Home Security That Actually Works + The Benefits of Ventless Dryers + Smart Mirror Installation

The future of home security — from smart locks and cameras to Wi-Fi safety and DIY alarm systems. Plus, Grammy-winning banjo player Alison Brown takes us inside Nashville’s legendary Hillbilly Central, we tour a historic 1811 log home and a lakeside A-frame in Indiana with Cheap Old Houses, and our pros answer your DIY questions on fascia repair, smart mirror installation, ventless dryers, and roof moss removal. All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to build a layered modern home security system with high-security locks, cameras, alarms, and Wi-Fi safeguards. (1:04) The right way to repair fascia boards, prevent wood rot, and protect your roofline with proper priming and painting. (11:18) How to safely install a smart mirror on a tiled bathroom wall, including wiring tips and circuit planning. (14:09) The surprising benefits of a ventless dryer—from saving energy to reducing fire risk and adding placement flexibility. (21:24) The best way to remove moss and lichen from your roof without damaging shingles, plus tricks to stop regrowth. (27:14) A mason’s simple fix for mortar that’s drying too fast, saving time and material on any masonry project. (50:06) KEYWORDS #homesecurity #smartlocks #smartcameras #alarmsystems #passwordsecurity #smarthome #deadbolt #homesafety #ThisOldHouseRadio Hour #alisonbrown #nashville #ventlessdryer #smartmirrorinstallation