Clearstory

By: This Old House
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  • Summary

  • From This Old House, Clearstory is a window that sheds light on the surprising stories behind our homes. Host Kevin O'Connor digs into the systems, structures and materials in our homes from unexpected angles. Will future skyscrapers be built out of wood? Why is the American Chestnut heralded as “the perfect tree”? Did the Romans have a better recipe for concrete than what we use today? How will we build on Mars? You’ll hear from industry leaders, historians, and builders. Clearstory – your home in a new light.
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  • Introducing Clearstory from This Old House

    Introducing Clearstory from This Old House
    Oct 3 2019
    Clearstory is a new podcast from This Old House that sheds light on the surprising stories behind our homes. Host Kevin O'Connor digs into the systems, structures and materials in our homes from unexpected angles. Clearstory – your home in a new light. Premieres on October 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Water: The Ultimate Recyclable

    Water: The Ultimate Recyclable
    Oct 24 2019
    We use it day in and day out in our homes, but how much do we really know about water? Are we really running out? Kevin O’Connor speaks with author Charles Fishman (“The Big Thirst”), uncovering surprising facts about all things water. Las Vegas and Orlando show us who’s boss in the water conservation game, and This Old House plumber Richard Trethewey solves a water mystery. Water is too cheap and it’s the ultimate recyclable in need of a revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Framing: They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To

    Framing: They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To
    Oct 31 2019
    It may look hard to frame a house, but it used to be a lot harder. Kevin O’Connor explores the incredible evolution of timber to stick framing. The 2x4 helped America spread out across the plains, but it reduced Chicago to ashes along the way. History professor Dr. Dennis Cremin traces the flames, and This Old House’s Jeff Sweenor helps snuff them out. Great innovation paired with massive tragedy set the stage for modern-day homebuilding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins

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