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Plug-and-Play Solar + A Refugee Family’s Blue House + A $39K Historic Steal
Energy bills are climbing, but a new wave of “plug and play” solar is making it easier for homeowners and renters to start generating their own power…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tornado Shelter Truths + Renovation Red Flags + Tracy Sierra’s 300-Year-Old Colonial
As tornado season ramps up, we separate myth from fact about storm protection and explain what actually makes a shelter tornado-rated. Then bestselli…
7 months ago
The Truth About House Burping + Nick Offerman’s Farmhouse
We discuss the truth about “house burping,” when opening your windows helps, when it doesn’t, and what actually keeps your indoor air healthy. Nick O…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Building Tomorrow: A Special Look at the Future of Housing
Building Tomorrow is a special collaboration between Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour that asks a simple but urgent question: how do we buil…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Remove Smoke Smells + Gas Fireplace Safety + Lewis Black’s Basement
Learn how to get rid of stubborn smoke odor in a home. Restoration expert Darren Hudema breaks down how to ID the type of smoke you’re dealing with, …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Freeze-Proof Your Pipes + Fix a Flawed Shower + Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary
With even colder days ahead, Jody Gardner from Climate Control Kansas City shares how you can protect your pipes from bursting, and the technology yo…
8 months ago
Easy Weekend Home Upgrades + Contractor Secrets + John Grisham’s Farmhouse
If your home feels a little tired after the holidays, we’ve packed this episode with fast, budget-friendly upgrades you can tackle in a single weeken…
8 months, 1 week ago
Smarter Moving Tips + Susan Orlean’s Schindler House + DIY Wallpaper Made Easy
A professional mover shares the biggest mistakes people make, the packing supplies that actually matter, and the small planning choices that can save…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Weekly Check List That Prevents Costly Repairs + Fixing Wood Floor Gaps
A few minutes a week can save your home — and your sanity. This episode shows how a simple, year-round home checklist prevents big repairs, answers l…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Aging in Place + Buying the Right Generator + Roseanne Cash’s Brownstone
Don’t wait for a fall to force change — aging in place is about smart decisions made early. This episode covers the home upgrades that protect your i…
9 months ago