This Old House Radio Hour

This Old House Radio Hour

American Public Media 74 - The Tankless Water Heater Debate + Jonathan Knight’s Crazy Old House + Grow a Living Fence

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 tips, expert advice, and project ideas that actually work.
Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts—and start building a better home, one episode at a time.
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Episodes

74-

The Tankless Water Heater Debate + Jonathan Knight’s Crazy Old House + Grow a Living Fence

11 Aug 2026
73-

Should You Kill Your Lawn? + Nathaniel Rich’s Artist’s Retreat + When Contractors Wreck Your Home

04 Aug 2026
72-

The Right Way to Load Your Dishwasher + Colson Whitehead’s Family Retreat + Grow Backyard Fruit

25 Jul 2026
71-

The Right Way to Load Your Washing Machine + Mary H.K. Choi's Texas Home + Contractor Truths

17 Jul 2026
70-

Avoid Locksmith Scams + Adam Rehmeier’s Hollywood Hideaway + Carpet Buying 101

14 Jul 2026