Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
Episode 22 · 2006-03-02
- Documentary
- Reality
Episode overview
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram open the show at the most visited destination in the Nation's capital—DC's newly restored Union Station. Back at the project house, restoration contractor Danny Palousek has begun work on the exterior brick, while inside, general contractor Mahyar Mahvi shows Kevin the progress—the building has been insulated with expanding foam insulation, wallboard is going up, the stairs are under construction, and the new windows are going in. Norm meets millwork specialist David Baldwin at his shop in Millersville, Maryland to see how they are replicating new wood casings from originals found in the house. In the basement, HVAC contractor Michael Bonsby finishes installing the new high-efficiency, two-stage gas furnace. Although over budget due to items like the curved staircase and the additional powder room, project director Elin Zurbrigg feels she's still on track due to the 10 percent she set aside for overages.
Season 27 episodes
1. Cambridge | A Modern Old House2005-10-06
2. Cambridge | Modernize, Again2005-10-13
3. Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario2005-10-20
4. Cambridge | Longfellow's House2005-10-27
5. Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship2005-11-03
6. Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling2005-11-10
7. Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity2005-11-17
8. Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof2005-11-24
9. Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome2005-12-01
10. Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway2005-12-08
11. Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress2005-12-15
12. Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase2005-12-22
13. Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin2005-12-29
14. Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship2006-01-05
15. Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements2006-01-12
16. Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home2006-01-19
17. Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together2006-01-26
18. Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House2006-02-02
19. Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse2006-02-09
20. Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas2006-02-16
21. Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future2006-02-23
22. Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure2006-03-02
23. Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations2006-03-09
24. Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too2006-03-16
25. Washington, DC | Surface Finishes2006-03-23
26. Washington, DC | A Home Saved2006-03-30
