House Calls Podcast

House Calls Podcast

Mike Wentland and Jeremy Kassel host this call-in podcast and answer your questions on all the places we dwell. Produced from 2018 to 2019.

Episodes

April 10, 2019 35 mins

Mike and Jeremy learn about stall mats; a Detroit homeowner ponders mysterious bricks in a former convict's home; and we hear from Jeremy's better half about some problematic paint.

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In this episode, Jeremy and Mike crush yet another homeowner's dream for an addition, they advise a sign thief on the best way to hang his stolen treasure, and Jeremy sends us to back to the hardware store with a third list of essential tools.

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February 27, 2019 24 mins

Mike & Jeremy offer up some sobering advice on bathroom renovations and leaky roofs. It's not all doom and gloom, though. Tune in, and see for yourself!

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It's Super Bowl Sunday! You can watch the Patriots ... again ... and debate the ethics of Brady's flaccid balls. OR ... check out this latest episode of the House Calls Podcast, to stock up on another of Jeremy's stellar lists of tools. Plus, learn about installing radiant heat. Because even though the groundhog predicts an early spring, his accuracy rate is appallingly low. 

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January 10, 2019 32 mins

Happy New Year, HCP listeners! In this episode, we patched in to a Saratoga Springs dinner party, and answered questions on tile repair, dryer ducts, misshapen doors, and garage expansion. We hope 2019 brings gratifying improvements to your own home. Call 1-800-511-6842, and we'll help you get started!

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December 20, 2018 40 mins
In this special holiday episode, Mike and Jeremy are joined by guest host Mike Berner, Associate Editor at Family Handyman magazine. They answer letters from Family Handyman readers and shoot the breeze on everything from hiring contractors, to resale renovations, to ... who's Mike Berner's favorite host.
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November 30, 2018 24 mins
In this episode, Mike and Jeremy validate a fellow contractor's thoughts on painting aluminum siding; their advice is flatly ignored by a follow-up caller; and they discuss the fascinating differences between cement and concrete.
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November 9, 2018 27 mins
This week, Mike and Jeremy offer advice for revamping the exterior of a recently purchased home, and things to consider before replacing windows. Also, Jeremy's Top 10 list of tools for every homeowner! Got a question? Call or text: 1-800-511-6842 Thanks to our sponsor: https://www.rowanwoodwork.com
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October 19, 2018 28 mins
Roof leaks, mahogany deck rejuvenation, and a few things to consider when buying property (lesson 1: it's getting more expensive).
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September 28, 2018 28 mins
Tune in to follow up with a caller who was given conflicting advice from Mike and Jeremy. See which route he followed! Also in this episode we talk outdoor shower heaters and the squirrels that inhabit them; how to insulate a bedroom that was once a greenhouse; and a bit of banter on how our friends in Canada measure wood.
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September 7, 2018 24 mins
In this back-to-school episode, Mike and Jeremy talk driveway sealers, ponder the history of grey porch paint, and advise the frustrated spouse of a fellow contractor.
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August 15, 2018 22 mins
Carpenter bees! Toilet condensation! Elephants? Catch up with Mike and Jeremy as they field calls from New York and Cape Cod; and don't forget to subscribe! Got a house question? Call or text now: 1-800-511-6842
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July 25, 2018 26 mins
Sill cocks, metric rulers, unresponsive landlords, and more! Tune in for the latest calls and be sure to click that subscribe button! Have a question for Mike and Jeremy? Call or text now: 1-800-511-6842
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July 4, 2018 34 mins
In episode two, Jeremy and Mike take calls that include - new tools, snow block, window replacements, and dangerous exposed nails in a New York attic.
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June 13, 2018 28 mins
Episode one is our first podcast recording of Jeremy and Mike taking calls that include - wells running dry, damaging a wall while trying to pull nails, rotting floors, and other issues.
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