin to a space-saving, energy-efficient wall-mounted condensing boiler, which operates more quietly than typical refrigerators. In Spring Green, Wisconsin, glass expert Tom Kaiser explains how residential window glass is enhanced with silver for improved energy efficiency before being sealed with argon to create insulating glass panels. Back in Concord, Jeff collaborates with Roger and landscape architect Stephan.