The New Yankee Workshop

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he gives the basics on kitchen cabinets. This is part 1 of 2.

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he gives the basics of kitchen cabinets. This is part 2 of 2.

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he explains how to set up the "hot wall".

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he explains the basics of the "wet wall".

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he builds the pantry.

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here builds the "kitchen office".

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he builds the kitchen island.

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he constructs the wet bar.

Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he adds the finishing touches to the remodel and installs the appliances.

In the beginning of The New Yankee Workshop there was the Adirondack Chair (Season 2), a classic design updated by Norm. It became one of the most popular projects he ever did. Later, Norm added an Adirondack Love Seat (Season 14) to his collection, using improved methods and materials. Now, in celebration of the show's twentieth anniversary, Norm builds a chair, a table, and a footrest to complete the set. To add to the fun, Norm invites a friend to build one of these classic chairs alongside the master.

A popular trend finds folks sitting in cushioned comfort on sofas and chairs that are able to withstand all kinds of weather. Protected by tough all-weather fabrics, these cushions provide much more comfort than wood alone. Norm finds a beautiful example built in traditional teak and complimented by stunning fabric to reproduce for the New Yankee Collection.

When reading the Declaration of Independence, no doubt some of our founding fathers would have chosen to sit in a favorite "lolling" chair. This kind of chair, with an upholstered seat and back, was popular then and has come down to us today as a classic form still much used and much loved. Antiques expert Gary Sullivan helps Norm with his research, and a professional shows him what's involved in the upholstery.

Norm visits historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire to track down a table he wants to build on The New Yankee Workshop. At the famed Antiques Gallery of Ronald Bourgeault, he finds exactly what he's looking for; a table referred to as a "tap" table (short for tap-room). With its turned maple legs and round pine top, this historic specimen might well have served tavern guests in the mid-18th century. This particular "tap" table, with dimensions of 28" round and 26" tall, has splayed legs that connect with a Queen Anne style apron, supporting a well-worn top. Norm hopes to reproduce his version of this useful table right down to the original painted patina.