Ever left the house and spent the whole drive wondering if you closed the garage door? 📱 @RossTret shows you how to make yours smart so you can check and control it no matter where you are.

📱 Your garage door can be smarter than you think! @RossTret walks you through how to upgrade it.

🏠 That's a wrap on Ask This Old House Season 24! Thank you for watching, sharing, and tackling projects alongside us. Season 25 can't come soon enough. 🙌

This week on #AskTOH: 🎬 @RossTret talks about gadgets for outdoor movie theaters. 📋 We answer questions on home insurance policies. 🪚 @TomSilvaTOH rebuilds a picnic table. Tune in Tuesday on @PBS or stream free beginning Monday on @TheRokuChannel!

🚀 With all eyes on the latest launch, we’re looking back at our own trip into the world of space exploration. @RossTret meets astronaut Tom Marshburn at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to hear what life is really like aboard the International Space Station.

Yesterday Mark Cuban reposted my work, DM'd me, and told me to keep telling my story. So here it is. I'm a Master Electrician. IBEW Local 369. 15 years pulling wire in Kentucky. Zero coding background. I didn't go to Stanford. I went to trade school. Every week I'd show up to a home where someone just bought a Tesla or a Rivian. And every time, someone had already told them they needed a $3,000-$5,000 panel upgrade to install a charger. 70% of the time? They didn't need it. The math is in the NEC — Section 220.82. Load calculations. But nobody was doing them for homeowners. Electricians upsell. Dealers don't know. And the homeowner just pays. I got angry enough to build something about it. I found @claudeai. No coding experience. I just started talking to it like I'd explain a job to an apprentice. "Here's how load calcs work. Here's the NEC code. Now help me build a tool that does this." 6 months later — @ChargeRight is live. Real software. Stripe payments. PDF reports. NEC 220.82 calculations automated. $12.99 instead of a $500 truck roll. I'm still pulling wire. I still take service calls. I wake up at 5:05 AM for work. But something shifted. Yesterday @vivilinsv published my story as Claude Builder Spotlight #1. Mark Cuban saw it. The Claude community showed up. And for the first time, I felt like this thing I built in my kitchen might actually matter. I'm not a tech founder. I'm a dad who wants to coach little league and be home for dinner. I just happened to build something that helps people. If you're in the trades and thinking about using AI — do it. The barrier isn't technical skill. It's believing you're allowed to try. EVchargeright.com

Curious about how your energy usage is measured? ⚡ @RossTret and Heath Eastman explain how utility energy meters work and what they track in your home.

Thinking about upgrading your water heater? 💧 @RossTret explains how a heat pump water heater works in cold climates, and why it can save energy while keeping your hot water consistent.

Today we celebrate 47 years of This Old House! 🛠️🏡 From the very first project to today’s renovations, we’re so grateful to our cast, crew, and, of course, our amazing viewers who have been with us every step of the way. 💛 📸: Chad Griffith

This week on #AskTOH: 💧 @RossTret discusses modern water tank technology. 🌿 @JNawadaTOH explains how to get rid of common houseplant pests. 🪜 Nathan Gilbert installs a pull-down attic staircase. Tune in Thursday on @PBS or stream free beginning Monday on @TheRokuChannel!

Thanks to @CNET for the coverage and the nomination for Best Energy Tech! This is just the beginning ... Article: cnet.com/home/energy-and-uti…

Everyone needs to read this…. The Carpenter Principle (a visual thread)

When the season gets tough, the giving gets bigger! Our friends at @HomeDepot made some shoppers’ days, and probably years, with help from Shaq! We hope it makes you smile like it did for us 🎁✨

No more scavenger hunts for HVAC specs. 📹 Watch the full episode youtu.be/ureGylvHI6Q @thebrentd @rosstret  Check out our Trust Checklist and Latest Article 👉 bit.ly/the-heat-pump-busines… #hvacdesign #equipmentdata #manufacturers #heatpumps #buildingperformance #transparency

⚡🏡 Take control of your home’s energy! Heath Eastman and @RossTret explain how smart electrical panels work and why they’re becoming a game changer.

❄️ Keep your home warm without breaking the bank. Richard (@ThisOldPlumber) and @RossTret offer some practical tips for saving money on heating bills this season.

Brayden Gero with his first basket in Metrowest career then hit a three, steal and free throw. @NeedhamHoops1 8th grade with great sportsmanship. This is what sports is all about. @bhiggs12 @espn @BostonHeraldHS @keith_pearson @Twit3_ @MHanna_22 @ManofSteelJR_14

With winter coming, colder temperatures can fire up your heating bills. Cool them down with some tips offered by @rosstret @ThisOldHouse @thisoldplumber #heatingcosts #Furnace #heatingbills #wintercosts #home #savingmoney

🏡 Radon isn’t visible, but it can be dangerous. @RossTret explains what you need to know. #HomeSafety

The future of home building is here. See how 3D printing is changing construction. 🛠