Episodes: 83
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
lgreen@americanpublicmedia.org
bvarro@americanpublicmedia.org
mevans@americanpublicmedia.org
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Jenn Largesse - Home improvement editor and practical renovation expert associated with This Old House.
John Wilson - His Century-old Queens House, Its Unreinforced Brick Foundation, And The Home’s Influence On His Work.
Shelly Gates - Designing Functional, Highly Personalized College Dorm Rooms And Making Small Spaces Work Harder.
Patrick Mattingly - The Advantages And Tradeoffs Of Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel, And Paver Driveways.
Erin Napier - Her Grandfather’s Salvaged-materials Mississippi Ranch House And Its Personal History.
Andrew Maddock - Layered Lighting, Warmer Light, And Making Rooms Feel More Inviting Than Spaces Lit Only By Overhead Fixtures.
Who Will Build America's Future? + The Bedroom TV Debate + Roof Repair Secrets
October 13, 2026
In the first of a series called Work In Progress, This Old House's Kevin O'Connor sits down with Business Roundtable President and COO Kristin Silverberg to explore America's skilled labor shortage and how workforce training could help. Then, is having a TV in your bedroom ruining your sleep? A sleep expert weighs in on the debate and explains why breaking the habit can be harder than you think. Then, bestselling author Robert Kolker takes us inside his unconventional childhood home in a 1970...
Should You Talk to Your Plants? + Barbara Kingsolver’s Farmhouse + DIY Reality Checks
October 06, 2026
Should you be talking to your houseplants? Plant stylist Hilton Carter explains why forming a relationship with your plants might actually help you become a better plant parent. Then, Barbara Kingsolver takes us inside her 120-year-old Appalachian farmhouse, where generations of stories are embedded in everything from the kitchen cabinets to the handmade stone porch. Plus, we uncover the surprising history of the burglar alarm, from ancient Roman guard geese to the Queen's nurse. And general ...
Stop Wasting Electricity + Ryan Hamilton’s Humble Childhood Home + Home Elevators Go Mainstream
September 29, 2026
Why does your electric bill keep going up and what can you actually do about it? Consumer reporter Jeff Rossen shares simple ways to cut your energy costs. Comedian Ryan Hamilton returns to the tiny Idaho house where he grew up and reflects on how its simplicity and spectacular views shaped his idea of what makes a home feel comfortable. Plus, we dive into the strange rise and fall of the waterbed, then accessibility specialist Blake Watson explains how a new generation of residential elevato...
This Old House Radio Hour is hosted by Jenn Largesse. Its publicly listed emails are lgreen@americanpublicmedia.org, bvarro@americanpublicmedia.org, and mevans@americanpublicmedia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for This Old House Radio Hour: lgreen@americanpublicmedia.org, bvarro@americanpublicmedia.org, and mevans@americanpublicmedia.org.
Podseeker estimates This Old House Radio Hour reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
This Old House Radio Hour typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized home-improvement, renovation, design, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, engineering, or other skilled-trade expertise; authors, media personalities, and public figures with a compelling home or design story are also suitable. Common among recent guests: Professional expertise in a home-related specialty; Notable media, television, publishing, or online creator work; Distinctive renovation, architecture, or design experience. Recent guests include John Wilson, Shelly Gates, and Patrick Mattingly.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Diy, Home Maintenance, and Interior Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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bvarro@americanpublicmedia.org
mevans@americanpublicmedia.org
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