Get ready for an insightful discussion on foundation repair with RK Bob Brown, the Dirt Whisperer, alongside home tech expert Jim Carroll, as they explore innovative solutions for maintaining your home's integrity. This Saturday, the Around the House show dives deep into the essential topic of indoor air quality, highlighting a new system that connects your smart devices to create a healthier living environment. Listeners will learn about the top ten ways bad contractors can scam homeowners in 2025, arming themselves with knowledge to avoid pitfalls in home improvement projects. With Bob's extensive experience in foundation repair and Jim's expertise in home technology, you'll gain practical tips and insights to enhance your home’s safety and comfort. Don’t forget to subscribe to catch this valuable episode and more, ensuring you’re always ahead in your home improvement journey.
Saturday's edition of Around the House promises an insightful exploration into essential home improvement topics, starting with foundation repair led by the renowned RK Bob Brown, also known as the Dirt Whisperer. With over 35 years of experience in the foundation repair industry, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge about the complexities of maintaining a stable foundation for your home. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the common pitfalls homeowners face when dealing with foundation issues, particularly how to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous contractors. Bob's innovative approach and his designed solutions aim to empower listeners with the information they need before embarking on foundation repairs, making this segment a must-listen for anyone considering such work in 2025.
Transitioning into the second half of the show, listeners are introduced to Jim Carroll, a home tech expert who sheds light on the significance of indoor air quality in modern homes. As households increasingly rely on smart technology, Jim discusses a new system designed to optimize air quality, addressing the often-overlooked dangers of poor air circulation and humidity levels. He shares alarming statistics indicating that around 80% of U.S. households exist in climates that necessitate active dehumidification systems. This conversation not only highlights the necessity of understanding indoor air quality but also connects it to broader home efficiency trends, making it relevant for listeners keen on enhancing their living environments.
Throughout the episode, Bob and Jim engage in dynamic discussions that blend practical advice with innovative solutions, underscoring the importance of being informed consumers in the home improvement landscape. As they delve into the nuances of foundation repair and indoor air quality, they equip listeners with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions. The episode wraps up with encouraging listeners to subscribe for upcoming shows, ensuring they remain updated on the latest in home improvement and technology, and emphasizing the value of community and shared experiences in tackling home-related challenges.
Takeaways:
Tune in this Saturday as we explore foundation repair with expert RK Bob Brown, known as the Dirt Whisperer.
Learn about a new system for controlling indoor air quality with home tech expert Jim Carroll.
Discover the top ten ways contractors may scam you in 2025, crucial information for homeowners.
Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss out on valuable home improvement insights.
RK Bob Brown shares his 35 years of foundation repair experience, emphasizing the importance of proper spacing calculations.
Find out how active whole-house dehumidification can significantly improve indoor air quality for most households.
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Sendowl
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Here is what is coming up on Saturday on the next two hours of the around the House show, we talk foundation Repair with RK Bob Brown, the Dirt Whisperer.
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And in the second hour talk about a new system that controls your indoor air quality with home tech expert Jim Carroll.
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Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.
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You need Foundation Repair.
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This is the episode you must listen to before you get started.
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RK Bob Brown has 35 years in the foundation repair industry and as an innovator and inventor he has designed a bunch of things for your home.
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He is the Dirt Whisperer.
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So in fact, when you go to pull permits, the only requirement that the city has for the engineer to put his seal to is a spacing calculation for piers.
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All they want to do is make sure you're not putting them too far apart so that the house droops between the piers.
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It's not that hard to do.
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A monkey could do that calculation.
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It's super easy.
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Most of the time it's either 6ft or 8ft unless it's a really old house without rebar in the footings or something.
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But the fact of the matter is.
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You could have we talk with Jim Carroll and Sendowl.
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Send all is a healthy home solution that connects your smart devices to create a home that works and adapts to your lifestyle.
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Transition over to heat pumps, high efficiency H Vac systems, right?
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Oh yeah, part of that process.
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The AC is running a lot less.
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And then guess what happens now?
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We've got a high humidity, right?
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And then we can lead the mold which leads to poor indoor air quality, right?
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So it's our stat the other day that something like 80% of U.S.
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households live in climate zones that should have active whole house dehumidification, right?
Bob Brown:
Think about that guys.
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80%.
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Yeah.
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That's a big number, right?
Bob Brown:
That's a huge number.
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And as we put smarter systems in that and this is one of my biggest complaints with building code out there.
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