This Old House (1979)
S26E12 Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace - The Carlisle House
Episode Overview
As the house prepares to hit the market, real estate agent Laura Baliestiero reveals her strategy for showcasing the renovated farmstead to prospective buyers. Roofing contractor Mark McNicholas demonstrates to Norm how his team is installing traditional black 3-tab shingles for a sleek roofline. Meanwhile, chimney expert Mark Schaub collaborates with Tom and Roger to design and set up a new fieldstone hearth in the barn. Outside, Roger skillfully cuts a massive 500-pound stone, while Tom measures the wood sub-floor for the hearth's fit. Carpentry apprentices Joe Langlais and Laura Cyr begin placing pre-finished cedar shingles on the barn. Kevin also visits Minuteman Regional High School to observe the apprentices’ training. At day’s end, Kevin assists the crew in rolling the completed hearthstone into the barn using PVC rollers, achieving a perfect fit thanks to Tom's meticulous templates and Roger's precise cuts.
