Overview
Roger shows Kevin how he's refusing the old foundation capstones as granite steps to connect the two driveways. Mason Mike Lapitsky explains to Kevin how he selects, chisels, and dry fits old New England fieldstone to create a farmer's walls. Inside the barn, Norm shows Kevin how the ""living hall"" is taking shape - all of the windows are in, all three of the floor decks are in place, and the rough plumbing is complete. Entomologist Ron Schwalb treats the old timers for insects and mold using a borate-based solution. For inspiration, architect Jeremiah Eck takes Kevin to see a dramatic great room and Rumford fireplace at a home he's recently designed in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Kevin lends Norm and Tom a hand as they raise the ceilings in the future kids' room three inches to achieve much-needed headroom. Richard brings in well contractor Dave Hayes to test the flow and capacity of the existing well - with surprising results.
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26 - 1Celebrating 25 Years of Home Renovation - The Carlisle House October 09, 2004
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26 - 2Appreciating the Past - The Carlisle House October 16, 2004
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26 - 3A Different Kind of Barn Raising - The Carlisle House October 23, 2004
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26 - 4Saving Old Barns for New Homes - The Carlisle House October 30, 2004
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26 - 5Foundation Installation Begins - The Carlisle House November 06, 2004
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26 - 6Prefab Systems Speed Things Up - The Carlisle House November 13, 2004
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26 - 7Passing on the Trades - The Carlisle House November 20, 2004
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26 - 8Not Your Grandfather's Farmhouse - The Carlisle House November 27, 2004
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26 - 9Envisioning the Kitchen - The Carlisle House December 04, 2004
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26 - 10Shaping the Spaces - The Carlisle House December 11, 2004
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26 - 11Design Elements Make a House Special - The Carlisle House December 18, 2004
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26 - 12Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace - The Carlisle House December 25, 2004
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26 - 13Digging for Water - The Carlisle House January 01, 2005
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26 - 14Enhancing the Home With Stone and Paint - The Carlisle House January 08, 2005
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26 - 15Living in a Barn - The Carlisle House January 15, 2005
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26 - 16New Technologies for an Old Farmhouse - The Carlisle House January 22, 2005
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26 - 17History of the Greek-Revival - The Carlisle House January 29, 2005
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26 - 18Shutting Out the Cold - The Carlisle House February 05, 2005
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26 - 19Keeping It Old - The Carlisle House February 12, 2005
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26 - 20Prefab Meets Custom - The Carlisle House February 19, 2005
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26 - 21Mantel Troubles - The Carlisle House February 26, 2005
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26 - 22Modern Conveniences - The Carlisle House March 05, 2005
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26 - 23All the Comforts of Home - The Carlisle House March 12, 2005
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26 - 24Designer Show House - The Carlisle House March 19, 2005
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26 - 25More Designer Show House - The Carlisle House March 26, 2005
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26 - 26A Farmhouse for the Next 100 Years - The Carlisle House April 02, 2005