This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

We explore the mustard plants growing in a vineyard near the farmhouse before heading to a bustling job site. Contractor Jim Nolan walks us through the additional work needed to preserve the old front porch, which includes the removal of the chimney. The roofing crew is busy stripping and sheathing the existing roof, which has been straightened and reinforced with purlins and braces. Job foreman Jeff Castille gives us a tour of the newly framed kitchen, where we meet electrician Al Curtice, who is installing incandescent can fixtures and a fluorescent valence light around the kitchen ceiling soffit. Afterwards, we visit the champagne caves at Schramsberg Vineyards while our master carpenter checks in on a team digging a cave for a new winery. On-site, Dennis collaborates with kitchen designer Paul Price to finalize the cabinet layout and select door patterns, finishes, and solid surface countertops.