The Helpful Home Inspector Podcast

It’s HOT outside! Tip to keep your home cooler and how to save a buck

Save a Buck by using this tip to use your air conditioner more effectively. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

 

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/21vaV88Q1Pk

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#airconditioningtip #saveabuck #homeownershipmadeeasy

 

Other Videos with AC topic:
chair melting, need AC https://youtube.com/shorts/wRqKXdgMLLY
How to care for your AC https://youtu.be/u6VTDve4fcU

@ HELOC vs Cash-Out Refi, save a buck, 5 ways to improve your credit score & more

Joining the Helpful Home Inspector this week is Bill Moeller with Bank Five Nine sharing HELOC and cash-out refi options along with ways to improve your credit score. They also chat about how to save a buck and tip of the week. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

YouTube video link https://youtube.com/live/qWe_iP7lF1E

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Bill mentions a YouTube video he created about eliminating myths with mortgage credit scores. Use this link to view and subscribe to Bill's channel: https://youtu.be/vudgB8pduBg

Contacts for who mention during the show:
Russ Benser with The Mobile Repair Guys - contact 877-886-3638
website: https://mobilerepairguys.com/

 

How much water are you using? Learn how to Save a Buck!

Helpful Home Inspector shares a few tips on checking toilet for leaks that can add up on a water bill for this Save a Buck episode. Water the lawn or a slow drip on the faucet can also cause a higher than normal water bill... ask Matt about Tami's reaction when watering our lawn a few years back. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/0qqtr3nqEJM

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

Happy Father’s Day! Matt asks Tami: What is it like being married to a Home Inspector?

Happy Father's Day! Tami joined Matt on the show recently by being in front of the camera this time. Interestingly, Matt asked a coHost question of what is it like being married to a home inspector, or him? Find out the answers by tuning in and learning why Matt is considered the Helpful Home Inspector. Matt even came up with a game, Spot the Defect?! Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

Videos shared during our conversation:

Tree growing on roof?! https://youtube.com/shorts/tAhTCFnXztc
Nontraditional dishwasher https://youtu.be/07zluJReotU
low profile microwave https://youtube.com/shorts/ZzM0DHe94kM (sorry about quality of video)

 

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/kLFdHahRrnQ

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#fathersday #homeinspector #marriedlife #helpfulhomeinspector

Don’t forget to clean out your window well. Consider replace with glass block?!

Tip shared during one of our live shows was to clean out your window wells or around your windows to avoid water intrusion in the basement. Consider replacement of smaller basement windows with glass block, which also improves security. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

 

West Bend Glass Block 262-483-7245

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/TofQ_E_mBcg

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#windowwells #glassblock #homeownershipmadeeasy

 

Fire hazard in the home that is easy to replace. Common Defect found in the home.

Another segment to the Helpful Home Inspector is asking a coHost question. Learn about a common defect found in the home that is an easy fix. Matt and Mike also suggest a better type to use during replacement. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/g7aMtOS4kgc

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#replacedryervent #firehazardinhome #homeownershipmadeeasy 

Which fuel is best with equipment used around the house? Best fuel for small engines.

Russ Benser with The Mobile Repair Guys joined us to share his expertise with small engines. We are using all sorts of equipment with being outside more (string trimmer, chain saw, etc.). So which fuel is suggested to use to keep our machines operational? What fuel stabilizer could be used when storing or not using machines as much? How does the fuel choice and stabilizers help the longevity of the small engine? Also Russ talks about employment opportunity if you are a fix-it person. Remember the better you take care of you house, the better it will take care of you!

The Mobile Repair Guys - Russ Benser - contact 877-886-3638

Live Show with The Mobile Repair Guys https://youtu.be/cp8Gh0ehMrc

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/XK-mBTpVZfE

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

When to use silicone vs caulk around the house?

If you need to use a sealant, which one do you use?  Mystery Box Battle between Matt and Mike debate where and when to use silicone vs caulk around the house. Remember if you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/iMKamOlLyVc

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#howtousesilicone #howtousecaulk #mysterybox #sealantapplication