The homeowner was so hapless that on the last episode when they review the costs, Bob and Norm tore him a new asshole because he had to subcontract everything. Haven't watched in years. Steve should die. The premise of the show is to show the renovation of old houses. Bob never new his ass from a holy in the ground regarding remodeling.
Norm is a pure genius and craftsman.
You could talk with Norm for hours on end about any project and he would oblige and get as interested in your project as much as you were. The show really lost it when Bob got the bug to travel and let PBS pay for it. When Steve came along it was no better. Another builder without a clue. I'll stick with Hometime.