Old houses can be full of surprises, both good and not so great. If you’re lucky, you can stumble upon a good surprise—like original hardwood floors underneath old carpeting. Listen as This Old House Builder Charlie Silva gives tips to homeowne

Installing Central AC in a Historic Home

Dec 24th, 2020 19m 7s

We love old houses, but sometimes renovating them can lead to frustration. While construction on older homes is known to be sturdy, many of them come without modern conveniences—like central air conditioning. In this episode, This Old House Hom

Fixing Sinking Patio Pavers

Dec 17th, 2020 16m 58s

Have you ever had a home improvement project done professionally, only to see it fall apart a few years later? In this episode, This Old House Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner whose patio pavers rise and push into the backyard after ever

Updating a Tired Bathroom

Dec 10th, 2020 19m 48s

Looking to give your bathroom a facelift? In this episode, This Old House Builder Charlie Silva gives tips to a homeowner on how to upgrade her tired-looking sink and shower fixtures, as well as deal with a leak coming from behind the grout, to

How to Hang Holiday Lights Outside

Dec 3rd, 2020 17m 53s

It’s that time of year again—time to pull out the festive holiday lights and start decorating the exterior of your home. If you’re stuck trying to figure out how you’re going to wire and plug in all of these lights, This Old House Master Electr

Saving a Sinking Kitchen Sink

Nov 26th, 2020 15m 35s

Small home improvement projects can sometimes leave you stumped. Listen as This Old House Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner whose kitchen sink doesn’t meet the underside of the countertop, leaving a large gap for water to leak inside o

Matching Brickwork on a Historic Home

Nov 19th, 2020 16m 34s

Sometimes a project in an old house is about making something work, but also look original. Listen as This Old House Mason Mark McCullough gives his thoughts on repairing rare brick in a historic home built in 1896.Learn more about your ad cho

Landscaping Tips for a Steep Yard

Nov 12th, 2020 16m 1s

Taking care of your yard can be a mystery, especially if it has a steep slope. What’s the best way to landscape a hilly yard? This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada shares her best tips for choosing easy to care for plants that bloom t

How to Hang a Bedroom Door

Nov 5th, 2020 17m 25s

Mistakes can happen with rushed renovations, and small errors can lead to big frustrations. Builder Charlie Silva discusses with Chris Ermides the best way to fix an incorrectly hung bedroom door.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Protecting Ungrounded Outlets

Oct 29th, 2020 13m 52s

Electrical wiring can be tricky in old houses. In this episode, Master Electrician Heath Eastman discusses the reasons why outlets in an older home aren’t showing that they are grounded, with some even showing reverse polarity.Learn more about

Preparing Plants for Winter

Oct 22nd, 2020 16m 5s

Gardening needs attention all year long. As the weather changes, how do you keep the plants and shrubs healthy for them to return in the spring? This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada talks with host Chris Ermides about the best method

Attic & Roof Insulation

Oct 15th, 2020 14m 45s

Does your attic get too hot in the summer and way too cold in the winter? In this episode, This Old House Home Technology Expert Ross Trethewey chats with host Chris Ermides about how to make the extra spaces in your home more comfortable and u

Fixing Peeling Paint

Oct 8th, 2020 17m 2s

Got peeling paint? This Old House Painting Expert Mauro Henrique talks to host Chris Ermides about the best and safest ways to repair peeling paint on interior walls in an older home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Fixture and Fan Installations

Oct 1st, 2020 13m 40s

This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman joins host Chris Ermides to tackle installing a ceiling fan in a homeowner’s loft space and a chandelier...in a bathroom?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weed Killers

Oct 1st, 2020 15m 54s

This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada joins Chris to talk about weeds in your yard and how to kill them for good.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Introducing the Ask This Old House Podcast

Sep 16th, 2020 2m 12s

If you love watching Ask This Old House on TV, then you’ll love the Ask This Old House podcast. Hear from home enthusiasts around the country, who ask questions about the toughest projects in their homes. Host Chris Ermides brings in This Old H

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