The Helpful Home Inspector Podcast

Save a Buck by doing this to your Lawn BEFORE first freeze

During our live show, we covered how to save a buck and your lawn! With the lack of rain in parts of our area this summer, our lawns are looking bleak. Matt shares how to rejuvenate your lawn in the fall so when spring comes we have green grass again. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#saveabuck #aeratelawn #greengrass #yardwork #homeownershipmadeeasy

 

Pet Lovers - What to do with your pet?

What did the helpful home inspector find onsite today during the inspection? This dog definitely enjoys some loving by whomever visits the house! Matt gives some advice on what to do with your pet when scheduling an inspection or contract work. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#petlovers #doglovers #sellingahome #contractoronsite

There is a RECHARGEABLE Milwaukee Tool flashlight?

Matt does love his Milwaukee Tools! Today the Helpful Home Inspector is sharing what he knows about the rechargeable Milwaukee Tool flashlight. The higher the lumens the better!  Matt has both the 800 lumens and 1100 lumens; both use the same rechargeable battery. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

 

Yes, there is an annoying cricket who joined our show, sorry about that!

 

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#MilwaukeeTool #rechargeablebattery #flashlight #toolrecommendation #productreview

Leave some DIY projects to the professionals!

When doing projects around the house, there are some projects that truly need to be left to the experts, especially when it comes to safety of your family. During one of our live shows, we covered this topic in the defect of the week segment because we all like to save money on projects, that's a fact! Building permits may cost money, but can save you money when trying to sell your home. Plus, depending upon the municipality, the inspector will also make sure the project is done to safety standards. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#buildingpermits #inspectiondefect #homeownershiptip #whyhomeinspectionsareimportant

 

IMPORTANCE of managing the water around your home to AVOID foundation problems

To avoid water getting into your home through the foundation, it is very important to manage the water around your home. Al with Verette Construction joined us during a recent live show to share his expertise. This video focuses on managing the water around your home. Other links provided below for more information if you need.  Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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#foundationrepair #foundation #veretteconstruction #inspectiondefect #homeownershipmadeeasy

Additional videos to extend information:
everything foundations https://youtu.be/sReVWzBNQYg
foundation repair costs https://youtu.be/M9575Eg0Ljw
#shorts foundation shearing https://youtu.be/aXqt6oDUGj8
#shorts foundation bulge https://youtu.be/2z43HUQCZBY
#shorts foundation pilaster https://youtu.be/a7KebnJP8Io

PRACTICE this plan with your family in case of emergency

With the start of school and family time getting busier, make sure to take the time to have an escape plan for your family in case of an emergency. Uncle Dick, retired fire fighter from Germantown Fire Department, shared how to remember the escape plan... EDITH: Exit Drills In The Home. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#firesafety #escapeplan #Germantownfiredepartment

Videos referenced during our show:
fire safety https://youtu.be/S7qyiIBq6ss
5 things to do to keep your home safe https://youtu.be/kNlZPO0kzwY
visit Germantown Fire Department https://youtu.be/oXYPhv0zMOg

REPLAY Live Show @ Managing Household Debt

Bill Moeller with Bank Five Nine joins us to share tips about how to manage household debt. Great discussion tonight! As always we also share Defect and Tip of the Week along with How to Save a Buck. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you!

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#bankfivenine #helpfulhomeinspector #managingdebt #managehouseholddebt

Tips to list your House for Sale

Mark Smith from Team Smith Wisconsin of Keller Williams joins us to share his expertise on listing a home for sale. Main topic today is a continuation of the last time Mark and Sheila joined us on the show. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you!

 

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/UOdemRo9ilA

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© 2023 Helpful Home Inspector LLC

#homeownershiptip #whyyouneedahomeinspection #prelistinginspection #teamsmithwisconsin #sellingahome

Alternate videos mentioned:
tips for home sale or purchase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLLbnHD5bxc
purpose of a prelisting inspection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M38ZTaANtQ

Contact numbers from video:
Team Smith Wisconsin with Keller Williams - contact 262-271-6971
HSH Property Inspection - contact 262-305-0314