Mark McCullough constructs a block wall at the base of the newly poured footing and cuts a reglet in the chimney for copper flashing to prevent water from penetrating. Tom and Charlie Silva shim the old joists to ramp the transition between the old and new house discreetly. Kevin O'Connor finds Charlie and kitchen designer Karen Swanson laying out the kitchen in the newly opened space.

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