Modern Conveniences - The Carlisle House
Episode 22 · 2005-03-05

- Documentary
- Reality
Episode overview
On the back porch, installer Steve Primack shows Norm the new motorized screen system. Closet designer Marcy Weisburgh shows Kevin the mudroom and master closet, and shares strategies for smart closet planning. Tom installs the custom-made interior double doors and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Furniture maker Robert Hanlon shows Norm how he made the hand-planed African mahogany wood countertops for the kitchen island and home office. In the guest bath shower, Kevin finds Tom installing solid-surface shower walls instead of tile. Richard travels to New Bern, North Carolina to see how our dishwashers are made by one of the leading appliance manufacturers in the world. The completed wine cellar is presented, and wallpaper blocks are applied in the master bedroom.
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