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This Old House, with trusted experts Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Jenn Nawada, and host Kevin O'Connor, is TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

E24 | Glen Ridge Generational | Tested and Approved

23m 42s

The house has been restored to its original Victorian look, and it has been made airtight. The results of a blower door test is revealed. A baseboard installation becomes a focal point at the house's entrance. The borough's shade tree commission chair speaks on the decline of older trees. A prefabricated shower niche aids in a perfect tile layout, and a prefabricated window casing is installed.

Episodes

  • E24 | Glen Ridge Generational | Tested and Approved: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E24 | Glen Ridge Generational | Tested and Approved

    S45 E24 - 23m 42s

    The house has been restored to its original Victorian look, and it has been made airtight. The results of a blower door test is revealed. A baseboard installation becomes a focal point at the house's entrance. The borough's shade tree commission chair speaks on the decline of older trees. A prefabricated shower niche aids in a perfect tile layout, and a prefabricated window casing is installed.

  • E23 | Glen Ridge Generational | A Breath of Fresh Air: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E23 | Glen Ridge Generational | A Breath of Fresh Air

    S45 E23 - 23m 42s

    The two primary suites to accommodate multigenerational living are taking shape, and the first-floor foyer is opened up, highlighting the new staircase. The local shop where the stairs were fabricated is toured. At the house, a new brick walkway adds curb appeal. The builder demonstrates the new wood fiber insulation, and details on HRVs, ERVs, and period trim are discussed.

  • E22 | Glen Ridge Generational | Next Level Tight: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E22 | Glen Ridge Generational | Next Level Tight

    S45 E22 - 23m 42s

    The project is at the halfway point. The homeowner designs a custom stained-glass sidelight, vapor-tight electrical boxes are roughed in, and a custom jamb and threshold are built for the existing front door. Various types of water-resistive barriers are compared. The local stained-glass manufacturing studio is visited. Back at the house, installation of the exterior trim continues.

Schedule

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    This Old House

    New Jersey: Tested and Approved

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Tested and Approved

    Sunday
    May 19

    30 Minutes

    A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Tested and Approved

    Monday
    May 20

    30 Minutes

    A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Tested and Approved

    Tuesday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Spring Forward

    Saturday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Spring Forward

    Sunday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Spring Forward

    Monday
    May 27

    30 Minutes

    Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Spring Forward

    Tuesday
    May 28

    30 Minutes

    Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Next Generation Victorian

    Saturday
    Jun 1

    30 Minutes

    Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is completed; the builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight; the crew gets a tour from the homeowners.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: Next Generation Victorian

    Sunday
    Jun 2

    30 Minutes

    Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is completed; the builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight; the crew gets a tour from the homeowners.

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