Pro Insider: You’ve Got that Burned out Feeling
We have all been pushing ourselves really hard. A busy 2019 trying to street fight through a pandemic… and now we are headed into Memorial Day weekend 2021. Is it time you put down the phone, close up the laptop, set that out of office assistant and do something you enjoy? We talk about that […]
Mid Week Special: Is the dream of affordable housing being killed by regulation?
The National Association of Home Builders just reported that regulation has added $93,870 to the cost of the average house. In my area….it could be double that. This makes it nearly impossible to build a house for under $400,000 when so much is tied up with red tape. Lets dive into this subject and what […]
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 […]