Episode Overview
In a Brooklyn project house, homeowner Karen Shen gives master carpenter Norm Abram a tour of the owner's unit, showcasing the ongoing renovations. Meanwhile, flooring contractor Neale Rattray lays down new white oak flooring in the top-floor apartment. In the master bathroom, plumbing contractor Randy Gitli demonstrates a sophisticated showerhead setup to heating expert Richard Trethewey, which features a master showerhead, a handheld option, and a tub filler, complete with intricate plumbing behind the walls. Design correspondent Carole Freehauf presents host Kevin O'Connor with a monochromatic paint scheme for the first floor, designed to highlight the stunning woodwork. Norm also visits local builder Michael Streaman's woodworking shop in Greenpoint to observe the creation of a custom kitchen, where his team is skillfully replicating baseboard profiles using routers.