Synopsis

The project remains stalled until permits are secured, so Kevin escorts Janet to meet Concord's building commissioner, John Minty, to assess the obstacles she faces in converting the accessory building into a primary residence. Separately, Kevin visits local architect Holly Cratsley to view a recent design – a new home crafted to evoke the charm of an older structure, accompanied by a timber-frame barn. Elsewhere, Norm and preservation architect Leonard Baum pore over flashlights, ladders, and a