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E24 | Glen Ridge Generational | Tested and Approved

Season 45 Episode 24 | 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.

Aired: 05/15/24 | Expires: 05/30/24
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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