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Ridgewood NJ, have you ever wondered what renovations your neighbors are undertaking? Now’s your chance to take a peek inside a Bergen County home that’s getting a stunning makeover, featured on PBS’s iconic home improvement show, This Old House.
For the second half of its 46th season, airing January 2, the series will highlight the transformation of a 1930s Colonial Revival home in Ridgewood.
About the Ridgewood Renovation
Hosted by Kevin O’Connor, the show takes viewers on a journey as Rutherford-based builder Zach Dettmore and his team at Dettmore Home Improvements breathe new life into the property. Joining them are This Old House experts Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Jenn Nawada.
“This time, we’re in Ridgewood, and we’ve got a Colonial built in the 1930s. It hasn’t been touched for almost 50 years,” O’Connor shared in a recent Instagram video. “Relatively new homeowners are looking for some upgrades, energy efficiency, and general improvements.”
The home, purchased in 2019 by current owners Peter Field and Kay Bhothinard, is undergoing extensive renovations to suit modern needs.
What’s Changing in the Home?
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house will undergo significant updates, including:
- Kitchen Transformation: Creating a larger, more functional space.
- First-Floor Redesign: Optimizing the layout for entertaining.
- System Upgrades: Replacing outdated plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
- Two-Story Addition: Adding a new primary suite.
- Exterior Enhancements: Waterproofing, siding, and installing energy-efficient windows.
This thoughtful redesign combines modern convenience with the charm of the home’s 1930s Colonial Revival architecture.
When and Where to Watch
Starting January 2, episodes featuring this Ridgewood home will air weekly on PBS. Fans can also stream new episodes on the Roku Channel or at ThisOldHouse.com.
A Bergen County Home in the Spotlight
For decades, This Old House has showcased inspiring renovation stories from across the country. Now, Ridgewood joins the spotlight, offering viewers an inside look at how a dated home becomes a modern masterpiece while retaining its historical character.
Don’t miss the chance to see this incredible transformation unfold, and perhaps, find some inspiration for your next home improvement project!
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This Old HOuse as you are in NEw Jersey and you like to go visiting off the property come down to Nutley to visit our old house. We have grown out property from half an acre to 2 1/3 acres which is quite amazing in suburbia. We have Oaks 300 years old and a very striking garden. This past summer we opened the garden four times for the Garden Conservancy OPen Days and has 1500 visitors – the most visitors to any of their gardens. The house was started in 1890 and added to in 1907 with a Christopher Wren design. I think you might enjoy a visit here.
Graeme John Hardie you are an inspiration.
I wish more people would do that. Urban sprawl is overrunning beautiful towns
Take care