This Old House
(@thisoldhouse)| Total Views | Avg Views | Avg Likes | Avg Video Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3M | 32K | 895 | 11m |
This Old House is a star Home Improvement creator tracked in our viral YouTube video analyser.
We study This Old House as part of our analysis of viral content patterns across YouTube Home Improvement channels.
Best This Old House Videos This Year
How To Replace An Anode Rod On A Water Heater | Ask This Old House
275K views | Viral score: 8.8xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Jan 4, 2026
Diy Fix For A Squeaky Floor | Ask This Old House
250K views | Viral score: 7.6xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Jan 25, 2026
Picking The Best Caulk For The Job | Ask This Old House
100K views | Viral score: 3.3xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Feb 14, 2026
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How To Upgrade To Smart Outdoor Lighting | Ask This Old House
100K views | Viral score: 3.1xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Nov 2, 2025
How To Install A Hidden Door | Ask This Old House
94K views | Viral score: 2.9xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Jan 18, 2026
Heat Pump Water Heater For Cold Climates | Ask This Old House
93K views | Viral score: 2.9xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Jan 31, 2026
This Old House's YouTube title psychology
Title patterns in This Old House's YouTube niche
Formulas that score strong across Home Improvement videos.
Precise non-round number
Revenue or outcome as an odd specific figure. The brain treats $33,000 as measured fact; $30,000 feels invented.
Setup / payoff split
A punctuation break (comma or pipe) separates a humble, negative, or counterintuitive setup from a surprising payoff. Creates unresolved tension within the title that only resolves by watching. Works equally with comma or pipe separator.
Warning / regret frame
Loss aversion is stronger than gain motivation. Viewer clicks to check if they've already made the error or to preemptively avoid it.
This Old House's top YouTube viral titles
How To Replace An Anode Rod On A Water Heater | Ask This Old House
Diy Fix For A Squeaky Floor | Ask This Old House
Picking The Best Caulk For The Job | Ask This Old House
How To Upgrade To Smart Outdoor Lighting | Ask This Old House
How To Install A Hidden Door | Ask This Old House
Heat Pump Water Heater For Cold Climates | Ask This Old House
This Old House | A Ho-hum House On The Charles River (S32 E1) | Full Episode
Trailer Hitches 101 | Ask This Old House
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How To Build A Tote Storage Rack | Ask This Old House
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What is This Old House's highest viral score video?
This Old House's top-performing video in our analysis scored 8.8x above their channel average. We've analysed 133 This Old House videos with outlier scores of 2x or higher, meaning each got at least twice the views of their typical content.
What title patterns does This Old House use?
Based on our analysis of This Old House's top-performing videos, the strongest title mechanics in the Home Improvement niche include Precise non-round number, Setup / payoff split and Warning / regret frame. These patterns consistently appear in videos that score 2x or higher above the channel average.
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Yes, Rare Social's Title Builder uses the same viral title patterns shown on this page. Study the mechanics that score strong in the Home Improvement niche and apply them to your own content. Each mechanic includes real examples, a formula, and an explanation of why it works psychologically.
What is an outlier score?
An outlier score measures how many times more views a video got compared to that creator's typical performance. A 3x score means the video got 3x their channel average, a genuine outlier regardless of channel size. Rare Social only surfaces videos with outlier scores of 2x or higher, filtering out content that simply benefited from a large subscriber base.
