Latest Diyhomeimprovement Podcast Episodes
Season 1 Final Exam
Home School'd Podcast - July 07, 2020 07:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsWelcome to the last day of Home School’d! Thats right! Todays the final episode of season 1! We’ve had such an amazing time learning with you, and today we’re recapping some of our favorite episodes, PLUS we’ll see how much information we actually retained. This year we covered everything fr...
Your Guide to a Greener Home: Part 2
Home School'd Podcast - July 02, 2020 07:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsToday’s guest instructor, Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious and sustainable can be. For anyone looking to green their home this amoun...
Your Guide to a Greener Home: Part 1
Home School'd Podcast - June 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsToday’s guest instructor, Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious and sustainable can be. For anyone looking to green their home this amoun...
A Beginners Guide to Refinancing Your Mortgage
Home School'd Podcast - June 23, 2020 04:04 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFor many homeowners, refinancing their mortgage can be a difficult decision. There are costs to consider, applications to complete, and the process requires time and energy that’s hard to come by these days. On top of that, we are in uncertain times- which has people wondering if it’s a good t...
Home Water Conservation
Home School'd Podcast - June 16, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsToday we’re going to talk about how homeowners can improve water efficiency and reduce costs. Our instructor, Paula Henson has worked in landscape design, water conservation and environmental education since 1998. She loves teaching and writing about water, soil, gardening, education and urban...
Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive and Healthy
Home School'd Podcast - June 02, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsToday’s instructor, Arta Nubani of Junglecasita is a self proclaimed crazy plant lady who started an Instagram account to document her plant growth and obsession. She’s created a space where plant lovers can feel inspired, learn more about plants, and get tips for incorporating them into their h...
Home Additions: What You Need to Know
Home School'd Podcast - May 26, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsPut on an addition or move to a new house? It’s a question that crosses the minds of many homeowners who’d like to make a change to their current living situation. Adding on or expanding a home can sometimes be just as stressful as moving. There are contractors to hire, important decisions to ...
A Guide To Living Small
Home School'd Podcast - May 19, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsHome ownership is part of the American Dream and to some that means having the biggest house on the block. While the size of one’s home is truly a matter of preference, today we’re going to explore the benefits of living small. With larger homes comes the responsibility of maintenance and upk...
Bonus Class: Tips for Buying or Renting an RV
Home School'd Podcast - May 15, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOn this episode we're sharing a bonus clip of our interview with Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi of The RV Atlas. We're discussing the ins and outs of buying or renting your first RV.
See You at the Campground!
Home School'd Podcast - May 12, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsNew parents Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi worried their days of traveling were over―with full-time jobs and infant twins, taking time off to go exploring hardly seemed possible. But they missed the way that travel brought them closer together and knew it would help them grow as a family. So, t...
Modern Homesteading
Home School'd Podcast - May 05, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsHomesteading. It’s a term that’s associated with the expansion of the United States in the 1800’s but a new generation of self-reliant entrepreneurs has adopted the term and lifestyle and turned it into an attractive option for a broad number of people who are willing to work hard towards provid...
Study Hall: The Barefoot Forge
Home School'd Podcast - May 01, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: What is Damascus steel? What do you need to get started in blacksmithing? Whats the name of Craig’s program for the military? ANSWERS: It’s a type of steel recognizable by the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Craig referred to it as a “metal lasagna” becaus...
From Blacksmithing to Beekeeping: Finding Your Next Hobby
Home School'd Podcast - April 28, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsToday we’re checking off a bunch of boxes with an instructor whose skillsets are as varied and diverse as his passions! From dukw boats and blacksmithing to beekeeping, we’re touching on it all. That’s right, today’s instructor, Craig Cowan, is a former Duck boat tour guide and is the owner o...
Study Hall: Finding Balance & Inspiration in a Creative Lifestyle
Home School'd Podcast - April 17, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: What was one of Monica’s home hacks? How does Monica balance projects and motherhood? What was one of Monica’s money saving tips? What was one of Monica’s techniques for getting out of creative slumps? ANSWERS: Wrap your paint brush in a wet paper towel and put it in the frid...
Living A Creative Life
Home School'd Podcast - April 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsWe’re often told that if we do what we love, we’ll never have to work a day in our life. In theory, pursuing your passion as a career should be easy and effortless- but today we’re going to talk about the reality of turning your love of DIY into a business. Today’s instructor, Monica Chavez is...
Study Hall: Mural Mural On the Wall
Home School'd Podcast - April 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: How does Racheal create the clean circles, arches and curves? What did Racheal mention about the Frog Tape? What are some of the Instagram accounts Racheal said she loves to follow? How does Racheal prepare the wall? What type of paint does Racheal use? ANSWERS: Pencil, str...
Creating Custom Home Murals
Home School'd Podcast - April 07, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAaron is celebrating, because it seems that we have finally transitioned out of the “paint it all white” trend! Homeowners are leaning into home decor that feels one-of-a-kind, and paint is the MVP. A colorful mural is one of the cheapest ways to change the look and feel of a room, without hav...
8 Sustainable Product Swaps for Quarantine and Beyond
Home School'd Podcast - April 02, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn the past couple weeks we’ve seen lots of panic surrounding access to grocery store items, and although groceries continue to be readily available, it’s important to think about adjustments we can make in our daily lives that will be more reliable. At the end of the day, disposable just doesn’...
Quarantined at Home: Spring Maintenance Check List
Home School'd Podcast - March 31, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAs the world confronts the spread of the coronavirus, more and more places are implementing stay-at-home orders. And while we’re all sorting through much bigger worries, we’re also left with the more basic question: What should we do while we have so much time at home? We’re big believers tha...
Grillin' Like a Villain!
Home School'd Podcast - March 26, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: When should you pull meat off the grill? What is one of the marinades Chris mentioned. How do you avoid your meat sticking to the grill? What are some pros of the Green Egg. ANSWERS: Take it off about 10 degrees before it hits temperature and let it continue to cook off the g...
Becoming a Grill Master
Home School'd Podcast - March 24, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsBarbecues. Everyone loves them, but they can go wrong. So, so wrong. Today we’re going to get some tips for avoiding rookie mistakes, and taking our grilling to the next level. Our guest instructor Chris Sussman aka The BBQ Buddha, works with all kinds of live fire environments, from charcoal ...
Finding Zen in Your Yard
Home School'd Podcast - March 19, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: What are two of the ground covers mentioned? What is rewilding? What's one of the big trends for 2020? What are the steps to creating a vision for your space? ANSWERS: Delta Bluegrass No-Mow Sod and decomposed granite. Finding local, native plants that can survive with mini...
Digital Landscape Design
Home School'd Podcast - March 17, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThere are many factors to consider when designing your landscape. From plant sourcing to overall aesthetic, like many things, it’s best to have a plan! Today’s guest instructor is going to walk us through the process of exterior design, and touch on some common questions most homeowners have. ...
Study Hall: Get Rich or DIY Tryin!
Home School'd Podcast - March 12, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsQUESTIONS: What was Jen's first Mother's Day gift? What's Spruc'd? What are some easy DIY starter projects? ANSWERS: A compound miter saw. It's like the Etsy of build plans! It creates passive income for makers. Light fixture, baseboards and tile work. HOMEWORK: Just start! HOME...
Making DIY More Than Just a Hobby
Home School'd Podcast - March 10, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsWhen it comes to DIY, starting a project is half the battle. The trick is to knowing how and where to begin. That’s where today’s instructor comes in! A self-taught carpenter with a fearless DIY spirit and a penchant for problem-solving, Jen Woodhouse offers in-depth tutorials that encourage r...
Study Hall: Never Skip Brunch
Home School'd Podcast - March 05, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsPOP QUIZ QUESTIONS: What's Cara's planning framework? What are two 2020 trends Cara mentioned we could tackle on our own? What are some ways to incorporate functionality in your space? ANSWERS: Think about what you're doing in that room. How do you want the space to feel? Measure and thin...
DIY Interior Design Without Intimidation
Home School'd Podcast - March 03, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsWe live in a DIY culture. Whether we’re pinning to our interior design boards or saving images on Instagram, we’re made to believe that this home improvement stuff can be super easy! But is DIY really as simple as it looks? And can you create a home that you’ll love long term? We have a feeli...
Study Hall: Talkin' Timber Framing
Home School'd Podcast - February 27, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsPOP QUIZ QUESTIONS: What's the average R value of the walls they put in? What are the two types of wood they most commonly use? What are some different tools used for timber frames. ANSWERS: R 30 Eastern white pine and douglas fir. Bigger saws, a chained mortiser and huge chisels. HO...
Building Homes that Last Centuries
Home School'd Podcast - February 25, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsBig exposed wooden beams! Nothing gets your mind churning like walking into a home and seeing them in the walls and ceilings, and we’ve all driven by and been in awe of an antique barn and wondered how it could have survived all these years. Well, a lot of it has to do with how the homes, bar...
Study Hall: Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Real Estate Investor?
Home School'd Podcast - February 20, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsHow do you know if you're financially ready to buy an investment property? What are some different investment property options? What are some options for down payment assistance? ANSWERS: Make sure you can be comfortable for at least 3-6 months without a renter. Fundrise, tax liens, ho...
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