The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Pete Wolfkamp Sunday 24th October 2021.This week we discussed the new bipartisan deal on housing density.There was also discussion on cleaning and staining decks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Pete Wolfkamp Sunday 17th October 2021.In this week's show, we talked about wet trades, changing out power lines and leaks in decks. Mike Olds and Ruud Kleinpaste also joined in for a chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Pete Wolfkamp Sunday 10th October 2021In this week's show, we talked about water leaks and how to find out where they come from, and discussed the need for a Building Consent for a tiled shower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp, we tackle some of your DIY issues.Also, Ruud Kleinpaste joins from the garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the show this week Pete gets us underway with how to take care of unsealed hardwood decks and why keeping them clean is so important. Then we dive headfirst into the world of retaining walls, what to do if they are leaking or failing completely and whose responsibility it is to deal with it.We were also joined by painting expert Bryce McDermott from Resene who provided great advice for anyone who may be looking to do a bit of painting in their spare time, especially given the added free time lockdown has given a lot of us.And finally, Ruud Kleinpaste joined the party with his plethora of gardening knowledge including grass grub and the habits of Bumble bees in the garden!LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder answers your DIY questions, and Ruud Kleinpaste talks about moss in the garden and bugs that eat wool carpets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Pete Wolfkamp Sunday 27th June 2021In this week's show, first caller Jim asks Pete for advice on behalf of his grandson on the best way and the process of landing an apprentice position in the building industry followed by caller Tina who is seeking advice about project managing her home reno to keep within the budget and save. What are the do's & dont's, health & safety, tradie talk etc... what's to be expected by taking on this role? Caller Murray is not happy after his bathroom reno is turning out to be flooded with disaster! Pete touches on Surfactant leaching, Sound rating requirements, Builders estimations, Hot water Cylinders, Boundary pegs, Bridge piping and more...Then My Mate the Tradie- guest 'Gordie' from JNL discusses 'The current supply vs demand for residential framing timber. Ruud Kleinpaste takes us out into the garden where we talk about Black silty mould on citrus, Transportation and relocation of plants, creepy crawlies and loads more garden questions... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp. Sunday 9th May 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp- Sunday 18th April 2021This week Pete talks about his trip down to Taupo to be a part of the House and Garden Show, then Pete touches on a story the NZ herald ran regarding a dispute between an NZ family & a Building contractor which leads us in with first caller Ross, who shares some interesting discussion around Disputes tribunals and how other countries deal with similar cases. In this week's show, Pete talks with callers about Double glazing, Fascia's, Concrete brick, Driveways, Regulations on boundaries, Kitchen cabinetry hinges, Balustrades... Then Pete talks with JaySharples from Resene and his expert advice, answering text questions on paint products, solutions, application, and more.Ruud Kleinpaste graces us from the Christchurch Studio and takes us into the garden to answer your entomology and gardening queries, this week a frustrated caller asks Ruud how to prevent Blackbirds and Starlings from ruining his lawn, raised vegetable garden beds, Citrus, how to exterminate an Ant infestation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Podcast- Sunday 28th March 2021 In this week's show, 1st caller Jean asks for advice on what to do about cupping in her Cedar clad home, caller Steve asks Pete about regulations for making part of his shed habitable small living space while he builds his house. Other topics discussed in this week's show include insulation, The Building Code, Tiling, Flooring, bathroom-ware, Ceiling tiles and how to cover them, Workspaces, driveways, and boundaries, and more DIY ideas & solutions.Then Ruud takes us into the garden from Napier this week with first caller Joy, who asks Ruud for help with the Moth infestation in her Conifer tree, then caller Graeme asks, how do you know when a pumpkin is ripe for the picking and Ruud answers questions about Magnolia trees, Wasp nesting in internal walls, Black Wasp like insects? Guava Moth & more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DIY Show with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Sunday 7th March 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY Show with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Sunday 28th February2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Sunday 14th February 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp, Sunday 31st January 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Sunday 31st January 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp, Sunday 24th January 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp, Sunday 17th January 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp 10th January 2021In this week's show, Peter talks addresses topics regarding Consent, Caveats & Easements. He talks with first caller Elaine seeking advice about the fixture of her plastic shower caddie. Barb asks Pete about Portable Homes in NZ, followed with more topics regarding retaining walls, Foundation piles, transportable homes, temporary housing, Double glazing, Resin injection, Property files OR Property bag applications, Boundary lines, Maintenance of Cedar cladding, and more DIY ....Then we head into the garden with 'The Bug Man' Ruud Kleinpaste who addresses questions about Moth invasion, Passionfruit, Possums, Lime, Cucumber & Zucchini and Bees and Jeremy asks Ruud for a tip on how to keep cats out of the garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp Podcast 13th December 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp 6th December 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Sunday 29th November 2020This week Peter talks with Tanya Woods Conveyancing Lawyer regarding rules and regulations around new builds. Bryce McDermott from Resene answers questions about painting and discusses other Resene products. Pete chats with Nigel from 4u2u in conjunction with JNL and answers your questions regarding leaks in concrete block walls, Squeaky floorboards, Shadow Clad, Joinery and much more before moving into the garden with Ruud Klienpaste. who tackles some unusual critter questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DIY with the Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Podcast In this week's show, Peter talks discuss Insulation, Healthy Home Legislation, Leaks, Joinery and more than Ruud takes us into the garden addressing callers issues around, Root rot, earwigs, Strawberries, ants, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Pete (The Wolf) Wolfkamp Podcast Sunday 25th October 2020In this week's show caller Kevin seeks advice on a home he just purchased with an un-consented deck, Nick asks about the legalities of converting a conservatory into an extra living area. Other topics discussed on the show are cracks in concrete walls and the best fix, we touch on Asbestos, Decramastic roof tiles, Kitchen cabinetry, soundproofing, Board and Baton cladding, Sealants, IMBE, and more... Then we head into the Garden with Ruud Kleinpaste where he answers your questions about the garden, environment, creepy crawlies...This week Nasturtiums, Friend or Foe?, Aphids on Roses, The Chattam Island Forget Me Not, Fig tree produce fail this season, What species of beetles are eating my Feijoa tree at night and how to get rid of them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolkamp Podcast Sunday 11th October 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolkamp Sunday 4th October 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolkamp HAPPY FATHERS DAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp' Podcast 30th August 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

DIY with The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Podcast Sunday 16th August 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DIY with 'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp, Sunday 12th July 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DIY with The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp Podcast 21st June 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp 31st May 2020See 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.