Wow, "screw-nails," "shim-shingles" and a "power miter box." Love seeing these old episodes, a few cringe moments based on current building science, but of course I love that Bob is actually doing a bit of the work himself rather than just pointing to Norm doing it all. What was cutting-edge in 1982 looks like a showcase of regrettable decisions to later eyes, but constant remodeling has been good for the trades. On Google this house is still there and has been remodeled extensively since, sunroom is now just regular roof and the main house sprouted a second story, different windows throughout, etc.
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Wow, "screw-nails," "shim-shingles" and a "power miter box." Love seeing these old episodes, a few cringe moments based on current building science, but of course I love that Bob is actually doing a bit of the work himself rather than just pointing to Norm doing it all. What was cutting-edge in 1982 looks like a showcase of regrettable decisions to later eyes, but constant remodeling has been good for the trades. On Google this house is still there and has been remodeled extensively since, sunroom is now just regular roof and the main house sprouted a second story, different windows throughout, etc.
What a pleasure to watch Norm work.
28:36 How many remember this station identification chime from their childhood? Especially before a Sesame Street episode.
I was born in 1979. That bumper is one of my earliest memories.
Old TOH....before $$$ projects...and tool brand placement..
Lol going to Lowes to get a pair of butts
Whoa, Richard Trethewey is so young...and HAIRY! lol
Hammers, Nails, Handsaws?...........Witchcraft !!
pretty cool to watch. yankee screwdrivers too.
I doubt Bob did any of that kitchen cabinetry work himself. Norm worked 25 hour days in the early 80s.
Anyone remember what street this was on.
Yes
Where's the video on the new plumbing?????
Dueling flannel
i think they shop at the same store..
I think it would make it complete if they threw in a couple of banjo
Ummm Norm, they are hinges!
Greenhorn
I’ll take norms word over yours you hack
This Old Mess
Who builds a cabinet without a back for the kitchen?
Them
Pretty much standard practice.