Groovin In The Street
June 27, 2011 at 02:55:39 PM
Lexington's Little Helpers
August 20, 2010 at 08:24:32 AM
Driveway and Siding done!
August 19, 2010 at 08:50:24 AM
A word from Jeff Marlow
August 19, 2010 at 08:49:25 AM
At 10p the home was getting some finishing touches to the exterior, fencing and landscaping.
August 19, 2010 at 08:46:55 AM
August 18, 2010 at 06:54:31 PM
A tired crew from Appleton Lathing leaves the job site after a very long day of framing and construction. This is one tired bunch....tired but happy! What a thrill to work on a job of this magnitude!
If you haven't been to the build site to see it yet, you really should! It's amazing!
Lexington employees have been handing out free gifts to the spectator crowds all day long. The A&W rootbeer guys make their rounds with free floats too!
There are coupons being handed out, stars to see coming and going, and lots of action. Make your way to Neenah for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Digging for the stairs
August 18, 2010 at 06:41:32 PM
It's early evening here at the build site, and the driveway leading to the back of the house was just poured.
You can see there's some serious digging going on in preparation to build the stairs up to the front of the home!
NEW TODAY! Advanced concert ticket sales are beginning TODAY!
August 18, 2010 at 03:59:05 PM
BEAT THE RUSH!
DON'T WAIT AT THE GATE TO BUY YOUR TICKET!
The excitement continues to build as the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the Lexington Homes Big Build 2010 crew work around the clock to complete construction.
But the elation will not end when the scores of community volunteers and well-wishers shout in unison, “Bus Driver, move that bus!” Stay with us throughout the day and into the evening as we continue to celebrate this monumental undertaking by hosting an incredible INSPIRATIONAL CONCERT!
That’s right, we’re not stopping when the family comes home, and EVERYONE is invited to join us in this festive, family-friendly environment.
The concert will be held in the city of Neenah, at the Riverside Park (135 West Wisconsin Avenue).There are no advance ticket sales, so come early as the gate opens at 4:30 PM, and the concert starts at 6 PM.
There will be plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy, including delicious food and (non-alcoholic) drinks, bouncers for the kids, and more!
$10 gets you into the concert, featuring four different musical performers. Included in your $10 entry is a gift bag stocked with momentos, and the opportunity for your children to use the bouncers for free!
Kids 12 and under get in FREE!
The lineup of artists include award-winning songwriter James Kocian, three time Dove award winner Ginny Owens, internationally beloved Singer/Songwriter Darlene Zschech (live via satellite from Sydney, Australia), and top-tier CCM/Crossover sensation, Mark Schultz!
This event will be more than just a concert, it will be an experience. Don’t miss it - make plans to be there and celebrate with us!
Originally, we planned to sell wristbands at the gate only...but there is such excitement building ....we opened it up to advanced sales beginning today!
Find a red-shirted Lexington employee, and get your tickets now!
Please Donate.
August 18, 2010 at 02:14:24 PM
Please be a part of this amazing experience! We are only $30,000 away from paying off the Arboleda family mortgage. You can visit our website to donate or simply text the word "GROOVE" followed by your dollar amount to 27138. Every little bit helps toward achieving this goal, plus you get a thank you call from Paige! W...ouldn't it be awesome if they came home to NO mortgage payments and one less headache? Let's go WI!
Day 5 Progress
August 18, 2010 at 01:37:22 PM
For anyone who cannot be here to see this feat in person, here is 770 Elm St at noon on Day 5 of the build
Xzibit on the job site
August 18, 2010 at 11:38:09 AM
You may remember him from Pimp My Ride, but EMHE has him working hard these days from 2nd story decks! Here he is Wednesday late morning overseeing the installation of the insulation.
It's a tough job....
August 18, 2010 at 11:19:52 AM
...but somebody has to do it.
Here's our fearless leader, Jeff Marlow, discussing the house with Paige from the 2nd story turret.
Shuttle service for reveal.
August 18, 2010 at 10:39:13 AM
Lexington Homes, Inc. Great news! We've got a shuttle on Friday from 8a to 8p to get people to the reveal! Shuttle picks up at Neenah High School and drops off at Shattuck Middle School.
Progress Tour
August 18, 2010 at 10:38:25 AM
View from second story
August 18, 2010 at 10:36:50 AM
Some great shots of the first day of construction.
August 18, 2010 at 10:14:32 AM
Lexington Homes takes charge of an incredible task. Here is some progress photos from the job sight.
Local Heroes
August 18, 2010 at 10:11:44 AM
These two hardworking heroes prove their passion for the project
Plenty of room for Spectators.
August 18, 2010 at 10:07:20 AM
Walls being placed.
August 18, 2010 at 10:06:17 AM
Pouring the basement floor
August 18, 2010 at 10:00:41 AM
Concrete Work - Basement Floor
August 18, 2010 at 10:00:06 AM
Some of the concrete being poured onto the conveyor belt for the basement floors
Goodies for the crowd.
August 18, 2010 at 09:58:42 AM
Basement walls are up
August 18, 2010 at 09:57:19 AM
Basement wall work
August 18, 2010 at 09:56:26 AM
A brush with Fame
August 18, 2010 at 09:55:17 AM
Lexington Homes, Inc.'s Photos - Meet the Arboleda family!
August 18, 2010 at 09:38:05 AM
Photos from the first day activities.
Excavation
August 18, 2010 at 09:31:08 AM
Prepping for the Foundation
August 18, 2010 at 09:29:46 AM
Demo of the Arboleda House
August 18, 2010 at 09:27:16 AM
Red's takes down the house!
Let the building begin!
August 17, 2010 at 06:24:51 PM
Later in the day on the 14th, the old house was demo'd.
The debris was picked up, hauled away and construction began with the excavation getting underway the evening of the 15th.
Red's Excavation worked hard into the late evening hours digging up the earth that would be the basement.
Throughout midnight and into the wee hours of Monday morning, the crew of Northern Concrete made an enormous effort in getting the walls of the basement built, poured, the forms stripped and voila! A full basement overnight.
INCREDIBLE!
To say this crew is tough as nails is putting it mildly.
Scott, who is the over-night project coordinator from Extreme Makeover, was very pleased with the skill and quality of the workmanship from the Lexington foremen who were running the project all night, to the skilled laborers deep down in the earth making this part of the project happen.
Marty, a definite VIP at our job site, commented at about 3:00 AM, "No rookies in that hole!"
Well said!
The basement walls are poured, the foundation is set, dry and ready...and onward to the framing.
Braveheart March!
August 17, 2010 at 05:34:48 PM
On August 14th at 10:00AM the Lexington Homes crew assembled at the Shattuck Elementary School in Neenah. The family had been surprised earlier in the morning by the Extreme Home Makeover team, and we were getting ready for the next exciting event....meeting the family!
The Lexington team wore company issued shirts in burgundy and tan; made specially for the event. Our awesome team of sub-contractors were issued the famous blue t-shirts with the EMHE logo on the back.
Hard hats were handed out, and the banner was raised....
Off we marched down the center of Elm Street, cheering and chanting, "Build that house! Build that house!" Neighbors from homes everywhere came rushing out to cheer us on, and you could feel the thrill of what would be transpiring rise to the clouds as those who knew and loved the family realized what was happening.
We approached the home and parked our group of about 250 people right in the front lawn, with our Lexinton Homes banner in front-center.
Not long after, the Extreme Home Makeover world-famous bus pulled up, and out jumped Ty Pennington, the family and other celebrities from the show....and we filmed the beginning of what would be an extraordinary experience!
Let the build begin!
Thank You NE Wisconsin for making the Pep Rally a Huge Sucess
August 10, 2010 at 03:43:16 PM
With nearly 3000 people attending the Pep Rally we were thrilled to see how wonderful the community was at coming together and helping a deserving family. Hundreds of volunteers stood in line to sign up to help.
Food Donations were collected and we recieved over 1400 pounds of can food goods. These were distributed to the Green Bay and Fox Valley Salvation Army.
Volunteers were greeted by the West DePere High School Band.
Speaker Milan Visac spoke to the crowd and showed a video presentation of how important volunteers are to helping the deserving families.
After the presentation the attendees were treated to music from Local Bands- 3 Jacks and a Jill and Men in Suits.
Thank you everyone for making this a great sucess. We look forward to seeing everyone on the build next week!
Don't Miss It! Pep Rally for Extreme Makeover Home Edition - Lexington Homes Seeks Volunteers, Donors, and Sponsors for Big Build 2010
August 03, 2010 at 01:07:20 PM
Preparations for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition building project are under way in our area, and many people are inquiring as to how they can volunteer. Lexington Homes, Inc.-premiere builder for the project-is inviting the entire community to a pep rally with valuable information on how to sign up to volunteer. Details are as follows:
WHO: The Northeast Wisconsin Community
WHAT: Lots of fun as you sign up to volunteer for the Lexington Homes Big Build 2010 for Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring:
- High School Band
- Video from Extreme Makeover Home Edition and presentation by Senior Producer, Milan Vasic
- Builder of record, Lexington Homes, speaks to crowd
- Local Bands- 3 Jacks and a Jill and Men in Suits perform-as volunteers sign up to participate and visit vendor booth
WHERE: Lambeau Field Atrium
WHEN: August 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
WHY: To be a hero and honor a local hero
Lexington Homes President, Jeff Marlow adds, "We are very excited for the big day of the ‘door knock' when we first notify the family. We are already working around the clock so that we're prepared for the day we break ground. This is a huge undertaking, but we are confident that Lexington Homes can make this home a reality for a very deserving family." In the spirit of charity and community, pep rally attendees are encouraged to bring along a canned food item to donate to local food pantries.
Cash sponsors of the Lexington Homes Big Build 2010 for Extreme Makeover Home Edition include Community First Credit Union, Affinity Health System, Coldwell Banker-The Real Estate Group, Keller Structures, and Thario Building Services.
Lexington Homes, Inc. Selected as Builder for Extreme Makeover Home Edition!
July 30, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM
Lexington Homes, Inc.-a premier builder of high-quality homes, condominiums and vacation homes in Wisconsin-is thrilled to announce that they have been asked by ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition to take on the challenge of building a house-in just one week-for a very deserving northeast Wisconsin family.
The Lexington Homes BIG BUILD 2010 for Extreme Makeover Home Edition is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever to take place in northeast Wisconsin. Lexington Homes is partnering with sponsors Community First Credit Union, Affinity Health System, Coldwell Banker-The Real Estate Group, Keller Structures, Thario Building Services, and key supporters including Insight Creative, Inc., Gagnon Creative, and Webfitters in this exciting undertaking.
According to Lexington Homes, Inc. president Jeff Marlow, "Lexington Homes is honored to volunteer our time and expertise to help a deserving family and we hope the entire northeast Wisconsin community will help us build a home for a hero! Come to the August 5th pep rally to get started!"
To kick off the BIG BUILD 2010 and let volunteers know how they can get involved, Lexington Homes will hold the Lexington Homes BIG BUILD 2010 Pep Rally in the Lambeau Field Atrium on August 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Pep Rally attendees should bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. At the Rally, the public can sign up to volunteer, hear from Milan Vasic senior producer of Extreme Makeover Home Edition, listen to the music of 3 Jacks and a Jill and Men in Suits and learn more about this momentous opportunity to make a difference. Refreshments will be sold and kid's activities are planned.
"We don't know the identity of the family, but we know there are several finalists in northeast Wisconsin. ABC will choose the family soon. They won't even know themselves, until Aug. 14th when we knock on their door," said Marlow.
Anyone interested in donating or volunteering for the Lexington Homes BIG BUILD 2010 for Extreme Makeover Home Edition should visit lexingtonhomemakeover.com or contact Insight Creative, Inc. Media must contact Insight Creative for pre-approval to cover the construction site.
