{"podcast":{"title":"This Old House Radio Hour","slug":"this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754","podcast_index_feed_id":7435754,"rss_url":"https://pdrl.fm/53c558/feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/this-old-house-radio-hour","website_url":"https://www.apmdistribution.org/","image_url":"https://img.apmcdn.org/beea7c996fbe10487314ad67d941c1a77bcbf26b/uncropped/8610bd-20250306-this-old-house-radio-hour-2000.jpg","author":"American Public Media","episode_count":72,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:23:50.076347+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754"},"episode":{"title":"Garage Door 101 + Supreme Court Justice Kennedy’s Home + Smarter Sofa Care","slug":"garage-door-101-supreme-court-justice-kennedy-s-home-smarter-sofa-care","published_at":"2026-04-07T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/garage-door-101-supreme-court-justice-kennedy-s-home-smarter-sofa-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754","url":"https://pdrl.fm/53c558/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/americanpublicmedia/podcasts/this_old_house_radio_hour/episodes/2026/04/07/thisoldhouseradiohour_55_20260407_128.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-TOHRH&awEpisodeId=01KN9VD4PJGPD8HATN710D5P1Z","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/53c558/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/americanpublicmedia/podcasts/this_old_house_radio_hour/episodes/2026/04/07/thisoldhouseradiohour_55_20260407_128.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-TOHRH&awEpisodeId=01KN9VD4PJGPD8HATN710D5P1Z","summary":"Garage doors are the hardest-working system in your home, so what happens when they start to fail? We break down how to maintain, repair, and replace them before small issues become costly problems. Then, Senior Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy reflects on the Sacramento home that shaped his lifelong belief in justice, tolerance, and moral responsibility. And finally, a practical guide to cleaning and preserving your upholstery, so your couch can survive everything from spills to everyday wear. In This Episode You’ll Learn: * How to temporarily fix a misaligned window that won’t close (8:52) * Whether and how to rebalance an uneven HVAC system (14:50) * What causes a retaining wall to bulge and how to prevent further damage (20:20) * How to manage humidity and radon in a multi-level home (26:30) All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.","meta_description":"Garage doors are the hardest-working system in your home, so what happens when they start to fail? We break down how to maintain, repair, and replace them…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3042,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/episodes/garage-door-101-supreme-court-justice-kennedy-s-home-smarter-sofa-care/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/garage-door-101-supreme-court-justice-kennedy-s-home-smarter-sofa-care.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}