The Helpful Home Inspector Podcast

Everything Septic Systems

There are different types of septic systems? How does a septic system work? Like anything there are Dos and Don’ts. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#septicsystem #homeownershipmadeeasy

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Mystery Box Battle - which is better wood or laminate vinyl plank flooring?

Matt and Mark face off during the mystery box battle to argue which is better in a home. The interesting part is that neither knows what is in the box until the box is open so they need to rely on their expertise  and/or experience. Today we are talking about flooring; more specifically laminate-vinyl plank or wood flooring. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#plankflooring #woodflooring #laminatevinylplank #mysterybox

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Which mortgage loan makes the most sense? Mystery Box Battle

CoHosts debate during the Mystery Box Battle which mortgage loan would be better or comparing pros and cons of 15-year to 30-year to ARM. Part of being a homeowner is keeping an eye on interest rates to potentially refinance or decide it is time for a change and sell. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! 

Thanks to Bill Moeller with Bank Five Nine for joining us this week to share his expertise on home lending.
https://www.bankfivenine.com/banker/mortgage-lenders/bill-moeller/

Similar episode: Understand Mortgage Rates https://youtu.be/rkMkV95YzQg
Lending process https://youtu.be/fKSu0geaF8E

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#loanrates #mortgagerates #purchasingahome #homelending #firsttimehomebuyer #bankfivenine

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@ roofing basics, poor plumbing drain, clean your gutters, 5 enemies to a roof

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!  During our live show, we always share how to save a dollar and tip of the week along with our viewers taking part in a giveaway by answering a question from our main topic. Our main topic today is roofing basics with our special guest Shawn Mangan, owner of Lifetime Roof & Chimney.

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3 essential hand tools to have handy around the house

Bob and Matt each bring a few hand tools to share for those quick fixes around the house. Audience votes to see which one had the best recommendations for homeowners. Any questions you may have about your home or topics you would like to see covered, leave a comment as we always like sharing content you find helpful. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#handtools #quickfixaroundthehouse #homeownershipmadeeasy

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Truth about GFCI outlet vs AFCI breaker

Today we are talking about the difference between AFCI and GFCI outlets found within our homes. How do these work and protect us within our homes? Where are these found in the home? Safety for everyone in the home should be priority #1. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

Thanks to Bill Meyers with Meyers Electric for joining us and his expertise! If you need a certified electrician, give Meyers Electric a call at 262-968-3753 or visit their website http://meyerselectric.com/ 

 

Similar episode: GFCI #1 defect in homes https://youtu.be/QV54XUXpBY0

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#GFCIoutlet #AFCIbreaker #electricalsafety #MeyersElectric

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to flush or not to flush?! wipes, toilet paper, bidet

Things that make us go hmmm? This week the Helpful Home Inspector has something he knows that the rest of you should know… actual debate that came up from a client at a recent home inspection. When using a toilet, is there a difference when flushing wipes vs toilet paper into our septic systems? Have you ever used a bidet? Is a bidet better than toilet paper or wipes? Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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Thinking of purchasing a home? Let’s talk about the lending process

Thanks to Bill Moeller with Bank Five Nine for joining us to share his expertise on home lending. If you are looking to purchase a home, understanding the lending process can ease your anxiety. Knowing what you can afford before looking at homes and what happens after signing an offer to purchase can make getting to closing a little easier. One of the largest purchases you will make during your lifetime is a home so we are here to help with understanding the process. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! 

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