Jan 12, 2006
Documentary, Reality
Episode Overview
Landscape contractor Roger Cook expertly installs impressive bluestone treads on a stringer that seemingly "floats" above a newly designed water feature. Landscape architect Greg Lombardi guides host Kevin O'Connor through the selection of low-maintenance plants intended for screening and seasonal appeal in the side yard. Inside, master carpenter Norm Abram collaborates with plastering contractor Alberto Riponi to tackle a challenging trim detail—a slender plaster bead that casts a delicate shadow around every window and door. Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains the advantages of using a chiller for cooling homes on compact urban lots. In the front guest room, flooring contractor Pat Hunt showcases a new 5/8" pre-finished red oak engineered floor from Europe, boasting a 30-year warranty over radiant heat and a glue-free locking system. Finally, rug specialist Steve Bookokian demonstrates his process for cleaning, drying, and restoring 26 of George's oriental rugs.
1.
Cambridge | A Modern Old House
2.
Cambridge | Modernize, Again
3.
Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario
4.
Cambridge | Longfellow's House
5.
Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship
6.
Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
7.
Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity
8.
Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof
9.
Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome
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Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway
11.
Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress
12.
Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
13.
Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
14.
Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship
15.
Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements
16.
Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home
17.
Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together
18.
Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House
19.
Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse
20.
Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas
21.
Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
22.
Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
23.
Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
24.
Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too
25.
Washington, DC | Surface Finishes
26.
Washington, DC | A Home Saved
