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...

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...

Patching Holes in Walls

by TheHonestInspector | May 6, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we talk patching holes in walls! We cover both drywall and plaster patches, and go into detail about what tools and techniques can help you create seemingly seamless patches. *We are not sponsored by Home Depot - you can also find these items at most major...

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...

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,...

Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Chimneys

by TheHonestInspector | March 28, 2019 | Home Systems, Inside The Home, Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

This week we dive into all things fire! Fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys all require regular maintenance in order to function properly and SAFELY! Now that the burning season is more or less over, this is the best time to have the fire-heat system in your home...

Get That Deck Ready For Summer!

by TheHonestInspector | March 21, 2019 | Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

It's officially spring! After a rather rough winter, we needed a break from Doom & Gloom podcasts. This week we're talking decks - how to ensure they're ready for spring, and how to maintain them. We touch on patios a bit, too! And we discuss our Maintenance...

The Straight Poo About Sewers

by TheHonestInspector | August 16, 2019 | Home Systems, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Oh, yay! It's time to talk about sewers! Because of Taro Gomi's classic book, we all know that every home needs a way to manage waste. In this episode we talk about all types of sewers, what a sewer scope inspection will find, and talk about many gross and...

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!...

All About Ice Dams

by TheHonestInspector | February 15, 2019 | Inside The Home, Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

In this episode we tackle that seasonal foe, ice dams. We describe what causes ice dams, how to prevent and/or remove them safely, and take a look at the role your attic ventilation and insulation plays in the formation of ice dams. We also discuss Zonolite, an...

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