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A sewer line inspection, or "sewer scope" is a video inspection of the underground sewer line that connects the home's drain and waste plumbing to the city sewer or the septic tank. Learn more about this on our episode with Jim Krumm. Today, we talk about why it's important to have this be apart of your due diligence when buying a home, or to have this done as a homeowner in order to be prepared and take the necessary actions sooner than later. Hit us up on the socials @wsinspect       Follow us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC247mHQRJp2vviz_itnBqYQ       Contact us via our website: www.wsinspect.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew and Sarah offer some commentary on the recent Consumer Reports cover article about home safety. Some of it was "alarmist", some of it was good, and there were a couple of things that probably should have made it into the article. Listen up! CR Article WSInspect Instagram Our Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Radon-222 is a byproduct of decayed Uranium. The products of radon - known as Radon Decay Products or RDPs - are highly carcinogenic. In fact, Lung cancer from Radon is the 3rd most deadly cancer. It is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer; the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Testing for radon, no matter where you are or what type of home you have, is incredibly important. Here, we go over some basics of radon and how to go about doing your own testing. A couple of our favorite home testers: The Corentium Home by Air Things Radon Eye RD200 Have questions about radon? Visit https://www.epa.gov/radon and/or contact us at www.wsinspect.com. Find us on the socials @wsinspect! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we dive into what it looks like to realistically set boundaries with your time as an entrepreneur. This is a great conversation about entrepreneurship, especially in the real estate industry. Topics include saying no to the right things, entrepreneur vs. freelancer, and of course, books that we love! Resources: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/the-infinite-game Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/take-back-your-time-by-christy-wright Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David - https://yournextfivemoves.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Home inspectors know Jim Krumm because he teaches so many of us. Now, he's going to teach you! After getting our certification for performing sewer scopes, we had to get this Inspector Celebrity on the pod! The often neglected and forgotten sewer drain serving your home needs to be on your radar as a home owner. It's especially important that you get this inspected when you are looking to buy a house and that's why Jim is here - to tell you why this is such an important part of due diligence. Jim and Michael will also talk a little about what it's been like having a family business that is built to last. This was a fun, off-the-cuff conversation at the end that we hope you stick around for. I can't recommend these guys enough to fellow home inspectors, but also to agents and homeowners as the information they provide is so valuable. Check them out: Colorado's Best Home Inspections - http://www.cbhi.biz/ Inspector Mentoring - https://www.inspectormentoring.com/ InterNACHI - nachi.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Charlie Holt is a Realtor with One Community Real Estate in Concord, NC, which is piloted by nationally-known Realtor Leigh Brown. He's one of our favorite people and has probably the best outlook on what it means to be in the Real Estate industry (or really any industry): be part of a team and use that team. Or, in Charlie's words, "Use your humans." We are all over the shop in this conversation, but this concept stays at the center of our completely unscripted episode. Believe us when we tell you that you will listen to this more than once! To find Charlie on the socials and to learn more about One Community Real Estate, visit https://charlieholt.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sherry Wagman with Costello Real Estate may be new to real estate, but is not new to people. Sherry knows how to take care of people, which is really what being a real estate agent is all about. People may refer to the skills Sherry possesses as "soft skills", but there's nothing soft about them. Sherry and agents like her not only know how to navigate the social and psychological dynamic of a residential real estate transaction, but how to lead people through a stressful time. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sherrywagmanrealtor/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sherry.wagman Website - https://sherrywagman.costellorei.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 5 is here! We have some great guests lined up including the return of our popular Realtor Real Talk series. As has become the custom, we kick off the season with an off-the-cuff conversation about what is interesting to us in the world of real estate and today, it turned out to be pretty much all about new construction. Folks - hire an agent for crying out loud! We beg you! We also talk about a few random things such as the paper shortage that is affecting the book industry and how seeing everyone else in your industry as "competition" is the wrong mindset. Resources: Simon Sinek - The Infinite Game // Podcast: A Little Bit Of Optimism Shoutout to Goldberry Books based in Concord, NC // Follow on Instagram Wilson + Sons Inspection | Testing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why allow yourself to be at the mercy of what other people will think or what the current trends are? Your house is YOURS; YOU live in it - no one else. Paint those walls limousine black, have rich, dark wood floors. Why limit yourself to "agreeable" gray if that's not what you like? Don't make your house look like Eeyore lives there if you're Tigger. If you are living in your home for a while, don't worry about what this is going to look like for the mysterious people that will buy your house 10 or 20 years from now! www.wsinspect.com   @wsinspect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Flipping a house is so much more complicated than it appears on HGTV and it takes a special kind of person to do it right. Jordan Smith, Realtor and co-owner of Flint + Feather Properties (along with business partner Josh Geddings), and his wife Carmen join us to talk about what goes into flipping a house. We love the way they approach a flip, which is to think of what they would want if they were moving in. It's about quality and the bigger picture with them, not just about maximizing profit. The flip that we discuss most in this episode is their first which is known as "The Beverly Project". To Jordan, Josh, and Carmen this was about more than a real estate investment, this was about bringing value to a neighborhood and community of which they are apart. It was about more than a single house, but about the betterment of Rock Hill, SC. Check out Flint + Feather on the internets: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flintandfeatherproperties/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flintandfeatherproperties/ The Blog: https://www.livingletterhome.com/first-flip-house-reveal-tour/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Home inspectors are great resources for homeowners and prospective buyers. They are generalists not unlike your family physician - they know a little bit about everything. When looking to buy a house, no doubt you will have lots of questions for your inspector, but here's one they can't answer: "Would YOU buy this house?" It's not a fair question. It's not fair to the inspector, to the house, or to you as a buyer. Let's unpack this together! Follow us @wsinspect on the socials and visit our website - www.wsinspect.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chances are you know a real estate agent or know someone who knows a real estate agent. The market is chock full of them, but you don't just want to hire any agent. Selling and/or buying a home is a huge transaction and involves emotions as well as big money. Hiring the wrong agent can at best create an unnecessary amount of stress, or cost you tens of thousands of dollars at worst. We have learned from a ton of agents over the last couple of years and we want to share some insights into how to hire a real estate agent. Find us on Instagram: @wsinspect Special shout-outs: Sean X. Rush Jr.; Signature Home Group; Murphy Home Group --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest is Angelo Datseris, A.K.A @CLTMortgageGuy and president of Leverage Lending Group, gives us some great insight into how credit works. We also dig into some great ways to add value to your home. Angelo checks all the boxes - passionate, loads of integrity, trustworthy, Greek - he's got it going on. We love this guy and what he's about, so we encourage you to check him out and follow him on all the socials. @CLTMortgageGuy Instagram Facebook YouTube Leverage Lending Group Tuesday Talks With Ash & Ang --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As a culture we are all about results and immediate satisfaction. We celebrate victories and successes, but rarely do we celebrate or even really talk about "process". In two years of starting and running a business, we have learned a lot about process. Hang out with us for a few minutes as we talk about our mistakes, our growth, and what we have learned about being business owners in the real estate space. Check us out on Instagram! www.wsinspect.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben Esposito of Roof Maxx Huntersville is one of our new favorite people and provides a really cool service to homeowners who want to extend the life of their roof! This is especially important for the people we serve in the Southeast where roofs tend to have a shorter lifespan. What is it? Click play to listen! Taking care of your roof is an extremely important priority as a homeowner, so you will want to listen for good tips and advice on how to care for it. Check out Roof Maxx - https://www.getroofmaxx.com/ Roof Maxx Huntersville on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roofmaxx.huntersville/ Roof Maxx Huntersville on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RoofMaxxofHuntersville/ Roof Maxx Huntersville on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/roof-maxx-of-huntersville --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Virtually all houses have attics. Many people across the country have crawlspaces or unfinished basements. How do you take care of these areas as a homeowner? We have some very simple and practical tips to keep you abreast of what's going on in these often forgotten nether regions of a house. It's easy to inspect yourself, but if you really can't stomach the crawlspace or the attic, these areas are cheap and sometimes even free to have inspected. Some issues are also easily fixed by a homeowner if caught early enough like minor roof leaks or improperly diverted downspouts. Be sure to follow us @wsinspect on the socials for more helpful tips! www.wsinspect.com  ---- Roof leak video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRHEbkmg-LW/?utm_medium=copy_link ---- Rooftop safety: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CH0aaDbJ-ed/?utm_medium=copy_link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Real Estate + Coffee, formerly "House Call, formerly "Trade Skills Pro" has been an evolving podcast. Now that we have found you, dear audience member, and we've got our sea legs, the name change is necessary. The content will continue to be the same as it has been for the last few seasons, but the name is just a better fit! Listen for more details and we look forward to continuing to bring you content! www.wsinspect.com

Two days prior to this recording, the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside collapsed. The official cause has not yet been determined, but it's probably safe to say a major structural issue that was reported on in 2018 was ignored by the association. It's a tragic lesson, but one we must learn from. We give our thoughts on this, plus we talk about keeping things simple and not overcomplicating. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article252325963.html http://www.wsinspect.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Owning a business in 2021 is a challenge, but when is it not? Starting a business at the onset of the COVID-19 craziness has been a unique challenge. But again - when is there ever a time to start a business where there are NOT unique challenges. We are going to rant for about 30 minutes on what our experience has been. For me (Andrew), I will never again say with sarcasm "Yeah, we started our business at the perfect time." No, now I say it and mean it with all sincerity. We get asked a lot, "Should we buy a house in this market??" We give our thoughts on that as well! Hey and check out our new website! http://www.wsinspect.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Doug and Nicole are like us - a husband/wife duo serving the inspection needs of their clients in the Houston area. This is a great conversation where the message of customer care is the primary focus. It's clear Doug and Nicole care about their client so much more than the job. This interview is our second in the series with a great picture of what a home inspector is like as a person. We are proud to have gotten to know this couple and we are so excited to introduce them to you! Want to learn more about HTX Inspections? Visit their website or hit them up at (281)816-7007. Follow Doug and Nicole on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.4   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Eric Harmon owns Crosswind Home Inspection in Orange County, CA. As an airplane mechanic, Eric's job was hanging in the balance thanks to COVID, so he turned to home inspections. The good news is he got to keep his job with the airline. The better news is he is now an incredible home inspector in southern California. With his background, Eric brings a fresh take to the home inspection industry. His confidence and his problem-solving prowess makes him a powerhouse of value to every client and agent he serves. If you ever wondered exactly what a home inspector does, Eric Harmon of Crosswind is among the best models of what the modern home inspector looks like. Check out his website - https://www.crosswindhomeinspection.com/ ...and follow Crosswind on Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Like House Call's Andrew, Jesse of Solomon Home Inspection is a professional musician who is entering the home inspection arena. This was a great conversation about what it's like coming from a completely different background than the "typical" inspector. Jesse shares what he has learned so far, what's next for his brand new business, and what the career transition has been like. Of course, we have Jesse talk a little about his music background and it looks like we will be trading Spotify playlists after this. If you are looking for a great inspector in the Portland area with a phenomenal temperament who has a fire about what he does, hit up our friend Jesse McCann with Solomon Home Inspection. This guy is going to be shaking things up the Pacific Northwest! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Realtor Real Talk turned out to be our most popular set of episodes by a long shot. Thank you everyone who participated and listened! We learned a lot and made some friends along the way. Coming up next is a series of interviews with Home Inspectors across the nation with the same goals in mind of educating people and forging new relationships. Just as stereotypes exist for real estate agents, there are also misconceptions about home inspectors. Our hope was that Realtor Real Talk helped to debunk some of the myths out there and we aim to do the same with our home inspector colleagues. Be sure to follow us on social media to keep with the upcoming episodes and to meet the great people that we have the privilege of having on the show! Instagram Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian Johnston with Pridemore Properties is known as the Piggy Realtor. He and his wife Holly, two people who love what they do, sit down to talk about their true passion - their family. What's it like to be a Realtor with a family of four boys with a wife who has a career of her own? Our interview which quickly became just a conversation will probably give you a good idea. Brian is one of our favorite people. If you want to get to know more about his story and how he became known as the Piggie Realtor, take a listen to episode #39, S2:E2, "This Little Piggie Went To The Real Estate Market". Be sure to follow Brian on Instagram and Facebook @piggyrealtor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nadine Morgan is a former D1 athlete and basketball coach. She served as an assistant coach with James Madison, then later an assistant coach and associate head coach at Purdue. Today, she is a triple-threat Realtor licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. You better believe she brings that relational IQ that is needed in sports to handle her business at Allen Tate with her clients in real estate. This interview got cut a little short due to some technical difficulties, but it's quality over quantity with this conversation! We can't wait for you to get to know Coach Nay. Be sure to follow her on Instagram - @homewithcoachnay - which, as is typical, is the best place these days to find a good Realtor and a good place to reach out to Nadine for some good coaching in today's housing market! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sisters Abby, Kathrine, and Hannah form the power trio known as Signature Home Group, a North Carolina & South Carolina Realty group based in Fort Mill, SC. They are the epitome of a servant-hearted team and there is a lot to learn in this conversation and eyes will be opened to many of our listeners. For instance, did you know that agents do a TON of work with NO PAY?! Or maybe you didn't realize that the transactional side of the job is miniscule compared to the relational aspect. We talk enneagram, ministry, client follow-up, and entrepreneurship in this jam-packed hour. Be sure to follow Signature Home Group on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/SignatureHomeGroup/ https://www.instagram.com/signaturehomegroup/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ScQ27hjbwIshlS5kjFZYw Schedule a call with them here: https://msha.ke/signaturehomegroup/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ashley Hannah is a real estate agent in the CLT metro area. James Murphy is Ashley's husband and is in the manufacturing industry here in CLT. Ashley and James sit down to discuss, among other things, the so-called "work-life balance" and how James as the non-agent supports his wife in her endeavors. This is a great conversation and we hope you check out Ashley on Instagram - @ashleyhannahrealtor - or shoot her an email: ashleyhannah@costellorei.com. Special thanks to James Murphy for joining our conversation. You can hook up with James on LinkedIn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Caten and Lara of Murphy Home Group are a dynamic mother-daughter duo and are real people! Their love for real estate is evident and our biggest takeaways from this conversation are the importance of teamwork and understanding one another. These elements have the potential to take you not just to the next level, but far beyond the next level. Real estate professionals and entrepreneurs of all walks will not want to miss this conversation. Follow Caten on Instagram: @k10Murphy Follow Lara on Instagram: @larajmuprhy Follow Murphy Home Group on Instagram: @murphyhomegroup Thanks Caten and Lara for joining us in this first of a series of episodes with Realtors. We will be talking with Real Estate Pros from all seasons of life and at different stages in the game. Our mission here is to learn about the importance of solid values and how they are implemented in order to last not just in real estate, but as an entrepreneur in general. We also hope to provide some much needed education on what exactly Real Estate agents do and why they are indispensable in the industry of buying and selling homes.

We are still trying to figure it out! We are looking forward to upcoming conversations with some of our favorite real estate professionals. We can all learn from each other in this area of our life. For now, we give our thoughts and share some of our struggles. We recently heard a great podcast episode on this topic from EntreLeadership, so be sure to check out the episode with Christy Wright. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A home inspection is described as being an unbiased, 3rd party inspection. What exactly does that mean? How do we eliminate bias and stay above reproach? We discuss these things and by doing so hope to give more insight into what a home inspection actually is. We end the episode talking about the complexity of how to navigate the often inevitable bias when having a contractor do an inspection on a component or system that they themselves benefit if repair is needed. We hope this serves all of you well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learning is a value we have spoken of. This time we talk about what we have learned about our house.

Season 3 is about our values, and this episode is about our family and setting proper boundaries in order to protect our time together. How do you run a business with a family? How do you get projects done around the house with little kids? These are all... questions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our theme this season is values and for our 3rd episode of our 3rd season, we talk about the values of Learning and Serving. We share some learning experiences from a few recent jobs, and how our value of serving clients has taken shape to mean more than just being nice or standing out. Visit our website - wsinspect.wixsite.com/website - or find us on the socials @wilsonandsonshomeinspection. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recent experience serving a client who was the victim of an incompetent and crooked contractor inspired this simul-cast where we went to Instagram Live to record this episode. It felt good to perform an inspection that uncovered a major problem and properly educate a client. It felt good to get an education as an inspector from a proper contractor - someone with whom we have a great professional relationship. It felt nauseating to see someone get taken advantage of and lied to. But this is a big "why" for us. Finding problems and helping people find solutions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Goals are an important part of being successful, whether it be as a homeowner, a business owner, friend, or spouse. We are going to kick of this season on the right foot by setting the tone with this important aspect of our lives. Recommended Reading: 9 Things You Simply Must Do - Dr. Henry Cloud Ordering Your Private World - Gordon MacDonald From Good To Great - Jim Collins Redefining Anxiety - Dr. John Delony Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Be sure to visit our website to find out more about us and what we do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I will let this episode do the talking. There's no way this doesn't become a favorite! Find Nils on Instagram @CoachNils or visit stretchlab.com to learn more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shaking things up with this episode. We get reflective. We get personal. 2019 was fraught with strife - Andrew's January hospital visit, addiction, new baby, job loss, career change, new business, and Sarah's December hospital visit. 2020 saw healing in so many ways and 2021 looks even more promising. Thank you to all who have listened. Thank you to all of our clients and partners in real estate and the trades. Thank you to all of our guests - Nate & Paige Shue of Sustainable Plumbing, Brian Johnston, A.K.A. The Piggy Realtor, Jarrett Bumgarner of Infinite Sound Solutions & The Carolina Panthers, and Tyler Dixon of Dixon Teams Landscaping. Also special thanks to our #WTFriday guests - Becca Harwell of Aerial Arts Studio, Shannon White, LCMHC, RPT, and Nils Andersen of Stretch Lab (Episode to air this coming Friday!) And we are Andrew and Sarah Wilson of Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, it's something a little different. We are talking about things that we are doing around our house right now. Two of these things are extremely common, so hopefully this will help bring some light to the subjects. The third thing can be a little scary, but it just pays to stay calm. After recording the episode, I actually went on the roof to discover loose flashing. You'll be able to see the "water stain investigation" on our Instagram! So what are you doing around your house? Share with us on Instagram or Facebook! Need help? Maybe getting ready to sell your house with some of these little projects? You should check out our website! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thinking of buying a home in a historic district? There is a lot more to it than a typical buy. We get into what to consider before going under contract, perks of historical homes, and updates that will likely need to be done. Follow us on Instagram - @wilsonandsonshomeinspection --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Essential tools every DIYer must have: Drill Level Tape Measure Clamps (lots of clamps) Hammer + Mallet Table Saw Stud Finder (with voltage detection) Nail Gun Wood Glue Paint + Stain Brushes (yes, they are different) Contractor's Pencil Screw Drivers of various sizes + types Hex/Allen keys Channel Locks T-Square Drywall Knife (rigid + flexible) Great workshops to check out for some good hands-on learning: Family Handyman DIY University The Home Depot AR Workshop Check us out at Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shannon White is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. Just in time for the start of the 2020 holiday season, this month's WTFriday deals with the importance of personal growth, getting over the stigma of counseling, healthy self-care, and many other things. You can find Shannon on Facebook. Books mentioned: The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis The Body Keeps The Score by Besser van der Kolk For more info or to contact us, feel free to reach us via our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Navy veteran Tyler Dixon doesn't just mow grass. Based in the Triad area of North Carolina, Dixon Teams builds retaining walls, creates aquascapes, and designs amazing works of concrete art. Tyler sits down to talk about this incredible trade craft. For more info, visit their website for your next project. And you HAVE to follow these guys on Instagram. For questions about your home or suggestions regarding the show, feel free to reach out to us via our website at Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do professionals approach a DIY project? Nate and Paige Shue of Sustainable Plumbing talk about their DIY projects (other than plumbing!) and how they tackle projects around the house. These are people you can learn from if you want to DIY the right way! Nate and Paige mention tools everyone should have: - A tape measure - Adjustable Pliers - 11-in-1 screwdriver - Hammer - 3' Square - Crowbar - Skillsaw Resources mentioned: This Old House Mike Holmes Check out Sustainable Plumbing if you are in and around the Charlotte Metro area. While you're at it, follow them on Facebook and Instagram as well! Questions about your house? Requests for topics and guests? Find us on our website and reach out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We polled, you voted. We are lining up a great series for you on DIY tips for the interior of your home. Today, we set it up with the 2 biggest ways to properly prep for any DIY project: Get the right materials and tools, and consult the manufacturer instructions. We have guests lined up who are DIYers, but they are also professional tradespeople. They will be bringing all kinds of knowledge! Got someone in mind that you think would make for a good interview? Feel free to send someone our way to have on the show. Follow us on social media @wsinspect Visit our website for more information about what we do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Think because you are renting at $1300/month that you can afford a $1300/month mortgage? Think again. When you become a homeowner, you get promoted to landlord! And trust me, it is a promotion. Owning a home is one of the most wonderful, rewarding jobs you can have. Careful planning and intentionality go a long way. Once you know the secret, you can be set up for success! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wsinspect Visit our website: Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WTFriday is all about getting away from what we do for a living and jump into something completely off the wall and unrelated. The theme for us this season will be to focus on local small businesses that help us in the area of taking care of ourselves. Our first guest will help you care for yourself physically. Becca Harwell is a professional gymnast specializing in Aerial Arts. Not sure what that is? Don't worry, you will when this is over. If you want a real physical challenge and a fun way to get stronger and more physically fit, this is a wonderfully unique way to do that.  For more about Aerial Arts and how to get started, check out https://www.aerialarts.studio Follow them on Instagram and Facebook as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Knowing how to properly allocate resources for home maintenance and additions is key to maximizing value. Of course, the best person to talk to this about is a trusted Realtor. You don't want to risk over-building or wasting money on an addition that won't add much, if any value if you are counting on the extra equity. Thinking of spending $10k on a pool instead of a crawlspace encapsulation? Before you pull the trigger on the pool, find out which of these things will add value that will recoup or possibly exceed the investment you will make. As a home inspection company, we also see a lot of great ways that people have spend very little money on things that make a huge impact on the home. $200 on some great DIY landscaping can earn you a good bit of money at the sale. We may not be Realtors, but we know many and work alongside them all the time. Ultimately, they are the ones to guide you and help you come out on top! Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing @wsinspect (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me in welcoming back my friend Jarrett Bumgarner to the show. As the owner of Infinite Sound Solutions and Director of Audio for the Carolina Panthers, he know A LOT about the trades and is a highly skilled individual. He has a new challenge: being the General Contractor for his next home. If you live in a state that allows you to GC your own house, you may be tempted to think it's an easy way to save $75,000 or so. This conversation with Jarrett is very eye-opening and is evidence that this is not for the faint of heart. If you have ever even thought about building your own house and overseeing the process in this way, this episode is for you. If you are like most people and would rather hire a licensed general contractor, this is still for you as this will give you a good idea as to why GCs get paid what they do, and it will help you understand some of the options that are at your fingertips when starting a build from scratch.  Questions? Feel free to reach out to us on our website, on Instagram, and on Facebook @wsinspect. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian Johnston is known as the Piggy Realtor. Based in Concord and serving the Charlotte area market in North Carolina, Brian shares some great tips for those of you entering the market to buy or sell a house. We get the story behind how he became the Piggy Realtor, talk about why you should use a Realtor instead of the DIY approach, and simple things you can do to help you sell for top dollar. Brian is a great guy and very quickly became a new friend of ours. Check out Brian and Stella the Wonder Pig on all the socials @piggyrealtor. PiggyRealtor.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Hit up Brian at 704-712-2115 If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Also, you can follow us on our website to learn more about Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing. We are also on Facebook and Instagram (@wsinspect). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Intentionality is the main theme here for season 2. To be a successful homeowner, one must be intentional about so many things: how you invest in your home, what purchases you should make or forego, how much of the home's maintenance is DIY vs. Pro-hired, etc., etc. Sarah and Andrew Wilson open the season with a conversation that sets the tone for the upcoming season. If you are a homeowner, this is the podcast for you. Helpful links: Our Website Dr. John Delony on Anxiety Author Besser Van Der Kolk, M.D. (The Body Keeps The Score) Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@wsinspect) and if you enjoy the show, leave a review and share with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bill & Paulette Welch (Welch Paint Company) interview Andrew Wilson (Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing) on the importance of the annual home maintenance inspection and how it can save you in big ways. Got questions about the home maintenance inspection? Check out Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing, LLC. Follow @wsinspect on Instagram or send an email to andrew@wsinspect.com. Want a more direct path to the inspector? Shoot Andrew a text at 704-458-6391. Special thanks to Welch Paint Company who can be found on Google and @welchpaint on Instagram.