{"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":"The Right Way to Load Your Washing Machine + Mary H.K. Choi's Texas Home + Contractor Truths","slug":"the-right-way-to-load-your-washing-machine-mary-h-k-choi-s-texas-home-contractor-truths","published_at":"2026-07-17T15:17:26+00:00","page_url":"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","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/2026/07/21/thisoldhouseradiohour_70_20260721_128.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-TOHRH&awEpisodeId=01KXRAES7E7XKS5VCZ48HCH99E","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/2026/07/21/thisoldhouseradiohour_70_20260721_128.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-TOHRH&awEpisodeId=01KXRAES7E7XKS5VCZ48HCH99E","summary":"The debate over front-load versus top-load washing machines has homeowners fiercely divided, but laundry expert Zach Pozniak says the science points to one clear winner. Then, bestselling author Mary H. K. Choi reflects on moving from a tiny Hong Kong apartment to an enormous Texas house that never quite felt like home. Plus, This Old House’s Zack Dettmore pulls back the curtain on why so many renovation projects go sideways and how homeowners can set better expectations before construction begins. In This Episode You'll Learn: * How to choose between a designer and a design-build firm for your next renovation. * The best way to clean, protect, and maintain soapstone countertops without damaging them. * Whether painting a concrete floor is a smart alternative to replacing old carpet. * Why one room in your home may never feel comfortable and what can be done to fix it. All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at (877) 864-7460.","meta_description":"The debate over front-load versus top-load washing machines has homeowners fiercely divided, but laundry expert Zach Pozniak says the science points to on…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3047,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-old-house-radio-hour-7435754/episodes/the-right-way-to-load-your-washing-machine-mary-h-k-choi-s-texas-home-contractor-truths/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/the-right-way-to-load-your-washing-machine-mary-h-k-choi-s-texas-home-contractor-truths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}