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S45 E7 Lexington Modern: Ramping Up

Home & Lifestyle
23m
Nov 1, 2023
The original brick is repaired. A ramp is built, and a modern accessible house is toured.

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S45 E1
Lexington Modern : On a Mission,
The crew is renovating a home to be accessible for a young boy with muscular dystrophy.
23m Sep 27, 2023
S45 E2
Lexington Modern: Shore We Can,
Construction began on the Lexington project. A new energy code affects the construction.
23m Oct 4, 2023
S45 E3
Lexington Modern: The Big Dig,
A concrete block wall is built to connect the new mechanical space out front to the old.
23m Oct 11, 2023
S45 E4
Lexington Modern: Engineered for Accessibility,
A lally column is replaced by a larger ridge beam for an open kitchen and dining area.
23m Oct 18, 2023
S45 E5
Lexington Modern: Gone Geo,
Framing begins for a new zero-threshold sliding glass door. Geothermal is explained.
23m Oct 25, 2023
S45 E6
Lexington Modern: Reworked and Rewired,
Geothermal pipes are run, wood blocking is installed, and receptacle boxes are replaced.
23m Nov 1, 2023
S45 E7
Lexington Modern: Ramping Up,
The original brick is repaired. A ramp is built, and a modern accessible house is toured.
23m Nov 1, 2023
S45 E8
Lexington Modern: Drop in the Gutter,
A custom gutter is built. The neighbor's house, designed by the same architect, is toured.
23m Nov 8, 2023
S45 E9
Lexington Modern: Phased Out,
A lesson on stucco is given, the siding is installed, and patio drainage is addressed.
23m Jan 3, 2024
S45 E10
Lexington Modern: Seven Layer Floors,
Insulation and tile prep is in progress. A motorized multi-slide door is installed.
23m Jan 10, 2024
S45 E11
Lexington Modern: Electrical Bond,
Electrical work for the elevator begins, and the therapy pool is installed.
23m Jan 17, 2024
S45 E12
Lexington Modern: Upcycled,
The elevator cab is built, and audiovisual technologies are explored for accessibility.
23m Jan 24, 2024
S45 E13
Lexington Modern: Install with Care,
The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.
23m Jan 31, 2024
S45 E14
Lexington Modern: All in the Family,
The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
23m Feb 7, 2024
S45 E15
Lexington Modern: Judgement Day,
A final review of the geothermal system is done, and a blower door test is performed.
23m Feb 14, 2024
S45 E16
Lexington Modern: Accessible Made Modern,
The accessible renovation of the mid-century modern home in Lexington, MA is complete.
23m Feb 21, 2024
S45 E17
Glen Ridge Generational: Multi-Generational,
A new project begins — an 1887 Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.
23m Mar 27, 2024
S45 E18
Glen Ridge Generational: Vintage,
Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living.
23m Apr 3, 2024
S45 E19
Glen Ridge Generational: Small But Mighty,
Termite damage is discovered. A high school student works as a framer on the project.
23m Apr 10, 2024
S45 E20
Glen Ridge Generational: QR Construction,
The new two-story addition is framed, and plumbing pipes are isolated from cold weather.
23m Apr 17, 2024
S45 E21
Glen Ridge Generational: Roughed In,
A trip is taken to the Empire State Building and the new plumbing system is discussed.
23m Apr 24, 2024
S45 E22
Glen Ridge Generational: Next Level Tight,
A custom jamb and threshold are built. Various water-resistive barriers are compared.
23m May 1, 2024
S45 E23
Glen Ridge Generational: A Breath of Fresh Air,
A new brick walkway and wood fiber insulation are installed. ERVs and HRVs are discussed.
23m May 8, 2024
S45 E24
Glen Ridge Generational: Tested and Approved,
A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche is installed.
23m May 15, 2024
S45 E25
Glen Ridge Generational: Spring Forward,
A built-in bench is constructed. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new durable finish.
23m May 22, 2024
S45 E26
Glen Ridge Generational: Next-Generation Victorian,
Restoration of the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, is complete. The crew gets a tour.
23m May 29, 2024
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