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Join Tommy Donovan with RIC Home Inspections and Shane Hipps with Closing Contractor for home improvement radio like you've never heard it before. Both informative and entertaining, the Home Pros answer your questions, share the latest news in the industry, and introduce you to the home improvement professionals that make it all happen. It's home improvement and repair for listeners of every experience level. Visit us online at www.homeprosradio.com.

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    • Jan 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep404 - Stray Cats, a Christmas Tree-Filled House, and a Squirrel in a Christmas Tree!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 13:16


    Included in this News Desk segment from the December 28, 2022, live Home Pros Radio Show... two women are in legal trouble for feeding stray cats, the Guinness Book of World records for decorated Christmas trees in one house, and a squirrel in a Christmas tree! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep403 - Homeowner Maintenance Resolutions for 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 9:54


    Starting fresh in 2023! In this episode, the Home Pros share homeowner resolutions that you can start to perform to help improve the overall maintenance of your home in the new year! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep402 - Preparing Your House for a Home Inspection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 12:51


    "I'm selling my house and it is under contract, what can I do to prepare my house for a home inspection?" In this episode, the Home Pros answer this listener's question with a list of helpful items! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep401 - Toilet Flushing Study, a Realtor Gets Surprised, and an Asheville Bear Encounter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 15:19


    Included this News Desk segment from The Home Pros Radio Show December 21, 2022, live show... University of Colorado engineers study bacteria during toilet flushing, a realtor gets a surprise when about to show a home, and an Asheville woman has a bear encounter! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep400 - Troubleshooting Power Bill Spikes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 12:22


    "Why is our power bill so high?" In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, our hosts help answer that question and help navigate why these power bill spikes occur in your home.   Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep399 - Tips for Real Christmas Trees!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 7:41


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, our hosts discuss a handful of helpful hints that you should consider doing if you have a real Christmas tree in your house this holiday season.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep398 - Construction Demand, Foreclosures, and the Goonies House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 14:39


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment... the National Association of Homebuilders has announced a decline in demand in construction in the United States, foreclosures are on the rise, and the Goonies house is sold! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep397 - Renovation Ripoffs?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 13:25


    Bold changes to your home might not be the best idea. In this episode, The Home Pros discuss what homeowners might want to reconsider to maximize the return on their investment.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep396 - Should You Close Your Crawlspace Vents for Winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 8:09


    Now that weather is getting colder should you close your crawlspace vents to keep your pipes from freezing? In this episode, The Home Pros dive in, answer this question, and more! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep395 - Painting Your House in 2024 and a Trapped Moose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 12:38


    New beginnings and fresh starts! In this episode, the Home Pros discuss home paint trends that you might see in 2023... Plus! A moose trapped in a basement bedroom in Alaska!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep394 - Reconsider these Renovations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 12:01


    Planning on renovating your home? In this episode, The Home Pros dive into a few renovation projects that homeowners might want to reconsider. It all comes down to return on investment!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep393 - Are Fuse Panels Dangerous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 11:35


    In this segment from the live December 7, 2022 Home Pros Radio show, an electrical question from a listener "sparks" discussion... Is having a fuse panel in your house dangerous?  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep392 - A 1738 House For Sale and Race Tracks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 10:28


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment... a historic home built in 1738 in Massachusetts is on the market & an Arkansas home with over 7,000 square feet has an asphalt race track over a mile long!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep391 - Affordable DIY Projects!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 9:42


    More and more Americans have decided that they should be renovating their homes. In this episode, The Home Pros discuss a few affordable do-it-yourself home projects that will make a big difference!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep390 - Gas Leak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 7:28


    Do you smell gas? In this episode, our hosts Tommy and Shane review what to do in case you detect a gas leak in your home... and most importantly what not to do!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep389 - Holiday Safety Tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 9:45


    Are the holidays dangerous? In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, Tommy and Shane discuss safety tips that can help protect you while hosting your family during the holidays.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep388 - Siding Spots and Reinspection?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 13:32


    In this "Photo From the Field" segment from the November 23, 2022, live show... Tommy "spots" blemishes on a home that could be a whole host of things. Plus! .. an inspection related question from a listener is answered! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep387 - Favorite Thanksgiving Sides By State!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 9:15


    Is it dressing or stuffing? In this episode, The Home Pros discuss and review some of the favorite Thanksgiving sides that are most popular by state. Mac & Cheese is on the list...but salad?  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep386 - Meteors, Bears Hibernating, and a Shoe House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 11:58


    Included in this News Desk segment from the November 16, 2022, live show... a Northern California man's house is hit by a meteor, bears hibernating under houses, and a house shaped like a shoe is available on Airbnb in Pennsylvania! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep385 - Fire Prevention 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 9:44


    According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are 5 main common contributing factors to house fires. In this episode, The Home Pros discuss these main factors, how to prevent house fires, and what to do if a fire breaks out in your home! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep384 - Somethings Not Quite Right in this Crawlspace!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 11:13


    While performing a home inspection, Tommy runs across a crawlspace in a home that's "not quite like the other ones". In this Photo From the Field segment from the November 16, 2022, live show the Home Pros discuss their concerns for this homeowner.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep383 - Bees on the Loose, a Buried Car and Tom Brady's Rental House For Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 12:00


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment from the November 9, 2022, live show... a Massachusetts squatter uses bees as a weapon against sheriffs deputies trying to evict her, a car is found buried in a California yard, and the house that Tom Brady rented in Tampa is on the market! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep382 - Is Your Home Losing Value?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 14:50


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, hosts Tommy and Shane discuss the contributing factors that determine the value of your home and what you as a homeowner can do to ensure that your home will not drop in value.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep381 - Mold Test!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 10:05


    In this Photo From the Field segment from the November 11, 2022, live show... After an initial home inspection, Tommy is asked to perform a mold test for a homeowner after a black area in the subfloor is found.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep380 - Flex Seal to the Rescue, Squatters, and Deposit Scams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 14:27


    Included in this "News Desk" segment from live The Home Pros Radio Show on November 2, 2022... spray foam and Flex Seal to the rescue, squatters moving in, and deposit scams!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep379 - Cleaning Your Siding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 15:26


    In this "Photo From the Field" segment from the Nov. 2, 2022 live show... The Home Pros discuss the how-tos for cleaning the dirt and grime off of the siding of your home.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep378 - Beware of "Buyer's Dad"!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 9:37


    A new terrifying Halloween costume emerges... it's "Buyer's Dad"! In this episode, The Home Pros discuss a few instances where a real-life "Buyer's Dad" has interjected themselves into the home-buying process. Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep377 - Fall Maintenance Checklist Wrap Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 13:53


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, our hosts wrap up their Fall Maintenance checklist and discuss items that homeowners should inspect this season... Plus! What is the "Stack Effect"? Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep377 - Giant Pumpkins, Dirty Talking Ghosts, and Halloween Decor Gone Wild!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 14:11


    Included in this Halloween edition of the Home Pros Radio Show News Desk... The US record for heaviest pumpkin has been broken, dirty-talking ghosts, and outrageous Halloween decorations!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep375 - Ghosting?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 10:20


    In this Home Pros Radio Show Photo From The Field segment from the October 26, 2022 live show, Tommy and Shane discuss a building physics phenomenon called "Ghosting"!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep374 - The Waffle House Index, Guano Trucks, and Hobbit Houses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 13:48


    In this News Desk segment from the October 19, 2022 live show... the Waffle House Index, a Nebraska man steals a truck loaded with guano, and Zillow gone wild returns with a New York Hobbit house is on the market!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep373 - What's Up with That Ceiling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 7:12


    In this Photo From the Field segment from the Oct. 19 2022 live show, The Home Pros discuss an odd unpainted ceiling and are quite perplexed by the long sheets of drywall that are in the home!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep372 - Free Estimates or Free Inspections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 7:56


    After a puzzling call to RIC Home Inspections, The Home Pros discuss the nuances of Free Estimates and what homeowners should expect when a professional is called in to give their expert opinion. Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep371 - Goodwill Goes Online, Rare Finds, a Lighthouse for Sale and Mr. Doodle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 14:45


    In this News Desk segment from the October 12, 2022 live show... Goodwill goes online, a rare manuscript found at an estate sale in Maine, a Chesapeake Bay lighthouse for sale, and Mr. Doodle!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep370 - Bad Gutters Lead to Big Problems!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 7:40


    In this Photo From the Field segment from the October 12, 2022, live show... Tommy and Shane share an unfortunate example of gutters not being installed correctly and how this example lead to a much larger issue for a homeowner.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep369 - Radon Mitigation System vs Hot Water Heater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 12:44


    In this episode of the Home Pros Radio Show, a homeowner calls into the show with concerns that their basement's Radon mitigation system might have been affected by a water heater mishap. Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep368 - Rising Mortgage Rates and a Home Goes Sideways!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 13:36


    In this News Desk segment from the October 5, 2022 live show... rising mortgage rates are affecting homebuyers nationwide and, a home built on a pier on the Caribbean coast of Panama has gone sideways! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep367 - Fall Maintenance Checklist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 7:53


    Fall is here! In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show our hosts discuss some important items on their "Fall Maintenance Checklist" and why all homeowners should pay close attention to the outside of their house this time of year.    Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep366 - A Cautionary Tale from the Attic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 12:11


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, Tommy shares a story about a small attic mishap that occurred on the job recently that led to a bit of drywall work.   Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep365 - World Record Blanket Forts, Relaxing Raccoons, and Penthouses for Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 12:34


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment from the September 28, 2022 live show... world record blanket forts, relaxing raccoons, and the penthouse of Central Park Tower is on the market!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep364 - Sagging Floor Hidden By Carpet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 14:40


    In this Photo From the Field segment from the September 28, 2022 live show, our hosts discuss how a sagging floor hidden by carpet is causing a real issue for homeowners! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep363 - Conversation Pits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 10:32


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, our hosts discuss the recent resurgence of the conversation pit, a sunken area in homes that is popular in mid-century modern homes.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep362 - Reservoir Towns, War Relics and Insect Swarms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 13:07


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment from the September 21, 2022 live show... a former town in California that was underwater from a reservoir build is now visible from drought, war relics found in Illinois, and swarms of insects in Florida!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep361 - Missing Electrical Outlet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 13:20


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show... Mark a listener from Greer, SC asks "Does a room 6x6 feet require an electrical outlet?" Our hosts field his question, discuss electrical code, and how Mark could potentially locate his mystery outlet.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep360 - Risky Home Amenities!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 12:15


    In this episode of The Home Pros Radio Show, our hosts discuss some risky home amenities that might be worth reconsidering before building and the factors that could help you make your decision.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep359 - New Toilet Concept, Lottery Winners, and Aquatic Bears!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 10:38


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment from the September 14, 2022 live show... a new concept toilet from Samsung, a Maryland man wins the lottery by using common address numbers, and an aquatic black bear in California! Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep358 - A New Bank of America Mortgage Pilot Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 9:59


    Bank of America has recently launched a new pilot mortgage program that forgoes many of the traditional requirements for homebuyers. Join The Home Pros as they weigh in and discuss. Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep357 - Bumper Pole!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 7:58


    In this Photo From the Field segment from the September 14, 2022 live show, The Home Pros field a question from Julie in Greenville, SC. She asks "I have a metal pole in front of my water heater in my garage... should I remove it?"  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep356 - A Sewer Emergency, a Bird Causes a Power Outage, a House Built on a Cavern!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 11:48


    In this Home Pros Radio Show News Desk segment from the September 7, 2022 live show... a Cape Cod sewer emergency, a bird causes a power outage, and a San Antonio home built on a cavern!  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep355 - Lawn Maintenance During a Heat Wave!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 11:21


    In this episode, the Home Pros discuss the proper way to care for your lawn during a heat wave/drought situation. Including the preferred height of your grass, time of day to mow, and when to water your lawn.  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

    Ep354 - A Unique Plumbing Manifold System!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 9:42


    In this episode, the Home Pros discuss a unique plumbing manifold system. Is this type of system easier to install on the front end? Or will it be harder to service once something goes wrong?  Visit Closing Contractor here! To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online here!   Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online here! 

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