Mighty House Podcast

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Why does it take so long for my hot water to get to the faucet?

Rich and Ron go over some of the reasons why it might take a long time for your hot water to go from the water heater to the faucet and also go over a couple of options to fix it.

Oct 1, 2021

Fall Lawn Care with Mike Nowak Part 2

Rich and Ron bring in an expert, Mike Nowak, to talk about fall lawn care. In part 2 we talk about how to take care of your trees, bushes and when to stop watering. Missed Part 1? It was about how to take care of your lawn, flower beds, leaves and when to stop watering. The Mike Nowak Show with Peggy Maleckihttps://mikenowak.net/ YouTube Chanel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3jAEIFl8V1q9LQv1ERYBA

Sep 24, 202118 min

Fall Lawn Care, Part 1

Rich and Ron bring in an expert Mike Nowak to talk about fall lawn care. In part 1 we talk about how to take care of your lawn, flower beds, leaves and when to stop watering. Part 2 will be about trees and bushes.

Sep 19, 2021

Attic Stairway, what are your options?

Rich and Ron talk about that little scuttle hole in the hall closet that you are supposed to be able to fit through. What are your options if you want to create easier access to the attic. Then, how do you move large items up there?

Sep 11, 202116 min

Cradle to Grave, what you need to know when selecting materials for you next project

The expression “From cradle to grave” is commonly used to describe a product’s life cycle. It is frequently used for planning purposes to establish strategies to market the product differently as it evolves from the moment it is launched throughout its mature stage up until it is taken out of the market. Or, In other words, from the time it’s produced, installed, used or enjoyed and then recycled in our case.

Sep 3, 202115 min

House for Sale? What should you do first?

Rich and Ron talk about what you should do to get your house ready for the market.

Aug 27, 202120 min

Whole house fan Vs Attic Fan, What is the difference?

Rich and Ron talk about Whole House Fans.  How does it work? What are your options?  It’s not the same as having and attic fan.

Aug 20, 202114 min

Bondic is it a Glue? Adhesive? What is it?

Rich and Ron are sent some Bondic to put to the test. Find out how well it works. Stay tuned to find out how you can win some Bondic.

Aug 13, 202116 min

Air Conditioning, The AC part of HVAC. How does it work?

Rich and Ron bring in an HVAC Professional to explain the AC part of HVAC. Jon from Effective Air stops by to help explain how it works and the options available.

Aug 6, 202125 min

How to Select a Homeowner Part 2 (For Contractors)

After doing the series on “How to select a contractor” we had a special request for “how to select a homeowner” so Rich and Ron talk about how they select their client that they work with every day…

Jul 30, 202125 min

How to Select a Homeowner

Where are you advertising? -Yelp or other internet services, Lead generation companies, Houzz, Local paper, Local radio, word of mouth Phone interview/Screening, Qualify your leads? family, your home, your expectations…? Have you remodeled before?  What was that like? What are you looking for in a contractor? How long have you lived in your home? How long do you plan to stay in your home? Do you know what year your home was built? What is your budget What is your ideal start date? What is your ideal completion date? Have you done any research on this project? Are you planning on living in the house during the construction process? Are you speaking with any other contractors? Do you have any plans or a design in mind? Are you interested in financing or paying cash? Are you looking for an estimate or a fixed price for this project?

Jul 23, 202126 min

Choosing the Best Paint Gloss For Your Next Project

Rich and Ron go over the different types of gloss finishes and where they should be used.

Jul 16, 202122 min

What do you do with leftover paint?

You have a ton of opened paint cans to dispose of. Where can you get rid of it? So, on this episode Rich and Ron talk about paint disposal.

Jul 1, 202113 min

How to NOT write a contract. Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 7. Bonus Episode

Rich and Ron are on part 7 of a 6 part series on how to select a contractor. The guys get their hands on a contract from another contractor and go through some of the issues with how it is written. www.nari.org and https://www.nahb.org/ are great places to start.

Jun 25, 202117 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 6. What kind of insurance should your contractor have and some financing options.

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 6. What kind of insurance should your contractor have and some financing options. Rich and Ron are on part 6 of a series on how to select a contractor. The guys hear about people getting burned by contractors all the time. Follow these tips and you will have a better chance of a positive experience on your next remodel. www.nari.org and https://www.nahb.org/ are great places to start.

Jun 18, 202120 min

What is the Niles Design District in Niles IL? Part 5 Advantage Gallery

Mighty House hit’s the road this month in the Niles Design District and stops in on David Kotowsky at the Advantage Gallery. Advantage’s 12,000 square foot gallery showroom offers the top 100 name brands of luxury kitchen, bath and hardware products in every style and price range. As a local family owned and operated business for more than 20 years, Advantage’s extraordinary staff has proudly served trade professionals and homeowners with above and beyond customer service, expert advice, and a commitment to fair pricing and complete customer satisfaction.

Jun 12, 202119 min

What is the Niles Design District in Niles IL? Part 4 Home Comfort

Mighty House hit’s the road this month in the Niles Design District and stops in on Home Comfort and talks with part of their team, Dan, Kari and Emilie At Home Comfort, we pride ourselves in being a local, family-owned company. Your comfort level in your home is our top priority. We consider our customers to be long-time friends, therefore it is important to us to offer the best equipment and services available. No matter what problem you may encounter, our team can help with your heating and cooling needs.

Jun 4, 202125 min

What is the Niles Design District in Niles IL? Part 3

Mighty House hit’s the road this month in the Niles Design District and this week stops in on Green Home Renovation and talks with the owner Edin. They do all the little things around the house that most companies do not want to do. Their handyman services are the corner stone of their service. Get this, they try to get there within 3 days or less.  www.greenhomeweb.com

May 28, 202112 min

What is the Niles Design District in Niles IL? Part 2

Mighty House hit’s the road this month in the Niles Design District and stops in on Kitchen and Bath Mart and talks with Joe Dhamer, CKD, Owner, Vice-President. Plus Robbie take a tour of the showroom to see some of the latest kitchen trends.

May 21, 202123 min

What is the Niles Design District in Niles IL? Part 1

Mighty House hit’s the road this month in the Niles Design District and stops in on Better Kitchen, Better By Design, and talks with Alan Zielinski, CKD, Owner, President Better by design, better kitchens, Kitchen Counter tops, Kitchen counters, Wood mode cabinets, Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel

May 14, 202120 min

Exterior Painting Tips. What you need to know before you get started.

Rich and Ron talk about what you need to know before you get started on the exterior of your home. There is more to it than installing paint.

May 7, 202117 min

Exterior Spring Checklist 2021

It is starting to feel like spring. Rich and Ron run down some of the basic spring check list items you should look at on your homes exterior.

Apr 29, 202119 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 5. What should be on your contract and what is a lien Waiver.

Rich and Ron are part 5 of a series on how to select a contractor. The guys hear about people getting burned by contractors all the time. Follow these tips and you will have a better chance of a positive experience on your next remodel. www.nari.org and https://www.nahb.org/ are great places to start.

Apr 23, 202119 min

New Product Reviews, PuttyKing, Stinger Brush, The OUTlet, GoodFilla

Rich and Ron Get 4 new products to review. Check them out here: The guys didn’t want to like this but it is a slick new tool, Putty King https://puttyking.com/ The Rock Start of paint brushes, The Stinger Brush https://stingerbrush.com/ Need more plugs and don’t want to use a strip plug? Great idea but WARNING, this may not fit into your existing outlet box. You will probably need to change the box in the wall. https://www.opentheoutlet.com/ Need some wood filler? GoodFilla is the product to use. https://www.goodfilla.com/

Apr 9, 202129 min

Pool Installation Tips for Summer Staycations

Spring has sprung so Rick Black, Fiberglass Product Director from Latham Pool joins us to talk about where to start when planning a pool. -What pool options are out there? Above and in-ground, fiberglass and liners – Salt Vs chlorine -Different filtration options Check them out at https://www.lathampool.com/

Apr 2, 202119 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 4

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 4. Should a homeowner ask for references?  

Mar 26, 202113 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 3. What is the contractor going to ask the homeowner?

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 3. What is the contractor going to ask the homeowner? Bad contractor? Here’s how to get the right one. Rich and Ron are starting a 6 part series on how to select a contractor. The guys hear about people getting burned by contractors all the time. Follow these tips and you will have a better chance of a positive experience on your next remodel.

Mar 12, 202115 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 2

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 2. What questions should the homeowner ask? Rich and Ron are starting a 6 part series on how to select a contractor. They guys hear about people getting burned by contractors all the time. Follow these tips and you will have a better chance of a positive experience on your next remodel. www.nari.org  and https://www.nahb.org/ Are great places to start.

Feb 27, 202117 min

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 1

Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 1. Where do you start? How many bids should you get? It’s 3, right? Rich and Ron are starting a 6 part series on how to select a contractor. They guys hear about people getting burned by contractors all the time. Follow these tips and you will have a better chance of a positive experience on your next remodel. www.nari.org  and https://www.nahb.org/ Are great places to start.

Feb 27, 202114 min