The new propane tank gets buried in the yard. Norm advises an apprentice in composite decking. Jeff and Tom add final touches to the coffered ceiling. A shelving system goes into the new office. Outside Mark applies a stone veneer to the new chimney.
This Old House

America's favorite home improvement series, the Emmy Award-winning THIS OLD HOUSE, with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and master carpenter Norm Abram.
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Tom and Jeff build a section of a coffered ceiling. Jenn watches as local granite is cut to size. Richard reviews the complex septic system as it goes in. In Ohio, Kevin learns how the interior doors are built. Back in Westerly, a door is installed.

Tom and Jeff work on the main staircase at Jeff's shop and then they bring it to the house. Kevin looks at new siding at the Idea House. Richard tours a factory to see how a furnace is built and then watches one being installed at the project house.

Tommy teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck. Jeff's crew frames the exterior flair detail. Jenn learns about Westerly granite. Jeff teaches the apprentices to install a window. Richard and Jeff look for a path for the drain stacks.

Roof cheeks are pre-assembled and raised. Then the crew stands up the second floor walls. New apprentices arrive as part of the Gen Next program. Tom shows them how to cut roof rafters. Richard works with an engineer who is designing a septic system.
The crew places a center beam to support the second story. A hole is cut in the original foundation for a basement window. The homeowners look at staircase designs. Kevin visits an engineered lumber factory in Canada. Tommy and Jeff raise the gable.