House At Work Home Repair Clinic

Jim Salmon, a home inspector with over 30 years experience and host of the WHAM 1180 Home Repair clinic, and Peter Schick, a real estate agent specializing in income properties and property rehabilitation, discuss common home improvement problems.

Episodes

Ep 11: Getting Ready For Fall and Winter

September 6, 2017 • 24 mins

In episode 11, Jim and Peter discuss the different types of maintenance homeowners should undertake in order to get their homes ready for fall and winter.

Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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Ep 10: Roofing Considerations

August 31, 2017 • 27 mins

In this episode, Jim and Peter discuss different types of roofing and considerations you should take for each.

Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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Ep 8: How To Select A Contractor

August 10, 2017 • 32 mins

Jim and Peter discuss ways a homeowner can safely and effectively select a home improvement contractor for their projects.

Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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Ep 7: Rental Property Considerations

July 27, 2017 • 33 mins

Jim and Peter discuss common problems experienced by owners of rental properties.

Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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Ep 6: Most Interesting Stories From Home Inspecting and Real Estate

July 19, 2017 • 29 mins

In Episode 6 Jim and Peter discuss some of the most interesting stories they have encountered in their careers a home inspector and as a real estate agent.

Do you have a home improvement question? Email us at contactus@houseatwork.com and we will do our best to get it answered for you! Do you need help with a home improvement project and live in the upstate New York region? Go to www.houseatwork.com and click “Find Contractors“.

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Ep 5: Common Household Pests and How To Deal With Them

July 12, 2017 • 34 mins

In Episode 5, Jim and Peter discuss some of their experiences with dealing with mice, ants, termites, and squirrels in homes as well as common ways to address different types of pest problems.

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Ep 3: Wet Basements-Causes and Solutions

June 27, 2017 • 27 mins

In Episode 3, Jim and Peter discuss many of the common causes for wet basements and solutions ranging from the very simple to more complex. Topics discussed are ways to manage drainage around your home, sump pump installation and use, potential mold issues arising from having a wet basement, and considerations to take when hiring a contractor to fix a wet basement.

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Ep 2: Home Inspectors vs. Real Estate Agents

June 27, 2017 • 29 mins

In Episode 2, Jim and Peter discuss the often adversarial relationship between home inspectors and real estate agents. Topics covered include how home inspectors procure their clients and the potential effect this can have on the accuracy of the inspection, understanding a report given by a home inspector, and how to properly pick a home inspector. Jim and Peter go further in exchanging several personal stories regarding past hom...

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Ep 1: Water Heater and Air Conditioner Selection and Maintenance

June 27, 2017 • 40 mins

In Episode 1, Jim and Peter discuss the pros and cons of different types of water heaters and air conditioning units as well as the associated maintenance and considerations for each. Topics include what kind of what heater works best for your home, when you should replace your water hater, as well as common problems and solutions with water heaters. The discussion then transitions to air conditioners for residential homes where ...

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