# This Old House Radio Hour

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Author: American Public Media
Episodes: 72

## Resource

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 and HVAC specialist), and Jenn Nawada (landscape designer), each episode offers practical, step-by-step solutions to real home improvement problems. Listeners can expect weekly episodes packed with actionable advice on everything from plumbing and electrical upgrades to bathroom remodels, basement waterproofing, HVAC maintenance, flooring installation, window repair, insulation tips, and more. We answer listener questions, break down renovation techniques, and spotlight smart fixes for everyday challenges. Whether you're a first-time DIYer, a seasoned weekend warrior, or just trying to make sense of home maintenance, This Old House Radio Hour is your go-to podcast for trusted home improvement…

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## Episodes
- [The Right Way to Load Your Dishwasher + Colson Whitehead’s Family Retreat + Grow Backyard Fruit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/the-right-way-to-load-your-dishwasher-colson-whitehead-s-family-retreat-grow-backyard-fruit) — 2026-07-25T07:00:00+00:00
- [The Right Way to Load Your Washing Machine + Mary H.K. Choi's Texas Home + Contractor Truths](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/the-right-way-to-load-your-washing-machine-mary-h-k-choi-s-texas-home-contractor-truths) — 2026-07-17T15:17:26+00:00
- [Avoid Locksmith Scams + Adam Rehmeier’s Hollywood Hideaway + Carpet Buying 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/avoid-locksmith-scams-adam-rehmeier-s-hollywood-hideaway-carpet-buying-101) — 2026-07-14T07:00:00+00:00
- [Color Therapy at Home  + Tom Papa’s Jersey Shore Paradise + Fenway Park Lawn Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/color-therapy-at-home-tom-papa-s-jersey-shore-paradise-fenway-park-lawn-secrets) — 2026-07-07T07:00:00+00:00
- [Unclog Any Drain + David Sedaris’ N.C. Retreat + Contractor Installation Red Flags](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/unclog-any-drain-david-sedaris-n-c-retreat-contractor-installation-red-flags) — 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
- [Air Conditioning Myths + Ben Gleib's Mid-Century Studio + The Garage Conversion Guide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/air-conditioning-myths-ben-gleib-s-mid-century-studio-the-garage-conversion-guide) — 2026-06-23T07:00:00+00:00
- [Hantavirus Warning Signs +  Annabelle Gurwitch’s Healing Wallpaper + Backyard Water Features](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/hantavirus-warning-signs-annabelle-gurwitch-s-healing-wallpaper-backyard-water-features) — 2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00
- [Hard Water Woes + Ann Patchett’s Wild Childhood Home + Heat Pump Advantages](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/hard-water-woes-ann-patchett-s-wild-childhood-home-heat-pump-advantages) — 2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00
- [No More Open Kitchens + Fab 5 Freddy’s Harlem Brownstone + Fence Building 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/no-more-open-kitchens-fab-5-freddy-s-harlem-brownstone-fence-building-101) — 2026-06-02T07:00:00+00:00
- [Cleaning Dirty Ducts + Sheng Wang’s Bayou Childhood + Forced Air vs. Baseboard Heat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/cleaning-dirty-ducts-sheng-wang-s-bayou-childhood-forced-air-vs-baseboard-heat) — 2026-05-26T07:00:00+00:00
- [Vacation-Proof Your Home + Italian Family Memories + Attic Renovation Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/vacation-proof-your-home-italian-family-memories-attic-renovation-secrets) — 2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00
- [Grow Better Tomatoes + Tom Papa’s Jersey Shore Chaos + The Shed Showdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/grow-better-tomatoes-tom-papa-s-jersey-shore-chaos-the-shed-showdown) — 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
- [Fire Safety 101 + Rob Corddry’s Childhood Home + Cut Renovation Costs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/fire-safety-101-rob-corddry-s-childhood-home-cut-renovation-costs) — 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
- [Smart Home Security 101 + Alonzo Bodden’s Dream House + Hydrangea Grow Guide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/smart-home-security-101-alonzo-bodden-s-dream-house-hydrangea-grow-guide) — 2026-04-28T07:00:00+00:00
- [Stop Killing Your Plants + Carl Radke’s Story of Home + Flooring Mistakes to Avoid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/stop-killing-your-plants-carl-radke-s-story-of-home-flooring-mistakes-to-avoid) — 2026-04-21T07:00:00+00:00
- [Clean Smarter, Not Harder + Chris Hayes’ Dream Cabin + Vintage Toilet Showdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/clean-smarter-not-harder-chris-hayes-dream-cabin-vintage-toilet-showdown) — 2026-04-14T07:00:00+00:00
- [Garage Door 101 + Supreme Court Justice Kennedy’s Home + Smarter Sofa Care](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/garage-door-101-supreme-court-justice-kennedy-s-home-smarter-sofa-care) — 2026-04-07T07:00:00+00:00
- [Bee Problems, Solved + A Secret Speakeasy House Tour + Why Contractors Walk Away](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/bee-problems-solved-a-secret-speakeasy-house-tour-why-contractors-walk-away) — 2026-03-31T07:00:00+00:00
- [The Truth About Luxury Paint + Jake Tapper’s Lake Escape + Biodiverse Backyards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/the-truth-about-luxury-paint-jake-tapper-s-lake-escape-biodiverse-backyards) — 2026-03-24T07:00:00+00:00
- [The End of McMansions + Jesse Thorn’s Victorian + Home Theater Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/the-end-of-mcmansions-jesse-thorn-s-victorian-home-theater-secrets) — 2026-03-17T07:00:00+00:00
- [Plug-and-Play Solar + A Refugee Family’s Blue House + A $39K Historic Steal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/plug-and-play-solar-a-refugee-family-s-blue-house-a-39k-historic-steal) — 2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00
- [Tornado Shelter Truths + Renovation Red Flags + Tracy Sierra’s 300-Year-Old Colonial](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/tornado-shelter-truths-renovation-red-flags-tracy-sierra-s-300-year-old-colonial) — 2026-03-03T08:00:00+00:00
- [The Truth About House Burping + Nick Offerman’s Farmhouse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/the-truth-about-house-burping-nick-offerman-s-farmhouse) — 2026-02-21T08:00:00+00:00
- [Building Tomorrow: A Special Look at the Future of Housing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/building-tomorrow-a-special-look-at-the-future-of-housing) — 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
- [How to Remove Smoke Smells + Gas Fireplace Safety + Lewis Black’s Basement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/how-to-remove-smoke-smells-gas-fireplace-safety-lewis-black-s-basement) — 2026-02-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [Freeze-Proof Your Pipes + Fix a Flawed Shower + Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/freeze-proof-your-pipes-fix-a-flawed-shower-make-your-bedroom-a-sleep-sanctuary) — 2026-02-03T08:00:00+00:00
- [Easy Weekend Home Upgrades + Contractor Secrets + John Grisham’s Farmhouse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/easy-weekend-home-upgrades-contractor-secrets-john-grisham-s-farmhouse) — 2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00
- [Smarter Moving Tips + Susan Orlean’s Schindler House + DIY Wallpaper Made Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/smarter-moving-tips-susan-orlean-s-schindler-house-diy-wallpaper-made-easy) — 2026-01-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [Weekly Check List That Prevents Costly Repairs + Fixing Wood Floor Gaps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/weekly-check-list-that-prevents-costly-repairs-fixing-wood-floor-gaps) — 2026-01-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [Aging in Place + Buying the Right Generator + Roseanne Cash’s Brownstone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/aging-in-place-buying-the-right-generator-roseanne-cash-s-brownstone) — 2026-01-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [Make Your Home Feel Bigger + Daryl Hall’s Old House + Cesar Millan’s Dog Run](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/make-your-home-feel-bigger-daryl-hall-s-old-house-cesar-millan-s-dog-run) — 2025-12-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [Rodent-Proofing Your Home + Smart Thermostat Secrets + Ken Burns’ Home Studio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/rodent-proofing-your-home-smart-thermostat-secrets-ken-burns-home-studio) — 2025-12-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [Chimney Safety 101 + Fixing Slanted Floors + Maggie Smith’s Quirky Foursquare](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/chimney-safety-101-fixing-slanted-floors-maggie-smith-s-quirky-foursquare) — 2025-12-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [Fixing Heat Loss + DIY Floor Fixes + Jeffrey Eugenides’s Architectural Muse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/fixing-heat-loss-diy-floor-fixes-jeffrey-eugenides-s-architectural-muse) — 2025-12-09T08:00:00+00:00

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