Everybody Wants To Find A Secret - Honest Home Inspection

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Storage

by TheHonestInspector | August 27, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Most of us have a lot of stuff. A great deal of that stuff is useful, but that doesn’t mean it has to be immediately accessible at all times. In this episode we take a verbal stroll through the home and discuss the many storage options available for the variety of...

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...

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...

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...

Working with kids

by TheHonestInspector | April 26, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we talk about doing home improvement projects with young people - your own children, young relatives, any children you mentor who may want to learn some fix-it skills! We address safety, education, and all the benefits that children reap when they start...

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!...

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