NEW! Kevin O’Connor Host of This Old House and Ask This Old House
We sit down and take an inside look at This Old House with Kevin O’Connor and talk about how they are transitioning into the next generation of skilled tradespeople that have been a fixture in your home on PBS for nearly 42 years. Have you noticed a few people have faded away into the background? […]
How to find the right contractor in 2021
Hiring a contractor can be tough if you it your first time. Most contractors are good to work with but what happens if you found the wrong one? How do you know? We dive into what you should be looking for when you hire a contractor in 2021 and what could go wrong if you […]
Pro Insider: Toxic people on the jobsite or business. Is it you?
In construction today there is a massive vacuum of new talent coming into the trades, design and management. That toxic employee, manager, or CEO can trash an organization in just a few months. Even worse…. is it you? We take 10 minutes and discuss what can be done to make changes to fix this and […]
Pro Insider: Toxic people on the jobsite or business. Is it you?
In construction today there is a massive vacuum of new talent coming into the trades, design and management. That toxic employee, manager, or CEO can trash an organization in just a few months. Even worse…. is it you? We take 10 minutes and discuss what can be done to make changes to fix this and […]
Mid Week Special: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel with high lumber prices?
This last week has been promising in the lumber commodity markets. The last week we have seen steep declines in prices for July and beyond. Will this change prices at the Lumberyard tomorrow? Great questions and we talk about it in today’s mid-week special! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to […]
How 2021 has changed DIY and Remodeling, plus accessibility for your home using technology
In 2021 if you are doing things like you have always have with DIY and remodeling projects this could put you in a bad position. If you want a successful project, we will give the secrets that have changed this year with out of control pricing and lack of materials. We then talk about accessibility […]
Is PVC Safe for drinking water and new appliances from Samsung
There are a ton of people trying to DIY their own plumbing projects. However, you want to make sure you are using the right materials for the project. Many times, there is an assumption that if they can find it on a Home Center shelf it can be used. We will stop some of the […]
Making a more inclusive technology experience with Tom Wlodkowski, VP of Accessibility, Comcast
Here is an excerpt from Saturday’s show! We talk about accessibility in your home with home technology and entertainment with a discussion with Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility for Comcast. If you have someone in your home that is aging or has limited abilities, there are a ton of new products to help assist […]
Pro Insider: Your biggest challenge of 2021 in Construction and Design
This year is going to be a challenge to the residential building and remodeling industry. Are you ready for these challenges? Here are my tips for exceeding those goals in 2021 and 2022. We are in for a rough ride… are you ready? Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear […]
Pro Insider: Do you want to ever have a business partner? Here is my story
Having a business partner is like having another marriage but without that loving feeling. There are some very successful partnerships and there are ones that ended really badly. Here are the steps I would take before you even seriously consider taking on one. If you navigate this incorrectly it can cost you hundreds of thousands […]