The New Yankee Workshop (1989)

Episode Overview

The kitchen secretary designed by Norm addresses the challenge of establishing a functional workspace in the kitchen while still keeping an eye on dinner and engaging in family discussions. Crafted from mahogany, this clever piece maximizes space efficiency. Mounted on the wall, it boasts adjustable shelves for storing cookbooks or a small TV, alongside cubbies for organizing recipes, bills, and correspondence. Below, a hinged desk front folds down to provide ample room for a laptop. Tune in to discover techniques for creating raised panels, intricate shelving, and mastering mortise and tenon joinery.