This Old House

Eight Is Enough Stairways | Brookline Mid-century Modern

Season 40 Episode 20 | 23m 43s

Tommy teaches Kevin how to calculate the riser height for a set of stairs. The foundation is insulated with a DIY foam system. Radiant heat is installed, and Norm and Richard head to Santa Fe to visit the project they did 30 years ago.

Aired: 04/25/19

Expires: 10/02/19

Rating: NR

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