Last Updated on October 8, 2026
If you love old houses as much as I do, chances are you love talking about them, too. Whether you’re restoring a 100-year-old Victorian, slowly fixing up a 1950s ranch, researching the history of your house, or simply fascinated by old buildings, there’s a podcast for you.
Podcasts are one of my favorite ways to learn about old houses. I can listen while I’m driving, walking the dog, cleaning the kitchen, or tackling one of those never-ending homeowner projects.
Over the years, I’ve listened to quite a few old house, home improvement, and renovation podcasts. Some have come and gone, while others have become go-to resources that I keep coming back to.
So I put together this list of my favorite podcasts for old house lovers, including podcasts about historic preservation, old house renovations, architecture, home improvement, traditional building, and the fascinating stories behind the places we call home.
This list is updated periodically as I discover new podcasts and old favorites change.
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Best Podcasts Specifically About Old Houses
This first group of podcasts actually understand the joys (and headaches) of owning an old house, start here. Historic homes, restoration, renovation, preservation, architecture, and everyday old-house life.,,,
1. True Tales From Old Houses
If you only listen to one old house podcast, make it this one. True Tales From Old Houses is probably the closest thing to sitting around a kitchen table with people who completely understand your obsession with old houses.
The host, Stacy, is relatable and inspirational. Stacy and her husband bought 135-year-old Blake Hill House, lovingly referred to as BHH, in 2014. She wasn’t completely gung-ho about buying an old house. At first, she was hesitant and worried about the unknowns of an older house. And I’m completely with her. I felt the same way when we bought our house. And now, I don’t think I could ever not live in an old house.
She put her fear and discomfort aside, and quickly grew to love living in an old house. And ever since, she has been blogging about the joys and nightmares of old home ownership. In the fall of 2018, she started the True Tales from Old Houses podcast. In 2019, she added a co-host, Devyn Caldwell, from Our Philly Row blog.
I especially love that it doesn’t pretend owning an old house is always glamorous. There are beautiful original floors and gorgeous woodwork. And then there are the mysterious noises, expensive repairs, and projects that take approximately 47 times longer than expected….In other words: old house life.
Listen to True Tales From Old Houses
2. This Old House Radio Hour
If you’re a fan of This Old House (I mean they are the OG of old house tv shows….), you’ll want to add This Old House Radio Hour to your podcast queue.
The show covers home improvement, DIY, restoration, craftsmanship, and home repair, with familiar This Old House experts along with builders, designers, and craftspeople.
I especially like that the show goes beyond basic home improvement and gets into how and why houses are built the way they are. It’ great balance of both practical repairs and the stories behind old homes.
Listen to This Old House Radio Hour
3. Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven
Planning a renovation? Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is worth adding to your list.
Architect Katharine MacPhail interviews contractors, architects, vendors, and homeowners about the realities of renovating a house. What I find particularly interesting for old house owners because Katharine is an architect who specializes in renovations to existing homes. She gets both sides of the story.
You’ll hear conversations about everything from roofing and foundations to materials, contractors, and the emotional side of renovating. Renovating an old house is about MUCH more than choosing pretty finishes. This podcast gets it.
Listen to Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven
4. The Keeping Room Podcast
The Keeping Room Podcast feels tailor-made for old house nerds (like me!). The podcast explores old houses, architecture, design, DIY, building technology, and the craftsmanship that goes into making a house a home.
Katelyn Parker is an architect specializing in historic preservation and old house renovations, so you’ll hear plenty of thoughtful discussion about the details that make older homes special.
Windows. Plaster. Floor finishes. Building science. Craftsmanship.
Basically, all the things that make an old house person stop mid-conversation and say, “Wait. Tell me more about that window.”
Listen to The Keeping Room Podcast
Best Home Renovation & DIY Podcasts
This next group of podcasts aren’t necessarily focused on historic homes, but they’re packed with practical advice for homeowners tackling repairs, renovations, and DIY projects…
And honestly, what old house owner doesn’t need to know about repairs and renovations….
5. Fix It Home Improvement
I’ll start off by saying this podcast isn’t specifically geared toward old house owners. But add it to your list.
It was the first homeowner podcast I started listening to a few years ago, and got me hooked to the value of home improvement podcasts.
The show covers DIY home repairs, home maintenance, tools, products, and home-and-garden projects.
And here’s what I especially love: Jacy and Cindy often give you a little history or backstory along with the practical advice.
Because we old house folks love our history, right?
The podcast has been around since 2014, so there’s a huge back catalog to explore. And if you’re anything like me, you may not listen to every episode all the way through. Sometimes I’ll just listen to the beginning because I want to learn about the product or topic they’re discussing.
It’s practical homeowner information with a little extra something thrown in.
And that’s exactly what I want from a podcast.
Fix It also publishes the ongoing best selling series of home improvement e-books, Home Improvement Solutions: What Every Homeowner Should Know. Considering they are usually a few dollars, you can’t go wrong.
Listen to Fix It Home Improvement
6. Builder’s Notebook
Builder’s Notebook isn’t specifically an old house podcast, but it’s another useful resource for homeowners. The podcast focuses on home renovation, construction, design, and the practical side of tackling projects around the house.
If you’re planning a renovation or trying to understand what goes into a particular home improvement project, this is a good one to have in your listening rotation.
Not every episode will be relevant to an old house. But that’s okay.
Sometimes you just need to know how the heck you’re supposed to approach the next renovation project.
Best Architecture & Historic Preservation Podcasts
This third group of podcasts is a bit more general topics and academic, and less about specific how-tos for your old house. These are geared more toward the old-house enthusiast who wants to know more about architecture, historic buildings, preservation, and the stories behind the places we live.
7. Building Tradition
If you’re interested in historic preservation, traditional architecture, and period-appropriate restoration, check out Building Tradition.
Produced by the editors of Traditional Building, Period Homes, Old House Journal, and New Old House, the podcast features interviews with architects, preservationists, craftspeople, and others working in traditional design and restoration.
This one leans a little more toward the architectural and professional side than some of the other podcasts on this list.
Which is exactly why I like having it here.
You’ll hear conversations about traditional design, historic restoration and renovation, period-inspired construction, and the traditional building arts.
8. 99% Invisible
Okay, technically 99% Invisible isn’t an old house podcast. But hear me out.
It is a podcast about architecture, design, infrastructure, cities, and the often-overlooked details that shape the world around us.And if you love old houses, there’s a very good chance you’ll love this podcast, too.
One particularly relevant episode for old house lovers is “The House That Came in the Mail,” which explores the fascinating history of Sears kit houses. From 1908 to 1940, Sears offered complete mail-order houses through its catalogs. You could literally order a house and have the pieces shipped to you.
That’s pretty fascinating stuff.
And if you’re interested in researching the history of your own house, you’ll probably enjoy my Beginner’s Guide to Tracing Your Home’s History, too.
9. USModernist Radio — Modernist Architecture Podcast
Do you love old houses but also have a soft spot for Mid-Century Modern homes? Then you’ll want to check out USModernist Radio.
The podcast explores Modernist architecture through conversations with architects, homeowners, preservationists, historians, and others connected to the world of Modernism.
It covers some seriously fascinating houses and architects.
And while the focus isn’t traditional old houses, it’s a great reminder that today’s “old houses” were once the new houses that challenged conventional ideas about architecture and design.
10. The Architecture Happy Hour
The Architecture Happy Hour is a fun, approachable podcast about architecture, interior design, restoration, and renovation.
The show was created to feel more like a casual conversation with friends than a formal architecture lecture. And I appreciate that.
The podcast covers everything from home renovation and design to working with architects and making decisions about your home.
One note: this is now an archived podcast rather than an actively producing show. The existing episodes are still available, though, so it’s worth browsing the archives if you’re interested in architecture and renovation.
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Old House Podcasts Worth Remembering
Podcast lists have one annoying problem. They age. And several of the podcasts I loved when I first published this list are no longer active. I can’t find them anymore online.
I don’t necessarily want to erase them, though. So….
1. Old House Love Podcast
The Old House Love Podcast, from Larissa and Kris Munsch of Instagram’s OldHouseLove, was one of my favorites when I originally published this post. The podcast launched in 2019 and focused on the realities of old house ownership, renovation, and restoration.
2. Clearstory
Clearstory, from This Old House, was another favorite. Hosted by Kevin O’Connor, the podcast explored the surprising stories behind our homes – from building materials and construction techniques to the history and science behind the houses around us.
And if you’re interested in the practical safety side of owning an older home, check out my post on why old houses are more likely to catch fire, including what homeowners can do to reduce those risks.
3. Home School’d
Home School’d was another homeowner-focused podcast I recommended in the original version of this post. The goal was simple: help homeowners tackle the many different aspects of owning a house with more confidence.
More Old House Resources
If you love old houses, you might also enjoy:
- How to Tackle the 5 Challenges of Old Houses
- 5 Reasons Why Old Houses Are More Likely to Catch Fire
- How to Quickly Label Your Home Electrical Panel Directory
- 7 Essential People to Interview When Researching the History of Your Home
And don’t forget to check out my Must-Listen Podcasts for Old House Lovers on Benable. I’ll keep adding new finds there as I discover them.
What Did I Miss?
Do you listen to old house, renovation, or home improvement podcasts? If there’s a great one I missed, let me know!
Do you listen to any of these podcasts? If so, what’s your thoughts? What are some of your favorite old house podcasts? I’m always looking for more podcasts to add to my list.
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