Who Will Build America's Future? + The Bedroom TV Debate + Roof Repair Secrets

In the first of a series called Work In Progress, This Old House's Kevin O'Connor sits down with Business Roundtable President and COO Kristen Silverberg to explore America's skilled labor shortage and how workforce training could help.

Then, is having a TV in your bedroom ruining your sleep? A sleep expert weighs in on the debate and explains why breaking the habit can be harder than you think. Then, bestselling author Robert Kolker takes us inside his unconventional childhood home in a 1970s utopian community, complete with orange shag carpeting, unusual angles, and a ladder connecting his bedroom to a playroom. Plus, uncover the surprising history of the Lazy Susan, from a Victorian-era solution to the servant problem to its unlikely role in Chinese restaurants. And roofing expert Travis Jones reveals the warning signs your roof may be failing and when it's time to repair or replace it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

* How to get started in the electrical trade when you're considering a career change as an adult.

* Whether a sagging drywall ceiling is at risk of collapsing and how to repair it.

* Which walls actually need washing before repainting your home's interior.

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