House At Work Home Repair Clinic

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Jim Salmon, a home inspector with over 30 years experience and host of the WHAM 1180 Home Repair clinic, and Peter Schick, a real estate agent specializing in income properties and property rehabilitation, discuss common home improvement problems.

Jim Salmon and Peter Schick


    • Sep 13, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Ep 12: Home Heating Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 31:40


    In this episode, Jim and Peter discuss different furnaces and heating mechanisms available for homes as well as considerations for each. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 11: Getting Ready For Fall and Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 24:14


    In episode 11, Jim and Peter discuss the different types of maintenance homeowners should undertake in order to get their homes ready for fall and winter. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 10: Roofing Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 27:52


    In this episode, Jim and Peter discuss different types of roofing and considerations you should take for each. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 9: Landscaping Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 29:02


    Jim and Peter discuss common pitfalls and solutions to landscaping your yard. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 8: How To Select A Contractor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017 32:45


    Jim and Peter discuss ways a homeowner can safely and effectively select a home improvement contractor for their projects. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 7: Rental Property Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 33:20


    Jim and Peter discuss common problems experienced by owners of rental properties. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 6: Most Interesting Stories From Home Inspecting and Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 29:40


    In Episode 6 Jim and Peter discuss some of the most interesting stories they have encountered in their careers a home inspector and as a real estate agent. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 4: Home Siding Consideration and Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 26:17


    In Episode 4 Jim and Peter discuss the different types of siding that are available to homeowners as well as the pros and cons for each kind. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 5: Common Household Pests and How To Deal With Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 34:34


    In Episode 5, Jim and Peter discuss some of their experiences with dealing with mice, ants, termites, and squirrels in homes as well as common ways to address different types of pest problems. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

    Ep 3: Wet Basements-Causes and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 27:09


    In Episode 3, Jim and Peter discuss many of the common causes for wet basements and solutions ranging from the very simple to more complex. Topics discussed are ways to manage drainage around your home, sump pump installation and use, potential mold issues arising from having a wet basement, and considerations to take when hiring a contractor to fix a wet basement. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors”.

    Ep 2: Home Inspectors vs. Real Estate Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 29:45


    In Episode 2, Jim and Peter discuss the often adversarial relationship between home inspectors and real estate agents. Topics covered include how home inspectors procure their clients and the potential effect this can have on the accuracy of the inspection, understanding a report given by a home inspector, and how to properly pick a home inspector. Jim and Peter go further in exchanging several personal stories regarding past home inspections and some of the more interesting challenges they have run into. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors”.

    Ep 1: Water Heater and Air Conditioner Selection and Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 40:10


    In Episode 1, Jim and Peter discuss the pros and cons of different types of water heaters and air conditioning units as well as the associated maintenance and considerations for each. Topics include what kind of what heater works best for your home, when you should replace your water hater, as well as common problems and solutions with water heaters. The discussion then transitions to air conditioners for residential homes where Jim and Peter discuss air conditioner selection, maintenance, and tips. Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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