# The Truth About Luxury Paint + Jake Tapper’s Lake Escape + Biodiverse Backyards

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Podcast: [This Old House Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754)
Published: 2026-03-24T07:00:00+00:00
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Is luxury paint actually worth the splurge, or are you just paying for branding? This week, we dig into what really separates high-end paint from the rest, from durability and scrub-ability to the chemistry inside the can. Then, CNN anchor Jake Tapper takes us to his quiet A-frame lake house in rural Virginia, a family refuge far from the chaos of Washington. And This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains how to create a biodiverse yard with native plants, layered landscaping, and habitat that supports birds, bees, and other wildlife. In This Episode You’ll Learn: * How to hang photos and curtain rods on old plaster walls in a renter-friendly way. (7:57) * What might be causing a hump in the floor of a 1909 Craftsman home. (14:19) * Ways to disguise a large crack in a wall-sized mirror. (20:31) * How to make a smart thermostat work in an older home with outdated wiring. (25:28) All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460. Show notes: Find MPI’s Approved Products List or Decision Tree to help find the perfect match at MPI.net. ( https://mpi.net/thisoldhouse/ )

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