The Homeowners Show

EP 155 Show Notes In this episode Craig and Kevin walk through some research from the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center that gives us some insight into what might happen in the real estate market in the coming years.  While it’s difficult to know for sure what will happen, this list will give us a metric to look back on in the future.  What are your predictions?   Texas A&M Un...

It’s taken a while, but Craig finally figured out the solution to his cold pool problem. In this episode, we lay out the details of the project, and give information on how you can heat a pool on a budget. The project is a unique one, but there are a lot of scenarios where this would be practical for your home.    VEVOR 12L Propane Hot Water Heater SEAFLO 33-Series Industrial Water Pressure Pump  ...

What would you say if you could have complete control over your exterior lighting around your entire house? In this episode Craig and Kevin interview Marc Holway, sales representative with Jellyfish Lighting.  Imagine never having to put up or take down Christmas lights ever again.  Then, imagine the ability to change the color, pattern, and even which lights turn on and at what time. You’ve just...

For many months, there has been a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in our nation.  Covid has hit many people in many ways, and a lot of people were unable to pay their rent/mortgage.  In response, the government put out a moratorium on landlords evicting tenants.  However, all of that changed last Saturday.  In this episode Craig and Kevin break down what that means and give some predictio...

It’s been a few weeks since Craig and Kevin have been in the studio together, and so we have a lot to catch up on.  So this week we decided to banter for a longer amount of time than normal.  We’ll introduce you to a new segment of our show, and give you some information about some other things going on in our lives.     Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt !   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   The Home...

Craig sits down for a long chat with Eric G from Around the House to talk about Lumber Prices and what the future looks like for your home improvement projects as well as the state of contractors in our respective states and even a little update on the Murder Hornets in the Pacific North West.   Around the House Website Facebook Instagram   Support the Show Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt !   Subscr...

In this episode Craig and Kevin review the 40V Brushless Trimmer and Blower package from Home Depot.  This package comes with both a trimmer and blower, and a 4.0ah battery.  We give you the pros and cons of each of these tools and give you our thoughts on how they each perform.  We continue to be impressed with battery powered lawn tools and believe they are the way of the future.  Listen in to g...

In this episode Craig and Kevin review the Hessaire MC18V Portable Evaporative Cooler, which cools 500 Square Feet.  If you’ve ever wondered what a swamp cooler is, or what makes it different than a traditional air conditioner, this episode will clear that up for you.  Craig needed this cooler specifically for his pool deck, and he gives us some details of how well it works in the outdoors.  For t...

In this episode Craig and Kevin give you our top three products of 2021.  It’s always fun to see what new and innovative products hit the market each year.  As technology continues to move forward at record speed, it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with the latest trends.  From lighting to lawns, we hope you enjoy this episode.  What are your favorite products to date?   Buy a Homeowners Show T-S...

Ryobi has introduced a new line of tools as of May 20, 2021.  Craig, Kevin, and Ryan Aduddell from Episode 145 sit down and watch the video and make commentary along the way.  We give you our opinions on the new rollout and let you know which ones we think are worth looking into and which are ones we’d pass on.  So, grab your device, click the link below and listen to our podcast at the same time...

This week Craig and Kevin sit down with Ryan Aduddell from Liberty Mutual to discuss all things Home owners insurance, from flood, fire and life to even the nitty gritty on having supplemental insurance for your smart devices. Whatever your question, we cover it in this in depth discussion on insurance with the man himself; Ryan Aduddell!    Ryan Aduddell The Aduddell Team at Liberty Mutual (281)...

Part II of our live appearance where Craig abandons Kevin to have have a chat with returning guest Christi Finnell from The Woodlands Finest Realty Group and Joel Suurmeyer from TDECU Mortgage. Christi Finnell The Woodlands Finest Realty Group Joel Suurmeyer TDECU Mortgage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

We join a live gathering of Real Estate Professionals to get the latest from our friend Rikki Neel from Pink Flamingo Inspections and Jim Greene from Greene Air Tech and Houston Clean Response a Biohazard and crime scene cleaning service.   Houston Clean Response 713-303-9393 Greene Air Tech 346-254-9217 Pink Flamingo Inspections 281-217-2200 Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt !   Subscribe to our YouT...

In this episode Craig and Kevin interview David Todd and Loren Lyon with Garage Kings. Garage floor coatings are a new trend among homeowners because of the amazing durability, ease of cleaning, and overall appearance and functionality they provide.  There are many products on the market including DIY kits from big box stores, epoxy, and others.  David and Loren specifically believe that the best...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Megan Anderson with Renova Appliance Center.  Renova specializes In kitchen and laundry appliances.  So what makes them different?  Well, for starters they are a locally owned, family business.  Because of that alone, they take customer service seriously and do a fantastic job of selling only the best appliances to their customers.  Some people are lookin...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Mike Ham, the coolest guy in title insurance.  Mike is a podcaster, marketer, and provides title insurance.  What exactly is title insurance though?  Trust us, we had no clue.  And yet, if you have ever bought a house, it’s a sure bet that you’ve purchased title insurance before.  But what is it, and why do you need it?  Is it really necessary?  Mike goes...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Michael Stolte.  Mike is an architectural and real estate photographer.  When you are buying or selling a home, you realize that getting really good pictures is important.  If you’re a seller, you want to put your best foot forward to sell your home.  If you’re a buyer, you want to get some good pictures in order to evaluate whether or not you want to vie...

In this episode Craig and Kevin spend some time talking with Eric Thornton who has bought and sold many properties.  In doing so, he has made many updates to the properties and has sold them for much more than he purchased them for, thus increasing his equity with each sale.  More than that, most of these properties were on land, which makes them particularly interesting as there are quite a few t...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin are delighted to talk with Jill McSheehy, author of Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.  If you’ve ever considered having a garden, this is the episode for you!  Jill gives us some great insight into growing a fabulous garden - and here’s the thing, you don’t have to be expert level to make this happen.  We talk about different tips to get you started and on your wa...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Patrick Morales with Next Mortgage.  Patrick is a mortgage broker and has the ability to show around to get you the absolute best rate for your mortgage.  However, it may be a bit more complicated than that.  There are so many ways to make a deal work when it comes to getting the money you need for your mortgage.  Patrick walks us through what some of tho...

In this episode Craig and Kevin give you their checklist of things that needs to be done as we enter into springtime.  Inevitably, there are things that you will use during the spring and summer that have not been used in months!  For the longevity of those things, it’s important to ensure you are properly maintaining them.  Other things just need to be checked out so that you can avoid them break...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin play a game where we break down the top 3 things you should spend that stimulus check on in order increase the value of your home.  The rules are simple, but the game is to spend the 5K that we’re allowed for this game to increase the lovability of your home.  This is like free money and while you could spend it on just about anything, we think you should spend it...

    In this episode, Craig and Kevin talk with Caroline Blazovsky, America’s Healthy Home Expert.  Covid has made all of us hyper-aware of the air that we breathe and the germs that we live with on a daily basis.  But what if we could minimize the problem, or even eliminate it all together?  Caroline has dedicated her life to the research and eradication of viruses, mold, and other pathogens that...

In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Celestina Brunetti who is a chef, dietitian, and helps families create healthier eating habits.  We get it.  It’s just easier to eat out, or to throw chicken nuggets in the oven, or eat a bowl of cereal.  There’s no doubt that the lives most of us live don’t lend itself to eating well.  That said, Celestina has some great tips and advice on how you can pu...

In this episode Craig and Kevin review the Tineco iFloor 3 mop.  First and foremost this is not just a mop.  It’s a vacuum as well!  That’s right, no more vacuuming or sweeping before mopping.  This is a one-stop machine.  Get it done in one simple step.  It’s cordless and has some amazing features.  Even though it carries a hefty price tag, it definitely delivers on the job it’s designed to do -...