The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

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DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp - Sunday 23rd August 2020 In this week's show, Pete chats to first caller Guru who is looking to purchase their first a new build & asked about the process in doing so. Phillip call in concerned about cracks that appeared on the walls of his home and Pete discuss many other topics raised by today's DIY callers including, Foundation Piles, soft flooring, Wet patch reappearing on the carpet same shape, same area? Showerdomes, Insulation, Retaining walls, Concrete, Silicone, Aluminium Panels ACP, Re-gibbing an older home for insulation, Ventilation in bathrooms & more. Then Pete chats with Mike Olds From Resene Construction Systems...Ruud takes us into the Garden, where callers ask for Ruud's advice on the best soil to use in the garden, Freesias, is bow still okay to plant them? Benefits of Organic Soil. Dolomite & Lime, Small house moths, Grass Grub & Grass weevils plus more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The DIY Show with Peter Wolfkamp Podcast 10th May 2020 Happy Mothers Day!In this weeks Show Pete talks with first caller Nick about Bora in the home, then discusses Septic tanks and a Woolshed conversion with Matt, followed by a wide range of topics such as Varnishing, Maintenance of Scribers in caller Lynn’s Villa, other topics covered in the show are Joinery in an industrial building causing concern, Finish for fencing, Soundproofing Underfloor insulation, Squeaky floorboards, Water Hammers, Boundaries and more...Then we are in the Garden with Ruud who was excited about the Mother's Day giveaway to lucky callers who made it through to chat with Ruud. A huge THANK YOU to Jo Carrol for giving our listeners the opportunity to receive a free copy of the May issue of the NZGardener magazine. Ruud talks with Steve on the best time to prune Mandarin trees, Beverly asks for help to rid her lawn of Buffalo grass, Leslie asks advice about her Olive trees, also why birds shy away from Cranberries and Alan has concern over his carrots and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Podcast 26th April 2020In this weeks show Peter talks with 1s caller Damien who has been busy during lockdown building Sleepouts, Anne Marie calls in about a problem Fencer Light, Jay asks Pete why the window in the new apartment he’s moved into, makes a loud bang in the morning, and what is causing the skirting board to split?? Pete also discusses Spouting, Insulation, Fence stains, Highline Cladding, Bathroom in-wall system, and also speaks with Thomas Hawera from Hazard co regarding the preparation for the Construction Sector for Tue’s move from Level 4 Lockdown to Level 3. Bryce McDermott from Resene shares tips when using brush and rollers for the 1st & second coat as well as an update on how to order from Resene products from Tuesday as we move to Level 3. Then we are in the Garden with Ruud Kleinpaste talking Fejoas, Pruning and shaping Peach trees, How to prevent Pukekos from eating grass seed, Tiny house flies, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY RESIDENT BUILDER Podcast Peter Wolfkamp 29th March 2020This week is the first DIY podcast since Lockdown. This week Peter Wolfkamp had a great run of callers asking, what they can and can't do when it comes to DIY or renovating another property during the lockdown? Asbestos in the stippled ceiling, a water leak in an electrical outlet and flaking timber joinery plus more tips and advice from Pete. Later in the show, we chat with the Bug Man who shares gardening and entomology tips/advice for listeners. Ruud's first caller Barbara asks for help on the best way to rid of wasps and their nests, plus more interesting facts and tips for listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Podcast 22 March 2020In this week's show, Peter Wolfkamp addresses caller Angela’s question, could the insect that is eating away at the exterior cladding of her Cedar home be Bora? And Peter asks Pete is there any such external paint product, Where you only need to apply 1 coat and the jobs done??? James ask for advice on Flashings & Cladding...and Deb is looking for a recommendation for a good economical heat distribution unit for her very cold home and asks Peter what the best option would be for her going forward, and caller Jane is concerned about her house renovation which has been booked to go ahead, however, with the current Covid19 outbreak she is currently in isolation, Jane has paid a deposit, and would like to know if she could postpone the reno or, could there be legal ramifications??? The Resident builder then has brief a chat with Ruud before caller Marsha calls in with her question about Giant Centipedes and caller Andrew loves his strawberries but he hasn’t had much luck over the years growing them. Steven needs Ruud’s help in identifying a little fluffy white mite that’s eating the leaves on his Pitasporum hedge, what is it and what product does he need to get rid of it?.Next week Peter Wolfkamp will talk about The Healthy Homes heating legislation after a call from a Landlord who is confused over the regulation standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY In the Garden with Ruud Kleinpaste Podcast 15th March 2020In this week's show, we are in the garden with Ruud Kleinpaste in for Peter Wolfkamp. First caller Andy asks Ruud how can he treat the Ant and Cockroach problem he has in his house. Caller Dorothy would like to find out what is eating her tomatoes...Guru calls in wanting help to get rid of whitefly in his vegetable garden whilst Geoff is horrified to discover that his Oaktree is infested with termites, can he save it??? Shirley from Cambridge asks Ruud about the sudden appearance of a tiny frog at her property and Bob would like to know what time of the year is the Guava moth active...Ruud and this weeks 'My mate the Tradie' Resene’s Bryce McDermot, cover the difference between Stains and Mineral oils for Cedar weatherboards and first-time maintenance...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY Resident Builder Podcast 8th March 2020In this morning’s show, Peter Wolfkamp talks about The Building Act & Legislation around Tiny Homes. Listener Ian calls in with Insulation tips. Gerald has an old concrete patio that leaks and is looking for the best product/s to apply and fix. Andrew calls in wanting to know if it’s possible to add an extension or renovate a steel frame house, and Pat calls in looking for advice on how to go about replacing ranch-slider glass…Then Ruud answers caller Ross’s question on why his tomatoes are turning black on the vine and how to fix the problem, Graham needs advice on how to get rid of Honey Suckle, Jason asks can you transport Buxus Hedging and when is the best time to transport it and Dick asks Ruud why his Passion fruit is shriveling up and going brown just before they ripen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY The Resident Builder Podcast Sunday 1st March 2020In this morning’s show, Peter Wolfkamp talks with 1st caller John who is looking at replacing his ash felt tiled roof and wanting to know what his best options would be for his 25-year-old home. Mark who called regarding Previous road restructuring work done by the council which he believes has caused damage to his, and neighboring dwellings due to the redirection of water. A number of calls came in regarding internal and external tilling. Greg called in with questions about retaining walls. Gardening expert Ruud Kleinpaste covers the gardening segment with beautiful native NZ birdsong in the background coming through the phone line from yet another stunning location, his first caller Kodi is puzzled as to why the fruit on his fruit trees are shrilling up and dropping off?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DIY Show with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp full show Podcast 9th February 2020On today's show, Nick calls in looking to replace the clear-lite in his shower box with tiles and would he need a consent? Richard calls in regarding laying lino in his toilet which then opened up the floor on the topic of Asbestos... Allison seeks advice on her inground swimming pool unused for years, recommendations on a cost-effective and safe pool cover to prevent leaves and other debris from getting in?...and more DIY tips and updates from Pete.Ruud attempts to tackle a couple of resilient weeds when callers Mark and Leanne ask for the best way to eradicate and control Horsetail weed and Nutgrass? Kelly asks is there an eco-friendly product to put into her greenhouse water tank to prevent algae build-up internally around the sides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp full show from Sunday 26th January 2020.In this morning's show, Peter Wolfkamp spoke to caller George about his plans on building a new crib in the Cook Islands - Pete hit him with a few fun facts and ideas. We also talked fences with Carolyn who owns "the best fence is the neighbourhood" and she is very proud of that. Pete gave her a few tips on how to make it even better. Greg has a few questions on the sleep out and shed that he is building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp full show from Sunday 19th January 2020.In this morning's show, Peter Wolfkamp talks with Charlie regarding how to fix his kitchen Tidy, James calls in to get advice on relocatable homes and the work once relocated. Maria calls in regarding a code of compliance, and Mario also called in on a sleet out/minor dwelling and what’s needed once relocated also do you need a CCC or consent to put a window in your roof. Gardening expert Ruud Kleinpaste talked to callers about Frangipanis; Owen called to see if Ruud could help identify a strange insect he has never seen before. Nick Hayhoe called in with a possible solution regarding a call last week about a bowling green and why and what is the reason a 6month old Plum tree leaves are turning yellow and falling off?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp- full show from Sunday 12 January 2020In this Sunday's DIY show, Peter talks with Debbie about accessing Property documents needed, such as the CCC, Building Consents, Council records, etc for the preparation to sell. Alan called in concerned that the acrylic lining in his shower cubicle appears to be separating from the aquiline. Willie sort Pete's advice on a garage that he has paid the deposit on, but is concerned about certain restrictions and regulations his local council have in place regarding new garages as such. George asked Pete if it was possible to DIY treat Radiata Pine and what Bora treatments would he recommend? Darren had a question regarding Roofing and CPC 40. Philip called the show to see if Pete had any advice on how to remedy the concrete floor issue he has in his split level home and Kevin wanted to know if he could repair the damage in his concrete drive and if so, how best do it?In the Gardening segment with Ruud Klienpaste, there was a mixed bag of calls starting with Lee, wanting to know the best way to eradicate 'Convolvulus' from her garden. Alan was hoping Ruud could help him identify what appears to be three nests on the underside of his carport roof, he describes the to look like upside-down mushrooms, could they be the beginnings of a Beehive? Robbie called in puzzled, as to why his Almond tree has never produced Almonds? and Trevor is at his wits end witnessing his lawn being uprooted by Starlings and Thrush as they borrow into it for worms and grubs...What can he do???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's show, Peter Wolfkamp talks with Allan regarding cracks in his concrete stairs and whether plaster can help prevent from cracking further. Listener Willie calls in to seek Pete's advice about his bathroom renovation and identification and removal of a tiled design, plaster board type material on the wall that he thinks could be asbestos and Dick enquires about the height of a retaining wall.Pete also speaks to Denise, who called in about a playhouse that her neighbours have built in their backyard which is way above the fence line and close to her boundary, are there regulations and rules council have in place for external structures such as outhouses.This morning's gardening segment with Ruud Kleinpaste, John calls in frustrated and asks if Ruud for advise on the right soil and feed mix for his tomato plants, Ruud talks with a caller regarding small worms in her lemons and Heather wants to know why she has a bee infestation at her property and what can she do to get rid of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's show, Peter talks with first home buyer Gabriel, who called in regarding the Code of Compliance issued for his home which he and his wife purchased off the plans. However, it's been just over a year since they moved in and Gabriel has just discovered that the bedrooms do not comply with legislation requirements.Peter also talked about council requirements of the removal of asbestos, tips on how to strip paint from louvre doors, hot water cylinders, and bathroom renovations. Plus gardening expert Ruud Kleinpaste talked to callers about borer infestation in citrus trees, the best time to prune, why one caller's sweetcorn won't grow, and the tiny black and brown worms another caller found in her potatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's The Resident Builder Podcast, Peter Wolfkamp looks at roofing leaks, the difference between a certificate of acceptance and code of compliance, DIY cladding, flooring and re-flooring, as well as mealybugs and pittosporums with gardening expert Ruud KleinpasteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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