The Helpful Home Inspector Podcast

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When purchasing a home, what type of home should you look for?

2025-10-1010:04

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/q-BxfVIFCUY © 2025 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #purchasingahome

Truth @ roof rakes! How to identify ice dams?

2025-10-0505:11

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/7a8LhNBd-mI © 2025 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #homeownershipmadeeasy #homeownershiptip #productreview #whatisthis

When remodeling a home, is it okay to cut through a joist board?

2025-09-1603:48

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/0jetdzrps_c © 2025 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #whatfoundduringinspection #hotmess #supportbeams

How to identify types of asbestos in your home? 4 types of asbestos found in homes

2025-08-0803:56

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/jVMXg8RIfls © 2025 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #whatfoundduringinspection #keepitreal #whatisthis #whyhomeinspectionisimportant

Should I have a home inspection? What happens during a home inspection?

2025-02-1808:09

YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/4vq6bJDnjiY © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #whyneedinspection #inspectiondefect #homeownershiptip #purchasingahome #keepitreal You are making one of the largest purchases in your life and need to make an informed decision when making that purchase. When being asked while writing the offer whether you want a home inspection, this is your decision. Many clients of ours use the inspection report as a to-do list once moving into their new home. If the market is too competitive, consider a post-closing inspection so you know how to prioritize your honey-do list. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you!

How do you store the snow blower? Mobile Repair Guys

2025-02-1807:40

YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/eLBm2jYmH68 Live Show with The Mobile Repair Guys https://youtu.be/cp8Gh0ehMrc The Mobile Repair Guys - Russ Benser - website: https://mobilerepairguys.com/ - contact 877-886-3638 © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #homeownershipmadeeasy #mobilerepairguys #snowblowers #homeownershiptip

Tips to stay safe during the Holidays

2024-12-1905:53

Ever consider a side mount garage door opener?

2024-12-1502:06

YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/ilLjBvBDtps Product links garage door side mount options Genie https://amzn.to/3ZGXx2r Liftmaster https://amzn.to/4g2vpwF *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. music thanks to Epidemic Sound © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #garagedoor #garagedoorreplacement

Why does a house have a high and low air return?

2024-12-0803:02

YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/sGFLfgLttzA Helpful Home Inspector is onsite sharing a tip to keep your furnace running more efficiently. It's winter time and we all want to stay warm OR it's summer and we want to stay cool...so should I cover an air vent to help? If you have not already, add this item to your 6-month home maintenance checklist. Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! Product link for air vent magnetic cover https://amzn.to/49vbBj8 *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #HVACsystem #highlowreturn #airventcover #homeefficiency

Top 5 Enemies of Small Engines with Mobile Repair Guys

2024-11-1008:43

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/BhjurBLq75Y © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #TheMobileRepairGuys #smallengines #top5reasons

Top 10 Home Projects for ROI/Return on Investment

2024-07-2807:58

Tanner Smith with Keller Williams/Team Smith Wisconsin and Bill Moeller with Bank Five Nine joined us in the studio. This segment focuses on what home projects to do in your home that will help get you a return on your investment. Can you guess the Top 10? Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/dZKgAThmrP0 © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC music thanks to Epidemic Sound #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #top10list #homeownershipmadeeasy #homeownershiptip #returnoninvestment #sellingahome

Save a Buck: Is a remote thermostat worth the expense?

2024-07-2405:58

That is not Matt?! Tami is stepping in for this segment with a family friend to share how a remote thermostat can help homeownership and what to be cautious about with the settings. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/X9Rn2zsF9Uw © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC music thanks to Epidemic Sound #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #remotethermostat #saveabuck #keepingitreal #homeownershipmadeeasy

NO more mosquito bites! Few tips to help enjoy your yard

2024-07-2205:59

Proven products that work with the Helpful Home Inspector using these products in his own yard and/or cabin to enjoy more outdoor activities! No one likes mosquito bites so we are sharing a review of a few products that we use to help deter these pesky insects. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/X0CQyaw-dpM © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC music thanks to Epidemic Sound #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #bugfree #productreview #keepingitreal #mosquitobites #mosquitofree #mosquitocontrol Product Links: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Mosquito Dunks https://amzn.to/3Lyfd8B Mosquito Bites https://amzn.to/4d5pl4o Mosquito Punks https://amzn.to/3xXy9uy Raid Yard Guard https://amzn.to/4db5pNS Tiki Bite Fighter https://amzn.to/4fdOr2V Cross Check Plus https://amzn.to/4dbVd7y

Why hire HSH Property Inspection? We are here for our clients beyond the inspection.

2024-07-1406:03

We have promoted lots of other contractors during on our YouTube Channel and thought it may be time to promote ourselves. As we share with our clients, there is no such thing as a perfect house. Homeownership is an investment and there may be repairs as years go by. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/zKI2cpCvhS0 © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #HSHPropertyInspection #HelpfulHomeInspector #purchasingahome #VAloan #thermalimaging #VApestinspection #sewerscope #radontesting #sellingahome #whyhomeinspectionisimportant #keepingitreal

SOLUTIONS to avoid water in your basement after storms

2024-07-0505:17

The Helpful Home Inspector got a phone call from a realtor looking for advice when a client got a quote to prevent water problems in their basement. Video includes a few tips about what you can do to help prevent water in the basement after a rainfall. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/FOY6uPrjG4U © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC music thanks to Epidemic Sound #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #waterbasement #sumppump #waterproofing #gutters #downspouts #guttersanddowspouts #draintile #basement #homeownershipmadeeasy

Please help me understand homeowners insurance!?! Do renters need insurance?

2024-07-0146:23

During one of our live shows Dan and Jack with Colonial Insurance joined Matt in the studio to answer questions that we often ponder about homeowners insurance. Check out the video markers below to learn more about any area you are questioning yourself. Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/wQZZ_GweC4Y © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #ColonialInsurance #homeownersinsurance #rentersinsurance #purchasingahome #homeownershipmadeeasy #renting #rentingtips #insurance Thanks to our coHosts: Dan MacLeod and Jack Larsen with Colonial Insurance 262-255-3770 or website: colonialinsurance.net Email: info@colonialinsurance.net

Found Zonolite insulation - How to share potential insulation containing asbestos with clients?

2024-06-3003:01

While the Helpful Home Inspector was onsite, he came across Zonolite Insulation in an attic. I heard Zonolite contains asbestos, is this true? What does asbestos insulation look like? Is it harmful to us? How should this information be shared with clients during an inspection? Remember the better you take care of your home, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/khOGqoizJc0 © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection

What is and Why consider a Home Warranty?

2024-06-2527:47

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtu.be/_XkAcRBGkLs © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #HSAHomeWarranty #homewarranty #TeamSmithWisconsin #homeownershipmadeeasy #purchasingahome #sellingahome #financialplanning

LIVE show @ understanding your roof

2024-06-1201:14:06

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! During our live show, we always share inspection defects, how to save a buck, and cover a main topic. This week Neil Grintjes and Drew LeBeau joined us from American Roofing and Home Improvements sharing information about your roof. We also did a mystery box battle about the different types of roofing material. YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtube.com/live/em8-o0O76oA Thanks to Neil and Drew for joining us tonight! American Roofing and Home Improvements contact: 262-662-5311 website: american-roofing.net © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #AmericanRoofing #homeownershipmadeeasy #mysterybox #saveabuck #roofing #roofingcontractornearme #roofingcontractors #mysterybox #saveabuck

Live Show @ understanding your A/C

2024-05-0801:21:42

Remember the better you take care of your house, the better it will take care of you! During our live show, we always share inspection defects, how to save a buck, and tip of the week. This week Jon Mitchell joins us from CoZ HVAC sharing information about your air conditioner system. We also did a mystery box battle about other house mechanics. YouTube @helpfulhomeinspector video link https://youtube.com/live/3Nk0BkynmaU © 2024 Helpful Home Inspector LLC #helpfulhomeinspector #HSHPropertyInspection #homeownershipmadeeasy #mysterybox #saveabuck

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