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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 listener questions on floors, ovens, mirrors, and stone walls, and explores what “home” really means through Pulitzer Prize–winner Viet Thanh Nguyen and Cheap Old Houses.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
*How to create a simple weekly home checklist that prevents costly repairs and insurance headaches before they happen. (1:22)
*How to tell if wood floor gaps and filler failure are normal — and what to fix, what to ignore, and what can become a safety issue. (7:57)
*How to check whether your electrical system can handle a new oven or induction range by reading breakers, wiring, and outlet types. (14:12)
*How to safely build and hang a heavy DIY mirror using basic tools, mirror adhesive, and simple hardware that won’t fail. (19:51)
*How to prep the right base for a small stone garden wall so it stays stable without overbuilding or unnecessary expense. (26:40)
All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.
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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 listener questions on floors, ovens, mirrors, and stone walls, and explores what “home” really means through Pulitzer Prize–winner Viet Thanh Nguyen and Cheap Old Houses.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
*How to create a simple weekly home checklist that prevents costly repairs and insurance headaches before they happen. (1:22)
*How to tell if wood floor gaps and filler failure are normal — and what to fix, what to ignore, and what can become a safety issue. (7:57)
*How to check whether your electrical system can handle a new oven or induction range by reading breakers, wiring, and outlet types. (14:12)
*How to safely build and hang a heavy DIY mirror using basic tools, mirror adhesive, and simple hardware that won’t fail. (19:51)
*How to prep the right base for a small stone garden wall so it stays stable without overbuilding or unnecessary expense. (26:40)
All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.

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