This Old House

It's a big day for the apprentices as they learn how to frame a wall in the master bedroom, build a drain stack for the master bath and lay decking on the front porch.

Dining room flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field.

Dining room flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Dining room flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field.

While the apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin visits Rhode Island to watch how an elaborate Chippendale railing is put together.

While the apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin visits Rhode Island to watch how an elaborate Chippendale railing is put together.

While the apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin visits Rhode Island to watch how an elaborate Chippendale railing is put together.

The team heads down to Essex County New Jersey where Zack introduces homeowners Ethan and Harley, new owners of an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive renovation to accommodate their growing family.

The team heads down to Essex County New Jersey where Zack introduces homeowners Ethan and Harley, new owners of an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive renovation to accommodate their growing family.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Tommy builds a shower seat made of foam. Richard connects steel piping.

Tommy builds a shower seat made of foam. Richard connects steel piping.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Tommy builds a shower seat made of foam. Richard connects steel piping.

Granite goes down for wood stove. Nathan installs the porch ceiling.

Granite goes down for wood stove. Nathan installs the porch ceiling.

Granite goes down for wood stove. Nathan installs the porch ceiling.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.

Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub.