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Featuring large turned legs and a natural oil finish, this generously sized coffee table is a reproduction pine table displayed at the Grace Family Vineyards in St. Helena

A neglected circa 1784 Federal rejoined the ranks of other historic homes in Salem, Massachusetts.

Norm constructs a lutyens bench entirely of teak, this faithful reproduction is built to last and age gracefully

Norm uses salvaged wide pine boards to build his version of a free-standing Shaker-inspired chimney cupboard more than seven feet tall

Norm designs and builds both Victorian and Shaker style quilt racks

The final day. The final party begins, with thanks to the hard work of contractor Jim Nolan, foreman Jeff Castille, and their crew, who conquer once-in-a-century rains to bring the job in on time.

the rains continue, and so does progress. Norm follows the installation of the solid-surface countertop, while Richard Trethewey points out the important features of the new hot-water system.

Over two episodes, Norm designs and builds an intimate octagonal, screened gazebo featuring a cedar deck, clever, collar-tied rafters, and a unusual tapered, cedar-shingled roof

Steve tours the exterior with Jim Nolan, seeing fir decking, trim details, redwood siding. Norm visits a nearby factory where wine barrels are made from American oak.