# Hantavirus Warning Signs +  Annabelle Gurwitch’s Healing Wallpaper + Backyard Water Features

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Podcast: [This Old House Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754)
Published: 2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00
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Hantavirus may be rare, but it can pose a serious risk to homeowners dealing with rodent infestations. Dr. Zachary Rubin explains where the virus hides, how to safely clean up droppings, and the warning signs every homeowner should know. Then, writer Annabelle Gurwitch shares how a roll of vintage wallpaper helped transform a room filled with painful memories into a place of healing and hope. Plus, landscape contractor Jen Nawada breaks down everything you need to know about adding a water feature to your yard, from simple birdbaths to backyard streams. In This Episode You'll Learn: * Whether adding insulation to a 100-year-old home is worth the investment and the best ways to do it. * What it really takes to add a wood-burning fireplace to a home that never had one. * How to investigate and solve a recurring mold problem before it affects your family's health. * What homeowners should know when they discover old knob-and-tube wiring behind their walls.

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