Everybody Wants To Find A Secret - Honest Home Inspection

Painting 101

by TheHonestInspector | May 21, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Painting is something most homeowners feel they can tackle on their own. If you've never painted before, or you just want to get some tips from an expert, we'll talk you through tools and technique in this week's episode. Also: Theresa has a revelation that emphasizes...

Electricity!

by TheHonestInspector | June 5, 2019 | Home Systems, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

Most of what we cover in this episode is: Electricity can kill you. Never hesitate calling a licensed electrician to handle the work for you. Having said that, we do cover some homeowner DIY basics - swapping out lights, switches, and outlets. We also discuss common...

Don’t Lock People In Your Basement

by TheHonestInspector | March 7, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

This week we address safe means of egress (the means of entering and exiting a location). We were jacked up on cookie dough and exhaustion, so we cover everything from fire safety to serial killers to tapping maples to make syrup! Resources: My Favorite Murder - one...

Before and after cleaning view of an AC unit

Central Air Unit Maintenance

by TheHonestInspector | July 15, 2019 | Home Systems, Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Hey, guess what? It's hot and humid in Minnesota during the summer! Crazy, right?! Anyway, we know that routine cleaning and maintenance of things that we operate by pushing a magic button on the wall are tasks that slip by us all too easily, so we're here to remind...

Honest Home Podcast – The Launch

by TheHonestInspector | February 14, 2019 | Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

After many years of being podcast enthusiasts, Christopher and I are excited to announce the launch of our very own podcast! The Honest Home Podcast is an educational podcast about home maintenance. We cover typical seasonal and preventative maintenance looks like,...

Emergency Podcast: Spring Thaw Water Management & Basement Flooding

by TheHonestInspector | March 12, 2019 | Inside The Home, Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

Over the weekend, Central and Southern Minnesota got an additional 6-12" of heavy, wet snow. Now, two days later, it's starting to rain. Temps will be in the 30s with rain for the next 2-3 days. The potential for flooding is extremely high. That's why we've put...

Radon 101

by TheHonestInspector | July 26, 2019 | Home Systems, Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 1 Comment

This week we talk about radon - what it is, where it comes from, how to measure it, and how to mitigate. The State of Minnesota recently enacted a law requiring licensure for radon measurement professionals, and as a part of that licensure, Christopher has to...

The Homes of Our Lives

by TheHonestInspector | February 21, 2019 | Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

In this episode Christopher and Theresa walk down memory lane and discuss the homes they've owned, the deferred maintenance issues they faced in each home, and what they learned along the way. Also in this episode: door rot - what might cause it and how to address it!...

Home Owner Repairs vs Contractors

by TheHonestInspector | April 18, 2019 | Listener Questions, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we look at what types of repairs are great for homeowners who want to really get into the work of maintaining their home, versus those instances when a contractor might be the best person for the job. We also discuss how to vet a contractor. W.hat...

Mystery Plants and Garden Planning

by TheHonestInspector | April 4, 2019 | Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we tackle the perennial question: Do I let the landscaping grow in this first year I own my home, or do I change everything out right away? We cover plant identification, landscaping tips, how to remove dangerous/problem thorny interlopers, and garden...

Tales From The Field, Episode 2: Everybody Wants To Find A Secret