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S23 E20: Heath Eastman inspects a homeowner's electrical system to find out why his bills are soaring
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Troubleshooting a High Electric Bill

Homeowners often do their best to control their energy and utility bills as best as possible. So when there’s a huge jump, it tends to cause a bit of panic. When a homeowner reached out to master electrician Heath Eastman about his bill doubling in the winter, Heath wanted to troubleshoot the issue in person.
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Flea Market Finds

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert tells us why he’s such a big fan of flea markets, and even shows us some of his most prized finds.
S22 E10: The Ask This Old House team discuss deal breakers when buying a home
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Deal Breakers When Buying a Home

Host Kevin O’Connor asks the team at Ask This Old House about the red flags that they might consider deal breakers in today’s real estate market. From foundations to rooflines, they list their top concerns.
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Understanding Electricity Bills

This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey discuss electric bill structures.
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How to Manage Renovation Expectations

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project
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How Thermostat Setbacks Can Save You Money

Learn from plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey how using thermostat setbacks can help you save money.
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How To Understand and Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit

Performing a whole-house energy audit can lead to significant savings on your utility bills and increased comfort in your home. Read how to perform an audit in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Prep Your House to Sell

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discusses how to make your home market-ready with real estate expert Robert Schwartz
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How to Perform a Home Energy Audit

Spot the leaks, gaps, and cold spots around your home with some simple pieces of equipment
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How To Do Your Own Home Inspection

Before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert.

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