Những podcast Home Buying hay nhất (2025)

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Sewer Trouble After The Estate Sale 10:55

1d ago10:55

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A calm estate purchase turned chaotic when the sewer backed up just three weeks after move-in. We pull back the floorboards on what really went wrong: a rotted cast-iron section hiding directly under a foundation wall, invisible to a standard home inspection and ready to fail the moment a family’s daily water use ramped up. With the clock ticking a…

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Your House Has More Parts Than Your Car, So Plan For Maintenance 14:33

9d ago14:33

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A scratchy throat and a cold snap collide, and suddenly we’re talking about the quiet ways winter punishes a house. We pull back the roof to explain how ice dams form, why pretty icicles often mean trouble, and how small ventilation mistakes turn into leaks, mold, and early shingle failure. If you’ve ever wondered why a finished garage cracks each …

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Solving A Mysterious Sump Pump That Wouldn’t Quit 11:56

19d ago11:56

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The sump pump wouldn’t quit, the skies were clear, and the water meter didn’t budge—so where was all that water coming from? We walk you through a real inspection that turned into a detective story about a hidden supply line leak, the clues we followed, and the tech that made the difference. First, we break down the telltale signs: a constant trick…

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No, Radon Isn’t Teaming Up With Natural Gas 13:16

27d ago13:16

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you can “feel” radon or smell a warning before it becomes dangerous, this conversation will reset your radar with science, not scare tactics. We unpack what radon really is—a radioactive noble gas formed from decaying uranium in soil and rock—why it’s invisible to your senses, and how long-term exposure becomes a maj…

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A home inspector’s guide to fireplace history, efficiency, and the hidden risks inside your chimney 18:47

1M ago18:47

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Fire belongs in a box, not your framing—and the difference comes down to design, materials, and the way you burn. We start with smoky Tudor rooms and walk through the evolution to Rumford’s reflective geometry and Franklin’s efficient stoves, then zoom into the details that decide whether heat stays where it should. Along the way, we unpack how flu…

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Inside the Flue: Why Chimney Scopes Matter More Than Sewer Scopes 17:07

1M ago17:07

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A cozy fire shouldn’t come with a hidden fuse. We pull back the brick and look straight up the flue to show how chimney scopes catch the problems you can’t see—gaps between tiles, missing mortar, cracked terracotta liners, and nests that choke draft and raise carbon monoxide risk. Along the way, we explain pyrolysis in plain language and why repeat…

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Jets Gone Wild 15:56

2M ago15:56

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Ever wondered what happens when something goes wrong during a home inspection? We pull back the curtain on a recent incident where a jetted tub malfunctioned during testing, spraying water that our inspector quickly cleaned up. What should have been a minor hiccup turned into a revealing lesson about real estate transactions and the importance of p…

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When Site Prep Goes Wrong: A Homeowner's Nightmare 16:42

2M ago16:42

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We share our experience inspecting a newly delivered manufactured home with serious foundation issues that could have been prevented with proper oversight and quality control. • Manufactured homes are solidly built in factory conditions but require proper site preparation • A homeowner called us to inspect their two-week-old manufactured home after…

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Do not abdicate the reading of your home inspection report 13:26

2M ago13:26

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Our company recently helped an older woman who bought a house in Ohio to be near her daughter undergoing chemotherapy but discovered mold issues that were clearly noted in the inspection report she never read. The situation highlights the dangers of relying solely on real estate agents to interpret inspection findings, especially when health concer…

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The Hidden Costs and Benefits of Building on Your Own Land vs. Developer Communities 14:10

3M ago14:10

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Deciding whether to build your dream home on your own land or buy into a developer's community represents one of the biggest choices in the homeownership journey. After navigating this process ourselves, we're pulling back the curtain on the surprising realities that most people discover too late. Financial considerations extend far beyond the obvi…

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Build or Buy: The Great Housing Dilemma 14:02

3M ago14:02

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The housing shortage has turned what should be an exciting milestone into a stressful decision. Should you settle for what's available on the market or create exactly what you want from scratch? After navigating this journey ourselves, we break down the crucial factors that will help you make this life-changing choice. Speed versus control sits at …

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Buying your first home? Let’s make it make sense. 12:25

3M ago12:25

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This episode is explores what the first time buyer should expect when applying for a mortgage.Bởi Paul Collinson

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Beyond Negotiation: How Your Inspection Report Becomes Your Home's Maintenance Bible 20:19

3M ago20:19

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Your home inspection report is a goldmine of critical information, but are you using it properly? Despite investing in professional inspections, many homebuyers never even read their reports, missing out on valuable insights that could save them thousands of dollars and countless headaches. Think of your inspection report as a multi-purpose tool. D…

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Every Home Buyer Needs an Inspection (Even for New Builds) 20:49

3M ago20:49

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Would you spend $289,000 on a house only to discover it needs $323,000 in repairs? That's exactly what happened to one family whose child became seriously ill after moving into their seemingly beautiful "flipped" home. Their nightmare scenario perfectly illustrates why home inspections are non-negotiable in the buying process. Laura and Jim tackle …

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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent 17:09

3M ago17:09

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Wondering whether to buy or rent? Struggling to find a trustworthy real estate agent? In this revealing conversation, Jim and Laura share hard-earned wisdom about the home buying journey that could save you decades of regret. The hosts begin with a sobering story about an elderly woman forced to move after 30 years of renting—having essentially pai…

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Should You Buy a Home 10:28

3M ago10:28

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Jim and Laura Troth with the first episode of Adventures in Home Buying discuss the decision to buy a home. This discussion regarding home buying mentions the economic and personal aspects of becoming a homeowner. Jim shares a story of a women who rented the same home for 30 years and when the landlord decided to sell this renter has zero say and z…

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First-Time Homebuyer’s Emotional Rollercoaster from Panic To Potential Part 1 30:56

4M ago30:56

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Send us a text first-time homebuyer’s emotional rollercoaster — from panic to potential — when they see an abandoned house they just bought. Part 1 First time home buyer Jason Land walks out of his first showing because it was a cluttered old home with overgrown vegetation even after i told him Don't Panic! Jason shares his emotional experience and…

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CMU, Brick and River Rock Foundations And What You Need To Know! 19:17

7M ago19:17

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Send us a text John Laforme and YC with SoCal Seismic Foundation discuss the pros and cons of CMU (concrete masonry unit), brick and River rock foundations. They note that many older CMU foundations are hollow and difficult to retrofit, while brick foundations are often unreinforced and non retrofit-able. They emphasize the importance of inspecting…

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Lets be Clear About Post & Pier Repair! 10:41

8M ago10:41

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Send us a text The posts and piers under your home support the foundation and floor structure of your house. They help distribute the weight of the home evenly to the ground, preventing sagging, shifting, or structural failure. Specifically, they support: John Laforme and YC from SoCal seismic construction discuss the importance of posts, piers, an…

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Efflorescence Vs Spalling Vs Your Foundation 17:13

8M ago17:13

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Send us a text John Laforme and YC of SoCal Seismic discuss foundation issues such as efflorescence and spalling. Efflorescence is white mineral deposits from moisture intrusion, while spalling is concrete crumbling. They emphasize the importance of proper foundation inspections and testing, such as the pen test, to assess the sturdiness of foundat…

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Seismic Retrofitting Your Homes Foundation ( Yes I Mean Bolting It Down! ) 19:15

9M ago19:15

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Send us a text Seismic retrofitting your foundation is crucial if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Here’s why it’s a smart investment: 1. Protect Your Home from Structural Damage Many older homes were not built to modern seismic codes and can suffer severe damage or even collapse during an earthquake. Retrofitting strengthens your foundation a…

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52: Episode #52 - House Hacking With Guest Kyle Hendricks 32:03

9M ago32:03

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On this episode, Silas talks to Kyle Hendricks from Movement Mortgage to discuss the art of House Hacking.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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51: Episode #51 - What To Know About Being The First Offer 25:57

10M ago25:57

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This week, Silas talks about the pros and cons of being the first buyer to submit an offer on a house. There are pros and cons.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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Vertical Vs. Horizontal House Foundation Cracks Explained! What You Need To Know! 28:03

12M ago28:03

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Send us a text John Laforme and YC from SoCal Seismic Construction House Bolting discuss foundation issues, emphasizing the commonality of cracks in raised foundations. YC explains that vertical cracks are typically caused by improper drainage and can be repaired with epoxy injection and metal straps. Horizontal cracks, however, indicate foundation…

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Do Not Miss Your (BOI) Filing Deadline On 12/31/24! Fines Can be 500.00 Per Day for non Compliance. 24:37

1y ago24:37

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Send us a text James Walsh Explains what Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) is and how important it is to file before the 12/31/24 deadline. If you own a business in the United States do not delay and file today with link below. James has created a website to help you with filing your BOI https://boifilings.com/ Click link below to watch the Yo…

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The Crawler Podcast Part 1 With Ore Babatunde From Uplink Robotics 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

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Send us a text In this podcast I am joined by Oreoluwa Babatunde Co-Founder & Head of Software @ UplinkRobotics LLC John Laforme and Ore Babatunde discussed the latest developments in robotics for home inspections, including drones, rovers, crawl bots, and camera technology. They explored potential applications such as navigating tight spaces and p…

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Hard Water And What You Need To Know With Water Specialist Ron King 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

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Send us a text John Laforme and Ron King discuss the effects of hard water on homeowners, They emphasize the need for proper evaluation and recommendations for water treatment systems, highlighting the importance of testing water quality and evaluating plumbing system tolerance. Ron also discuss's water quality standards and regulations set by the …

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Doug Smaldino Says Stop Procrastinating, Buy That Home Now! 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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Send us a text My guest Doug Smaldino is the owner of Hillhurst Mortgage located in Los Feliz California. I purchased my home with the help of Doug and and his awesome team at Hillhurst Mortgage back in October 2022. Doug has a message for all first time home buyers! Stop Procrastinating and buy a home now! Don't worry about the rates so much just …

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Electrical Panels You Need To Upgrade Now! 55:42

1+ y ago55:42

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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgrade. I hi…

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50: Episode #50: Patience In Homebuying 18:44

1+ y ago18:44

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Examining using patience to make the best decisions when buying a home.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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Why You Probably Suck At Report Writing! 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

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Send us a text In This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your masterpiece. Fine tune your reports or risk having a potential legal issue with your clients. …

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Electrical Outlets And What You Need To Know! 43:28

2y ago43:28

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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgrade. I hi…

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49: The Buyer's Brokerage Agreement. What is and why you need it? 27:21

2y ago27:21

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Today, Silas Lindenstein from Boutique Brokerage goes over the Buyer Brokerage agreement. A little contract becoming more and more required all over the country.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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48: 8 Things To Consider When Family Helps You Buy 24:10

2y ago24:10

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Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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Underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Flooring 33:52

2y ago33:52

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Send us a text Part 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Emil also gives ballpark …

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Code Check Series With Skip Walker Part 1 32:21

2y ago32:21

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Send us a text I am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books. Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Each Code Check book is a condensed guide t…

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Engineered Hardwood Flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl Flooring 35:51

2y ago35:51

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Send us a text Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Did you know that most engineered hardwood and luxur…

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Is Home Solar For Everyone? The Final Chapter With Manny Hernandez 38:10

2y ago38:10

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Send us a text Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home own…

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What Causes House Fires with Fire Captain James Walker 39:46

2y ago39:46

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Send us a text Fire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday bad habits. Are you cooking dinner on the range and then going outside to watch the kids wh…

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Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Attorney Greg Pyfrom 57:58

2y ago57:58

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Send us a text Home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a major water leak…

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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 3 With Manny Hernandez 26:13

2y ago26:13

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Send us a text Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home own…

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Swimming Pool Disaster With Jeff Schulte 30:53

2y ago30:53

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Send us a text Pool Inspector/contractor extraordinaire Jeff Schulte is this episodes guest, Jeff shares his experience with a recently built built pool by an unknown pool contractor that has completely failed. This below ground pool has multiple major cracks in it and the pool cannot be repaired. This pool will need to be completely removed and th…

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Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Trademark and how it may affect your business. 22:29

2+ y ago22:29

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Send us a text Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright/trademark cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what trademark means and how it may affect you and your business. A trademark is a type of intellectual property that helps to protect your brand by distinguishing it from competitors. It is use…

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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 2 With Manny Hernandez 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

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Send us a text Part 2 with Manny Hernandez from Solar Service Professionals. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would ben…

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HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ for Home Owners Part 2 29:39

2+ y ago29:39

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Send us a text Heating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part Two Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better…

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Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Copyright and how it may affect your business. 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

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Send us a text Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible …

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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 1 With Manny Hernandez 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

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Send us a text Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home own…

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47: #47: Interview With A Plumber - What To Watch Out For 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

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Interview with Richard Hart of Hart Services, a plumbing and electrical company. He shares with Silas what to look for in a plumbing inspection.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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How to Apply For A Building Permit In Burbank 24:37

2+ y ago24:37

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Send us a text In this podcast I discuss how to apply for a building permit in burbank California. I explain how to start the process to obtain your building permit, do not start your demolition until you have your permit in your hands or you may risk being fined. Website link to Burbank Building & Safety Division https://www.burbankca.gov/web/comm…

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46: Episode #46: 6 Tips To Track Home Maintenance 27:32

2+ y ago27:32

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Today, Silas Lindenstein covers six different ways to track home maintenance once you actually own the home.Bởi Silas Lindenstein

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