This Old House: Dorchester #8 (1May1979) Insulation, Historic Paint Colors

Bob visits the brick standalone garage in an area of the yard that we haven't previously seen this season. He talks about plans to update the windows and doors. Inside the garage, he shows that there is room for a car and workshop. At the back of the house, Bob shows the existing back deck and reveals the plans for a two-level deck. Then, Dave shows Bob how the crew is removing exterior clapboards to make room for drilling holes where they will blow cellulose insulation into the bathroom wall cavity. In the crawl space beneath the kitchen, a crew member installs fiberglass batting between kitchen floor joists. That installation and a layer of polyethylene sheeting on the bare ground will keep the kitchen above dry and safe from dirt and humidity.
In the kitchen, Bob admires the complete plasterwork on the walls and ceilings. Norm walks Bob through window trim installation on a kitchen window. Judy shows Bob her technique for determining original paint colors and shares her findings for the project house. Then, Bob addresses a viewer letter about safety concerns.