The crew is charged to make a 1960 mid-century modern home in Lexington, Mass., accessible for an active family of five with a son who has Duchenne, a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
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A block wall tunnel connects the old and new mechanical room HVAC ducting is buried underground framing begins for residential elevators.
Rebuilding the interior the architect explains the new accessible design an accessibility showroom is toured for mobility solutions a new energy code affects the renovation.
The crew is charged to make a 1960 mid-century modern home in Lexington, Mass., accessible for an active family of five with a son who has Duchenne, a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
The modest 1720s gambrel has been restored, complete with a new ell and barn element the crew gets a tour of the changes.
New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring a soapstone sink is fabricated reviewing the hot water system a wood backsplash is added to the pantry and light fixtures illuminate the ell.
Installing a granite veneer water table installing the old roof boards on the ceiling of the new ell building a dry laid stone wall plumbing manifold a carpenter talks about leaving his corporate job.
Installing a rainwater harvesting system touring a handmade lighting factory assembling a new boathouse on site plants are heeled in for the winter.
In Nashville, Richard repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve Roger explains safety features built into all chainsaws Kevin makes a bucket stool with Ben Uyeda, a maker best known for his design-based online videos.
Richard discusses the possible causes and solutions for a frozen air conditioner Tom fixes an end cap on a stair railing that keeps coming loose Ross travels to Napa to tour a house that's testing out a variety of interconnected smart home devices.
Richard demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff Jenn travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough Mark waterproofs brick Kevin heads back to Jimmy DiResta's shop to build a sign.
Mark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile Roger, Jenn and Kevin try out a tool that easily splits kindling.
The guys head to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to profile nonprofits working to tear down, clean out, and rebuild homes that were destroyed during the storm.
Richard diagnoses and repairs a water system with air in it in Open House, Tom analyzes a staircase that is not to code for prospective homebuyers Mauro makes a house call to teach a homeowner the basics of painting a room.
Tom heads to Salem, Mass., to install a bookshelf that doubles as a hidden doorway Scott Caron explains how two tools are all he needs to do many electrical projects Richard installs a house hydrant to replace a leaky outdoor spigot.
Tom Silva finishes the demolition some old materials will be used to build new roads, while the rest will find new life as affordable housing Kevin meets architect Chris Adams and homeowner Amy to take a tour of the new house via 3D software.
Building an eco-friendly home from scratch designing and prefabricating the home visiting a recent project in New Hampshire taking the old house apart in a way that reuses building materials salvaged building materials have been harvested.
Wrapping up five months of progress with a dedication ceremony at Calvin Johnson's house Kevin rolls with the Zulus down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in Holy Cross, Brian Sublette gives a final tour of the front garden and side yard.
Master mason Teddy Pierre, Jr. lays local St. Joe brick at the front walk lead carpenter Mike Gettle installs new custom composite shutters which meet Historic District guidelines a new continuous flow tankless water heater is put in place.
Troubleshooting a shower with no hot water Jimmy DiResta makes a leather tote bag.
Painting over graffiti the importance of radon testing installing closet shelving in a nursery.
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