Avoid Locksmith Scams + Adam Rehmeier’s Hollywood Hideaway + Carpet Buying 101

This Old House Radio Hour

Getting locked out of your house is stressful enough, but choosing the wrong locksmith could turn it into a $1,000-dollar mistake. Locksmith Phil Mortillaro reveals the biggest red flags of a locksmith scam and how to make sure you're hiring someone you can trust. Then, filmmaker Adam Rehmeier looks back on the ramshackle Hollywood Hills cabin where he chased his dream of becoming a director. Plus, flooring expert Aaron Johnson explains how to choose the right carpet by focusing on what really matters beyond color and price.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
* Whether old jack posts under a historic home should be adjusted or replaced
* How to repair cracked concrete pool coping and when it's time for a full replacement
* Whether you can replace just the rotted parts of a deck railing or need an entirely new system
* How to repair and seal hairline cracks in a concrete basement floor before painting

All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at (877) 864-7460.

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Getting locked out of your house is stressful enough, but choosing the wrong locksmith could turn it into a $1,000-dollar mistake. Locksmith Phil Mortillaro reveals the biggest red flags of a locksmith scam and how to make sure you're hiring someone you can trust. Then, filmmaker Adam Rehmeier looks back on the ramshackle Hollywood Hills cabin where he chased his dream of becoming a director. Plus, flooring expert Aaron Johnson explains how to choose the right carpet by focusing on what really matters beyond color and price.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
* Whether old jack posts under a historic home should be adjusted or replaced
* How to repair cracked concrete pool coping and when it's time for a full replacement
* Whether you can replace just the rotted parts of a deck railing or need an entirely new system
* How to repair and seal hairline cracks in a concrete basement floor before painting

All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at (877) 864-7460.

2026-07-14 49 min
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