Restoration expert Danny Palousek demonstrates to master carpenter Norm Abram the intricate process of repointing and restoring the house’s decorative brick facade. Meanwhile, host Kevin O'Connor heads to the industrial waterfront of southwest Washington to observe architectural ironwork specialist Fred Mashack as he revitalizes the front entrance stairs. Inside, the drywall has been installed and is ready for finishing, while cabinet installer Oliver Earl sets up new maple cabinets. Outside, garden designer Kevin Cordt reveals his vision for the backyard, which includes parking for two cars, natural wood fencing, a compact shed, and a low-maintenance garden design.
Show
This Old House
Episode
S27E23
Air Date
Mar 09, 2006
Season 27 Episodes
S27E01
Cambridge | A Modern Old House
S27E02
Cambridge | Modernize, Again
S27E03
Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario
S27E04
Cambridge | Longfellow's House
S27E05
Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship
S27E06
Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
S27E07
Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity
S27E08
Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof
S27E09
Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome
S27E10
Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway
S27E11
Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress
S27E12
Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
S27E13
Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
S27E14
Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship
S27E15
Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements
S27E16
Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home
S27E17
Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together
S27E18
Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House
S27E19
Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse
S27E20
Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas
S27E21
Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
S27E22
Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
S27E23
Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
S27E24
Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too
S27E25
Washington, DC | Surface Finishes
S27E26
Washington, DC | A Home Saved