Season 45 - Glen Ridge Generational
A tired Victorian gets a refresh to restore original details and make room for multiple generations.
Revitalizing an 1887 Victorian, Multigenerational Home in Glen Ridge, NJ
TOH’s 45th season wraps up in grand style with this 1887 gem, which has been restored to its original architectural splendor. Ready for another 100+ years, the house is better than ever—with all new HVAC and mechanicals for comfort, an airtight envelope for energy efficiency, and a new interior layout ideal for multiple generations of the same family to live under one roof.
S45 E26: Next-Generation Victorian
Eleven months ago, construction began on an 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, to turn it into a home suitable for multigenerational living. The renovation is complete, and the crew is back for a tour.
S45 E25: Spring Forward
A built-in bench is constructed using salvaged material. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new finish. A new landscape is designed, and cabinet crown molding and recessed lighting are installed.
S45 E24: Tested and Approved
The result of a blower door test is revealed, determining the home's airtightness. A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche and interior window casing are installed.
Reviving a 1887 Victorian for Multigenerational Living
The team from This Old House revives a cherished but deteriorated Victorian home that dates to 1887 to accommodate multigenerational living.
S45 E23: A Breath of Fresh Air
The local shop where the new stairs are fabricated is toured. A new brick walkway adds curb appeal. Wood fiber insulation is installed, and HRVs, ERVs, and period trim details are discussed.
S45 E22: Next Level Tight
The homeowner designs a custom stained-glass sidelight, vapor-tight electrical boxes are roughed in, and a custom jamb and threshold are built. Various types of water-resistive barriers are compared.
S45 E21: Roughed In
The new windows are installed, the home audio system is reviewed, and the Empire State Building is visited. Back at the house, the porch decking is installed, and the plumbing system is discussed.
S45 E20: QR Construction
The new two-story addition is framed, and the front porch is being rebuilt. An interior wall is framed to straighten out a sag in the upper floor, and exterior colors are chosen.
S45 E19: Small But Mighty
Termite damage is discovered. A local community garden is visited, an existing concrete slab is made level, and a high school works as a framer on the project. The original clay pipe is replaced.
S45 E18: Vintage
Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living. The architect shares his plan for restoring the home, and the mayor gives a history lesson on the borough.
S45 E17: Multi-Generational
A new project in New Jersey brings a new member to This Old House. The team meets him for the first time and is introduced to the project—a Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.
Introducing the Glen Ridge Multigenerational Project Home
This Old House takes on a family’s much-loved 1887 Victorian home to restore it to its original glory and make room for multiple generations.
