Synopsis

A flurry of activity fills the house as subcontractors race to finish their work within the walls before the insulation arrives. Tom Silva offers a tour, pointing out the network of wires, pipes, conduits, and ducts. Meanwhile, Paul Somerson, editor-in-chief of *PC Computing* magazine, advises on the optimal wiring, placement, and configuration of the home's computer system. In the kitchen, designer Phil Mossgraber and homeowner Sandra Silva are finalizing details: natural fir cabinets, linoleum