Know Your Home

Water heaters make a huge difference in your comfort level. What can you do to help your water heater help you? Let's take a look. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

You may or may not have both of these parts of a home, but they both really can take quite a beating. We'll look at what you can do to help prolong their lifespans and make your home safer in the process. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

H(eating) V(entilation) and A(ir) C(onditioning) is a broad subject and most of what makes up these systems is quite technical. There are, however, some things you can (and should) do to keep your home comfortable. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

Hmmm – what do all of these things have in common other than they are parts of a house and they need to be checked and maintained? I'll have to get back to you on that. OH WAIT- they are all usually ignored; that's something! To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

They are all over the house and you probably only look at them when something doesn't light up like you'd expect. Let's see if we can keep that from happening. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

You walk on it constantly, but you probably don't look at it very closely. How can you tell if there is something going on under foot? Let's take a look at different types of flooring and some of the common problems with them. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

The attic - ick! Well, there is a lot to look at up there, and I'm not counting holiday decorations and baby clothes. Grab a flashlight and let's see if we are alone in this house (I really hope so). To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

These are the some of the largest surfaces in your home. Other than the color, what have you ever noticed about your walls and ceilings? There are some things to look for. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

When the weather is hot, your AC comes to the rescue. You can return the favor with a little effort. Let's also make sure your deck or porch is ready when the weather is not too hot to enjoy outdoor living spaces. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

We're almost (but not quite) done outside. There are some fixtures on the outside of the house and we need to make sure they are operating correctly, too! To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

There is stuff sticking out of your roof. You can't get around it. What are those things and are there problems you should watch for? To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

We are finally getting to the top of your house. The roof is a very important part of keeping your home nice and dry, so let's talk about how to keep it in great shape. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

We've made it to the top of the walls. Now let's look at where the walls and the roof meet. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

What can you look at to be certain your windows are doing more than just letting the sun shine in. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

Paint. That's pretty straightforward, right? Doors. They open – they close; what else? There is a little more to both, so, let's talk about it. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

Now that we've looked at what supports the walls, what do you need to check on the walls themselves? Let's talk siding! How ex-siding! Oof – sorry, that really is terrible. I'll make it up to you in this episode. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

I'm going to “walk” you around your house, talk about what things are, how they should look, and what to do if they don't seem quite right. We'll start with landscaping (yes, it matters) and foundations then work our way up the walls. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

If you go no further than this, the information you learn from this chapter-turned-episode is what you need to know in the event of an emergency. Today, we are going to discuss Electricity, Water, Gas, and Fire. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

You don't need to spend a ton of money at Home Depot in order to maintain your house, but you will need some stuff. For our purposes, a flashlight is more valuable than a hammer, but what else do you need? To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

There is a big difference between “home maintenance” and “home repair”; although most homeowners use the terms interchangeably. What's the big difference? Money, frustration, hassle, time, convenience, value… all of these are in favor of maintenance. Let's set the stage for why you want to maintain your home, and once you are on-board, we'll get into how-to-do-it. To get the e-Book, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Home-largest-investment-ebook/dp/B01945JM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Know+Your+home+Kevin+Groff&qid=1612619843&s=books&sr=1-1

Welcome to Know Your Home, the podcast... Host, Kevin Groff, gets started with the audio version of his eBook which explains why you should maintain your home instead of waiting for something to go wrong (you already do this routine with your car), and how to do it. You can do this!