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March 11, 2021
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https://media.blubrry.com/mightyhouse/content.blubrry.com/mightyhouse/MH2109_Contractor_Pt3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:28 — 14.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Android | Pandora | Stitcher | Blubrry | TuneIn | RSS | SubscribeSelecting the right remodeling contractor Part 3. What is the contractor going to ask the homeowner? Bad contractor? Here’s how to get the right one. Rich […]
Category: BLOG ME BABY, Mighty House Tip of the Week
Tags: Bad contractors, Bad Remodel, Dead beats, find a contractor, Remodel from hell, Remodeling problems, selecting a contractor | Comments Off on Selecting the right remodeling contractor Part 3. What is the contractor going to ask the homeowner?
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October 23, 2019
The Benefits of a Good Garage DoorGarage doors look good, and they really help provide your house excellent curb appeal. When you have a great-looking garage door to go with your home, don’t be surprised if you see house-hunters and passersby alike stand across the street and admire your place.With all the attractiveness that it […]
Category: Mighty House Tip of the Week, Windows, Doors and Trim
Tags: Garage Door, garage door checks, garage door maintenance, Garage door opener, Garage door opener safety tips | Comments Off on The Benefits of a Good Garage Door
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January 27, 2019
Surviving the Big Freeze 2019 (1-7-2019) No time for philosophizing, opinionating or joking around. This is serious. Chicago and a large part of the Midwest will experience freezing low temperatures in the coming days not seen in several years. Here are some tips that may make getting through the next week a lot easier.These tips […]
Category: Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Mighty House Tip of the Week, Plumbing
Tags: cold snap, protect your home from the cold, Surviving the Big Freeze 2019 (1-7-2019) No time for philosophizing, What to do to your home when the weather gets REALLY cold | Comments Off on What to do to your home when the weather gets REALLY cold
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May 13, 2017
What is your Home Energy IQ?This is a test created by Energy.Gov. Aome of the questions you might want to change or ask why does that matter to me but over all it is a good test to get you thinking. If you bounce arounf the energy.gov website you will also find there is a […]
Category: Green Stuff, Mighty House Tip of the Week
Tags: Energy, Energy Audit, energy test, energy ussage, home energy | Comments Off on What is your Home Energy IQ? Take a test provide by Energy.GOV
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February 25, 2017
What should be included in your plans? BlueprintsNo matter how much we preach the benefit of a well written contract, many people still make the mistake of signing one that doesn’t clearly call out what they are getting. Once the project starts and a dispute arises, most people will turn to the architect for guidance. […]
Category: Basements, Bathrooms, Decks, Drywall, Plaster, Painting, Electrcial, Foundations, Framing, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Mighty House Tip of the Week, Plumbing, Roofing and Gutters, Siding, Windows, Doors and Trim
Tags: basement build out, basement finishing, Bathroom, bathroom remodel, Blueprint information, Blueprinting, Blueprints, Demo, demolition plans, electrical plans, elevations, floor plans, flooring, Foundations, HVAC, Kitchen, kitchen remodel, Mechanical plans, new construction, remodel, remodel selections, remodeling, Roofing design | Comments Off on Blueprints, what information should be on them?
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July 16, 2016
Know the terms in construction – Framing Today is the second installment of “Knowing the parts and pieces of your home”. Again, we’re not making you an expert but, if you need work done, it’s good to know what the contractor is talking about. Or it may help you describe something you need at a […]
Category: Framing, Mighty House Tip of the Week
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July 9, 2016
Be familiar with the terms used – Roofing Parts and Terms, what are those parts called and what do they do? I don’t expect listeners to sit around at night and study some construction dictionary learning every term used to describe the parts and pieces of their home. But, if you need to have work […]
Category: Framing, Mighty House Tip of the Week, Roofing and Gutters, Siding
Tags: fascia, fascia board, gable roof, Gambrel roof, hip roof, rafter, ridge board, Roofing, soffit, soffit venting, soffits | Comments Off on Roofing parts and Terms
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November 18, 2015
As much as we don’t want to admit it, winter is on its way. The good news is that you don’t need a long list of to-do’s to get your home ready for the cold weather. We picked out five essential home-prep tasks that will save money and time, and included an estimated time for […]
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November 15, 2015
What can you recycle? We all hear about the being green. There are many ways to do your part. We all try to recycle. But, do you look for the proper symbols? Can everything really go in the bin? We are all told to put plastic, aluminum and paper in a special can. But did […]
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August 1, 2015
Rich’s Tool List that everyone should have in their house. What tools do you need in the junk drawer? Claw hammer – 16 oz. If you run into a real problem you may need a bigger one. But it’s the best weight. And, I suggest you get it with a fiberglass handle. Flat screwdrivers – […]
Category: Clutter Clarity, Mighty House Tip of the Week
Tags: Basic Tool List, Basic tools, Hand Tools everyone should have, Junk Drawer tools, Tool list, Tools, What is in your drawers | Comments Off on Rich’s Tool List that everyone should have