The big question is this: How can we stop procrastinating, take control of clutter in a way that really sticks, and avoid feeling overwhelmed along the way? We created The JJs Declutter Podcast because, as professional decluttering coaches, we know that organizing your home doesn’t have to be an endless, stressful chore. Our mission is to share practical, real-world solutions that make keeping your spaces tidy a whole lot easier. And yes, we sprinkle in some humor too! Each episode is design ...
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This Old House has been America’s most trusted source for home improvement, expert renovation advice, and DIY inspiration for over 40 years. Now, that trusted guidance comes to your ears with This Old House Radio Hour—a weekly home improvement podcast designed to help homeowners, renters, and renovators take better care of the places they live. Hosted by This Old House editor Jenn Largesse, and featuring fan-favorite experts like Zack Dettmore (general contractor), Richard Trethewey (plumbin ...
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1-800-Junk-Refund helps people declutter their homes and businesses with the unique option of getting some cash back! Our radio show, Junk Refund Show, takes it one step further by helping you get the clutter and junk out of your life as well! Listen each week as we help you not only declutter your garage, but we help you declutter your relationships as well! Not only can we help you clean out your dresser drawers, we can help you clean out that extra baggage you are carrying around your wai ...
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Ep 36 ~ Magazine Moments ~ Back To School Edition
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18:48🎒 Episode 36: Magazine Moments – Back to School Edition The JJs Declutter Podcast Is your house still clinging to summer while your calendar screams “First Day of School”? Julie and Janis are here to rescue your routines and restore sanity before the school bell rings. In this jam-packed Back to School episode, the JJs guide you through 7 essential…
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This Simple Fix Will Save Your Crumbling Foundation + Are You Prepared For When the Power Goes Out?
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51:19Designer Stacey Lapuk shares how to reinvent your home post-divorce—creating spaces that reflect who you are now, not who you used to be. Plus, we dig into generator basics, haunted house tales from cartoon voice legend Billy West, and DIY fixes for rusted beams, drawer upgrades, and countertop repairs. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to redesig…
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Tribute to Ben & Jerry's Ice cream https://www.benjerry.com/By [email protected] (Author)
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Ep 35 – The 3 Pigs & the House of Clutter
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13:08🎧 Episode 35 – The 3 Pigs & the House of Clutter Welcome to another delightfully messy fairy tale reboot with a decluttering twist! 🐷🏡 This week on The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis take on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs—but instead of big bad wolves and huffing and puffing, we’re sorting through board games, DOOM boxes, and dus…
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Make Your Home Allergy Free + Fix Squeaky Wood Floors
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51:05This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re talking about something you can’t see but definitely feel: the air inside your home. Kenneth Mendez, president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, shares the smartest, science-backed ways to improve indoor air quality—from high-heat laundry to HEPA vacuums—and explains why your bedroom migh…
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Junk Refund Show with Alan J. Cook Shout out -> Pioneer Day in Utah Use Jiffy Lube, recommended!By [email protected] (Author)
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Epi 34 – Henny Penny’s Picnic Panic Fractured Fairy Tale Edition
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14:11🎙️ Episode 34 – Henny Penny’s Picnic Panic The JJs Declutter Podcast: Fractured Fairy Tale Edition 🧺 Episode Summary In this whimsical, pun-filled episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Henny Penny sets the gold standard for picnic prep—until her messy, unprepared feathered friends arrive in a flurry of chaos and mystery casseroles. From spotless ca…
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Home Design for The Neurodivergent + Attic Insulation 101
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51:05From designing homes that support neurodivergent family members to building your cat the ultimate backyard enclosure, this episode is packed with practical advice for every kind of household. Plus, we tour author Sloane Crosley’s West Village apartment and share DIY fixes for leaky outlets, drafty attics, wood siding, and crumbly foundations. • Inc…
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Epi 33 ~ Beauty & The Mess: A Tale as Old as Time
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14:01🎙️ The JJ's Declutter Podcast — Episode 33: Beauty & The Mess: A Tale as Old as Time Episode Summary: In this whimsical and wildly relatable fractured fairy tale, Julie and Janis take you on an enchanted journey through Beauty and the Mess — a cluttered castle comedy starring Belle (the bellhop of everyone’s baggage) and a Beast who’s deeply attach…
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Want to block out noisy neighbors, fix roof leaks, or renovate a retro gem? This episode features YouTube’s Soundproof Guide Martin Poirier, comedian Paula Poundstone’s emotional home story, and expert answers to your biggest home questions—from radon and chimneys to indoor pool flooring and Lustron houses. • Soundproofing for Renters (0:55) • Rado…
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On the Road Home from Atlanta, Maryland. The Love of Work.By [email protected] (Author)
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Epi 32: Cinderella & the Mothball Masquerade
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15:37🎙️ Episode 32: Cinderella & the Mothball Masquerade Fractured Fairy Tale Edition — When Moths Attack and Closets Fight Back! Episode Summary: Once upon a grime, there was a tale of lace, legacy... and larvae! In this whimsical and pun-filled fractured fairy tale, Cinderella isn’t waiting for a prince—she’s waging war against moths, mildew, and mayh…
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Ellen Marie Bennett’s Renter-Friendly Kitchen Tricks Will Blow Your Mind
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50:29From renter-friendly kitchen hacks with Hedley and Bennett founder Ellen Marie Bennett to backyard beekeeping tips from TikTok’s Bowser Bee, this episode is packed with smart solutions and inspiring stories—including a 5,700 sq ft hand-carved cave home in Utah. Plus, we answer your top home repair questions about cracked ceilings, woodpecker damage…
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Episode 31: Magazine Moments - Fourth of July Prep 🎆
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30:11Get ready to spark some patriotic decluttering magic! Julie and Janis dive into their "Magazine Moments" series with Fourth of July prep tips that'll help you celebrate without the clutter chaos. From flag etiquette to grilling wisdom, they're serving up red, white, and blue organization tips with their signature whimsical style. Episode Highlights…
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DIY Guide To Babyproofing Your Home, Storm Prep & Cheap Old Houses Gems
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51:02Expert babyproofing tips from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to keep your home safe from newborn to toddlerhood—plus clever fixes for shifting floors, cracked stucco, and prepping your home for hurricanes. • How to babyproof for every stage (1:03) • How to shift floating floorboards (8:13) • Repair cracks in stucco around windows (17:32) • Portable…
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🧹 Episode Summary: Porch & Patio Pandemonium In this laugh-out-loud episode, Julie and Janis take you on a wild ride through the cluttered jungles of porches, patios, and decks. Is your outdoor space a peaceful retreat or a dumping ground for broken plant pots and squirrel-sized Airbnbs? From gnomes who’ve seen too much to citronella candles that h…
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Nathaniel Rateliff’s Mountain Hideout! + Urban Gardening Made Easy
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51:01We explore the return of the American porch with architect Charlie Hailey, tour Nathaniel Rateliff’s mountain recording retreat, and answer your toughest DIY questions—from brick repair and deck fixes to bathroom ventilation and arc fault detectors. Plus, we dig into urban gardening tips with Detroit’s Kamaria Gray—whether you’ve got a backyard or …
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Junteenth, doing business on this Day in a Costco Parking LotBy [email protected] (Author)
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Welcome back to the whimsical world of decluttering! In this episode, Julie and Janis trade porridge for propane as they follow Goldilocks on her glamping getaway. Spoiler alert: it’s less Pinterest-perfect and more “Pinterest Panic.” From overstuffed coolers to collapsing cots, Goldie’s cluttered campsite becomes a cautionary tale. 💡 You'll learn:…
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Natural Cleaning Hacks + Lead Paint Safety & PVC Fixes You Need
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51:16Get these amazing cleaning tips from TikTok’s “Clean That Up” guy Brendan Pleshak. Plus, how to preserve vintage tile, test for lead paint, upgrade rake boards with PVC, fix lawn grubs, stop sewer backups, and hear “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” host Peter Sagal’s hilarious story of buying the wrong house. • DIY Vinegar Cleaner (0:55) • Vintage Tile A…
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Epi 28 – Garden Gnomes & Garage Goblins: Taming Outdoor Chaos
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14:37🎧 Episode 28 – Garden Gnomes & Garage Goblins: Taming Outdoor Chaos Welcome back to The JJ’s Declutter Podcast, where clutter meets its match—especially the kind that hides in your garage, garden shed, or beneath that leaning tower of plastic pots. In Episode 28, hosts Julie and Janis unearth the hilarious (& helpful) truths about outdoor clutter. …
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Making Your Home Safer for Seniors + Gas vs. Induction Ranges
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51:19Make your home safer for seniors with these aging-in-place upgrades, fix fireplace switches and tile holes, and refinish butcher block the right way. Plus, we compare gas vs. induction, share a DIY weed killer that works, and hear from Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins about restoring his Victorian home. • How to make your home safer for seniors (0…
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🎙️ JJs Declutter Podcast – Episode 27: Magazine Moments & Judgy Pants 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3SHfPogLqP8 📝 Read the article we reviewed: 10 Things Professional Organizers Always Toss Before Summer In This Episode: Do you ever read a decluttering article and immediately feel judged? You're not alone! In Episode 27, Julie and Janis dive…
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Declutter Smarter + Fix Your Garage Door, Brick, and Beams
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51:19The 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 …
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Epi 26 ~ Snow White and the Seven Daily Chores
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12:53Episode 26 – Snow White & The Seven Daily Tasks 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aue81NV-V54 What if Snow White wasn’t just fighting an evil queen — she was also fighting clutter, grime, and streaky mirrors? In this fun and practical episode, Julie and Janis take you on a whimsical journey through a fractured fairy tale version of Snow White an…
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Modern Feng Shui Tips + Chrome Fixture Restoration
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51:18Learn how to bring more balance and flow into your home with feng shui tips from architect Cliff Tan, plus expert guidance on porch restoration, wall insulation, brick painting, and propane retrofits. Plus, make your lawn look like Fenway Park with pro tips from former Boston Red Sox groundskeeper David Mellor. Keywords: #feng shui home tips #Cliff…
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Epi 25 ~ The Princess & The Pea… Under the Fitted Sheet
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14:27The Princess & The Pea… Under the Fitted Sheet 🎧 Watch on YouTube What do dryer sheets, fitted sheets, and royalty have in common? They all show up in this hilarious and helpful fractured fairy tale episode of the JJs Declutter Podcast! Join Julie and Janis as they reimagine the classic tale The Princess and the Pea—this time with a modern twist fe…
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William H. Macy Spent 30 Years Fixing This Cabin—Here’s Why
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50:31Expert tips to keep bugs and critters out of your home from the Bug Boys. Plus, William H. Macy gives us a tour of his hand-built Vermont cabin, and Cheap Old Houses spotlights affordable historic homes in Ohio and Michigan. Keywords: #spring pest prevention #how to get rid of bugs #pest control tips #William H. Macy #cabin #woodworking #DIY cabin …
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Live from Kansas City Airport On the way back to Washington DC Some things about Mexico and a little more about Rome, and the wonderful memories thereof.By [email protected] (Author)
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Epi 24 ~ Rapunzel’s Tangled Tales of Hair & Home
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13:56A Fractured Fairy Tale by The JJs 🎙️ Epi 24 – Rapunzel’s Tangled Tales of Hair & Home 🧼✨ Practical tips hidden in a fairy tale twist! 📺 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MsqyNL1d-44 🌐 Show notes & resources: www.TheJJsDeclutterPodcast.com 🪮 Episode Summary: In this delightfully tangled episode, co-hosts Julie and Janis give Rapunzel a modern-d…
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Sound Proofing Your Bathroom + How To Paint Your Garage Door + Walter Mosley’s Los Angeles
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50:33This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we meet Bo Petterson—a 66-year-old dad, DIYer, and unexpected TikTok sensation. Known to millions as @DadAdviceFromBo, Bo began posting home repair videos with his daughter Emily as a way to help her recover from a traumatic brain injury. What started as a private act of love has grown into a viral force for …
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Episode 23: Bonus Magazine Moments JUDGY PANTS
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15:06Hosts: Julie Weisgerber & Janis Kosmala (The JJs) 🎙️ In this special bonus episode of Magazine Moments Judgy Pants, Julie and Janis dive into a Real Simple article titled “10 Things You’ll Always Regret Throwing Away.” But do we really regret tossing that mug from 1998? With humor, practicality, and a sprinkle of sass, your favorite decluttering du…
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Traveling with AlanBy [email protected] (Author)
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🎙️ Episode 22: Magazine Moments – Judgy Pants When picture-perfect organizing advice gets real pushy, Julie & Janis push back. 💡 Episode Summary: In this laugh-out-loud episode, Julie & Janis don their sassiest slippers and strut straight into a pile of pushy organizing articles—yes, the kind that give you “5 steps to perfection” but leave you with…
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Designing for Disaster: How Los Angeles Builds Back Smarter + Saving The Outsider’s House + Four DIY Fixes: Chimneys, Circuits, Ceilings, and Steam
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50:31This week on This Old House Radio Hour—what does it mean to rebuild not just homes, but entire communities? Sunset Magazine editor-in-chief Hugh Garvey joins us to discuss the magazine’s special issue devoted to the rebuilding of Altadena and Pacific Palisades in the wake of January’s devastating wildfires. Sunset, a voice in California architectur…
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Power Outages in Texas caused a bit shorter production to be postedBy [email protected] (Author)
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Epi 21 ~ Spring Cleaning Finishing Touches
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17:41🎧 The JJs Declutter Podcast – Episode 21: Spring Cleaning Finishing Touches 🔗 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QhqIg2Bmh3A Episode Title: Spring Cleaning Wrap-Up & Outdoor Prep Theme: Put the finishing touches on your clean and welcoming home. Description: In this energizing wrap-up to our spring cleaning series, Julie and Janis bring you all the…
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Fixing Knob and Tube Wiring + Patching Moldy Dry Wall + Alessandro Nivola's Brooklyn Row House
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50:32This 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 histo…
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Making a Big Sale and feeling on top of the world! Live from Rockville, Maryland at the Subway parking lot. Best Easter wishes to all. Let's talk about hoarders!By [email protected] (Author)
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Epi 20- Spring Cleaning Functional Zones: Entryways, Kitchens & Under Sinks
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15:37🎙️ JJs Declutter Podcast – Episode 20 Title: Spring Cleaning Functional Zones: Entryways, Kitchens & Under Sinks Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/87l27doiBnY 🧼 Episode Summary: Ready to spring clean with purpose? In Episode 20 of the JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis guide you through a functional zone refresh that will help you transform yo…
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Farm to Table Architecture, Soundproofing your Bedroom, Plus Our DIY Experts Answer Your Home Improvement Questions
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50:31On this week’s This Old House Radio Hour, architects Jack Becker and Andrew Linn of BLDUS in Washington, D.C. explain how they’re turning the sustainable food movement into a sustainable building movement with their “Farm-to-Shelter” philosophy—drawing inspiration from Chef’s Table and using regional, regenerative materials to create homes that are…
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Epi 19 ~ Spring Cleaning ~ Cozy Spaces Reset
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19:27Spring Cleaning – Cozy Spaces Reset JJs Declutter Podcast 🎙️ | Hosted by Julie & Janis 🌿 Watch on YouTube: Spring Cleaning: Cozy Spaces Reset Episode Summary Spring is the perfect time for a Cozy Spaces Reset! In this episode, Julie and Janis guide you through three key areas to refresh your home and mind: ✔️ Flip & Freshen Your Mattress – Extend i…
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MythBusters Adam Savage, Roseanne Cash's Steampunk Meets Jane Austen Town House + DIY and Home Improvement Answers
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50:32Adam Savage—former MythBuster and maker movement icon—joins us to talk about the philosophy of tools, the joy of failure, and building a 200-hour replica of Hellboy’s revolver. Then we visit Charleston to uncover the truth behind those sideways-facing row houses (spoiler: it’s not about taxes). Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash invites us into her lov…
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Ep 18 ~ Spring Cleaning – Windows & Dusting High and Low
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13:23Episode 18: Spring Cleaning – Windows & Dusting High and Low 🎙 Hosts: Janis & Julie 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-_ekVNvPdcQ Episode Overview: Spring is here, and that means it’s time for a deep clean! In this episode, Janis and Julie break down spring cleaning tips for tackling windows, window treatments, and dusting those high and low are…
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“How Much Do You Pay in Rent" with Caleb Simpson + Home Improvement Q&A + Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
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50:32On this episode of This Old House Radio Hour, we sit down with viral sensation Caleb Simpson, the TikTok star who’s made a name asking one simple question: “How much do you pay in rent?” Caleb shares what 500+ home tours have taught him about housing, design, and what our spaces say about who we are. Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kea…
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Ep 17: Judgy Pants—Reviewing 19 All-Natural Spring Cleaning Tricks for the Kitchen
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22:44Episode 17: Magazine Moments Judgy Pants—Reviewing 19 All-Natural Spring Cleaning Tricks for the Kitchen 🎧 Listen now: Watch on YouTube Spring is here, and it’s time to freshen up your kitchen the natural way! In this episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Janis and Julie put on their Judgy Pants to review an article from Food52 about 19 all-natural…
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Ken Burns Shows Us, His Creative Shangri-La, Sarah Susanka On Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better and a Blue Print for Rebuilding Los Angeles
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51:18On this week’s episode, we rethink the meaning of home—from the scale of a single room to the soul of a sprawling city. First, visionary architect and best-selling author Sarah Susanka joins us to reflect on the enduring appeal of her groundbreaking book The Not So Big House. She unpacks power of designing for quality over quantity, how smarter, sm…
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Live from Brooklyn, NY...... and on the Job! Finishing of a job helping someone move. Then off to the NCA March Madness Basketball Tournament Live, with folks from BYU and a friend from Atlanta. Big night for Alan's Alma Mater.By [email protected] (Author)
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Episode 16 ~ Spring Seasonal Clothing Swap & Storage
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14:35Spring is here, which means it’s time to swap out heavy winter clothes and bring in the light, breezy outfits! But how do you tackle a seasonal swap without stress or clutter? In this episode, Janis and Julie share a step-by-step system to help you declutter, organize, and store your wardrobe with ease. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ H…
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American Picker Mike Wolfe’s Main Street Revival, Historic Homes Under $1,000, and 60-Second Fixes for Everyday Problems!
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50:59Welcome to the Premiere of This Old House Radio Hour! Join us for an hour of expert-driven DIY and home improvement, where craftsmanship, history, and hands-on know-how come together. Master carpenter Callum Robinson reads from his bestselling memoir, Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman, and shares with host Jenn Largesse the deep joy of woodworki…
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