Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHome insurance Guide + Sealing Drafty Windows + Safe Pigeon Removal
This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re breaking down home and renter’s insurance—what you really need, what’s worth skipping, and how to keep premiums affordable without leaving gaps. New York…
Published on 9 hours ago
How to Hire a Contractor + Floor Sanding Tips
Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin shares simple, free ways to make your home feel happier and more organized. Henry Rollins reflects on DC row houses, Ian MacKaye’s attic, and how the punk scene sha…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Haunted Houses, DIY Nightmares, and Frightening Fixes
It’s an hour of Halloween Horror This Old House style! What happens when your dream home comes with… ghosts? Realtor Cindy Hagley reveals the chilling truths behind buying a stigmatized or haunted ho…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Fire Proof Your Home + Fix Squeaky Floors + Adam Carolla’s DIY Nightmare
Before wildfire season hits, learn how to keep your house from burning before the flames arrive — and why your gutters might save your foundation. Then, Adam Carolla heads back to his childhood home …
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Terrifying Truth About Toxic Mold + Nick Offerman’s Farmhouse Wisdom + Easy Insulation Fixes
Is that dark patch on your basement wall harmless—or a hidden health hazard? This week, we’re breaking down what every homeowner should know about mold, moisture, and how to keep your home healthy. P…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Hurricane Season Survival Guide + How To Tame Ceiling Cracks
Hurricane season is here—this episode of This Old House Radio Hour goes beyond the basics with a step-by-step hurricane preparedness checklist to harden your home before the next storm hits. Plus, ac…
Published on 1 month ago
Removing Asbestos & Lead in Your Home + How to Banish Musty Smells + Rhett McLaughlin’s Fairy Tale Log Cabin
Remediation Expert Ron Pike explains the simple rule for asbestos and lead: don’t touch it until you test it, and call in a pro if needed. Comedian Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) takes us i…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Is Your Home Energy Smart? + Foolproof Plaster Repair + HVAC Duct Cleaning Demystified
This week we break down how to build a net-zero home with YouTuber Matt Ferrell—from electrification and heat pumps to solar, batteries, and smart load-shifting. Then On Point’s Meghna Chakrabarti ta…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Home Inspection Nightmares + Shocking Contractor Scams + DIY Fixes You NEED to Know
Inspector Fletch walks us through the essentials of a professional home inspection—from spotting foundation cracks and moisture intrusion to attic ventilation and hidden safety risks—so homeowners ca…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Amazing DIY Hacks to Remove Stains, Rust and Scratches + How Paint Colors Boosts Mood + Billy Gardell’s Dream House
Learn how the right paint colors can boost your mood, why muted patterns calm anxiety, how to test pipes for lead with a magnet, the fix for mysterious cracking tile noises, and whether solar panels …
Published on 2 months ago