About the House with Troy Galloway

In this 48th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Rue Moonyos of Sharpshooters Painting. Find out how to do exterior painting in the colder months, how to find a trustworthy painter, what brands of paint Rue recommends, the differences between apartment/million dollar home/industrial painters, whether you can paint vinyl siding, and more! Contact Rue Moonyos at 314.570.9369...

In this 47th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jim Vargo of Vollara about air purification. Find out what can be done to remove cigarette and pet odors from rooms and make breathing easier. Remember, if it smells it won't sell. Contact Jim at 314.614.6039, jimvargo38@icloud.com, or https://www.vollara.com/jamesvargo Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services...

In this 46th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the different types of doors inside and outside a house.   Troy talks about fire rated, metal, pvc, wood, garage doors, storm doors, panel, pocket, barn, bypass, bi-fold, dutch, and much much more!   Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingSe...

In this 45th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy continues his talk about windows; this time focusing on the different types of glass.   Find out what type of glass will prevent the sun from fading your blinds, furniture, and carpet.    Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the Ho...

In this 44th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the different types of windows along with the pros and cons of each.    Don't know the differences between single hung, double hung, casement, picture, sliding, egress, awning, skylight, bay, storm, upvc, and wood windows? You will after this episode AND you'll know what makes some more energy efficient than oth...

In this 43rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about swimming pools with Jeff Mitchell of http://rubberduckstl.com/ .  In this episode Jeff will share how to get a rebate on your next pool pump, how to keep your pool from turning green, why there is about a $100,000 price difference between above ground and in-ground, and what actuall...

In this 42nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks more about different types of engineered wood. Find out what types of engineered wood is available and the best way to use it. The letters MDF, OSB, CLT, LVL, PSL, and LSL may not mean much right now but after this show you just might be an expert! Make sure to listen to part 1 first.  Submit...

In this 41st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about different types of engineered wood. Find out what types of engineered wood is available and the best way to use it. The letters MDF, OSB, CLT, LVL, PSL, and LSL may not mean much right now but after this show you just might be an expert!  Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Se...

In this 40th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about how to keep your home cooler for the least amount of money. Some things mentioned are roof shingle color, double hung windows, where to plant trees, retractable awnings, blinds, curtains, fans, closing basement vents, and more.  Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Fac...

In this 39th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to  Steve Merlo of https://www.pipesolutions.com/ .   Find out about pipe lining, which is when a flexible tube that is coated with resin is pushed or pulled into a broken pipe and then inflated. Pipe lining can save a ton of money especially if it means not excavating a driveway. You can...

In this 38th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Noel Buckingham of  BuckinghamPestControl.com  about termites, ants, squirrels, skunks, and all things related to pest control. Find out what kind of trap Noel has to use to keep skunks from spraying him. Follow Buckingham Pest Control on Facebook or give them a call at 636-274-7400.&n...

In this 37th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about security systems, video doorbells, cameras, motion detectors, and all types of sensors with Bob Edwards from https://citywidealarms.com/ . Find out why the do-it-yourself alarm systems that claim to be simple are actually less safe and more expensive. Bob also shares how you can keep an eye o...

In this 36th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Bobby Borisov of https://junkawaystl.com/ about junk removal, decluttering, and downsizing. Find out how Bobby can even help you deduct your donations on your taxes. Contact Bobby by calling or texting 314-629-1988. You can text pictures of your clutter to that number to get a free estimate.&nbs...

In this 35th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Chris Schad of https://www.seweroscopy.net/ about sewer lateral line inspections and repairs. Find out why tree roots think of sewer lines as a buffet and whether flushable wipes are truly flushable. Call Chris at 314-703-3608   Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Servi...

In this 34th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Patty Clisham of Ductz ( https://www.facebook.com/Ductz-of-West-St-Louis-10150100815185179/ ) about the importance of getting your ducts properly cleaned by a reputable professional. Find out how cleaning your ducts can save money on energy costs, relieve allergies, and remove smells. Also find...

In this 33rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about asbestos with Ryan Spell of Precision Analysis, Inc. (https://precisionanalysisinc.com/). They talk about why any house built before the mid 90's should be tested, what types of products have the highest chance of containing asbestos, and whether homeowners are allowed to remove it themselves...

In this 32nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about weatherproofing your home for the winter. Find out how 1 simple childproofing device can help cut down on drafts. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingse...

In this 31st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Sally and Chuck Norris of  Sherlock's Environmental Services ( leadtestingstl.com ). Find out why you should never trust a do-it-yourself lead testing kit that you buy from a home improvement store.  Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.face...

In this 30th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks roofing with Rick Hinkson, owner and president of Eureka Contracting and Roofing ( eurekacontracting.com )! Find out why it's a good idea to replace that 20+ year old skylight if you are getting a new roof put on. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.fac...

In this 29th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about all the different types of supernatural and spooky calls he's taken about people's houses. Find out which ones were easily explained and which are still unsolved to this day! Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingService...

In this 28th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of  Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to John Neff of  Energy Experts USA (EnergyExpertsCo.com) about adding solar to our homes. Find out how long it will take for the solar panels to pay for themselves.  Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServi...

In this 27th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Jay and Tammy from STL Brick and Tuckpointing https://www.facebook.com/bricktuckpointing/. Find out why so many people notice problems with their chimneys after it's already too late. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingS...

In this 26th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Jeanne Carton of H2Only http://watercenterplaza.com/ about all the different chemicals that wind up in your water and how to remove them. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http...

In this 25th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of  Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Kent and Amanda Joggerst of EcoPower Electric about ways to cut down on those electric bills. Follow them on Facebook Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://g...

In this 24th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to the Mold Man, Travis Boyer ( https://moldmanusa.com/locations/st-louis/ ) . Find out what to do if you find mold and if it is possible to take care of it all by yourself.  Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices...