Synopsis

In Lake Forest, Steve and Norm encountered local carpenters working diligently despite the cold, meticulously crafting custom cedar siding for the kitchen addition's exterior. Richard guided Steve through the former greenhouse, explaining how radiant heat installed beneath the floors and within the walls of the new dining space had preserved the homeowners’ property by optimizing space. Local historian Paul Bergmann then led Steve to a shoreline mansion, constructed in 1911 by Benjamin Marshall,