The Home Geeks Podcast

Jul 20 2020
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This podcast follows Tim Wojnar, Owner of Home Inspections Geeks which is located in Chicago, as he interviews experts from the real estate and home renovation and repair industries around the City to take a deeper dive into topics homeowners really need to know. Typical guests will be contractors, electricians, plumbers, real estate agents, insurance agents, and many more. Thanks for tuning in!

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#17 - Inspector Mailbag: Plumbing, Electrical Much More

Jul 20 2020 27 mins  
In this Episode, Tim goes solo to answer some questions from followers. Included in this episode, Tim answers: 1) What is the Best Way for a Homeowner to Tell their AC Unit is starting to deteriorate? 2) What causes white powder on brickwork? 3) What are some maintenance items for your plumbing system? 4) How can you tell if a fuse is overused? 5) Can soffit vent and new gutters im

#16 - How to Reduce Your Property Taxes (with Charles Hutchinson)

Jul 13 2020 38 mins  
Charles Hutchinson , Esp. stopped by the podcast to talk about property taxes and what every homeowner can do to reduce them. Some of the topics we discussed were: 1) How is your property tax amount determined? 2) Where does your property tax money go to? 3) What is involved in the property tax appeal process? 4) How often should you appeal your taxes? Charles' Bio Charles Hutchins

#15 - How to Properly Maintain your Air Conditioning Unit (with Anthony Pizano)

Jul 06 2020 47 mins  
Anthony Pizano, co-owner of Phoenix HVAC, stopped by to talk to Tim about Air Conditioning related topics. Among topics discussed were: 1) How does your typical split-unit AC unit work? 2) How do you properly maintain your AC unit to get the most life from it? 3) What are common issues that AC units face over their lifespan? 4) Some solution for easily retrofitting older homes to h

#14 - Mythbusting with a Mold Expert (Dylan McIntosh)

Jun 29 2020 37 mins  
Dylan McIntosh from Indoor Sciences stopped by the podcast to talk about Mold in homes with Tim. Some topics discussed were: What is mold and what makes it a health concern?Different types of mold and which are the most concerning?What causes mold to form in your home and how to prevent it?What are the different ways to test for mold and when you should call a professional? The Dy

#13 - Why Getting your Sewer Checked Can Save you a Crap Ton of Money

Jun 22 2020 29 mins  
Will from Sewerviewer LLC stopped by the podcast to talk about why it is important to have a sewer inspection completed prior to purchasing any property. Some items that were discussed are: 1) What can be found during a sewer inspection. 2) What not to flush down your toilet. 3) How you can potentially have the City pay for your sewer repair (at least in Chicago) 4) When should you

#12 - Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying a Home (with Adele Lang)

Jun 15 2020 40 mins  
Chicago Realtor and my personal friend Adele Lang stopped by the podcast to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is the home buying process. Adele is as good as any realtor I know at this and uses her degree in psychology to help her clients navigates the many ups and downs that come with homeownership. Some items we discussed: 1) When do you know you are ready to buy a home

#11 - How to Keep your Exterior Walls from Leaking (With Frank Gonzalez)

Jun 07 2020 37 mins  
Frank Gonzalez, a licensed architect and the founder of US Building Efficiency Solutions, Inc. and US Construction Efficiency Solutions, Inc, stopped by to talk to Tim about leakage through exterior walls. Some of the topics discussed were: 1) What is the issue with Split Face Brick and is there a way to properly seal it? Frank wrote and awesome blog article on this subject that yo

#10: The Science Behind Coating Exterior Surfaces That Last (with Anthony Giangrossi)

Jun 01 2020 49 mins  
Anthony Giangrossi, President and Owner of Dynamic Colors, Inc, stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about exterior coatings. Some of the topics they discussed were: 1) What are the ideal conditions for applying exterior coatings to difference surfaces 2) Why preparation is key to ensure coatings last longer 3) Reading the manufacturers instructions and verifying you picked the ri

Episode 9: Making Sure Your Home is Adequately Insured (with Angelica Garcilazo)

May 25 2020 35 mins  
Angelica Garcilazo, an insurance agent with State Farm, stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about what proper coverage means for homeowners in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. In this episode we discuss: 1) What goes into ensuring your home is adequately insured? 2) What is Gap coverage and why you may what it? 3) The difference between a sewer backup and your basement flooding,

Episode 8: How to Find Your Zen when Moving (with Pete Horvath)

May 18 2020 38 mins  
The Sultan of Sweat himself, Pete Horvath (Owner of Move-tastic) stopped by to talk to Tim about the art of moving and how to make your life a lot easier when moving. We got into a wide array of topics including packing, saying goodbye to old junk, what not to do the day of the move, and how to handle all the unpacking at the end of the move. For more information on Pete and his co