This Old House (1979)

27x26 Washington, DC | A Home Saved

Day before the wrap party, master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor visit the Jefferson Memorial. Architect Genell Anderson shows Norm the archival photo that inspired her design for the replacement roof turret, and Norm meets roofing contractor Tony Constantino to see how the structure is coming together. The finish materials are low maintenance — synthetic slate roofing, a high-density urethane cornice, and a shiny copper finial — all approved by the historic board. In the parlor, Norm applies a few coats of wax to enhance and protect the newly-stripped and salvaged mantle. Garden designer Kevin Cordt adds teak furniture and blooming annuals to the backyard, creating a true urban oasis. The next day, Norm arrives to find general contractor Mahyar Mahvi finishing up an elaborate tile medallion at the entry way, while his crew attends to the last details. Architectural ironwork specialist Fred Mashack installs the newly rehabbed iron and steel entry stair, while inside, inte

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Bob Vila Bob Vila As:
Kevin O'Connor Kevin O'Connor As: Self - Host
Norm Abram Norm Abram As: Self - Master Carpenter
Richard Trethewey Richard Trethewey As: Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
Roger Cook Roger Cook As: Self - Landscape Contractor
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Day before the wrap party, master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor visit the Jefferson Memorial. Architect Genell Anderson shows Norm the archival photo that inspired her design for the replacement roof turret, and Norm meets roofing contractor Tony Constantino to see how the structure is coming together. The finish materials are low maintenance — synthetic slate roofing, a high-density urethane cornice, and a shiny copper finial — all approved by the historic board. In the parlor, Norm applies a few coats of wax to enhance and protect the newly-stripped and salvaged mantle. Garden designer Kevin Cordt adds teak furniture and blooming annuals to the backyard, creating a true urban oasis. The next day, Norm arrives to find general contractor Mahyar Mahvi finishing up an elaborate tile medallion at the entry way, while his crew attends to the last details. Architectural ironwork specialist Fred Mashack installs the newly rehabbed iron and steel entry stair, while inside, inte


Certification: TV-G

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Aired: 31 March, 2006 at 5:00 am

Language: English

Country: United States

Runtime: 25m

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Bob Vila

Bob Vila

Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor

Self - Host

Norm Abram

Norm Abram

Self - Master Carpenter

Richard Trethewey

Richard Trethewey

Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert

Roger Cook

Roger Cook

Self - Landscape Contractor

Steve Thomas Rooney

Steve Thomas Rooney

Host

Tom Silva

Tom Silva

Self - General Contractor

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