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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.

E23 | Glen Ridge Generational | A Breath of Fresh Air

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.

Episodes

  • 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.

  • E21 | Glen Ridge Generational | Roughed In: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E21 | Glen Ridge Generational | Roughed In

    S45 E21 - 23m 42s

    Since the last visit, significant progress has been made on the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ. Steps are shared for installing the new wood flangeless windows. The homeowner assumes the job of installing the home audio system. Meanwhile, a trip is taken to the Empire State Building. Back at the house, the porch decking is installed and the new hybrid manifold homerun plumbing system is discusse

Schedule

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    This Old House

    New Jersey: A Breath of Fresh Air

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    The new staircase is assembled; installing a new brick walkway; exploring wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system; interior trim details.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    New Jersey: A Breath of Fresh Air

    Sunday
    May 12

    30 Minutes

    The new staircase is assembled; installing a new brick walkway; exploring wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system; interior trim details.
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    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    Monday
    May 20

    30 Minutes

    This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
  • Image
    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.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    Tuesday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    Wednesday
    May 22

    30 Minutes

    This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    Thursday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
  • Image
    This Old House: Ipswich: Pre-Work: TVSS: Iconic

    This Old House

    Friday
    May 24

    30 Minutes

    This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
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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

    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.

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