TikTok’s cleaning expert Brandon Pleshek shows you how to bounce back from the Thanksgiving mess with simple routines and tools that make any home feel fresh fast. Actor William H. Macy shares the story of his Vermont cabin—and the hard-earned lessons he learned about woodstoves, flies, and finding comfort in the chaos. And food legend Alton Brown breaks down how to build a better backyard grill setup for all your holiday cooking, using just a few basics and some smart know-how. Plus, our experts take your calls on tiles, ceilings, wiring, stucco, and whether your HVAC really needs a surge protector.

Five Things You’ll Learn This Episode:
* How to know if you need dedicated surge protectors for your HVAC system (9:06)
* How to deal with ugly inset floor tile you want to change (14:25)
* How to stop bathroom ceiling paint from peeling (18:23)
* How to safely replace knob-and-tube wiring—and convince an electrician to help (23:54)
* How to repair cracked stucco around a window after leaks and storms (27:44)

All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.