This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

As the Watertown project nears completion, Richard Trethewey gives a tour of the finished kitchen, featuring a stainless-steel cleanup sink, along with the completed bathrooms and laundry area. Expert wallpaperer John Gravallese shares valuable tips, emphasizing the importance of plenty of single-edge razor blades. Decorative painter Julia Purinton and her team unveil their striking two-tone striped wall design in the guest bedroom. Craftsmen install a restored stained-glass panel in the front door and a brand-new piece in the front wall. Lighting designer Doreen Le May Madden reveals the kitchen's finished lighting package, including a dimmable fluorescent ceiling fixture, as Christian whips up some hors d'oeuvres. We also see Susan's new office, where she's enjoying high-speed internet access to explore the latest This Old House and New Yankee Workshop websites, before checking in on Steve Hayes, who is setting up the media room with adjustable, tunable lighting.