This Old House

Subscribers 2.3M

Videos 3.2K

Views 859.7M

Channels Like This Old House

This Old House covers home improvement, remodeling, DIY projects, tools, and renovation topics, as reflected by keywords like home improvement, diy, tools, renovation, and episodes. The channel publishes long-form instructional content and expert advice, with recent videos labeled as full episodes and how-tos, and it appears to post regularly based on the listing of multiple newer episodes. It accumulates an average of roughly 243.6K views per video across 3,200 published videos, indicating a sustained cadence for viewers interested in home improvement and related topics.

Similar Channels

We found 48 YouTube channels similar to This Old House

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#1

Kristen McGowan view on YouTube ▶

81% relevance

Subscribers 1.9M

Videos 543

Views 200.3M

Appearances 17

SERP 95%

Similarity 72%

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She targets home improvement tips and remodeling ideas similar to This Old House (high search overlap at 95%), indicating a shared audience, though her content style diverges somewhat (72% content match).

#2

Backyard Design Guy - Outdoor Living

81% relevance

Subscribers 185K

Videos 628

Views 32.6M

Appearances 15

SERP 100%

Similarity 68%

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Her channel centers on outdoor living ideas, aligning with This Old House on outdoor project topics (high search overlap at 100%), but content remains more specialized to outdoor features (68% content match).

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#3

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73% relevance

Subscribers 1.3M

Videos 1.5K

Views 483.6M

Appearances 8

SERP 69%

Similarity 76%

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Lowe's covers home renovation ideas and deck plans, yielding substantial search overlap (69%) with This Old House, and their content is broadly similar in scope (76% content match) but more retailer-guided.

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#4

Home RenoVision DIY view on YouTube ▶

73% relevance

Subscribers 4.1M

Videos 1.1K

Views 917.0M

Appearances 17

SERP 72%

Similarity 73%

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Both channels share home improvement tips and renovation themes with strong content similarity (72% search, 73% content), indicating parallel topics and presentation styles.

#5

Home Channel TV

66% relevance

Subscribers 28.2K

Videos 1.6K

Views 8.3M

Appearances 8

SERP 61%

Similarity 69%

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They both emphasize home remodeling ideas, kitchen remodeling ideas, and general renovation content, yielding moderate search overlap (61%) but somewhat aligned content (69%).

#6

Everyday Home Repairs

61% relevance

Subscribers 1.3M

Videos 611

Views 297.4M

Appearances 9

SERP 47%

Similarity 71%

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Overlap exists in home maintenance and repair topics (search 47% but notable content focus on maintenance guidance; 71% content match suggests similar practical problem-solving style).

Content Landscape

Top competitors include Home RenoVision DIY (73% match) and Lowe's Home Improvement (73% match) as the strongest overlaps, both aligning on queries like home improvement tips, home insulation guides, and successful home renovations. Kristen McGowan (81% match) also appears as a high-match competitor, sharing queries around home improvement tips, home remodeling ideas, and DIY upgrades. Compared to This Old House, Home RenoVision DIY (4.1M subscribers) and Kristen McGowan (1.9M subscribers) have larger or comparable audiences, while Lowe's Home Improvement (1.3M subscribers) represents a mainstream, brand-backed resource. All noted competitors overlap on core topics such as home improvement ideas and renovation guidance, indicating competition for search around tutorials, remodeling projects, and DIY guidance.

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Search Queries Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to This Old House?

This Old House's biggest competitors on YouTube are Kristen McGowan — 81% match, 1.9M subscribers; Backyard Design Guy - Outdoor Living — 81% match, 185K subscribers; and Lowe's Home Improvement — 73% match, 1.3M subscribers. They share a focus on home improvement, renovation, and DIY content aimed at homeowners and enthusiasts.

What type of content does This Old House make?

This Old House creates home improvement and renovation videos, including full episode formats like Ask This Old House segments (e.g., Water Softener, App, Shadow Box; Tool Box, Smoke Detector, Valve; Backsplash, Rainwater Feature; Patch Lawn, Toilet, Off-Grid). The channel has about 2.3M subscribers, with videos averaging around 243.6K views per video, and uploads include multiple episodes per season (e.g., S16 episodes) and full episode formats.

How do we determine which channels are similar to This Old House?

We analyze This Old House's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

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