Fire Safety 101 + Rob Corddry’s Childhood Home + Cut Renovation Costs

This Old House Radio Hour

A house fire can start in seconds. This week, a firefighter breaks down the simple two-minute plan that could save your life and the most common mistakes people make in an emergency. Then, comedian Rob Corddry returns to his childhood home in Massachusetts, reflecting on the place that shaped him and the moment everything changed. Plus, how to handle renovation sticker shock, what contractors wish homeowners knew, and your home improvement questions answered.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
* How to fix a countertop gap caused by an out-of-square wall.
* Whether a standard water heater can replace a boiler in a radiant heating system.
* How to think about moisture and vapor barriers when re-siding a home in a humid climate.
* Why caulk keeps cracking and how to fix it so it actually lasts.

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

2026-05-05 50 min

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