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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.

Contractor Jim Nolan shows Norm what has had to be done to save the old front porch: the chimney has been torn down. The roofing crew strips and sheathes the old roof, which has been straightened and reinforced with purlins and braces.

Over two episodes, Norm builds a lightweight Clancy boat from scratch using 3' x 10' lengths of marine veneer mahogany plywood and an epoxy and fiberglass system to make the craft watertight

Steve starts the show with a visit to Napa Valley’s oldest wooden gravity-feed winery, home of Trefethen Vineyards. At the site, Norm meets plumber George Biter, who shows his rough work, including ABS and cast iron piping.

Norm uses both stock molding and several original designs to demonstrate the techniques used in making picture and mirror frames

Steve and Norm open the show in sandbagged downtown Napa, then head to the job. Foreman Jeff Castille and crew have spent the week leveling the kitchen area with steel beams and hydraulic jacks.