Fixing Knob and Tube Wiring + Patching Moldy Dry Wall + Alessandro Nivola's Brooklyn Row House episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 50 MIN

Fixing Knob and Tube Wiring + Patching Moldy Dry Wall + Alessandro Nivola's Brooklyn Row House

from This Old House Radio Hour · host American Public Media

This week, we meet writer Patrick Hutchinson who bought a $7,500 off-the grid, moss-covered Craigslist cabin—and taught himself to fix it with YouTube and trial and error. How he went from clueless to carpenter and changed his life. Actor Alessandro Nivola shares how his Brooklyn row house became a living tribute to Brutalism, family, and art history.Plus:– Mold or mystery? Our experts explain why cutting drywall might just save your house.– What to say to an electrician who won’t touch your knob-and-tube wiring.– Why workwear is having a high-fashion moment—and what that says about the way we live.– And a simple fix using a golf tee that just might realign your door and your DIY confidence. Got a home issue? Call us at (877) 864-7460. We’ve got the experts—and a few surprises.

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