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S45 E2 Lexington Modern: Shore We Can

Home & Lifestyle

TV-G

23m

Oct 4, 2023

Construction began on the Lexington project. A new energy code affects the construction.

Season 45, 26 Episodes

This Old House - Lexington Modern : On a Mission

Lexington Modern : On a Mission,

The crew is renovating a home to be accessible for a young boy with muscular dystrophy.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Shore We Can

Lexington Modern: Shore We Can,

Construction began on the Lexington project. A new energy code affects the construction.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: The Big Dig

Lexington Modern: The Big Dig,

A concrete block wall is built to connect the new mechanical space out front to the old.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Engineered for Accessibility

Lexington Modern: Engineered for Accessibility,

A lally column is replaced by a larger ridge beam for an open kitchen and dining area.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Gone Geo

Lexington Modern: Gone Geo,

Framing begins for a new zero-threshold sliding glass door. Geothermal is explained.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Reworked and Rewired

Lexington Modern: Reworked and Rewired,

Geothermal pipes are run, wood blocking is installed, and receptacle boxes are replaced.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Ramping Up

Lexington Modern: Ramping Up,

The original brick is repaired. A ramp is built, and a modern accessible house is toured.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Drop in the Gutter

Lexington Modern: Drop in the Gutter,

A custom gutter is built. The neighbor's house, designed by the same architect, is toured.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Phased Out

Lexington Modern: Phased Out,

A lesson on stucco is given, the siding is installed, and patio drainage is addressed.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Seven Layer Floors

Lexington Modern: Seven Layer Floors,

Insulation and tile prep is in progress. A motorized multi-slide door is installed.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Electrical Bond

Lexington Modern: Electrical Bond,

Electrical work for the elevator begins, and the therapy pool is installed.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Upcycled

Lexington Modern: Upcycled,

The elevator cab is built, and audiovisual technologies are explored for accessibility.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Install with Care

Lexington Modern: Install with Care,

The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: All in the Family

Lexington Modern: All in the Family,

The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Judgement Day

Lexington Modern: Judgement Day,

A final review of the geothermal system is done, and a blower door test is performed.

This Old House - Lexington Modern: Accessible Made Modern

Lexington Modern: Accessible Made Modern,

The accessible renovation of the mid-century modern home in Lexington, MA is complete.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Multi-Generational

Glen Ridge Generational: Multi-Generational,

A new project begins — an 1887 Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Vintage

Glen Ridge Generational: Vintage,

Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Small But Mighty

Glen Ridge Generational: Small But Mighty,

Termite damage is discovered. A high school student works as a framer on the project.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: QR Construction

Glen Ridge Generational: QR Construction,

The new two-story addition is framed, and plumbing pipes are isolated from cold weather.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Roughed In

Glen Ridge Generational: Roughed In,

A trip is taken to the Empire State Building and the new plumbing system is discussed.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Next Level Tight

Glen Ridge Generational: Next Level Tight,

A custom jamb and threshold are built. Various water-resistive barriers are compared.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: A Breath of Fresh Air

Glen Ridge Generational: A Breath of Fresh Air,

A new brick walkway and wood fiber insulation are installed. ERVs and HRVs are discussed.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Tested and Approved

Glen Ridge Generational: Tested and Approved,

A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche is installed.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Spring Forward

Glen Ridge Generational: Spring Forward,

A built-in bench is constructed. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new durable finish.

This Old House - Glen Ridge Generational: Next-Generation Victorian

Glen Ridge Generational: Next-Generation Victorian,

Restoration of the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, is complete. The crew gets a tour.

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TV-G

12 Seasons

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