This Old House (1979)
S29E13 Newton: Getting the Details Right
Episode Overview
In this episode, host Kevin O’Connor chats with homeowner Paul Friedberg about his experience as an Olympic fencer. Meanwhile, master carpenter Norm Abram inspects the new custom garage door installation. Cabinet installer Patrick Malone wraps up by scribing the base moulding to fit the floor. General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to enhance a stock masonite door with an oak veneer and new moldings. In the master bathroom, tile contractor Joe Ferrante lays down mosaic “rug” tiles in front of the vanity. Kitchen designer Donna Venegas reviews countertop and tile options with Norm, while template maker Kent Whitten utilizes digital technology to create templates. Finally, landscape contractor Roger Cook collaborates with an irrigation specialist to install both sprinkler heads and drip irrigation before winter arrives.
