In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome Jennifer Bertrand! Jennifer is a previous winner of HGTV's Design Star. She shares her personal journey, the kinds of projects she's working on now and inside details about design work with her remote clients. She talks about her experience on Military Makeover with Montel and how much she loves being a part of the show! The show airs every Friday morning on Lifetime and can be viewed online at https://militarymakeover.tv/ You don't want to miss this loveably fun and exciting season premiere of BTS! First episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome author, Catherine Baab-Muguira, to the show. Cat discusses her recent experience selling her house in today's market in Richmond VA. Cat describes the offers that came in, the bids with emotional stories, and the rollercoaster of selling their starter home. For full details, you can read her entire experience in her article, "I Just Made a Killing on a Starter Home I Bought for Cheap. I Didn’t Expect to Feel Like This." Forty sixth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss the opposite side of the coin as a customer and how important customer service in today's market. Jimmy shares his frustrations from a recent experience as a customer renting equipment from a lumber yard in New Hampshire. He also gives a shout out to Sunbelt Rentals in CT and how good customer service makes all the different in the construction industry. During the second half of the episode, they discuss a listener question and talk about sanding and painting kitchen cabinetry. They share tips and tricks for homeowners to use in their DIY remodeling projects. Forty fifth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome David Crow, VP of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington TX. David shares his story about what let him to plumbing and ultimately to Benjamin Franklin. They talk about skyrocketing plumbing costs and material delays and shortages, such as water heaters and tubs. They also discuss the water freeze in Texas in 2021. In the second half of the episode, Davis discusses why it takes forever to get hot water on one side of the house and not the other. He shares tips and cost savings ideas for homeowners such as circulating pumps, tankless water heaters, and hybrid water heaters. Forty fourth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss sugar ants, excavating, and @TimberTech decking. They also talk about fasteners, hidden decking systems, and provide advice about deck sagging. Forty third episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss gift ideas for Father's day: Cooling towels, Black + Decker 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver, Garden tools, battery powered, Wire Stripping Tool and Wire Cutters, Power washers, ToiletTree shower saving mirror, and Lutron’s Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug and Smart Shades. Big thank you to this week's sponsor Shopify! www.shopify/com/studs Forty second episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome homeowner, Lugene Kelley. They discuss owning a home, remodeling projects, and trends in the housing market. They also talk about buying construction materials in 2022, delays, and increasing costs. Lugene discusses her renovations and her neighborhood in the Carolinas. Forty first episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss summer landscaping in New England, including tips on water sprinklers and fertilizer. They also talk about increasing construction materials costs, and what to ask your contractor about these costs before your, during, and after you remodeling project. Use our special BTS code to receive $300.00 OFF of your order and FREE shipping at www.liveouter.com/studs Fortieth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss solar energy with Nigel Mcfarland. They discuss the pros and cons of leasing vs owning solar panels. Shout out to this week’s sponsor! Visit www.fastgrowingtrees.com/behindthestuds Thirty ninth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy tackle recent questions from the Home Improvement forum on Reddit! Posted by u/un_confident. Gap between siding and ground: We have a pretty large gap between the bottom of our siding and the ground, it’s allowing both critters and plants to grow up beside the house. What’s the best way to close up this gap and clean up around the edge where plants won’t grow (and hopefully make it look a lot nicer than just dirt or weeds) Posted by u/upended-reality: sliding glass door or deck build first? we are trying to plan out some modifications to our addition in the back yard. we want to add a 8x10 deck and sliding glass doors. this is all for the second floor. the question is do we build out the deck first then knock out the wall to install the sliding glass? or try to install the door first. it seems sketchy to try to install the doors without having a surface to work on from the outside. but building a deck with no entrance to it seems weird too. i'm ju...