This Old House Radio Hour
American Public Media
This Old House has been America’s most trusted source for home improvement, expert renovation advice, and DIY inspiration for over 40 years. Now, that trusted guidance comes to your ears with This Old House Radio Hour—a weekly home improvement podcast designed to help homeowners, renters, and renovators take better care of the places they live. Hosted by This Old House editor Jenn Largesse, and featuring fan-favorite experts like Zack Dettmore (general contractor), Richard Trethewey (plumbing an...
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Episodes (59)
Smart Home Security 101 + Alonzo Bodden’s Dream House + Hydrangea Grow Guide
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Stop Killing Your Plants + Carl Radke’s Story of Home + Flooring Mistakes to Avo...
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Clean Smarter, Not Harder + Chris Hayes’ Dream Cabin + Vintage Toilet Showdown
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Garage Door 101 + Supreme Court Justice Kennedy’s Home + Smarter Sofa Care
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Bee Problems, Solved + A Secret Speakeasy House Tour + Why Contractors Walk Away
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The Truth About Luxury Paint + Jake Tapper’s Lake Escape + Biodiverse Backyards
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The End of McMansions + Jesse Thorn’s Victorian + Home Theater Secrets
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Plug-and-Play Solar + A Refugee Family’s Blue House + A $39K Historic Steal
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Tornado Shelter Truths + Renovation Red Flags + Tracy Sierra’s 300-Year-Old Colo...
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The Truth About House Burping + Nick Offerman’s Farmhouse
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Building Tomorrow: A Special Look at the Future of Housing
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How to Remove Smoke Smells + Gas Fireplace Safety + Lewis Black’s Basement
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Freeze-Proof Your Pipes + Fix a Flawed Shower + Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctu...
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Easy Weekend Home Upgrades + Contractor Secrets + John Grisham’s Farmhouse
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Smarter Moving Tips + Susan Orlean’s Schindler House + DIY Wallpaper Made Easy
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Weekly Check List That Prevents Costly Repairs + Fixing Wood Floor Gaps
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Aging in Place + Buying the Right Generator + Roseanne Cash’s Brownstone
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Make Your Home Feel Bigger + Daryl Hall’s Old House + Cesar Millan’s Dog Run
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Rodent-Proofing Your Home + Smart Thermostat Secrets + Ken Burns’ Home Studio
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Chimney Safety 101 + Fixing Slanted Floors + Maggie Smith’s Quirky Foursquare
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Fixing Heat Loss + DIY Floor Fixes + Jeffrey Eugenides’s Architectural Muse
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Holiday Cleanup Made Easy + Bathroom Paint Fixes + William H. Macy’s Cabin
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High-Tech Holidays + Contractor Overages + Steve Schirripa’s Vegas Dream House
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Home Automation Made Simple + How to Tell if You Need A New Roof + Tig Notaro’s...
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Home insurance Guide + Sealing Drafty Windows + Safe Pigeon Removal
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How to Hire a Contractor + Floor Sanding Tips
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Haunted Houses, DIY Nightmares, and Frightening Fixes
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Fire Proof Your Home + Fix Squeaky Floors + Adam Carolla’s DIY Nightmare
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The Terrifying Truth About Toxic Mold + Nick Offerman’s Farmhouse Wisdom + Easy...
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Hurricane Season Survival Guide + How To Tame Ceiling Cracks
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Removing Asbestos & Lead in Your Home + How to Banish Musty Smells + Rhett McLau...
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Is Your Home Energy Smart? + Foolproof Plaster Repair + HVAC Duct Cleaning Demys...
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Home Inspection Nightmares + Shocking Contractor Scams + DIY Fixes You NEED to K...
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Amazing DIY Hacks to Remove Stains, Rust and Scratches + How Paint Colors Boosts...
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Alton Brown’s DIY Smoker + Paint Hole Filling with Bondo + Replacing Cracked Mar...
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Home Security That Actually Works + The Benefits of Ventless Dryers + Smart Mirr...
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Stop Your EV Charger From Blowing Fuses + Fix Crank-Out Windows Like a Pro + The...
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Mind-blowing Smart Home Technology + Daryl Hall’s 1787 Farm House + Fixing Crack...
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This Simple Fix Will Save Your Crumbling Foundation + Are You Prepared For When...
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Make Your Home Allergy Free + Fix Squeaky Wood Floors
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Home Design for The Neurodivergent + Attic Insulation 101
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Fix Any Roof Leak + Soundproof Any Room!
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Ellen Marie Bennett’s Renter-Friendly Kitchen Tricks Will Blow Your Mind
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DIY Guide To Babyproofing Your Home, Storm Prep & Cheap Old Houses Gems
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Nathaniel Rateliff’s Mountain Hideout! + Urban Gardening Made Easy
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Natural Cleaning Hacks + Lead Paint Safety & PVC Fixes You Need
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Making Your Home Safer for Seniors + Gas vs. Induction Ranges
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Declutter Smarter + Fix Your Garage Door, Brick, and Beams
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Modern Feng Shui Tips + Chrome Fixture Restoration
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William H. Macy Spent 30 Years Fixing This Cabin—Here’s Why
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