The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 23 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features smart home technology expert, Jennifer Cona from ICC Automation. In this episode, we discuss: - Motorized Shades Are the Current Hot Trend - Smart Home Technology Has Become More Accessible - Design Flexibility Has Dramatically Improved - Josh AI vs. Alexa - Privacy and Functio...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 22 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a different type of guest, but a very important one for homeowners to watch and learn from -  Mike DeAngelis, owner of Equiquest. In this episode, we discuss: - What Private Hard Money Lending Actually Is - How Private Lending is Regulated - What Are Commercial Loans and the Re...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 21 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a repeat guest that's back to discuss working in the trades, the great Ryan Burnett. In this episode, we discuss: - The Ryan Anthony Head Start Fund Mission - The Manufacturing Jobs Crisis - 24,000 Openings Annually - Why You Should Get Experience Before Investing in Educa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 20 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a repeat guest that's dropping tons of knowledge just in time for the end of Spring, Darryl Knight the owner of Front Porch Flora is back! In this episode, we discuss: - The Best Time for Grass Seeding - Sod vs. Seed: Cost vs. Instant Results - Proper Grass Seeding Techniq...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 19 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features Matt Kleinfelder, VP of PRK Insurance. In this episode, we discuss: - Finding the Right Insurance Professional - Flood and Roofing Coverage - Post-Purchase Insurance Inspections - Independent Brokers vs. Captive Agents - Insurance as Asset Protection - And Much More! You can le...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 18 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode features RJ Kasten from Dynamite Tools! In this episode, we discuss: - Finding the Right Tool for the Job - Why Tool Quality Matters - A Recommended Toolkit for Homeowners - Warranties and After-sale Service - And Much More! You can learn more about what RJ  has going on by checking...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 17 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode The Long Island Mold Guy is back in the Barn! In this episode, we discuss: - Getting Ready for Mold Season - Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Homeowners - Proper Ventilation for Preventing Mold - Landlord/Tenant Mold Problems - And Much More! You can learn more about what Dom...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 16 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Aaron Levy, Owner of Window World of Long island. In this episode, we discuss: - Why Windows and Doors Should be Replaced BEFORE Siding - Common Window Installation Problems - Understanding Window Warranties - Why Long Island's Coastal environment Req...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 15 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Gina Farese, Owner of Marcor Construction. In this episode, we discuss: - How Roofing is a Complex System, Not Just Shingles - Why Insurance Coverage Is Critical for Contractors - Why Solar Installation Must Be Done by Qualified Professionals - Why Critter...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 14 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Dan Giambrone A.K.A. Dan Dan the Homebuyer Man. In this episode, we discuss: - Advice for people who want to purchase a home - Why the way you treat people can present opportunities - Why social media is so important - How to embrace losses in business to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 13 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews PJ McKenna, owner of The Deck Guy of Long Island In this episode, we discuss: - Wood vs. Composite Decking - The Different Levels of Composite Decking - Deck Structure and Safety Concerns - Deck Permitting and Code Requirements - The Value of Quality Const...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 12 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Joey Femia, Residential Real Estate Expert. In this episode, we discuss: - Setting Investment Goals - The "House Hack" Strategy - Finding Creative Finance Solutions - The Risks of AirBNB and Short-Term Rentals - Out-of-State Investment Strategy -...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 11 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Ed Madocks, Owner of Madocks Architecture. In this episode, we discuss: - How Preventative Maintenance Extends The Life of Your Home Appliances - Why Water Is the Enemy of Structures - Temporary Repairs vs. Proper Solutions - The Best Times to Schedule Sea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 10 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Chris Corcione, Owner of Corcione Custom Carpentry. In this episode, we discuss: - How Chris got his start in the trades through college. - Red flags for hiring a tradesperson. - Why we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard as tradespeople. - The pro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Andrew Friedman, Owner of Sublime Shower Doors. In this episode, we discuss: - When to Call Your Shower Guy - Your Shower Door Options - Examples of Different Types of Glass - What is Tempered Glass? - And Much More! You can learn more about what Andrew has...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Anthony "Nick" Diaz, owner of Nick Anthony Woodworking  In this episode, we discuss: - Taking Pride in Your Work as a Craftsman - The Power of Networking - Why You Need Custom Cabinets - Signs of Good & Bad Kitchens - Low Cost Options to Updat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Doug Toledo, Owner of Long Island Spa Service In this episode, we discuss: - How Doug Hustled to Become a Business Owner - How People Get Their Hot Tubs for Free Through Insurance  - The Best Place to Buy Your Home Spa - Why You Shouldn't Winterize You...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Tyler Baron, owner of Foundation Crack Repair! Some topics we hit: In this episode, we discuss: - Repairing Cracks From the Inside vs the Outside - What is a French Drain? - Making the Most of Your Money Here on Long Island - Red flags that ACTUALLY Require...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Tina Patel, professional organizer and owner of Spaced by T! Some topics we hit: In this episode, we discuss: - How organization effects mood - Tips to break your disorganized habits - And the psychology behind trying to organize your life You can learn mor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Buddy Bela, Owner of Rain Rite, to talk all things home irrigation systems. Some topics we hit: - Getting into business is not easy - The most common mistake he sees homeowners making with their sprinklers - Why you need a backflow preventer for your sprinkler system - Why zoning...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Darryl Knight, owner of Front Porch Flora, to talk all things landscaping and plants. Some topics we hit: - What is horticulture and where to learn about it. - How to deal with the Chinese lantern fly epidemic. - What mistakes are homeowners making with their plants? - The differ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Dominick Manieri, A.K.A. The Long Island Mold Guy,  to talk all things mold and mold prevention! Some topics we hit: - When does Mold become an issue? - What are the side effects of raised mold levels in the home? - The steps to solving your mold problem - How to prevent mold in...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Dane Carlson, Owner of Carlson Paint and Paper, to talk all things home painting! Some topics we hit: - How to prep your room to paint - Why you should invest in good paint - How to prepare for a painter coming into your home - Why you should always save your pain cans - The newe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 10 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Mike Vissicchio, Owner of Strong Island Cesspools, to talk all things cesspools. Some topics we hit: - How Mike Got His Start. - What are the Warning Signs of a Cesspool failure? - Learn when the problem is actually your cesspool or your plumbing. - What to do when you have a clog in you...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 9 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Mike Totino, Owner of Hyper Focused Home Inspections, to talk all things Homeowner Education and Home Inspections. Some topics we hit: - How Mike Got His Start in Home Inspections - Whatit Takes to Create a Thriving Home Inspection Business - Tips for Home Inspectors - What All Homeonwers...