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This Old House Radio Hour

This Old House Radio Hour

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For over four decades, This Old House has been America’s most trusted source for home improvement, craftsmanship, and restoration. Now, we’re bringing that same expertise to the airwaves with This Old House Radio Hour—a weekly deep dive into the art, science, and soul of home building. Hosted by This Old House editor Jenn Largesse and featuring all your favorite TOH experts, each episode blends practical advice with rich storytelling. Whether you’re tackling a DIY project, renovating a historic home, or simply fascinated by the way we shape—and are shaped by—the spaces we live in, this show has something for you. Expect expert guidance from a roster of top builders, designers, and craftspeople who answer your home improvement questions—covering everything from plumbing to flooring, framing to finishing. We also go beyond the toolbelt, exploring the philosophy of craftsmanship with master artisans, and uncovering America’s forgotten architectural gems with the team behind Cheap Old Houses who spotlight properties you can buy for as little as $1000. Along the way, we’ll dive into the latest in building science, design trends, and home innovation. Plus, we keep things fun with games, surprise guests, and some seriously ridiculous prizes. So join us each week for the best home has to offer. Subscribe now to This Old House Radio Hour!Copyright 2025 Minnesota Public Radio
Episodios
  • The Ultimate Home Organization Method + How to Drill Safely into Walls
    Jun 3 2025

    This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re helping you bring order to the chaos—starting with the junk drawer. The founders of the Neat Method join us to share their ultimate organizing approach: no label maker required. Then, we roll up our sleeves for practical fixes around the house, including how to repaint a metal garage door, treat cedar beams damaged by roof leaks, and repair crumbling brick. Plus, we share a simple fix on how to drill into your walls without hitting pipes or wires. Finally, Marketplace host David Brancaccio shares the story of losing his beloved Altadena cottage to wildfire—and what it means to build a home for the next 99 years.

    In This Episode You’ll Learn:

    • The best way to organize any space. (1:08)• Fixing a floating floor (9:27)
    • Repairing bricks with damaged faces (17:50)
    • Water-stained cedar beam solutions (23:14)
    • How to repaint a steel garage door without peeling (26:42)
    • David Brancaccio’s journey of loss and rebuilding after fire (32:51)
    • Cheap Old Houses: A circular midcentury gem + a 7,200 sq ft schoolhouse (40:20)• Simple Fix: How to drill safely without hitting pipes or wires (49:48)

    Call the hotline with your questions: (877) 864-7460

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    51 m
  • Modern Feng Shui Tips + Restoring Rusted Chrome Fixtures + How to Stop Paint from Peeling
    May 27 2025

    This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re shifting the energy—literally. Architect and modern feng shui expert Cliff Tan joins us to share how simple design changes can create more harmony, balance, and positive flow in your home. From furniture placement to room orientation, Cliff breaks down the ancient principles of feng shui with a fresh, accessible approach. (1:01)

    Then: imagine secretly building an apartment inside a mall. That’s exactly what Michael Townsend and eight artists did in 2003 inside the Providence Place Mall. Michael shares how they constructed a hidden 700-square-foot home—and lived there for four years undetected. (32:46)

    Want to make your lawn look like your favorite Baseball Field? If you build it… We can help you… Former Director of Grounds for the Boston Red Sox, David Mellor, joins us to share his tips and tricks to give your yard a major league overhaul. (40:27)

    Plus, the This Old House experts are standing by to solve your most pressing home improvement issues:

    (8:07)—Jenn Nawada and Zack Dettmore help Cory in Texas restore his classic porch, adding a creative DIY twist that blends traditional materials with a more flexible alternative, preserving the timeless look.

    (18:12)—Zack Dettmore and Jenn Largesse chat with Kathy from New Jersey about an unusual challenge: her block house has no insulation between the walls and the exterior. Jenn and Zack share some solutions to update her walls and add that much-needed insulation, especially during the winter.

    (22:54)—Mauro Henrique and Zack Dettmore help listener Pam in Michigan, who wants to paint the bricks in her home. Mauro goes over the best ways to paint brick and the steps you need to take if you want to paint the bricks around your fireplace.

    (26:50)—Richard Trethewey and Zack Dettmore speak with Adam from Ohio. Adam is interested in retrofitting his existing heating system to incorporate propane as a fuel source. Richard evaluates whether Adam can make this upgrade.

    All that, plus a round of our house rules game, and a simple fix for unsticking your windows.

    This Old House Radio Hour is produced by Ember20 and distributed by American Public Media.

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    51 m
  • Tips for Keeping Pests Out of Your Home This Spring, Plus: Actor William H. Macy Restores Two Cabins in "My Old Home"
    May 20 2025

    Spring is in full swing, and so are pests and critters. The Bug Boys join us to help prevent infestations in and around your home, wherever you live!

    In “My Old House,” actor William H. Macy takes us on a personal tour of his Vermont cabin complex, which he has personally built over three decades; the ups and downs of his building have mirrored the highs and lows of his life off-screen.

    Also, Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein from Cheap Old Houses join us to share listings that you can purchase. This week, they spotlight historic properties in Ohio and Michigan for a Rust Belt extravaganza.

    We’ll also answer your DIY and home improvement questions, play a round of “House Rules.”

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    51 m
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