The Carlisle House: 21 Need-to-Know Lessons

This Old House - Carlisle Project Photo: Russell Kaye

Carlisle Photo: Russell Kaye

Carlisle Photo: Russell Kaye

Carlisle Photo: Russell Kaye

Carlisle Photo: Russell Kaye

Carlisle Photo: Russell Kaye

Interior of the Carlisle Barn

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Barn staircase

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The Carlisle house

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Where to Find It

Architect:
Jeremiah Eck, Jeremiah Eck
Architects Inc.
Boston, MA
617-367-9696
www.jearch.com

Interior design consultant:
Alexa Hampton
Mark Hampton Inc.
New York, NY
212-753-4110
www.markhamptoninc.com

Kitchen designer:
Kathy Marshall, CKD
K. Marshall Design Inc.
Hamilton, MA
978-468-7199
www.kmarshalldesign.com

Lighting designer:
Susan Arnold
Wolfers Lighting
Waltham, MA
781-890-5995
www.wolferslighting.com

Landscape architect:
Stephanie Hubbard
Halvorson Design Partnership
Boston, MA
617-536-0380
www.halvorsondesign.com

Electrical contract:
Gallant Electric Inc.
Bedford, MA
781-862-4636

Plumbing and heating contractor:
Trethewey Bros. Plumbing & Heating
Roslindale, MA
617-325-3283

Landscape contractor:
Roger Cook
K & R Tree and Landscape
Burlington, MA
781-272-6104

Interior demolition:
Gagliard Contracting
Westwood, MA
617-650-3194

Exterior demolition and excavation:
James M. McLaughlin Inc.
Lexington, MA
781-862-4851

Barn-jacking contractors:
Northeast Building Movers
North Hampton, NH
603-926-6426
www.northeastbuildingmovers.com

Precast foundation:
Superior Walls
New Holland, PA
800-452-9255
www.superiorwalls.com

SIPs:
Insulspan
Blissfield, MI
517-486-4844
www.insulspan.com

Northeast Insulspan distributor and SIP installer:
Panel Pros
Keene, NH
800-721-7075
www.panelpros.com

Plaster contractor:
Stephen's Plastering & Contracting Services
Winchester, MA
781-721-7315

Painting contractor:
Clark Painting Corp.
Sudbury, MA

Finishing specialist:
John W. Dee Painting & Decorating
Concord, MA
978-369-8897
www.johndeepainting.com

Wood flooring contractor:
Hunt Hardwood Floors
Lexington, MA
781-862-3559

Tile contractor:
Joe Ferrante
Ferrante Tile
Medford, MA
781-396-6327

Dry-set stone wall contractor:
O'Hara & Company
Ashland, MA
508-881-6851

Mason:
Lenny Belliveau
Lenny's Masonry
978-897-6256

Antique lighting restorers:
Yankee Craftsman, Inc.
Wayland, MA
508-653-0031
www.yankeecraftsman.com

Roofing contractor:
Home Depot At-Home Services
www.homedepot.com

Custom Furnishings:
Norwalk Furniture Corp.
Norwalk, OH
419-744-3200
www.norwalkfurniture.com

Apprentice school:
Minuteman Regional High School
School of Applied Arts and Sciences
Lexington, MA
781-861-6500
www.minuteman.org

Building materials, systems, and tools?
Engineered lumber:
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Atlanta, GA
404-652-4000
www.gp.com

Engineered wood floors:
Mannington Mills Inc.
Salem, NJ
800-482-9527
www.mannington.com

Ipe decking:
Anderson & McQuaid Company
Cambridge, MA
617-876-3250
www.andersonmcquaid.com

Random-pattern bluestone:
Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc.
Sudbury, MA
978-443-7177
www.cavicchio.com

Custom MDF interior doors:
TruStile Doors, LLC
Denver, CO
888-286-3931
www.trustile.com

Windows and French doors:
Andersen Windows
800-426-4261
www.andersenwindows.com

Fiber cement siding:
James Hardie Smooth Hardiplank Siding
Mission Viejo, CA
888-542-7343
www.jameshardie.com

Asphalt roof shingles:
CertainTeed Corp.
Valley Forge, PA
610-341-7000
www.certainteed.com

Cedar shingle panels:
Cedar Valley Shingle Systems
Hollister, CA
800-521-9523
www.cedar-valley.com

Spray foam insulation:
Icynene
Mississauga, Ontario
905-363-4040
www.icynene.com

Borate-based termiticide:
Bora-Care
Nisus Corp.
Rockford, TN
800-264-0870
www.nisuscorp.com

Interior and exterior paint:
Benjamin Moore
Montvale, NJ
800-344-0400
www.benjaminmoore.com

Caulk, sealants, and adhesives:
GE Sealants & Adhesives
866-275-4372
www.gesealants.com

Air-conditioning system:
Carrier Corp.
Farmington, CT
800-227-7437
www.carrier.com

Radiant heat system:
WIRSBO Company
Apple Valley, MN
800-321-4739
www.wirsbo.com

Generator:
Guardian Home Standby Generator
Generac Power Systems Inc.
Whitewater, WI 800-333-1322
www.generac.com

Monolithic dual-compartment septic tank:
Shea Concrete
Wilmington, MA
978-658-2645
www.sheaconcrete.com

Garage storage system:
Gladiator Garage Works
Whirlpool Corp.
Benton Harbor, MI
269-923-5000
www.gladiatorgw.com

TOH crew truck:
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Professional Series
General Motors Corp.
Detroit, MI
800-462-8782
www.gmc.com

Power tools:
Hitachi Power Tools
Norcross, GA
800-829-4752
www.wirsbo.com

Radiant heat system:
WIRSBO Company
Apple Valley, MN
800-321-4739
www.hitachi.com

Barn interior ?
Designer:
Eric Cohler Design
New York, NY
212-737-8600
www.ericcohler.com

Media system:
Tweeter Home Entertainment
www.tweeter.com

TV program recorder:
TiVO
877-289-8486
www.tivo.com

Chimney specialist:
Mark Schaub
Chimney Savers
Hillsborough, NJ
888-576-4574

Chimney repair contractor:
Charlie Allen Restorations Inc.
Cambridge, MA
617-661-7411
www.charlie-allen.com

Firebox lining:
Vermont Soapstone Co.
Perkinsville, VT
802-263-5404
www.vermontsoapstone.com

Stairway ?
Handrail finish:
Varathane Polyurethane Rust-Oleum
Vernon Hills, IL
800-553-8444
www.rustoleum.com

Lighting fixture:
Visual Comfort
Houston, TX
713-686-5999
www.visualcomfort.com

Kitchen ?
Cabinetry:
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
Schaefferstown, PA
800-447-9006
www.plainfancycabinetry.com

The Cabinetry Kitchen Design Studio
Hanover, MA
781-829-9123
www.thecabinetry.net

Kitchen installers:
Andrew Stevens Company
Gloucester, MA
978-282-1429

Cabinetry hardware:
Baldwin Hardware Corp.
Reading, PA
800-566-1986
www.baldwinhardware.com

Faucet:
Culinaire Pull Down
American Standard
Piscataway, NJ
800-442-1902
www.americanstandard-us.com

Sink:
London Farm Sink by Porcher
American Standard
66-455-6118
www.porcher-us.com

Appliances:
Thermador
Huntington Beach, CA
800-735-5547
www.thermador.com

Dishwasher:
Bosch Appliances
Huntington Beach, CA
800-921-9622
www.boschappliances.com

Range hood:
Broan-NuTone LLC
Hartford, WI
262-673-4340
www.broan-nutone.com

Granite countertops:
Gerrity Stone
Woburn, MA
781-938-1820
www.gerritystone.com

Custom mahogany countertop:
Walker Creek Furtniture
Essex, MA
978-768-7622
www.walkercreekfurniture.com

Flat-screen wireless TV:
Sharp Electronics Corp.
Mahwah, NJ
201-529-8200
www.sharpusa.com

Wall-mounted sconces:
Schoolhouse Electric Co.
Portland, OR
800-630-7113
www.schoolhouseelectric.com

Master suite ?
Bedroom designer:
Frank Roop Design + Interiors.
Boston, MA
617-267-0818
www.frankroop.com

Bathroom designer:
Alexa Hampton
Mark Hampton Inc.

Limestone and ceramic tile:
Walker Zanger
Sun Valley, CA
818-504-0235
www.walkerzanger.com

Library ?
Designer:
Charles Spada
Charles Spada Interiors Boston, MA
617-204-9270

Custom built-ins:
New England Woodworking
Middletown, RI
401-841-5544
www.newoodworking.com

Mantelpiece carpentry:
E.H. Taylor Fine Cabinetry
Yardley, PA

Custom polyurethane moldings and window trim:
Spectis Moulders Inc.
Niverville, Manitoba
800-685-9981
www.spectis.com

Supplied by Architectural Elements Inc.
Boxborough, MA
800-399-0268
www.architectural-elements.com

Custom wine cellar ?
Wine Cellar Innovations
Cincinnati, OH
800-229-9813
www.winecellarinnovations.com

Laundry room ?
Designers:
Katy Flammia, AIA
Susan Greco, IIDA
THEREdesign Ltd.
Boston, MA
617-782-0833
www.theredesign.com

Laundry suite:
Whirlpool Corp.

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