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House Calls Podcast

House Calls Podcast

By Silver Hollow Audio

Mike Wentland and Jeremy Kassel host this call-in podcast and answer your questions on all the places we dwell. Produced from 2018 to 2019.
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Episode 6

House Calls PodcastSep 28, 2018

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Episode 15 - Additions, Renovations, and ... Ruth!

Episode 15 - Additions, Renovations, and ... Ruth!

Mike and Jeremy learn about stall mats; a Detroit homeowner ponders mysterious bricks in a former convict's home; and we hear from Jeremy's better half about some problematic paint.

Apr 10, 201935:48
Episode 14 - Stolen Signs; Advanced Tools

Episode 14 - Stolen Signs; Advanced Tools

In this episode, Jeremy and Mike crush yet another homeowner's dream for an addition, they advise a sign thief on the best way to hang his stolen treasure, and Jeremy sends us to back to the hardware store with a third list of essential tools.

Mar 20, 201923:51
Episode 13 - "Dream Crushers"

Episode 13 - "Dream Crushers"

Mike & Jeremy offer up some sobering advice on bathroom renovations and leaky roofs. It's not all doom and gloom, though. Tune in, and see for yourself!

Feb 27, 201924:17
Episode 12 - tools, more tools, and radiant!

Episode 12 - tools, more tools, and radiant!

It's Super Bowl Sunday! You can watch the Patriots ... again ... and debate the ethics of Brady's flaccid balls. OR ... check out this latest episode of the House Calls Podcast, to stock up on another of Jeremy's stellar lists of tools. Plus, learn about installing radiant heat. Because even though the groundhog predicts an early spring, his accuracy rate is appallingly low. 

Feb 03, 201924:10
Episode 11 - "Dinner Party"

Episode 11 - "Dinner Party"

Happy New Year, HCP listeners! In this episode, we patched in to a Saratoga Springs dinner party, and answered questions on tile repair, dryer ducts, misshapen doors, and garage expansion. We hope 2019 brings gratifying improvements to your own home. Call 1-800-511-6842, and we'll help you get started!

Jan 10, 201932:04
Episode 10 with Family Handyman

Episode 10 with Family Handyman

In this special holiday episode, Mike and Jeremy are joined by guest host Mike Berner, Associate Editor at Family Handyman magazine. They answer letters from Family Handyman readers and shoot the breeze on everything from hiring contractors, to resale renovations, to ... who's Mike Berner's favorite host.
Dec 20, 201840:30
Episode 9

Episode 9

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy validate a fellow contractor's thoughts on painting aluminum siding; their advice is flatly ignored by a follow-up caller; and they discuss the fascinating differences between cement and concrete.
Nov 30, 201824:56
Episode 8
Nov 09, 201827:00
Episode 7

Episode 7

Roof leaks, mahogany deck rejuvenation, and a few things to consider when buying property (lesson 1: it's getting more expensive).
Oct 19, 201828:37
Episode 6

Episode 6

Tune in to follow up with a caller who was given conflicting advice from Mike and Jeremy. See which route he followed! Also in this episode we talk outdoor shower heaters and the squirrels that inhabit them; how to insulate a bedroom that was once a greenhouse; and a bit of banter on how our friends in Canada measure wood.
Sep 28, 201828:01
Episode 5

Episode 5

In this back-to-school episode, Mike and Jeremy talk driveway sealers, ponder the history of grey porch paint, and advise the frustrated spouse of a fellow contractor.
Sep 07, 201824:46
Episode 4

Episode 4

Carpenter bees! Toilet condensation! Elephants? Catch up with Mike and Jeremy as they field calls from New York and Cape Cod; and don't forget to subscribe! Got a house question? Call or text now: 1-800-511-6842
Aug 15, 201822:24
Episode 3

Episode 3

Sill cocks, metric rulers, unresponsive landlords, and more! Tune in for the latest calls and be sure to click that subscribe button! Have a question for Mike and Jeremy? Call or text now: 1-800-511-6842
Jul 25, 201826:47
Episode 2

Episode 2

In episode two, Jeremy and Mike take calls that include - new tools, snow block, window replacements, and dangerous exposed nails in a New York attic.
Jul 04, 201834:48
Episode 1

Episode 1

Episode one is our first podcast recording of Jeremy and Mike taking calls that include - wells running dry, damaging a wall while trying to pull nails, rotting floors, and other issues.
Jun 13, 201828:16