1 00:00:00,566 --> 00:00:02,500 Kevin: Today on "This Old House," just 10 months ago, 2 00:00:02,566 --> 00:00:03,933 construction began on 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,033 this Mid-Century Modern with a mission 4 00:00:06,100 --> 00:00:08,366 in historic Lexington, Massachusetts. 5 00:00:08,433 --> 00:00:11,866 The task -- Transform the space into an accessible home, 6 00:00:11,933 --> 00:00:14,533 but preserve the original character. 7 00:00:14,600 --> 00:00:18,766 It was a race to the finish, but Move-In Day is here. 8 00:00:18,833 --> 00:00:23,766 ♪ 9 00:00:23,833 --> 00:00:26,100 [ Jack-hammering ] 10 00:00:26,166 --> 00:00:27,800 Man: That's it. 11 00:00:27,866 --> 00:00:36,100 ♪ 12 00:00:36,166 --> 00:00:44,433 ♪ 13 00:00:46,733 --> 00:00:56,333 ♪ 14 00:00:56,400 --> 00:00:58,033 Kevin: Hey, there. I'm Kevin O'Connor, 15 00:00:58,100 --> 00:00:59,800 and welcome back to "This Old House" 16 00:00:59,866 --> 00:01:03,366 and to our project here in Lexington, Massachusetts. 17 00:01:03,433 --> 00:01:06,166 Today is a day that is 10 months in the making 18 00:01:06,233 --> 00:01:08,200 and the culmination of the renovation 19 00:01:08,266 --> 00:01:11,200 of this 1960s Mid-Century Modern home, 20 00:01:11,266 --> 00:01:14,100 a project with an accelerated timeline. 21 00:01:14,166 --> 00:01:15,966 And that was for good reason. 22 00:01:16,033 --> 00:01:19,100 This family of five's middle child, Caffrey, 23 00:01:19,166 --> 00:01:20,866 has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, 24 00:01:20,933 --> 00:01:22,233 and it's a progressive disease 25 00:01:22,300 --> 00:01:25,266 that'll eventually rob him of his ability to walk. 26 00:01:25,333 --> 00:01:27,566 So the whole purpose of this renovation 27 00:01:27,633 --> 00:01:30,400 was to make sure that Caffrey had the same access 28 00:01:30,466 --> 00:01:33,300 to this house as his parents and his siblings. 29 00:01:33,366 --> 00:01:34,666 And Charlie wanted to make sure 30 00:01:34,733 --> 00:01:37,266 that that happened as quickly as possible, Charlie. 31 00:01:37,333 --> 00:01:38,766 Hence the crazy schedule. 32 00:01:38,833 --> 00:01:40,833 Charlie: It was, but what we did was we set our schedule 33 00:01:40,900 --> 00:01:42,166 based on the 10 months 34 00:01:42,233 --> 00:01:44,666 and where we had to be at the end of every month, 35 00:01:44,733 --> 00:01:46,266 and every sub hit their deadline. 36 00:01:46,333 --> 00:01:47,533 Kevin: Good for them. That's teamwork right there. 37 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:48,600 Charlie: Yeah, it was. Tom: Yeah. 38 00:01:48,666 --> 00:01:50,133 Well, the scope of the work here was huge, 39 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:52,000 from a gut renovation of the main house 40 00:01:52,066 --> 00:01:53,733 to a new addition off the back. 41 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:55,266 Because, remember, Billy and Michelle 42 00:01:55,333 --> 00:01:56,500 wanted to move their bedroom 43 00:01:56,566 --> 00:01:58,533 that was up over the garage down back 44 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:00,133 so they could be next to Caffrey's. 45 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:01,766 Richard: And not to mention, an entirely new 46 00:02:01,833 --> 00:02:03,466 geothermal heating and cooling system, 47 00:02:03,533 --> 00:02:06,566 plus solar to provide electricity for the house. 48 00:02:06,633 --> 00:02:10,133 Jenn: Right, and accessibility drove this project inside and out 49 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:13,033 to achieve all these level grades at the thresholds. 50 00:02:13,100 --> 00:02:14,833 Richard: Right. Kevin: And look at the results. 51 00:02:14,900 --> 00:02:16,900 I mean, the transformation is unbelievable. 52 00:02:16,966 --> 00:02:18,166 Tom: Yeah. It looks great. Jenn: Spectacular. 53 00:02:18,233 --> 00:02:19,166 Kevin: What do you say we split up and we dig in? 54 00:02:19,233 --> 00:02:20,066 Richard: All right. Jenn: All right. 55 00:02:20,133 --> 00:02:21,366 Tom: Absolutely. Kevin: So, Tommy, 56 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:23,033 some of the biggest differences obviously happened 57 00:02:23,100 --> 00:02:24,666 out here to the front of the house. 58 00:02:24,733 --> 00:02:25,866 Tom: Yeah, I mean, think about it. 59 00:02:25,933 --> 00:02:28,366 This whole front entry had to be redesigned. 60 00:02:28,433 --> 00:02:31,366 And the garage that was built later, around the '90s, 61 00:02:31,433 --> 00:02:34,266 that actually took your eye away from the house completely. 62 00:02:34,333 --> 00:02:37,600 But now, with this new steel beam as the focal point, 63 00:02:37,666 --> 00:02:39,433 it brings your eye right to it. Kevin: Yeah. 64 00:02:39,500 --> 00:02:41,266 And they used a nice mix of materials. 65 00:02:41,333 --> 00:02:42,766 I mean, you mentioned the steel up top, 66 00:02:42,833 --> 00:02:45,566 but we've also got the wood veneer siding out front here, 67 00:02:45,633 --> 00:02:47,466 which we're seeing clean for the first time. 68 00:02:47,533 --> 00:02:50,500 We had to take that plastic protective coating off. 69 00:02:50,566 --> 00:02:51,800 Tom: Yep. Kevin: And stone as well. 70 00:02:51,866 --> 00:02:54,833 Granite and bluestone on this. Check out this ramp. 71 00:02:54,900 --> 00:02:56,533 Tom: I know. The ramp is really nice. 72 00:02:56,600 --> 00:02:59,100 It's ADA compliant, which is 1 in 12, 73 00:02:59,166 --> 00:03:00,200 which is the pitch of it, 74 00:03:00,266 --> 00:03:02,000 and then it has a nice, flat surface. 75 00:03:02,066 --> 00:03:03,966 You don't have to worry about rolling back down 76 00:03:04,033 --> 00:03:05,566 onto the driveway. 77 00:03:05,633 --> 00:03:06,833 And look at this front door. 78 00:03:06,900 --> 00:03:09,000 It's a beautiful color, and it brings your eye 79 00:03:09,066 --> 00:03:10,166 right to the entry. 80 00:03:10,233 --> 00:03:11,566 It's a welcoming sight. 81 00:03:11,633 --> 00:03:12,733 Kevin: Well, you want to do the honors? 82 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:14,066 Give it a knock. Tom: All right. 83 00:03:14,133 --> 00:03:15,433 [ Knocks on door ] 84 00:03:15,500 --> 00:03:16,866 Kevin: Let's hope they're home, Tommy. 85 00:03:16,933 --> 00:03:19,133 Yep. They are. 86 00:03:19,200 --> 00:03:20,233 All right. Tom: Hey, guys. 87 00:03:20,300 --> 00:03:22,000 [ Indistinct greetings ] 88 00:03:22,066 --> 00:03:23,066 Kevin: Hey, guys. Thank you very much. 89 00:03:23,133 --> 00:03:24,200 Tom: Place looks great. Kevin: Yeah. 90 00:03:24,266 --> 00:03:25,800 We found the house -- bright green door. 91 00:03:25,866 --> 00:03:26,800 Michelle: Yeah. [ Laughter ] 92 00:03:26,866 --> 00:03:27,866 Well, it's reminiscent of 93 00:03:27,933 --> 00:03:29,633 the Mid-Century Moderns in Palm Springs. 94 00:03:29,700 --> 00:03:32,533 Kevin: Terrific. So, how does it feel to be home? 95 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:34,333 Billy: It's great. It's a really beautiful home. 96 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,600 Kevin: Good. We're glad to hear it. 97 00:03:35,666 --> 00:03:36,833 Tom: So, do you miss the treadmill 98 00:03:36,900 --> 00:03:38,000 in the front foyer here? 99 00:03:38,066 --> 00:03:39,166 Billy: Not at all. 100 00:03:39,233 --> 00:03:40,666 But I do like the extra height in the basement. 101 00:03:40,733 --> 00:03:42,066 Tom: Oh, I bet you do. Yeah. Billy: That's good. 102 00:03:42,133 --> 00:03:43,133 Kevin: And, Caffrey, how do you feel about 103 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:44,333 all the extra floor space? 104 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,000 Caffrey: I love it. Kevin: That's terrific. 105 00:03:46,066 --> 00:03:47,566 Marlowe, you got your bedroom back, right? 106 00:03:47,633 --> 00:03:48,700 Marlowe: Yeah. Kevin: The swing is there. 107 00:03:48,766 --> 00:03:49,866 You like? Marlowe: Mm-hmm. 108 00:03:49,933 --> 00:03:51,700 Kevin: All right. I like to see those smiles, 109 00:03:51,766 --> 00:03:54,166 Tom: Wix, I see your artwork on the wall there. 110 00:03:54,233 --> 00:03:55,900 It's absolutely beautiful. 111 00:03:55,966 --> 00:03:57,766 Michelle: He's our artist in residence right here. 112 00:03:57,833 --> 00:03:59,200 Kevin: So, Wix, you made this? 113 00:03:59,266 --> 00:04:01,533 Wix: Yeah, I made most of it at camp, 114 00:04:01,600 --> 00:04:05,100 and then continued to work on it here. 115 00:04:05,166 --> 00:04:06,433 Kevin: Look at that. 116 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:08,966 Hung on the wall right in the center of the dining room. 117 00:04:09,033 --> 00:04:11,133 That is terrific. Wix: It's great, I love it. 118 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:12,366 Kevin: Good. Well, there's lots to see. 119 00:04:12,433 --> 00:04:13,933 And so I personally would love a tour. 120 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:16,300 Who wants to volunteer for -- Michelle? You? 121 00:04:16,366 --> 00:04:17,566 Michelle: I got you, Kevin. Kevin: Thank you very much. 122 00:04:17,633 --> 00:04:18,900 Michelle: Yeah. Kevin: That's awesome. 123 00:04:18,966 --> 00:04:20,400 Michelle: Kids, why don't you go hang out in your rooms? 124 00:04:20,466 --> 00:04:21,900 We'll catch up with you later. Marlowe: Okay. 125 00:04:21,966 --> 00:04:23,800 Tom: And, Billy, I'd love to see the primary all furnished. 126 00:04:23,866 --> 00:04:25,366 Billy: Great. Let's take a look. Tom: Okay. 127 00:04:25,433 --> 00:04:26,633 Kevin: Well, Michelle, where do you want to start? 128 00:04:26,700 --> 00:04:28,133 Michelle: Well, we're in the dining room, 129 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:29,300 so let's start in the dining room. 130 00:04:29,366 --> 00:04:30,533 Kevin: Let's do that. Michelle: All right. 131 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:32,166 Kevin: So this is new space you guys added? 132 00:04:32,233 --> 00:04:34,533 Michelle: That's right. So, the original house, 133 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:36,200 this was the front of it. Kevin: Right. 134 00:04:36,266 --> 00:04:37,966 Michelle: And so, this is the new addition that 135 00:04:38,033 --> 00:04:39,266 we put on the front of the house. 136 00:04:39,333 --> 00:04:40,666 Kevin: So it connects to the kitchen? 137 00:04:40,733 --> 00:04:41,633 Michelle: Exactly right. 138 00:04:41,700 --> 00:04:43,033 We wanted a dedicated dining room 139 00:04:43,100 --> 00:04:44,500 but it connects to the kitchen, 140 00:04:44,566 --> 00:04:47,366 and, you know, all very, you know, wide open. 141 00:04:47,433 --> 00:04:50,266 Kevin: Nice view to the front patio there through sliders. 142 00:04:50,333 --> 00:04:51,866 Michelle: That's right. Kevin: All right. 143 00:04:51,933 --> 00:04:53,666 And also connected to the front of the house. 144 00:04:53,733 --> 00:04:56,166 Michelle: That's right. And so, do you remember Andrew? 145 00:04:56,233 --> 00:04:57,066 Kevin: I do. Michelle: We met him 146 00:04:57,133 --> 00:04:58,133 a couple weeks ago 147 00:04:58,200 --> 00:04:59,533 when we were at the glass studio? 148 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:01,366 Kevin: I remember. Michelle: He's now finished with 149 00:05:01,433 --> 00:05:04,000 his light fixture that he's made there, 150 00:05:04,066 --> 00:05:05,300 and he's now installing it. 151 00:05:05,366 --> 00:05:06,866 Kevin: Custom made and quite the process. 152 00:05:06,933 --> 00:05:07,933 Michelle: Yeah. That's right. 153 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,066 So I'm looking forward to seeing it. 154 00:05:09,133 --> 00:05:10,066 Hopefully, it's done by the end of today. 155 00:05:10,133 --> 00:05:11,433 Kevin: Speaking of process, 156 00:05:11,500 --> 00:05:13,133 quite a bit went into your floating staircase. 157 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:15,033 Michelle: Yeah, that's right. So, I really wanted something 158 00:05:15,100 --> 00:05:18,300 very modern, very open -- nice, floating staircase. 159 00:05:18,366 --> 00:05:21,233 And as you recall, in the previous version of the house, 160 00:05:21,300 --> 00:05:22,966 upstairs was where the primary bedroom was. 161 00:05:23,033 --> 00:05:24,466 Kevin: Back there. Right. Michelle: That's right. 162 00:05:24,533 --> 00:05:26,666 Which, you know, clearly, that was very far away from Caffrey. 163 00:05:26,733 --> 00:05:28,700 We wanted to relocate it down here. 164 00:05:28,766 --> 00:05:30,600 That was one of the main things that we wanted to do. 165 00:05:30,666 --> 00:05:32,433 Kevin: So, essentially, guest suite, offices 166 00:05:32,500 --> 00:05:33,633 type of space up there. Michelle: That's exactly right. 167 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:35,433 Kevin: Beautiful oak treads. Michelle: Yeah. 168 00:05:35,500 --> 00:05:37,833 Kevin: We've got the metal, the railings, the steel -- 169 00:05:37,900 --> 00:05:39,100 a consistent look throughout. Michelle: That's right. 170 00:05:39,166 --> 00:05:40,566 Exactly. Kevin: All right. 171 00:05:40,633 --> 00:05:41,900 Michelle: Here's the mudroom this way. 172 00:05:41,966 --> 00:05:44,166 Kevin: Perfect. Great place to hang my jacket, if I may. 173 00:05:44,233 --> 00:05:45,500 Michelle: That's right. Go ahead. Right here. 174 00:05:45,566 --> 00:05:47,666 Kevin: Thank you. Wow, look at this room. I love it. 175 00:05:47,733 --> 00:05:49,066 Michelle: Yeah. We think it's really cool. 176 00:05:49,133 --> 00:05:52,266 So, we've picked this terrazzo-like tile here, right? 177 00:05:52,333 --> 00:05:54,800 Which is, you know, a nod to the original terrazzo 178 00:05:54,866 --> 00:05:56,000 that we found in the house. 179 00:05:56,066 --> 00:05:57,633 Kevin: A perfectly smooth transition to the oak. 180 00:05:57,700 --> 00:05:59,166 Michelle: That's right. That's exactly right. 181 00:05:59,233 --> 00:06:00,600 Which is perfect for our family, 182 00:06:00,666 --> 00:06:03,233 and it's a nice, big, wide-open space. 183 00:06:03,300 --> 00:06:04,900 Kevin: Cubbies for everyone, right? 184 00:06:04,966 --> 00:06:07,033 Michelle: Well, every kid has to have their own cubby. 185 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:08,800 Otherwise, there's going to be fighting. 186 00:06:08,866 --> 00:06:10,666 So that was important. Kevin: Great storage. 187 00:06:10,733 --> 00:06:12,433 And immediately adjacent to the garage, 188 00:06:12,500 --> 00:06:14,533 so you could enter this way, decamp. 189 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:15,966 Michelle: That's correct. Drop all our junk 190 00:06:16,033 --> 00:06:17,766 and then come on inside. Kevin: Love it. All right. 191 00:06:17,833 --> 00:06:19,333 Michelle: All right, let's go to the living room. 192 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:21,933 Back here through the foyer, pass the front door, 193 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:24,133 and again, wide-open spaces, right? 194 00:06:24,200 --> 00:06:25,500 That's what it was all about for us. 195 00:06:25,566 --> 00:06:26,966 Kevin: Caffrey loves them. He's already proclaimed it. 196 00:06:27,033 --> 00:06:28,966 Michelle: That's right. So, here we are in the living room. 197 00:06:29,033 --> 00:06:30,866 Kevin: Right. So original house still... 198 00:06:30,933 --> 00:06:32,133 Michelle: That's right. 199 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:33,600 Kevin: ...but very different from what was here. 200 00:06:33,666 --> 00:06:34,733 Michelle: Yeah, that's right. 201 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:37,033 Actually, Marlowe's bedroom used to be here. 202 00:06:37,100 --> 00:06:40,733 So, now it's a new living space for the entire family. 203 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,200 Kevin: Awesome. Michelle: And, you know, 204 00:06:42,266 --> 00:06:44,600 as you can see, we have the fireplace here. 205 00:06:44,666 --> 00:06:46,800 Kevin: Beautiful. Michelle: And if you remember, 206 00:06:46,866 --> 00:06:50,066 Kevin, what the fireplace was in the old house, right? 207 00:06:50,133 --> 00:06:51,866 You couldn't use it, and it leaked. 208 00:06:51,933 --> 00:06:53,400 Kevin: It was the water intake valve. 209 00:06:53,466 --> 00:06:55,300 Michelle: Exactly. That's right. That's exactly right. 210 00:06:55,366 --> 00:06:56,866 Kevin: So this is a big improvement. 211 00:06:56,933 --> 00:06:58,333 Michelle: Yeah. So, a big focal point. 212 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:00,400 You know, a nice piece for the room. 213 00:07:00,466 --> 00:07:02,100 And we really wanted to dial up 214 00:07:02,166 --> 00:07:04,933 some of those Mid-Century Modern vibes in here, 215 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:06,466 which we've done with the wet bar 216 00:07:06,533 --> 00:07:08,400 and some additional built-ins here. 217 00:07:08,466 --> 00:07:10,533 Kevin: Every inch of it reads Mid-Century Modern. 218 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:11,600 Michelle: That's right. 219 00:07:11,666 --> 00:07:12,733 Kevin: You've got the light fixture here 220 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:14,233 playing off of what's in the front foyer. 221 00:07:14,300 --> 00:07:15,233 Michelle: Exactly. 222 00:07:15,300 --> 00:07:17,000 Kevin: You've got the consistency 223 00:07:17,066 --> 00:07:18,100 with the oak and the steel 224 00:07:18,166 --> 00:07:19,433 in the railing to the front stairs. 225 00:07:19,500 --> 00:07:21,233 Michelle: That's right. And that's our lower level. 226 00:07:21,300 --> 00:07:23,233 Kevin: Yep, bedrooms and play space down there. 227 00:07:23,300 --> 00:07:25,400 Michelle: And there's more to see back here, Kevin. 228 00:07:25,466 --> 00:07:28,700 So, this is the hallway where most of the bedrooms are. 229 00:07:28,766 --> 00:07:31,100 And we have our laundry room in here, which is nice. 230 00:07:31,166 --> 00:07:33,333 Centrally located, easy for everybody to use. 231 00:07:33,400 --> 00:07:34,600 Kevin: It's a hard-working room, 232 00:07:34,666 --> 00:07:36,200 so it's nice it's near the bedrooms. 233 00:07:36,266 --> 00:07:39,033 Lots of storage, washer/dryer, sink. 234 00:07:39,100 --> 00:07:40,866 Michelle: And we have a steamer over here, too. 235 00:07:40,933 --> 00:07:42,066 Kevin: I've heard those are awesome. 236 00:07:42,133 --> 00:07:43,400 Michelle: Yeah, it's really great. 237 00:07:43,466 --> 00:07:45,466 And, of course, we have this green terrazzo tile. 238 00:07:45,533 --> 00:07:46,800 Kevin: Right. Michelle: Which I know 239 00:07:46,866 --> 00:07:48,466 you're not a big fan of, but I love it. 240 00:07:48,533 --> 00:07:50,300 Kevin: It's your house. You're the only one who has to love it. 241 00:07:50,366 --> 00:07:52,233 Busy for my taste, but that doesn't mean anything. 242 00:07:52,300 --> 00:07:53,633 Michelle: It's a fun tile. 243 00:07:53,700 --> 00:07:55,500 If you're gonna do laundry, you might as well have some fun. 244 00:07:55,566 --> 00:07:56,766 Kevin: So I've heard. 245 00:07:56,833 --> 00:08:04,000 ♪ 246 00:08:04,066 --> 00:08:05,233 Jenn: Hi, Marlowe. Marlowe: Hi, Jenn. 247 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:06,566 Jenn: How are you? Marlowe: I'm good. 248 00:08:06,633 --> 00:08:08,833 Jenn: Nice to see you. You want to give me the tour? 249 00:08:08,900 --> 00:08:10,066 Marlowe: Yeah. Jenn: Awesome. 250 00:08:10,133 --> 00:08:11,633 So, let's start over here. 251 00:08:11,700 --> 00:08:12,933 Marlowe: This is my bed. 252 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:16,033 Jenn: Love it. How'd you pick out the double-decker? 253 00:08:16,100 --> 00:08:18,233 Marlowe: Um, I don't know. I feel like I wanted 254 00:08:18,300 --> 00:08:20,433 a little nook under here, like this. 255 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:23,033 Jenn: Ooh. So what do you do in the nook? 256 00:08:23,100 --> 00:08:25,066 Marlowe: My homework, I study. Jenn: Yeah. 257 00:08:25,133 --> 00:08:26,533 It's a nice, cozy space 258 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:29,200 to just study and really focus, right? 259 00:08:29,266 --> 00:08:30,800 Marlowe: Yeah. Jenn: I really like that. 260 00:08:30,866 --> 00:08:32,266 Hang up pictures and stuff. 261 00:08:32,333 --> 00:08:34,033 Now, tell me about this wallpaper. 262 00:08:34,100 --> 00:08:36,200 Marlowe: I like it because it's pink, and the design. 263 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:38,833 Jenn: Thumbs up on that. It's a good color, pink. 264 00:08:38,900 --> 00:08:40,800 And then, over here, what do we have? 265 00:08:40,866 --> 00:08:42,100 Marlowe: This is my desk. 266 00:08:42,166 --> 00:08:43,666 Jenn: Okay. So you have two desks? 267 00:08:43,733 --> 00:08:45,000 Marlowe: Yeah. Jenn: Okay. 268 00:08:45,066 --> 00:08:46,733 Marlowe: But I'm gonna use this one as like a vanity, 269 00:08:46,800 --> 00:08:49,433 because my mom's gonna give me her desk mirror, so... 270 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:52,600 Jenn: Okay. So this is like the beautification station. 271 00:08:52,666 --> 00:08:54,166 Marlowe: Yeah. Jenn: I really like it. 272 00:08:54,233 --> 00:08:56,300 And it's going to be nice with the natural light coming in 273 00:08:56,366 --> 00:08:58,600 this really skinny window. Awesome. 274 00:08:58,666 --> 00:09:01,100 Marlowe: And then over here is my reading nook. 275 00:09:01,166 --> 00:09:03,833 Jenn: Oh, that's the perfect place. 276 00:09:03,900 --> 00:09:06,300 And then the sun will come in, and it can be all cozy, 277 00:09:06,366 --> 00:09:09,200 and you'd be very studious in a lounge mode. 278 00:09:09,266 --> 00:09:11,666 And then your plants -- A girl after my own heart. 279 00:09:11,733 --> 00:09:13,533 Are you going to add any to this addition? 280 00:09:13,600 --> 00:09:15,466 Marlowe: I think I'm gonna add some pink flowers. 281 00:09:15,533 --> 00:09:17,633 Jenn: Some pink flowers? I think it kind of goes with the vibe in here. 282 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:18,600 Marlowe: Yeah. Jenn: Great. 283 00:09:18,666 --> 00:09:20,100 And then you have built-in shelves. 284 00:09:20,166 --> 00:09:22,800 Fantastic. And tell me about this. 285 00:09:22,866 --> 00:09:24,333 Marlowe: This is my hanging chair. 286 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:25,333 Jenn: Mm-hmm. 287 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:26,666 Marlowe: [ Murmuring indistinctly ] 288 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:28,233 Jenn: What do you do in the hanging chair? 289 00:09:28,300 --> 00:09:31,000 Marlowe: I read mostly. Sometimes I just like to swing. 290 00:09:31,066 --> 00:09:33,000 Jenn: Yeah. It's a nice meditative zone. 291 00:09:33,066 --> 00:09:34,100 I love it. Marlowe: Yeah. 292 00:09:34,166 --> 00:09:36,033 Jenn: Well, thank you for the tour, 293 00:09:36,100 --> 00:09:37,933 and I'm going to go meet up with Charlie, 294 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,900 and I'll see you around on the other side? 295 00:09:39,966 --> 00:09:42,000 Marlowe: Okay. Bye. Jenn: All right. Bye. 296 00:09:42,066 --> 00:09:46,100 ♪ 297 00:09:46,166 --> 00:09:48,733 Richard: The highlight of this new, wide hallway 298 00:09:48,800 --> 00:09:50,266 is this wall of glass. 299 00:09:50,333 --> 00:09:52,633 This is really a nod to the Mid-Century Modern roots 300 00:09:52,700 --> 00:09:54,000 of this building. 301 00:09:54,066 --> 00:09:56,633 The light comes in unbelievably here in the afternoon. 302 00:09:56,700 --> 00:09:59,600 Now, the hallway connects the original part of the building 303 00:09:59,666 --> 00:10:01,233 to this new addition at the back, 304 00:10:01,300 --> 00:10:04,366 and they made it so it's all at one level for accessibility. 305 00:10:04,433 --> 00:10:06,933 You can see it here. 306 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:08,366 That finished grade on the first floor 307 00:10:08,433 --> 00:10:10,900 is exactly the same as the bluestone outside. 308 00:10:10,966 --> 00:10:12,933 And that doesn't happen by accident. 309 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:14,800 Now, on this side, there's an elevator. 310 00:10:14,866 --> 00:10:17,433 Hey, guys. How are you? Nice to see you, Wix. 311 00:10:17,500 --> 00:10:18,700 How are you? Hey, Caff. 312 00:10:18,766 --> 00:10:19,966 Caffrey: Hi. Richard: Nice to see you. 313 00:10:20,033 --> 00:10:21,433 Caffrey: See you. Richard: Where you guys been? 314 00:10:21,500 --> 00:10:23,600 Wix: We were just downstairs. My bedroom's down there. 315 00:10:23,666 --> 00:10:25,233 Also, like, the rec room and stuff like that. 316 00:10:25,300 --> 00:10:26,666 The gym is also down there. Richard: Great. 317 00:10:26,733 --> 00:10:28,833 Wix: And the elevator's perfect for Caffrey 318 00:10:28,900 --> 00:10:30,733 to be able to access the entire house. 319 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:32,133 Richard: So this has changed a lot, hasn't it? 320 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:33,566 Caffrey: Yeah. Richard: Can you give me 321 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:35,900 a little tour of your new bedroom and new bathroom? 322 00:10:35,966 --> 00:10:39,066 Caffrey: Sure. Richard: Great. Lead on. 323 00:10:39,133 --> 00:10:40,933 Wow. 324 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,533 What do you like about this? This is pretty interesting. 325 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:46,200 Caffrey: Yeah. I like that it's colorful and modern. 326 00:10:46,266 --> 00:10:47,600 Richard: Did you help pick out all the colors? 327 00:10:47,666 --> 00:10:49,033 Caffrey: Yeah. I even helped paint it, too. 328 00:10:49,100 --> 00:10:50,200 Richard: You did? Caffrey: Yeah. 329 00:10:50,266 --> 00:10:52,133 Richard: Michelangelo you are. Caffrey: Mm-hmm. 330 00:10:52,200 --> 00:10:54,200 Richard: Who's that on the bed? Caffrey: Mr. Chicken. 331 00:10:54,266 --> 00:10:56,133 Richard: Mr. Chicken. Cool. 332 00:10:56,200 --> 00:10:57,866 Well, what else do you like about the room? 333 00:10:57,933 --> 00:10:59,666 Caffrey: There's a door over there. 334 00:10:59,733 --> 00:11:01,233 Richard: So you can go right out to outside, 335 00:11:01,300 --> 00:11:02,966 which is pretty cool. Caffrey: Yeah. 336 00:11:03,033 --> 00:11:04,600 Richard: These shades are pretty cool too, right? 337 00:11:04,666 --> 00:11:07,833 Wix: Yeah. Let me show you how to operate them. 338 00:11:07,900 --> 00:11:09,833 You can put them down with just one click of the button. 339 00:11:09,900 --> 00:11:11,300 Richard: Look at that. 340 00:11:11,366 --> 00:11:14,733 Wix: And back up again. Richard: Boy, that is terrific. 341 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:16,166 That looks great. 342 00:11:16,233 --> 00:11:19,166 You got built-ins right here, and you got a new bathroom. 343 00:11:19,233 --> 00:11:20,433 Caffrey: Mm-hmm. Richard: You gonna show me that? 344 00:11:20,500 --> 00:11:22,200 Caffrey: Sure. Richard: All right. 345 00:11:22,266 --> 00:11:23,966 So, a lot different than your old bathroom, huh? 346 00:11:24,033 --> 00:11:25,233 Caffrey: Uh-huh. Richard: What didn't you like 347 00:11:25,300 --> 00:11:26,700 about the old bathroom? Caffrey: It was too small 348 00:11:26,766 --> 00:11:29,333 and had, like, um... Richard: The curve? The curve? 349 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:31,166 Caffrey: Curve, yeah. Richard: No more curve here. 350 00:11:31,233 --> 00:11:32,666 And it's plenty wide, isn't it? 351 00:11:32,733 --> 00:11:34,133 Caffrey: Yeah. Richard: What else you like? 352 00:11:34,200 --> 00:11:36,766 Caffrey: I like the bench, and I like the buttons. 353 00:11:36,833 --> 00:11:38,366 Richard: Yeah. So, those buttons are pretty cool. 354 00:11:38,433 --> 00:11:40,133 You can just hit one, and it'll come out a different head. 355 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:42,633 Caffrey: Yeah. So it's just at one temperature. 356 00:11:42,700 --> 00:11:43,766 Richard: Right. 357 00:11:43,833 --> 00:11:45,466 And the hand shower you got. Caffrey: Mm-hmm. 358 00:11:45,533 --> 00:11:46,966 Richard: And what about this thing? Pull it down. 359 00:11:47,033 --> 00:11:48,866 Caffrey: It's like a handlebar. 360 00:11:48,933 --> 00:11:50,966 Richard: Look at that. Nice and secure for you. 361 00:11:51,033 --> 00:11:52,300 That's awesome. Caffrey: Mm-hmm. 362 00:11:52,366 --> 00:11:54,366 Richard: Great. That's an improvement. 363 00:11:54,433 --> 00:11:55,600 Caffrey: Mm-hmm. I'll show you my sink. 364 00:11:55,666 --> 00:11:56,766 Richard: Your sink. 365 00:11:56,833 --> 00:11:58,333 All right, so what do you like about this? 366 00:11:58,400 --> 00:12:00,000 Caffrey: I like the automatic sink. 367 00:12:00,066 --> 00:12:01,733 Richard: Yeah. So you don't have any handles. 368 00:12:01,800 --> 00:12:03,933 That's great. Your old sink was a vanity 369 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,033 which had no room underneath to get a wheelchair under. 370 00:12:06,100 --> 00:12:07,600 There's plenty of space there. 371 00:12:07,666 --> 00:12:09,066 So, you also have a new toilet, right? 372 00:12:09,133 --> 00:12:10,833 Caffrey: Yeah. Richard: Look at that. 373 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:12,433 Like a magic toilet. Caffrey: Yeah. 374 00:12:12,500 --> 00:12:14,100 Richard: Isn't that cool? Caffrey: Mm-hmm. 375 00:12:14,166 --> 00:12:16,633 Richard: So, this is a toilet. It's also a bidet. 376 00:12:16,700 --> 00:12:18,233 And it's all kinds of buttons here. 377 00:12:18,300 --> 00:12:19,666 You're going to get used to them. 378 00:12:19,733 --> 00:12:21,500 It'll dry, it'll wash, it'll do everything. 379 00:12:21,566 --> 00:12:23,066 It doesn't play any music, but it's pretty cool. 380 00:12:23,133 --> 00:12:24,400 Caffrey: Yeah. Richard: All right. 381 00:12:24,466 --> 00:12:26,200 So, that's gonna be great. How about these grab bars? 382 00:12:26,266 --> 00:12:27,766 Caffrey: They're really helpful. 383 00:12:27,833 --> 00:12:28,933 Wix: There's even this one over here 384 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:31,033 that goes all the way down, nice and sturdy. 385 00:12:31,100 --> 00:12:32,300 Richard: Great. Well, it took a lot 386 00:12:32,366 --> 00:12:33,833 to get everything in the right position. 387 00:12:33,900 --> 00:12:35,233 There's a lot behind the walls. 388 00:12:35,300 --> 00:12:37,566 And you know what happened? We actually learned a lot 389 00:12:37,633 --> 00:12:39,366 about how to do a proper bathroom like this. 390 00:12:39,433 --> 00:12:40,533 So thanks. Caffrey: Yeah. 391 00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:41,566 Richard: You guys are awesome. Wix: It's great. 392 00:12:41,633 --> 00:12:43,533 Richard: Great. Let's get a snack. 393 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:47,633 ♪ 394 00:12:47,700 --> 00:12:50,400 Billy: Right off of Caffrey's room is our primary bedroom. 395 00:12:50,466 --> 00:12:51,700 Tom: Yeah. Nice location. 396 00:12:51,766 --> 00:12:53,033 Billy: Here's our bathroom on the right. 397 00:12:53,100 --> 00:12:54,666 Tom: Yeah. Nice, big bathroom. 398 00:12:54,733 --> 00:12:57,500 I love the natural light from the big window. 399 00:12:57,566 --> 00:13:00,066 Big, giant soaking tub. Gotta try that out, huh? 400 00:13:00,133 --> 00:13:02,333 Billy: It came out well. Tom: Yeah. It's nice. 401 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:04,166 Billy: And here's our closet. 402 00:13:04,233 --> 00:13:06,333 Tom: Yeah. You got a lot of storage in here. 403 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:07,933 I like the color. Billy: It's very nice. 404 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:10,600 And this blue color was a great suggestion from Mauro, 405 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:11,800 and we ended up using it 406 00:13:11,866 --> 00:13:13,366 in a number of places throughout the house. 407 00:13:13,433 --> 00:13:15,933 Tom: Yeah, looks good. I like that color blue. 408 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,133 Billy: And then the bedroom through here. 409 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:19,633 Tom: Yeah, this is a beautiful room. 410 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:22,500 I love the natural light that comes in with all these windows, 411 00:13:22,566 --> 00:13:24,200 and I have to say, of all the bedrooms 412 00:13:24,266 --> 00:13:25,800 that I've built over the years, 413 00:13:25,866 --> 00:13:28,266 this one probably has the biggest window 414 00:13:28,333 --> 00:13:29,666 that I've ever done. 415 00:13:29,733 --> 00:13:31,533 Billy: It came out really nice. It's a great way for us 416 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:35,100 to have that access and be able to take advantage of it. 417 00:13:35,166 --> 00:13:37,266 Tom: Yeah. Well, you're bringing the outdoors in, 418 00:13:37,333 --> 00:13:39,066 and that's great, and that's what you try to do. 419 00:13:39,133 --> 00:13:40,400 Billy: Yeah. 420 00:13:40,466 --> 00:13:42,366 Tom: Well, this is also a really contemporary house. 421 00:13:42,433 --> 00:13:45,000 I love the modern feel. I love the simplicity of it. 422 00:13:45,066 --> 00:13:47,366 But who picked out the wallpaper? 423 00:13:47,433 --> 00:13:49,566 Billy: I'm going to go with Michelle on that. 424 00:13:49,633 --> 00:13:52,700 I am not a design person, 425 00:13:52,766 --> 00:13:54,766 but I think it does great to accent that wall 426 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:56,300 and give a little depth to the room. 427 00:13:56,366 --> 00:13:58,233 Tom: It sure does, and it looks great. 428 00:13:58,300 --> 00:14:00,400 Well, I have to say, it must give you peace of mind 429 00:14:00,466 --> 00:14:02,300 to be right next to Caffrey's bedroom. 430 00:14:02,366 --> 00:14:03,633 Billy: Yeah, it does. 431 00:14:03,700 --> 00:14:05,200 His ability to come in and get us when he needs, 432 00:14:05,266 --> 00:14:08,800 but our ability to get to him, if necessary, as well, is great. 433 00:14:08,866 --> 00:14:11,233 Tom: It's really great. The whole place is beautiful. 434 00:14:11,300 --> 00:14:12,233 Billy: Thank you. 435 00:14:12,300 --> 00:14:21,366 ♪ 436 00:14:21,433 --> 00:14:23,233 Charlie: Well, Jenn, accessibility really drove 437 00:14:23,300 --> 00:14:24,633 your landscape design. 438 00:14:24,700 --> 00:14:26,933 Jenn: It was the most crucial part of the design. 439 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:29,400 It's a zero-threshold entryway, right? 440 00:14:29,466 --> 00:14:32,733 So inside and outside are the same level. 441 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:34,100 There are no steps. 442 00:14:34,166 --> 00:14:36,600 So this walkway that goes all the way around 443 00:14:36,666 --> 00:14:39,400 the house and the patio is the same level as the inside. 444 00:14:39,466 --> 00:14:41,600 Charlie: It is level, but you put a slight pitch into it 445 00:14:41,666 --> 00:14:44,033 to a drain that you can't even see. Nice job. 446 00:14:44,100 --> 00:14:45,633 Jenn: Well, the water needs somewhere to go, right? 447 00:14:45,700 --> 00:14:47,033 Charlie: It does. Jenn: So, in order to have 448 00:14:47,100 --> 00:14:48,200 a level surface here 449 00:14:48,266 --> 00:14:50,100 and widen the space to put the walkway in, 450 00:14:50,166 --> 00:14:53,466 we had to push back the slope, therefore our retaining walls. 451 00:14:53,533 --> 00:14:55,166 Charlie: And I must say, the granite veneer 452 00:14:55,233 --> 00:14:57,633 looks absolutely stunning, and you can't even tell 453 00:14:57,700 --> 00:14:59,166 there's a poured concrete wall behind it. 454 00:14:59,233 --> 00:15:00,666 Jenn: I think it looks beautiful. 455 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:03,166 We have these bluestone treads that are acting as the cap. 456 00:15:03,233 --> 00:15:05,066 So, this is a sitting wall, right? 457 00:15:05,133 --> 00:15:08,100 And we have landscape lights that are recessed underneath, 458 00:15:08,166 --> 00:15:09,600 and that's going to illuminate the walkway. 459 00:15:09,666 --> 00:15:11,000 Charlie: And the two different levels gave you 460 00:15:11,066 --> 00:15:12,733 a great place for plantings. Jenn: Right. 461 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:15,266 So, I have some hydrangeas and perennials down here. 462 00:15:15,333 --> 00:15:17,000 And at the top, we have boxwoods. 463 00:15:17,066 --> 00:15:19,566 That's going to make a nice hedge and stay low. 464 00:15:19,633 --> 00:15:22,233 And the arborvitaes over here for oncoming traffic lights. 465 00:15:22,300 --> 00:15:25,033 It's going to just make a very, very nice privacy nook. 466 00:15:25,100 --> 00:15:27,900 Charlie: Looks really nice. Jenn: Thank you. 467 00:15:27,966 --> 00:15:29,166 Charlie: And this patio is something 468 00:15:29,233 --> 00:15:31,366 the entire family is going to be able to enjoy. 469 00:15:31,433 --> 00:15:33,600 But this is really Caffrey's backyard. 470 00:15:33,666 --> 00:15:35,900 Jenn: 100%. Charlie: And this is accessible 471 00:15:35,966 --> 00:15:38,700 from three different places -- the kitchen, the hallway, 472 00:15:38,766 --> 00:15:40,333 as well as Caffrey's bedroom. 473 00:15:40,400 --> 00:15:42,433 Jenn: I mean, it's really going to be a functional space 474 00:15:42,500 --> 00:15:44,733 for everyone to navigate around and use. 475 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:47,466 And you know what else I like out here is this drainage strip. 476 00:15:47,533 --> 00:15:51,400 I love how we integrated it into the patio so it's part of it. 477 00:15:51,466 --> 00:15:53,500 Charlie: And it works great. Jenn: It really, really does. 478 00:15:53,566 --> 00:15:55,500 As you may remember, in my original design, 479 00:15:55,566 --> 00:15:57,466 I had the fire pit placed right here, 480 00:15:57,533 --> 00:16:00,333 but then after reviewing many different scenarios, 481 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:01,433 it was going to be a fixed point, 482 00:16:01,500 --> 00:16:02,800 and we thought it would be in the way, 483 00:16:02,866 --> 00:16:05,966 so we thought we'd shift it to this part of the patio. 484 00:16:06,033 --> 00:16:07,500 Charlie: And it looks great. Jenn: It really does. 485 00:16:07,566 --> 00:16:09,633 It's right next to the hydrotherapy pool. 486 00:16:09,700 --> 00:16:11,433 You have this beautiful view of the woodlands. 487 00:16:11,500 --> 00:16:12,600 It's a great location. 488 00:16:12,666 --> 00:16:13,766 Charlie: And the pool is something 489 00:16:13,833 --> 00:16:15,300 the entire family can enjoy, 490 00:16:15,366 --> 00:16:18,533 but it's really for Caffrey to help maintain flexibility, 491 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:21,233 and the lift will help him access the pool in the future. 492 00:16:21,300 --> 00:16:24,166 Jenn: Absolutely. And, you know, this whole landscape project? 493 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:26,066 Couldn't be happier. Turned out really well. 494 00:16:26,133 --> 00:16:27,400 Charlie: I think it came out great. 495 00:16:27,466 --> 00:16:33,233 ♪ 496 00:16:33,300 --> 00:16:39,066 ♪ 497 00:16:39,133 --> 00:16:41,100 Kevin: Hey, guys. Michelle: Hey. How's it going? 498 00:16:41,166 --> 00:16:42,900 Kevin: Good. So, Michelle, 10 months ago, 499 00:16:42,966 --> 00:16:44,600 I think, if I remember correctly, 500 00:16:44,666 --> 00:16:46,733 you told me this was your favorite room. 501 00:16:46,800 --> 00:16:47,966 Michelle: That's right. Kevin: How about now? 502 00:16:48,033 --> 00:16:49,366 Michelle: Well, I think it still is, right? 503 00:16:49,433 --> 00:16:50,500 Kevin: Is it? Michelle: Yeah. I mean, 504 00:16:50,566 --> 00:16:51,933 one of the reasons why we got this place 505 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:55,400 was because of this Mid-Century Modern charm in this room. 506 00:16:55,466 --> 00:16:56,900 Kevin: Right. Michelle: And it was 507 00:16:56,966 --> 00:16:58,166 my favorite room before, 508 00:16:58,233 --> 00:16:59,533 and it's going to be my favorite room still. 509 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,700 Kevin: Which is funny, because it hasn't really changed 510 00:17:01,766 --> 00:17:03,200 much at all from way back then. 511 00:17:03,266 --> 00:17:05,666 I mean, you wanted these brick walls saved. 512 00:17:05,733 --> 00:17:08,133 Charlie and Mark went to great lengths to do that. 513 00:17:08,200 --> 00:17:09,500 But, if I remember correctly, 514 00:17:09,566 --> 00:17:11,500 almost the same furnishings, right? 515 00:17:11,566 --> 00:17:12,833 Billy: It had a lot that we wanted to keep. 516 00:17:12,900 --> 00:17:14,633 You know, we added the new windows. 517 00:17:14,700 --> 00:17:16,300 We added a little bit of window space over here 518 00:17:16,366 --> 00:17:18,100 to bring in a little bit more of that light. 519 00:17:18,166 --> 00:17:19,400 Kevin: Right. Billy: But that just added 520 00:17:19,466 --> 00:17:21,200 to what made it so great originally. 521 00:17:21,266 --> 00:17:24,366 So it's nice to keep that history in the house. 522 00:17:24,433 --> 00:17:25,700 Kevin: All right. Well, let's take a walk. 523 00:17:25,766 --> 00:17:28,200 So, the floors are new, obviously. 524 00:17:28,266 --> 00:17:29,966 The brick stayed. Michelle: That's right. 525 00:17:30,033 --> 00:17:32,766 Really, really like the shape of this wall. 526 00:17:32,833 --> 00:17:34,800 Michelle: Yeah. I mean, having the exposed brick 527 00:17:34,866 --> 00:17:38,900 on three sides of this room was really something that we loved. 528 00:17:38,966 --> 00:17:40,633 Kevin: Great sort of surfaces 529 00:17:40,700 --> 00:17:42,033 and materials and character here. 530 00:17:42,100 --> 00:17:45,533 But also, this wall sort of defines that room to separate it 531 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:47,933 from what has got to be the main event. 532 00:17:48,033 --> 00:17:49,366 Michelle: Yeah. Kevin: The new kitchen. 533 00:17:49,433 --> 00:17:51,633 So, when I first came here, you had a little galley kitchen. 534 00:17:51,700 --> 00:17:52,833 Michelle: That's right. 535 00:17:52,900 --> 00:17:54,133 Kevin: Which was actually in pretty good shape. 536 00:17:54,200 --> 00:17:55,700 But, given your family, 537 00:17:55,766 --> 00:17:57,133 given Caffrey's, you know, eventual needs, 538 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:57,966 it was narrow. 539 00:17:58,033 --> 00:17:59,100 It just wasn't going to work. 540 00:17:59,166 --> 00:18:00,166 Michelle: Yeah, exactly. 541 00:18:00,233 --> 00:18:01,800 And so, what we really wanted to do 542 00:18:01,866 --> 00:18:03,500 was have a much bigger space 543 00:18:03,566 --> 00:18:06,300 where we can all cook together and congregate. 544 00:18:06,366 --> 00:18:08,700 Those were things that were really important. 545 00:18:08,766 --> 00:18:10,300 And then, even, like, the choices 546 00:18:10,366 --> 00:18:12,800 that we've made in terms of appliances 547 00:18:12,866 --> 00:18:15,400 were all really done with accessibility in mind. 548 00:18:15,466 --> 00:18:16,766 Kevin: Right. Michelle: Could have been either 549 00:18:16,833 --> 00:18:19,366 the height at which we put the appliances 550 00:18:19,433 --> 00:18:22,100 or the way in which they open, having side open, 551 00:18:22,166 --> 00:18:23,733 which makes it much more user friendly 552 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:26,466 for somebody in a wheelchair. 553 00:18:26,533 --> 00:18:29,866 We have automatic sinks and some push, 554 00:18:29,933 --> 00:18:33,100 you know, to open cabinets and our dishwasher. 555 00:18:33,166 --> 00:18:34,800 All of these things really just make it 556 00:18:34,866 --> 00:18:37,466 so much easier for everybody, right? 557 00:18:37,533 --> 00:18:39,566 But really had that accessibility in mind, 558 00:18:39,633 --> 00:18:40,833 especially for Caffrey. 559 00:18:40,900 --> 00:18:43,233 Kevin: The materials and the details are lush. 560 00:18:43,300 --> 00:18:44,366 This is quartzite, right? 561 00:18:44,433 --> 00:18:45,533 Michelle: It's a natural quartzite. That's right. 562 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:47,066 Kevin: So natural stone, which is a great look. 563 00:18:47,133 --> 00:18:49,366 And also, you were very particular 564 00:18:49,433 --> 00:18:51,100 for the back wall of the coffee station. 565 00:18:51,166 --> 00:18:52,533 You spec'd this oak, 566 00:18:52,600 --> 00:18:54,333 and this is the flooring that we actually used. 567 00:18:54,400 --> 00:18:56,100 Michelle: That's right. Right. Repurposed flooring. 568 00:18:56,166 --> 00:18:57,533 And we really wanted to have 569 00:18:57,600 --> 00:19:00,266 this fluted-wood wall detail here. 570 00:19:00,333 --> 00:19:02,833 I mean, it's really a nod to a lot of the wood paneling 571 00:19:02,900 --> 00:19:04,300 that we saw in those, you know, 572 00:19:04,366 --> 00:19:06,700 Mid-Century Modern homes of yesteryear. 573 00:19:06,766 --> 00:19:08,966 And that was something that was important to us. 574 00:19:09,033 --> 00:19:11,266 Billy: It continues across underneath the island, 575 00:19:11,333 --> 00:19:12,433 as you can see. 576 00:19:12,500 --> 00:19:14,533 And we built that fluting all the way across 577 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:16,833 in the floor underneath this piece of cabinet 578 00:19:16,900 --> 00:19:18,633 and made this a removable 579 00:19:18,700 --> 00:19:21,300 so we can adjust to any future needs we have -- 580 00:19:21,366 --> 00:19:22,466 increasing the seating, 581 00:19:22,533 --> 00:19:23,900 decreasing the seating as necessary. 582 00:19:23,966 --> 00:19:26,033 Kevin: You'd never know it looking at it right now, 583 00:19:26,100 --> 00:19:28,500 and it's perfectly functional in its current state. 584 00:19:28,566 --> 00:19:30,300 But when the time comes for that to come out, 585 00:19:30,366 --> 00:19:31,666 that's going to make a huge difference for Caffrey 586 00:19:31,733 --> 00:19:33,233 to be able to come up here and really enjoy, 587 00:19:33,300 --> 00:19:35,166 you know, the family and the counter and all that. 588 00:19:35,233 --> 00:19:37,533 It's actually a very smart plan. Michelle: Yeah. 589 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:39,600 Kevin: Because, you know, you guys have given a lot of thought 590 00:19:39,666 --> 00:19:41,066 to the way your family's going to use this, 591 00:19:41,133 --> 00:19:43,266 and it certainly takes a team to pull it off. 592 00:19:43,333 --> 00:19:45,633 Charlie, you nailed the schedule. 593 00:19:45,700 --> 00:19:47,733 Charlie: Not too bad. Kevin: Not too bad at all. 594 00:19:47,800 --> 00:19:50,200 You said it took the entire team to come together. 595 00:19:50,266 --> 00:19:52,266 This project was not without its challenges. 596 00:19:52,333 --> 00:19:54,933 I can name a few, but you probably have a big one? 597 00:19:55,000 --> 00:19:56,533 Charlie: Probably right where we are here. 598 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:57,933 There's no attic above us. 599 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,600 This is all a concrete slab 600 00:19:59,666 --> 00:20:01,700 from one end of the house to the other, 601 00:20:01,766 --> 00:20:03,400 and it all had to be removed 602 00:20:03,466 --> 00:20:05,533 to get our mechanicals in for our ductwork. 603 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:06,833 So, believe it or not, we cut a hole 604 00:20:06,900 --> 00:20:08,866 through the side of the house... Kevin: Yeah. 605 00:20:08,933 --> 00:20:12,033 Charlie: ...saw-cut the floor, 606 00:20:12,100 --> 00:20:15,966 brought our excavator in, took it all out. 607 00:20:16,033 --> 00:20:17,966 Probably dug down, what, a couple of feet, 608 00:20:18,033 --> 00:20:21,500 put our trenches in for our ductwork, 609 00:20:21,566 --> 00:20:23,533 sprayed closed-cell over the top of it 610 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:26,766 in the entire slab, up the sides, 611 00:20:26,833 --> 00:20:29,033 re-graded it, compacted it. 612 00:20:29,100 --> 00:20:31,666 Kevin: [ Chuckles ] Charlie: More concrete, right? 613 00:20:31,733 --> 00:20:35,233 Sleeper system, insulation, subflooring, 614 00:20:35,300 --> 00:20:37,000 then we put radiant panels in, 615 00:20:37,066 --> 00:20:39,733 and then the oak floor we're standing on. 616 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:41,466 Kevin: So much work. 617 00:20:41,533 --> 00:20:42,900 And you did it partly because 618 00:20:42,966 --> 00:20:45,300 we had this huge energy code, these hurdles to meet. 619 00:20:45,366 --> 00:20:47,266 And, quite frankly, you crushed it. 620 00:20:47,333 --> 00:20:49,800 Charlie: We really did. Kevin: [ Chuckles ] 621 00:20:49,866 --> 00:20:52,400 So, we're going to end up with an efficient house, 622 00:20:52,466 --> 00:20:55,633 a beautiful house, but also an accessible house. 623 00:20:55,700 --> 00:20:56,600 Michelle: That's right. 624 00:20:56,666 --> 00:20:57,466 Kevin: And none of that happens 625 00:20:57,533 --> 00:20:58,900 without an incredible team. 626 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:02,333 Architects, designers, all of the subs have come together. 627 00:21:02,400 --> 00:21:03,833 We could not be happier for you guys. 628 00:21:03,900 --> 00:21:05,700 It's been a pleasure working with you. 629 00:21:05,766 --> 00:21:07,133 Tom: Well, Billy and Michelle, as Kevin said, 630 00:21:07,200 --> 00:21:09,633 it took an enormous amount of teamwork 631 00:21:09,700 --> 00:21:10,700 to make this all happen. 632 00:21:10,766 --> 00:21:12,200 What do you think of your new house? 633 00:21:12,266 --> 00:21:14,366 Michelle: Yeah, it's really a spectacular house. 634 00:21:14,433 --> 00:21:16,300 It's going to work wonders for our family. 635 00:21:16,366 --> 00:21:17,766 We're so grateful for all the work. 636 00:21:17,833 --> 00:21:19,900 Tom: It really is beautiful. Billy: Thank you so much. 637 00:21:19,966 --> 00:21:21,500 Kevin: And you guys aren't off the hook, either. 638 00:21:21,566 --> 00:21:23,400 So, Wix, what do you think? I mean, you got that downstairs 639 00:21:23,466 --> 00:21:25,166 almost all to yourself. Wix: It's great. 640 00:21:25,233 --> 00:21:26,600 I love it. [ Laughter ] 641 00:21:26,666 --> 00:21:28,866 Kevin: Marlowe, the swing is in, your room is all finished. 642 00:21:28,933 --> 00:21:29,800 You happy? Marlowe: Yeah. 643 00:21:29,866 --> 00:21:30,733 Kevin: All right. And, Caffrey, 644 00:21:30,800 --> 00:21:31,633 a lot of this was done for you. 645 00:21:31,700 --> 00:21:32,733 What are your thoughts? 646 00:21:32,800 --> 00:21:33,700 Caffrey: I love it. 647 00:21:33,766 --> 00:21:34,600 Kevin: That's what we like to hear. 648 00:21:34,666 --> 00:21:36,200 The smiles say it all. 649 00:21:36,266 --> 00:21:39,000 Well, that's a wrap for all of us here in Lexington. 650 00:21:39,066 --> 00:21:41,833 But don't worry, we have got more to come. 651 00:21:41,900 --> 00:21:44,033 Next, we are off to Glen Ridge, New Jersey, 652 00:21:44,100 --> 00:21:45,666 for an 1880s Victorian, 653 00:21:45,733 --> 00:21:48,166 and we're going to have two generations of living. 654 00:21:48,233 --> 00:21:50,900 So until then, and for all of us, 655 00:21:50,966 --> 00:21:53,800 I'm Kevin O'Connor signing off for "This Old House." 656 00:21:53,866 --> 00:21:54,800 All right. Tom: All right. 657 00:21:54,866 --> 00:21:56,800 Kevin: It's a wrap. [ Applause ] 658 00:21:56,866 --> 00:21:59,166 Well done, guys. 659 00:21:59,233 --> 00:22:00,400 Here we go! 660 00:22:00,466 --> 00:22:08,366 ♪ 661 00:22:08,433 --> 00:22:16,400 ♪ 662 00:22:16,466 --> 00:22:24,366 ♪ 663 00:22:24,433 --> 00:22:32,366 ♪ 664 00:22:32,433 --> 00:22:40,400 ♪ 665 00:22:41,666 --> 00:22:44,433 Kevin: Next time on "This Old House," 666 00:22:44,500 --> 00:22:49,166 we start a new project here in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. 667 00:22:49,233 --> 00:22:50,700 Woman: So, the whole idea is we're gonna make it 668 00:22:50,766 --> 00:22:52,366 a multi-generational home. 669 00:22:52,433 --> 00:22:53,600 Shared and personal, 670 00:22:53,666 --> 00:22:55,000 private spaces. Kevin: Right. 671 00:22:55,066 --> 00:22:56,333 Zack: I'm pretty excited about this house. 672 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:58,366 I think it's got good bones, I think. 673 00:22:58,433 --> 00:23:00,866 The framing's solid. The foundation's good. 674 00:23:00,933 --> 00:23:02,766 I'm really worried about this exterior 675 00:23:02,833 --> 00:23:04,566 more than anything else. 676 00:23:04,633 --> 00:23:06,866 Kevin: Can you guys already imagine your new front porch 677 00:23:06,933 --> 00:23:09,000 when it's all cleaned up? Woman #2: Oh, I can't wait.