This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

As the project approaches its final week, master carpenter Norm Abram checks in with general contractor Tom Silva, who is hard at work on the impressive three-story staircase. With the teak treads and bronze balustrade now in place, Tom focuses on fitting the teak handrail. Audio/visual expert Dan Chadwick demonstrates to host Kevin O'Connor how he's skillfully hiding a 61" plasma TV in the living room while enhancing acoustics with special panels. Designer Todd Tsiang showcases the sleek fireplace mantle, plumbing fixtures, and the beautifully appointed master suite. Tom also unveils the private roof deck, featuring a newly installed modular steel railing system. Meanwhile, landscape contractor Roger Cook explores a 500-acre sod farm in Rhode Island to learn about sod cultivation. In the wet bar, tile contractor Joe Ferrante introduces Norm to a unique "bubbly" glass tile being applied to the backsplash.