Of Interest

Since just about everyone Hudson lives in an old house, this may be of interest. The iconic series This Old House is coming to Radio Catskill (WJFF 90.5 FM) with a new weekly show called This Old House Radio Hour. The following is quoted from a press release:

Starting Sunday, March 23, Radio Catskill brings a beloved staple of home improvement to the airwaves with This Old House Radio Hour, airing at 7 a.m. every Sunday. For over four decades, This Old House has been America's go-to source for expert advice on home improvement, craftsmanship, and restoration. Now, listeners can tune in for a weekly hour-long dive into the spirit of do-it-yourself culture, inspiring people of all skill levels to take on projects big and small.

Jenn Largesse, longtime This Old House personality and editor, will serve as host of This Old House Radio Hour. In addition, episodes will feature fan-favorite talent from This Old House, including general contractor Zack Dettmore and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, as well as a new generation of craftspeople.

Recurring segments include:

• Ask This Old House: Have a question about plumbing, electrical work, roofing, or landscaping? This Old House experts will tackle real listener queries, solving household mysteries and offering step-by-step advice.
• My Old House: Prominent figures like American Pickers' Mike Wolfe, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, musician Rosanne Cash, filmmaker Ken Burns, and actor Alessandro Nivola share heartfelt stories about the homes that shaped their lives.
• Save This Old House: In collaboration with Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, whose popular Cheap Old Houses social accounts boast over three million combined followers, listeners explore the potential of historic properties—some available for as little as $10—and debate what it takes to bring them back to life.
• What's That Sound?: A fun, interactive game where listeners guess the sound of a tool or job site activity for a chance to win prizes.
• A Simple Fix: Quick, simple, and actionable solutions for common household problems such as clogged drains, squeaky hinges and fridge doors. . . .

Learn more at www.thisoldhouse.com/radiohour.