Synopsis

Work continues on the exterior painting of the house. General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates to host Kevin O’Connor how he's protecting the columns beneath the back porch with shingles. Preservation plasterer Rory Brennan shows master carpenter Norm Abram a new adhesive system for salvaging the original plaster in the billiards room, and also instructs him on replicating authentic corner bead detailing from the 1890s. Kevin visits homeowner Madeline Krauss and her interior designer, Abbey Kop