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Steve discusses a few details of farmer’s porch that he thinks should be reconsidered. Norm and Richard Trethewey review the heating and cooling systems.

Tom Silva shows Norm his reroofing progress-stripping of old shingles, plywood sheathing, new shingles, ridge vent. Steve Thomas visits historic Deefield, MA.

Norm explains to Steve that it might make sense to replace the heavily weathered clapboards. Tommy Silva and Norm show what’s involved in installing a replacement window.

Norm's blockbuster, two-episode project for the sixth season is a playhouse that boys and girls alike will love

The addition is weathertight. Tommy shows Steve the lightweight steel partition walls he’s building. Norm tours a plant in Tennessee that makes power tools.

Norm designs and builds a rocking chair that is perfectly proportioned and likely to become the favorite in any child's room

Norm builds a desk for the "A" student in the house - a project inspired by the memory of his own version from high school

Tom Silva and crew begin to attach the sill to the foundation. Steve suggests Terry replace a lally column that got knocked down. Steve visits a c. 1760 tavern.

The storage units are essentially three projects in one: a chest of drawers, base cabinet and matching bookcase

Norm builds his version of the classic marble roll game emphasizing both fun and safety, with marbles too large for a child to swallow, while the entire unit is small enough to be portable

Norm and Tom lay out the excavation lines using a small laser level. Tom, Norm and Steve review the demolition plans, pointing out the importance of not going beyond the planned areas of reconstruction.

With its distinctive hood and graceful lines, this this Early American hooded cradle is destined to become an heirloom