What we're learning
Bill and I recently learned about some interesting—if not downright odd—tools of the trade for those who install blue board and plaster. Even though our belongings are now covered with a fine film of plaster dust, we love watching all the steps that go into building our addition, because we're learning so much in the process.
First came the blue board. Interestingly, this was a one-man operation. A lift (above) helps raise the board to ceiling height where it can be secured into place.
Next came the plaster, which was a family affair. The plasterers still carry their equipment in suitcases, a holdover from days when they would travel to job sites by trolley. And to get that perfect coat on the ceiling, stilts!
These latest steps have been particularly gratifying to us, as we've watched our new kitchen, family room, office, and library transform from rough construction zones into spaces that feel like finished rooms. The end is in sight!
Now, if we could only decide on paint colors. Back to the fan deck...
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Hammer down on a new season. From family intro to serious demo in one show! I like the faster pace already. Here's hoping you throw in some nostalgia along the way during the PBS run. Matter of fact fewer off-site trips and more flashbacks would be nice this season. "Twenty years ago we did it this way. Today we do it this way" would work nicely.
Happy 30th TOH!
I have really enjoyed watching your house getting its addition and seeing some of the painting outside. Nice color outside, I suggest for your kitchen any color but yellow. Yellow is nice for a while and then it just sort of screams at you every day. Maybe a very light rosy pink color for the kitchen would be nice.
I have to agree with gmcruiser: great start. Now keep it up (though I realize a lot of the shows are already "in the can"). Fewer off-site trips, less frilly design crap. We want How and Why.
I'm absolutely loving this! I grew up in a 1915 Dutch Colonial in CT and loved the house. As a matter of fact, some of your additions are making the floorplan very close to what ours was. And you even have the same green Toile wallpaper in the hall. Just a comment on the comment about kitchen colors; that's such a personal choice. I happen to love a soft yellow in the kitchen, but would never use pink; it's just not my style. I'm sure whatever you choose will be wonderful and perfect for you and your family. Enjoy your new old house!
Great to start a new project, I just HOPE my Local PBS DOESN'T DESTROY The series like they 'chopped it up' 2009....Could you start showing NUMBERS FOR EPISODES !
Hey we'd know if we were cheated out of an episode RIGHT NOW! I just hate it when one episode they're installing trusses and next week we're at the final Party.
These PBS folks are cutting you off at the knees. I've been watching 30 years and remember in 1979 when Norm was hammering nails with Bob Villa narrating. Its addictive but disgusting when these Pledge Drives that eliminate continuity and send us all back to 'Gilligans Island' reruns....or...'Wally's Workshop'...I'd like to see your show on commercial TV...The commercials I could live with. PBS has outlived it's uniqueness, now we have Discovery and History channels, any chance we'll see you there, without PLEDGE DRIVES ?
Bill,
All the episodes have a number - it's shown in the closing credits. Right up front might well be better, so we would know right away.
I do have to agree about the annoying pledge drives. The endless pleading and begging has really gotten old. And lord help you if they ever get ahold of your name and address - or you email address! You'll never hear the end of it.
I too enjoyed the first show in your 30th season. I enjoy the details & am also less interested in local field trips unless they directly relate to the project house. I too dislike the Pledge Drives but realize they are necessary especially with more funding cuts from other sources. I watch & listen to PBS TV & Radio; I appreciate the quality of the programming. I believe we should donate if we regularly watch or listen otherwise we may lose something important in our lives. Don
We're in a 1920 Dutch Colonial, so we're trying to learn all we can from you. In the kitchen demo, masks, sheeting, etc. seemed pretty minimal. Was there any lead paint on the woodwork or plaster? If so, no greater level of concern, or was it removed prior to the project moving to that stage?
The choice of standard pine panel doors for the exterior is a step back at least 50 years. Why bother using 6 inch walls for added insulation only to install the worst possible energy efficient entry doors? Until this year TOH has gone out of their way to show more responsible choices in building, doing things in a first class way. There are so many other options now it makes you wonder what's going on with this program.