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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 51 MIN

Declutter Smarter + Fix Your Garage Door, Brick, and Beams

from This Old House Radio Hour · host American Public Media

The Neat Method shows us how to declutter any space—no label maker needed—plus expert fixes for damaged brick, cedar beams, and peeling garage doors. We also share a simple trick to drill safely into walls and hear from Marketplace host David Brancaccio on rebuilding after a wildfire.  • The best way to organize any space (1:08) • Fixing a floating floor (9:27) • Repairing bricks with damaged faces (17:50) • Water-stained cedar beam solutions (23:14) • How to repaint a steel garage door without peeling (26:42) • David Brancaccio’s journey of loss and rebuilding after fire (32:51) • Cheap Old Houses: A circular midcentury gem and a 7,200 sq ft schoolhouse (40:20) • Simple Fix: How to drill safely without hitting pipes or wires (49:48)  Keywords: #JunkDrawer #HomeOrganization #DIYHomeRepairs #NeatMethod #GarageDoorPainting #BrickRepair #ThisOldHouse #WildfireRecovery #SimpleFix #CheapOldHouses #HomeImprovement #HowToDrillIntoWallsSafely #DavidBrancaccio 

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