This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

Steve discovers the master carpenter in the new office trailer at the job site, which features secure storage—a perfect solution for safeguarding paperwork from the ongoing renovations and managing delivered materials. Tom gives Steve an update on the project's advancements, showcasing the restored dormers, leveled floors, and a clever technique for raising the kitchen and family room ceiling by trimming 2 inches off the joists and reinforcing the structure with engineered lumber and steel flitches. Window expert Jay Harman presents three window options for the renovation: pine, aluminum clad, and Alaskan yellow cedar, each with distinct characteristics and price ranges, though the clad option seems best suited for coastal maintenance. Lastly, kitchen cabinet designer Ted Goodnow and homeowner Janet McCue reveal a full-size mock-up of the kitchen they’re envisioning to Steve.