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E12 | Newburyport Forever House | Design Talk

Season 44 Episode 12 | 23m 42s

Work continues at the house. Tom Silva shows how to shingle a roof valley. Finish carpenter Kevin Rafferty is challenged with making the fireplace mantel stand out. Charlie Silva begins trimming the windows with a prefabricated trim system. Design showroom owner Kerry Vaughn helps homeowners Palen and Melissa select furniture. The newel post and balusters on the original staircase are extended.

Aired: 01/25/23 | Expires: 02/09/23
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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