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