This Old House

S24E15 The Winchester House - 15

Steve heads to Middlesex Fells Reservation, a three-mile-square park spanning five towns north of Boston, and climbs Wright’s Tower for sweeping city views and brilliant autumn foliage. Back in Winchester, he joins Roger Cook and concrete contractor Syd March to pour and smooth out the new front walk. Custom cabinetmaker Jeff Peavey highlights the standout details of the freshly installed kitchen cabinets. Outside, Tom teaches Steve the right way to measure for storm windows. Meanwhile, Norm visits a Connecticut storm window company that custom-makes aluminum frames to match any trim color. Downstairs, Richard shows Steve the latest in radiant heating, explaining his plan for three distinct zones across three different floor types. Tom and Norm then tackle the architect’s design for an elaborate pyramidal mahogany staircase off the sun porch.