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Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast

50 Episodes

26 minutes | 5 days ago
Ep. 50: A weight has been lifted
Paying down a mortgage isn't necessarily the end all be all. In fact, by increasing our mortgage, we could end up further ahead in the long run. And in the short term, well, we're finally getting relief from the financial pressure we've been feeling for the past few years.
24 minutes | 20 days ago
Ep. 49: The cheap comes out expensive
We are always looking for ways to save a buck. But it's a fine line between cutting costs and cutting corners and often saving a buck now will cost you more in the long run.
15 minutes | a month ago
Ep. 48: The Perfect Gift
So what do you get someone who already has everything?
33 minutes | 2 months ago
Ep. 47: It angries up the blood
As homeowners, we have more information and resources available to us than ever before. In this episode I complain about mostly complain about contractors who refuse to acknowledge that we do know what we're doing and know what we're talking about.
33 minutes | 2 months ago
Ep 46: Defining Someday
Someday. Eventually. In the future. Whether talking about debt repayment, retirement, or home renovations, it's all so abstract. In this episode, I talk about figuring out how realistic a goal is and creating the road map to achieve it.
40 minutes | 3 months ago
Ep 45: IKEA kitchen reno with John from AZDIYGuy
John from AZDIYGuy.com returns to talk about kitchens, kitchen design and IKEA. And why it's a bad idea to step on the back of a farmhouse sink. John shares his experience from planning to design to execution, why IKEA was the right choice for him and why it pays to hire a designer.
31 minutes | 3 months ago
Ep 44: Home improvements that can hurt your property value
We have all seen those articles about the home improvements that give you the biggest return on your investment. But what about the ones that can actually decrease the value of your home?
33 minutes | 3 months ago
Ep 43: What’s new with Vickiann and her crappy house
She's back! I am happy to welcome Vickiann, from MyCrappyHouse.com back to the podcast. We talk about how she has been making her crappy house less crappy and answer some very important questions. What has she been up to? What's the deal with Schmoopy? What's changed thanks to the pandemic? There are knots and bows to be tied and maybe, someday, a tome about her home to be written(?) and she talks about all of it on this episode.
28 minutes | 4 months ago
Ep 42: As Seen on TV- Stuff infomercials sold me
Before Netflix and other streaming services, some of the only entertainment available in the wee hours of the morning was the infomercial. In this episode of the podcast, I share with you some of the purchases I made over the years either directly from, or inspired by these advertisements.
25 minutes | 4 months ago
Ep. 41: Don’t feed the animals
In this episode of the podcast, I share a handful of tales of nature and the nature-adjacent, along with a bit of advice if you happen to live adjacent to nature (hopefully the title doesn't give too much away).
26 minutes | 5 months ago
Ep. 40: Catching up with Thumb and Hammer
This first episode back after a long hiatus does not have a central theme. It is more of a mish-mash of assorted ideas that you may find interesting including a bit of plumbing, a new (to me) table saw and some real estate news.
6 minutes | 6 months ago
Ep 39.7: Announcement: Return of the podcast
The Thumb and Hammer Podcast will return in September. I had actually contemplated sun-downing the podcast and the website but after a lot of thought, and some encouragement from unexpected sources, I am pleased to announce that the podcast is coming back. Expect the first new episode Thursday September 3, 2020. New episodes will be released every other Thursday.
5 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 39.5: Special Announcement
A brief explanation about the podcast schedule and a request for your help to make the Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast the best it can be.
30 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 39: Good enough is good enough for now
Until you can afford a major renovation, do you live with what you have or can you justify spending money on something destined for the landfill?
34 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 38: The Tale of the Door
This is the tale of our new front door, from the sale to installation to service and the mistakes that were made along the way by the parties
29 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 37: The meaning of making
A response to an article on Mashable "11 DIY videos absolutely no one asked for." So, why do makers make what they make the way they make anyway?
32 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 36: Over and Under Improving
Spending too much money, pricing yourself out of the market, or not spending enough money, hurting your property value. And whether it really matters.
34 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 35: H2Woes- Fixing Wet Basements
In this episode of the podcast, we look at two popular waterproofing methods plus the steps you can take to avoid such drastic measures to solve your wet basment problems.
31 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 34: The wild and wacky world of drywall
Making sense of the different types of drywall, drywall compound, mesh vs paper tape and drywall tools.
29 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep 33: Year in Review 2018
An election, a TV show and a board game. Looking back at news topics that as a homeowner, I found to be significant or interesting.
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