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E25 | West Roxbury Victorian | Focus on Finishes

Season 43 Episode 25 | 23m 42s

The West Roxbury Victorian is down to the final weeks. Countertops are going in. Doors are being hung. Kevin O'Connor visits a local stone fabrication shop. Back at the house, a distressed stained finish is applied to old and new trim. The homeowner and his son learn how to finish drywall. Under-cabinet receptacles are installed in the kitchen and crown molding is installed in the dining room.

Aired: 04/13/22 | Expires: 04/28/22
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