# Grow Better Tomatoes + Tom Papa’s Jersey Shore Chaos + The Shed Showdown

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Podcast: [This Old House Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754)
Published: 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tomatoes are the holy grail of the home garden, but getting them right isn’t always easy. This week, Farmer Dean shares a simple, surprisingly effective way to grow thriving plants almost anywhere, no backyard required. Then, comedian Tom Papa takes us back to his childhood beach house on the Jersey Shore, where 17 people, one bathroom, and endless pasta dinners somehow added up to pure magic. Plus, House Therapy returns with a couple at a crossroads: rebuild a rotting pool shed piece by piece, or start fresh with something new. And as always, we’re taking your calls and tackling real home dilemmas. In This Episode You’ll Learn: * How to remove deep, dark water stains from wood flooring. (7:38) * What to look for when comparing contractor bids for foundation repair. (14:02) * Whether ice dams are still a threat after installing a new roof. (19:07) * How to diagnose and fix high indoor humidity in an older home. (24:52) All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.

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