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Tommy and Shane celebrate "May the Fourth Be With You", open up electrical panels in the PHOTO FROM THE FIELD segment, share some tips on how to keep the pests away from your house this summer, and share a sneak peak at the upcoming Home & Garden Show! For the full episode, visit: https://youtu.be/FXoz5MxElhU Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com.

In this week's episode we discuss common repairs we find in home inspections dealing with your windows.  And in the News Desk:  Do you have $80 million to buy a home? What would that get you? We'll show you. And the Home Pros Radio Show Trivia Challenge, Kentucky Derby-style with a special guest! For the full episode, visit: https://youtu.be/mPY1LTbGOOM Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com.   Every Wednesday, we are tackling home improvements with loads of expertise and a dash of humor. Whether you're buying a home, preparing to make home improvements or just want to be a better-informed homeowner, tune in to The Home Pros Radio Show. Every week, we feature a home improvement topic and include a discussion with industry experts to help you take better care of your home. We also interact with our listeners by answering call in questions live on the air or by email. Since airing our first show in April, we've taken on a wide range of topics that cover your home from roof to foundation. Our hosts, Shane Hipps and Tommy Donovan, have teamed up to use their skills and experience to give you advice on home improvements and to help make sure that folks our listeners are among the most well-informed homeowners anywhere. Shane is a master electrician, a master HVAC technician, a homebuilder and a commercial general contractor; and Tommy Donovan is a Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

The Home Pros discuss one of the more common issues that might be lurking in your house and the 10 Things You Need To Know to make your home offer attractive to sellers. Plus, can the type of paint you apply to your house help save you in your utility bills? Tommy and Shane discuss these topics along with the "Photo from the Field" and information from the "News Desk"! Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Every Wednesday, we are tackling home improvements with loads of expertise and a dash of humor. Whether you're buying a home, preparing to make home improvements or just want to be a better-informed homeowner, tune in to The Home Pros Radio Show. Every week, we feature a home improvement topic and include a discussion with industry experts to help you take better care of your home. We also interact with our listeners by answering call in questions live on the air or by email. Since airing our first show in April, we've taken on a wide range of topics that cover your home from roof to foundation. Our hosts, Shane Hipps and Tommy Donovan, have teamed up to use their skills and experience to give you advice on home improvements and to help make sure that folks our listeners are among the most well-informed homeowners anywhere. Shane is a master electrician, a master HVAC technician, a homebuilder and a commercial general contractor; and Tommy Donovan is a Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

We're covering more of your Spring Maintenance Checklist this week!  We discussed items you need to pay attention to on the outside of your house last week... this week, we move to the indoors and help you think of things you should do to prepare for the season. We also discuss a solution for BATS!  Some listeners have discussed having "bats in their belfry" in previous episodes.  This week, we share some solutions for getting rid of bats while also taking care of them and not hurting them. What's the best way to handle a dispute with a neighbor?  In the News Desk we share an option that you probably don't want to try. --- Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel --- Every week, we are tackling home improvements with loads of expertise and a dash of humor. Whether you're buying a home, preparing to make home improvements or just want to be a better-informed homeowner, tune in to The Home Pros Radio Show. Every week, we feature a home improvement topic and include a discussion with industry experts to help you take better care of your home. We also interact with our listeners by answering call in questions live on the air or by email. Since airing our first show in April, we've taken on a wide range of topics that cover your home from roof to foundation. Our hosts, Shane Hipps and Tommy Donovan, have teamed up to use their skills and experience to give you advice on home improvements and to help make sure that folks our listeners are among the most well-informed homeowners anywhere. Shane is a master electrician, a master HVAC technician, a homebuilder and a commercial general contractor; and Tommy Donovan is a Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Tommy and Shane talk about spec homes and how they compare to new builds, some Spring maintenances checklists, interesting houses and their decorarion in the News Desk, and how much would you pay for a home if you weren't going to live in it? And are you looking at buying a new house? Builders are doing some new things these days. Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Every Wednesday, we are tackling home improvements with loads of expertise and a dash of humor. Whether you're buying a home, preparing to make home improvements or just want to be a better-informed homeowner, tune in to The Home Pros Radio Show.   Every week, we feature a home improvement topic and include a discussion with industry experts to help you take better care of your home. We also interact with our listeners by answering call in questions live on the air or by email. Since airing our first show in April, we've taken on a wide range of topics that cover your home from roof to foundation. Our hosts, Shane Hipps and Tommy Donovan, have teamed up to use their skills and experience to give you advice on home improvements and to help make sure that folks our listeners are among the most well-informed homeowners anywhere. Shane is a master electrician, a master HVAC technician, a homebuilder and a commercial general contractor; and Tommy Donovan is a Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

April... well, uh, March showers bring May flowers?  We'll talk about it and help you get your house ready for the Spring.  There's also updates from the News Desk and special guest comedian Jon Reep from the "Country-ish" podcast joins for home improvement stories and trivia!

We're talking about stucco and eaves... do you know what eaves is?  Do you know what stucco is?  There are a lot of issues in real estate in relation to that infamous siding material... we're going to help you determine if you might have some issues with your exterior stucco finish. Plus updates from the news desk, courtesy of Pro Carpet Repairs, and it's St. Patrick's Day so get ready for a special trivia challenge! Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Do you know the difference between a scab and a sister?  These are two terms that get confused a lot… we’re going to help you understand the difference. And what are the top home improvement projects for 2021?  We count them down for you. Plus, we received a lot of responses from home inspectors everywhere about last episode’s “Photo from the Field”; we’re sharing your comments! Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros review the best of the Home Pros Radio Show Trivia Challenge from 2020.  Learning about home improvement has never been more fun!  Learn about building codes, water heater temperatures, electrical fuses, and more with our fabulous games and prizes! Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros review some of the highlights of our conversations with our Home Pros Radio Show Partners over this past year.  Listen as we cover window screens, roof stains, electrical panels, drywall finishes, carpet cleaning, indoor air quality, plus toilet and sink installations.  We even reference each podcast episode where you can find more of each conversation. For more information on our Home Pros Radio Show Partners, visit our Home Expo page at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros turn to the expertise of Foothills Carpet Care after Tommy finds an interesting carpet stain in a homeowner's hallway closet.  Check out our RIC Home Inspections Photo from the Field as we learn what causes these stains and what you can do to prevent them in your home. Click here to contact www.foothills-carpetcare.com Learn more about the iWave Air Purifier at www.carolinaheating.com Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

Are you a real or fake Christmas Tree person?  The Home Pros share recommendations for finding and caring for your real Christmas Tree, our buddy Jack Leggett calls in as he's putting up his Christmas Tree, and we share yet another Closing Contractor Mystery Sound. Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros follow up the conversation from our previous podcast by bringing in electrical expert and Home Pros Radio Show partner Douglas Ryea from Ryea Custom Home Builders.  We offer solutions for our homeowner who needs an electrical upgrade while providing some important code issues to follow with your home's electrical service entry.   Click here to contact Ryea Custom Home Builders Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros help a listener who hires an electrician to fix some issues in her old home only to be warned that her house could burst into flames at any moment!  Is our homeowner's electrical system really that dangerous or was her electrician just blowing smoke?   Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros are back!  Our production equipment has been restored and we're back online with new podcast episodes.  Joins us as we overcome the challenges of broadcasting live during a pandemic.  Shane shares with us the adventures of installing an AFCI circuit breaker and we challenge you with a new, and rather obnoxious, Closing Contractor Mystery Sound.   Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

To caulk or not to caulk?  How much caulk, if any, should you apply to the base of your toilet?  Hear from the expert as Karl Tervo from KT Plumbing calls in with the answer.  Plus, a historic home is on the move and this story triggers some house moving memories for Shane. Find Karl Tervo and KT Plumbing online at www.ktplumbinginc.com  Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros discuss an incident that involved a real estate closing that they were called in to save as deadlines were looming and the transaction was on the verge of falling apart.  They use this experience as an opportunity to illustrate the importance of accurate and clear communication and the critical role it plays between all parties involved in the real estate transaction.   Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros review some common terminology that you are likely to see in real estate listings and explain what they may really mean.  Plus we're talking about dual pane window seals, how to identify them, and what to do if you notice them in your home.  Visit Closing Contractor at www.closingcontractor.com To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, visit them online at www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

Join conversation as the Home Pros review the best home improvement projects that are worthy of tackling during the summer months.  Lanier Roofing tells us why summer is a good time for window replacement.  Plus, how COVID19 has influenced the way we look at a job site. Visit Lanier Roofing & Restoration's blog page for more Reasons Why Summer is a Great Time for Window Replacement For help with pressure washing and other exterior projects, contact Curb Appeal Solutions To reach out to RIC Home Inspections, logon to www.richomeinspections.com Catch the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel

The Home Pros discuss the potential causes of a contaminated water supply with Karl Tervo from KT Plumbing.  Plus, we share some stories from the Home Pros Radio Show news desk that illustrate how COVID-19 has affected the way we use our home's plumbing systems. For more from KT Plumbing, visit their website at www.ktplumbinginc.com Visit the Home Pros Radio Show online at www.homeprosradio.com Follow the Home Pros Radio Show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the Home Pros Radio Show on our YouTube Channel