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A dark front walk, a tired landscape, or brick pavers that suddenly hold water can make you wonder what needs to be fixed first. In this Halloween edition of Hire It Done, I talk with Jered Baumert of Fresh Cut Lawn and Landscape in Shelby Township about smarter outdoor upgrades and what Metro Detroit homeowners should understand before hiring a landscape contractor. Jered has worked in landscapin...

If you are planning a bathroom or kitchen remodel, the fixtures you choose can change how the space feels, cleans, and performs for years. In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Caspers, Regional Manager for Infusion Kitchen & Bath Showrooms, to talk about the decisions homeowners should make before they buy plumbing fixtures or close up the walls. We get into showroom versus big-box fixture cons...

If your windows feel drafty, your energy bills keep climbing, or you are trying to decide between vinyl and fiberglass, this episode will help you ask better questions before you buy. I sat down with Brent Ramsey of WeatherGard, a family-owned Southeast Michigan company that manufactures windows in Michigan and focuses on products designed for the local climate. We get into what homeowners should...

Your house gives you plumbing warning signs long before some problems become emergencies. In this episode of Hire It Done, I sit down with Travis Haines and Nathan Bourdon of Nelson Haines Plumbing and Drain Cleaning to break down the drain, sewer, leak and cold-weather issues homeowners should know how to spot.   We cover the everyday habits that create clogs, what gurgling toilets and bubbling f...

Hiring the right contractor is about more than getting a price. In this episode of Hire It Done, I sit down with Brian Lee of Metro Home Improvements, a Macomb County remodeling company working on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and other major home improvement projects. We break down the questions homeowners should ask before hiring, how to talk about budget, and what a professional re...

Enjoy 20% OFF at BollAndBranch.com! Use code ADAM at checkout. Offer expires October 31st.   Your bedroom remodel does not really end when the paint dries.   In this episode of Hire It Done, I'm joined by Scott Tannen, Founder & CEO of Boll & Branch, to talk about something homeowners use every single day but rarely think about carefully: bedding. We get into thread count myths, organic cotton, he...

Getting an offer on a house is only part of getting it sold. And before you buy, the real estate agent, home inspector and contractor you choose can affect what happens next. I'm Adam Helfman, and in this episode of Hire It Done I sit down with Namir George and Kevin George of the Michigan Institute of Real Estate to talk about the people and decisions behind a Michigan home purchase, plus the pat...

Fall can expose the home problems you ignored all summer, and a remodeling project can expose relationship problems nobody expected. In this episode of Hire It Done, I break down the fall home checklist I actually want homeowners to use before winter, then I flip the script and explain when a contractor may decide a homeowner relationship is no longer workable. We get into practical home maintenan...

A home-improvement salesperson should help you understand your options, not make you feel trapped at your own kitchen table. In this episode of Hire It Done, I break down the high-pressure contractor sales tactics homeowners need to recognize before signing a roofing, window, kitchen, bath, or remodeling contract.   I cover the difference between professional selling and pressure, what to say befo...

If a contractor relationship is falling apart, the worst thing you can do is make the next move in anger. In this episode of Hire It Done, I break down how homeowners can handle a contractor dispute with a calm, documented plan, from reading the contract and putting problems in writing to ending the relationship and sorting out the money. This is practical homeowner education, not legal advice. Ev...

Your house gives you warning signs long before a small problem turns into an expensive project. In this Hire It Done episode, I walk through the midsummer home improvements I want homeowners thinking about before fall, from exterior paint, decks, gutters, windows, and weather stripping to garages, basement leaks, kitchens, bathrooms, and contractor planning.   I also get into the homeowner decisio...

If your yard looks tired in August, your first instinct may be to wait until spring. I would not be so quick to do that. In this episode of Hire It Done, I sit down with Ashley Thomas of Sherwood Forest Garden Center, a family-owned Rochester-area garden center and landscaping business that has served homeowners for more than 50 years. We get into the late-summer and fall decisions that can make l...

A remodel can go sideways before construction even starts if the scope, budget, schedule, and expectations are not clear. In this episode of Hire It Done, I sit down with Brian Lee of Metro Home Improvements, Macomb County's home improvement company for kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, dormers, additions, restoration work, and new construction. We talk about what homeowners should do befor...

Hiring a contractor should not start and end with three bids and one final number. In this solo episode of Hire It Done, I break down the questions homeowners should ask before signing a home improvement contract. We talk about insurance, licensing, who will actually be in your house, what belongs in a detailed estimate, what is not included, how change orders should work, how payments should be s...

Extreme heat can make a normal home problem feel like an emergency. In this Hire It Done radio episode, I break down practical ways homeowners can keep the house cooler, protect indoor air quality, and avoid making a rushed HVAC decision when the system is already under pressure. You will learn how filters, thermostat settings, ceiling fans, window coverings, attic heat, appliances, and the outdoo...

If you are thinking about remodeling a bathroom in South Jersey, the Philadelphia area, or Eastern Pennsylvania, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jeff Kay, President of Blissful Baths and Home, to talk about what homeowners should understand before hiring a bathroom company, especially when the project involves the wet space, tub replacement, shower replacement, or a tub-to-shower conversi...

Severe weather can leave homeowners with roof damage, basement water, power outages, fallen tree limbs, and a lot of pressure from people knocking on the door.   In this episode of Hire It Done, I walk through what I want homeowners to do after a major storm before they sign anything, start a claim, or trust a contractor promising a "free roof."   I cover how to inspect your property safely, what...

Before you hire a contractor, ask the questions that protect your home, your money, and your sanity. In this episode of Hire It Done, Adam Helfman breaks down the contractor-vetting questions every homeowner should ask before signing anything. From licenses and insurance to references, permits, payment schedules, warranties, communication, change orders, and contract language, this episode is a pr...

It is Father's Day weekend on Hire It Done, and Adam Helfman is joined by two trusted home improvement pros: Brian Lee from Metro Home Improvements and Jerrad Beauchamp from Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions. In this episode, Adam, Brian, and Jerrad talk about two major things homeowners should be thinking about right now: the water coming into the home and the smartest way to improve the home y...

If you are a homeowner in South Jersey, Greater Philadelphia, or the Philadelphia suburbs thinking about remodeling a bathroom, this episode will help you ask smarter questions before you hire anyone. I sat down with Jeff Kay, President of Blissful Baths and Home, to talk about bathroom remodels, wet-space upgrades, exact pricing, one-day installs, and how homeowners can avoid expensive surprises....

If you are planning a summer home improvement project, this episode is your reminder to slow down before you spend sideways. I'm breaking down the mistakes homeowners make when the weather gets nice, contractors get busy, and every project starts turning into, "We might as well."   In this Hire It Done radio episode, I cover storm-chaser warnings, the 20% budget cushion, roof rejuvenation, financi...

Nicole Curtis joins Adam Helfman on Hire It Done for a conversation about saving old homes, the Ransom Gillis mansion in Detroit, and what homeowners can learn from restoration-minded renovation.   In this episode, Nicole talks about why Ransom Gillis still means so much to people, what the house looked like before restoration, why she left the brick exposed, and why old-home details deserve more...

A great paint job is not just about choosing the most expensive paint.   In this episode of Hire It Done, Adam Helfman talks with John Cox of Roost Booster Painting and Remodeling and co-host Jerrad Beauchamp of Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions about what homeowners need to know before hiring a painter, planning exterior repairs, or upgrading their drinking water.   John explains why prep work...

Spring is when homeowners start thinking about curb appeal, fresh mulch, flowers, trees, and getting the yard ready for summer.   But before you start planting, there are a few mistakes that can cost you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.   In this episode of Hire It Done, I'm joined by Ashley Thomas from Sherwood Forest Garden Center in Rochester, Michigan. Ashley and her family have be...

AI is moving fast, and contractors can no longer afford to ignore it. In this episode, I sit down with George Byers, founder of CodeHosted.com and the developer behind the Hire It Done website, to talk about how artificial intelligence, websites, SEO, online ordering, and AI agents are changing the home services industry. George breaks down AI in plain English, explains why contractors should star...