Shaping the Spaces - The Carlisle House
Episode 10 · 2004-12-11
- Documentary
- Reality
Episode 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.
Season 26 episodes
1. Celebrating 25 Years of Home Renovation - The Carlisle House2004-10-09
2. Appreciating the Past - The Carlisle House2004-10-16
3. A Different Kind of Barn Raising - The Carlisle House2004-10-23
4. Saving Old Barns for New Homes - The Carlisle House2004-10-30
5. Foundation Installation Begins - The Carlisle House2004-11-06
6. Prefab Systems Speed Things Up - The Carlisle House2004-11-13
7. Passing on the Trades - The Carlisle House2004-11-20
8. Not Your Grandfather's Farmhouse - The Carlisle House2004-11-27
9. Envisioning the Kitchen - The Carlisle House2004-12-04
10. Shaping the Spaces - The Carlisle House2004-12-11
11. Design Elements Make a House Special - The Carlisle House2004-12-18
12. Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace - The Carlisle House2004-12-25
13. Digging for Water - The Carlisle House2005-01-01
14. Enhancing the Home With Stone and Paint - The Carlisle House2005-01-08
15. Living in a Barn - The Carlisle House2005-01-15
16. New Technologies for an Old Farmhouse - The Carlisle House2005-01-22
17. History of the Greek-Revival - The Carlisle House2005-01-29
18. Shutting Out the Cold - The Carlisle House2005-02-05
19. Keeping It Old - The Carlisle House2005-02-12
20. Prefab Meets Custom - The Carlisle House2005-02-19
21. Mantel Troubles - The Carlisle House2005-02-26
22. Modern Conveniences - The Carlisle House2005-03-05
23. All the Comforts of Home - The Carlisle House2005-03-12
24. Designer Show House - The Carlisle House2005-03-19
25. More Designer Show House - The Carlisle House2005-03-26
26. A Farmhouse for the Next 100 Years - The Carlisle House2005-04-02
