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

This Old House Radio Hour

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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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