Mantel Troubles - The Carlisle House
Episode 21 · 2005-02-26
- Documentary
- Reality
Episode overview
In the barn, Norm meets up with chimney specialist Mark Schaub to determine if his oak lintel above the fireplace is truly safe, and if it will meet code. Kevin meets interior designer Alexa Hampton for a sneak peak at the furniture and fabrics for the dining room. Kevin meets millwork specialist Mark White at his showroom that specializes in high-density polyurethane trim, and back in Carlisle, Tom shows Kevin what it's like to work with. Richard walks Kevin through the anatomy of the mechanical room. Back in the barn, there is a surprising twist - just a few hours into it, the fireplace has already failed the safety test and Norm breaks it to Mark that he must swap out the wood for a masonry lintel. Cabinet specialist Maureen MacDonald shows Norm the newly installed cabinets in the office, kitchen and pantry. The day ends with the much-anticipated arrival of the built-ins for the library.
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
