Synopsis

The master carpenter and host arrived in Santa Barbara by sailboat, marking the start of This Old House's winter project. Homeowner Jan Winford has anticipated this moment for a quarter-century—a chance to expand her modest 1907 California bungalow on a picturesque lot with views of the city's historic downtown and the vast Pacific Ocean. Alongside architect Jerry Zimmer and general contractor Steve Crawford, she intends to add a second-floor master suite, enlarge the kitchen, and reimagine the