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Norm draws inspiration from southwestern furniture craftsmen to construct a mission-style sofa whose signature simple lines and oak frame allow for cushions

Norm constructs a kitchen table that functions equally well as a dining table or a work table

Norm's version of this unusual but comfortable and serviceable chair table features hardwood (maple) on the tabletop, arms and feet - and poplar for the sides, seat and drawer front

Norm adapts the design for a pencil-post bed to accommodate a standard full-size mattress and box spring

Norm's version of this pine curved hearthside settle closes in the area beneath the seat to create a storage space and adds an access hatch in the seat

Norm builds a kitchen dresser from pine featuring open shelves above a base cabinet whose door sports an antique-style hinge

Norm demonstrates the technique of biscuit joinery to build this mahogany butler's table with four leaves that fold down on solid brass hinges

One of his most popular projects ever, Norm updates the classic design of an Adirondack Chair

Norm builds a child's rocking horse from ash -- a durable hardwood

Marble countertops are installed in the kitchen. Steve visits marble finishing yard in Juarez, Mexico, where the tops were made. Steve gives viewers a tour of the finished adobe house.

Steve Thomas takes viewers to the flagstone yard that is supplying flagstone flooring for the kitchen and library. The flagstone is laid. Saltillo tiling commences. Norm Abram installs kitchen cabinets.

Richard Trethewey supervises installation of a radiant heat system, small wall-mounted air conditioners and plumbing fixtures. Norm Abram begins work on his custom-built kitchen cabinets.

Steve Thomas takes a tour of Santa Fe style houses with Sharon Woods. Norm Abram works on southwestern-style cabinet doors.

Norm Abram arrives from Boston to the site of the Santa Fe house. Steve Thomas learns to make a traditional kiva (beehive) fireplace. Windows and doors are installed.

Steve takes viewers to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a look at This Old House’s newest project: renovation of a traditional Southwestern adobe home.