This Old House Season 20 Episode 26 The Key West House - 7

On our last day in Key West, viewers get a look at the new pool , its cleaning system and the heat pump that both heats and cools it. (Key Westers have to chill down their pools during the brutal summers.) Inside, we see the handiwork of tileman Tom Lapp, who is putting the finishing touches on a beautiful entryway of black and white, concrete Cuban tiles. Outside, painter Perry Fergus and crew are using a latex topcoat for the house's body and trim, and a high-gloss oil for the new shutters . Viewers then visit the local shop where they were made. Back at the house, lead carpenter Bev Horlick installs the first of several mahogany French doors made by the same shop, using heavy brass hinges and tarnish-proof handles. Our host checks out the new landscaping with contractor Mari Blair, who has used a variety of native plants, an irrigation system and low-voltage lighting. Our master carpenter agrees with homeowner Michael Miller that rushing the cabinetry in the library is not a good idea, then checks in with electrical contractor Will Benson to see a dimmable incandescent strip that provides even uplighting along the great room's valence. Also on site are halogen wallwashers to highlight artwork and handmade brass lanterns that echo the house's sea-faring roots. Homeowner Helen Colley shows off her completed galley kitchen , Richard tours the completed master suite and the wrap party begins.