Welcome to Season 2 Episode 23 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

This week's episode features smart home technology expert, Jennifer Cona from ICC Automation.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Motorized Shades Are the Current Hot Trend
- Smart Home Technology Has Become More Accessible
- Design Flexibility Has Dramatically Improved
- Josh AI vs. Alexa - Privacy and Functionality
- Battery vs. Hardwired Systems
- Landscape Lighting Integration
- Professional Installation vs. DIY
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what ICC Automation has going on by checking out their website: https://iccautomation.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 22 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

This week's episode features a different type of guest, but a very important one for homeowners to watch and learn from -  Mike DeAngelis, owner of Equiquest.

In this episode, we discuss:
- What Private Hard Money Lending Actually Is
- How Private Lending is Regulated
- What Are Commercial Loans and the Requirements
- Why Young People Need to Create a Plan and Take Action
- House Hacking Strategies for Different Life Situations
- Co-Lending Opportunities for Passive Investors
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Mike has going on by checking out his website: https://www.instagram.com/mdeangelis12/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 21 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

This week's episode features a repeat guest that's back to discuss working in the trades, the great Ryan Burnett.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The Ryan Anthony Head Start Fund Mission
- The Manufacturing Jobs Crisis - 24,000 Openings Annually
- Why You Should Get Experience Before Investing in Education
- How to Focus on Engagement Over Passion
- Being Open to Networking Happening Everywhere
- Success Stories from the Ryan Anthony Head Start Program
- Why Persistence and Work Ethic Trump Everything
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Ryan has going on by checking out his website: https://lookwhomadeit.org/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 20 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

This week's episode features a repeat guest that's dropping tons of knowledge just in time for the end of Spring, Darryl Knight the owner of Front Porch Flora is back!

In this episode, we discuss:
- The Best Time for Grass Seeding
- Sod vs. Seed: Cost vs. Instant Results
- Proper Grass Seeding Technique
- Tree Planting Issues: Soil Preparation is Key
- Buying Plants from Local Nurseries, Not Big Box Stores 
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Darryl has going on by checking out his website: https://frontporchflora.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 19 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

This week's episode features Matt Kleinfelder, VP of PRK Insurance.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Finding the Right Insurance Professional
- Flood and Roofing Coverage
- Post-Purchase Insurance Inspections
- Independent Brokers vs. Captive Agents
- Insurance as Asset Protection
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Matt  has going on by checking out his website: https://prkinsurance.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 18 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode features RJ Kasten from Dynamite Tools!

In this episode, we discuss:
- Finding the Right Tool for the Job
- Why Tool Quality Matters
- A Recommended Toolkit for Homeowners
- Warranties and After-sale Service
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what RJ  has going on by checking out his website: https://dynamitetool.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 17 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode The Long Island Mold Guy is back in the Barn!

In this episode, we discuss:
- Getting Ready for Mold Season
- Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
- Proper Ventilation for Preventing Mold
- Landlord/Tenant Mold Problems
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Dom has going on by checking out his website: https://longislandmoldguy.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 16 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Aaron Levy, Owner of Window World of Long island.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Windows and Doors Should be Replaced BEFORE Siding
- Common Window Installation Problems
- Understanding Window Warranties
- Why Long Island's Coastal environment Requires Higher-Grade Exterior Materials
- How to Protect Yourself as a Homeowner
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Aaron has going on by checking out his website: windowworldlongisland.com

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 15 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Gina Farese, Owner of Marcor Construction.

In this episode, we discuss:
- How Roofing is a Complex System, Not Just Shingles
- Why Insurance Coverage Is Critical for Contractors
- Why Solar Installation Must Be Done by Qualified Professionals
- Why Critter Guards Are Non-Negotiable for Solar Panels
- Solar Panel Warranties and Ownership Transfer
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Gina has going on by checking out her website: https://marcorny.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 14 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Dan Giambrone A.K.A. Dan Dan the Homebuyer Man.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Advice for people who want to purchase a home
- Why the way you treat people can present opportunities
- Why social media is so important
- How to embrace losses in business to find success 
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 13 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews PJ McKenna, owner of The Deck Guy of Long Island

In this episode, we discuss:
- Wood vs. Composite Decking
- The Different Levels of Composite Decking
- Deck Structure and Safety Concerns
- Deck Permitting and Code Requirements
- The Value of Quality Construction
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what PJ has going on by checking out his website:
https://thedeckguyli.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 12 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Joey Femia, Residential Real Estate Expert.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Setting Investment Goals
- The "House Hack" Strategy
- Finding Creative Finance Solutions
- The Risks of AirBNB and Short-Term Rentals
- Out-of-State Investment Strategy
- Income Growth vs Expense Cutting 
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 11 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Ed Madocks, Owner of Madocks Architecture.

In this episode, we discuss:
- How Preventative Maintenance Extends The Life of Your Home Appliances
- Why Water Is the Enemy of Structures
- Temporary Repairs vs. Proper Solutions
- The Best Times to Schedule Seasonal Maintenance 
- Why You Should Get Multiple Bids for Major Projects
- Why Practical Design Trumps Size Every Time
- How Hands-On Learning Is Invaluable vs. Classroom or Online Learning
- And Much More!

You can learn more about what Ed has going on by checking out his website: https://www.madocksarch.com/

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 10 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Chris Corcione, Owner of Corcione Custom Carpentry.

In this episode, we discuss:
- How Chris got his start in the trades through college.
- Red flags for hiring a tradesperson.
- Why we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard as tradespeople.
- The products he uses and why.
- His approach to reviews on his business.
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Andrew Friedman, Owner of Sublime Shower Doors.

In this episode, we discuss:
- When to Call Your Shower Guy
- Your Shower Door Options
- Examples of Different Types of Glass
- What is Tempered Glass?
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Anthony "Nick" Diaz, owner of Nick Anthony Woodworking 

In this episode, we discuss:
- Taking Pride in Your Work as a Craftsman
- The Power of Networking
- Why You Need Custom Cabinets
- Signs of Good & Bad Kitchens
- Low Cost Options to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Doug Toledo, Owner of Long Island Spa Service

In this episode, we discuss:
- How Doug Hustled to Become a Business Owner
- How People Get Their Hot Tubs for Free Through Insurance 
- The Best Place to Buy Your Home Spa
- Why You Shouldn't Winterize Your Jacuzzi
- And Much More!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Tyler Baron, owner of Foundation Crack Repair!

Some topics we hit:
In this episode, we discuss:
- Repairing Cracks From the Inside vs the Outside
- What is a French Drain?
- Making the Most of Your Money Here on Long Island
- Red flags that ACTUALLY Require Correction 

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

On this week's episode, host Sturdy Joe interviews Tina Patel, professional organizer and owner of Spaced by T!

Some topics we hit:
In this episode, we discuss:
- How organization effects mood
- Tips to break your disorganized habits
- And the psychology behind trying to organize your life

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Buddy Bela, Owner of Rain Rite, to talk all things home irrigation systems.

Some topics we hit:
- Getting into business is not easy
- The most common mistake he sees homeowners making with their sprinklers
- Why you need a backflow preventer for your sprinkler system
- Why zoning properly is crucial for the health of your lawn and your plants
- What should you look for as a homeowner when looking at your irrigation system?
- How often should you be replacing your irrigation system?
- The impacts of low pressure and volume on your irrigation system
- When you should consider a deep well
- and much more!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Darryl Knight, owner of Front Porch Flora, to talk all things landscaping and plants.

Some topics we hit:
- What is horticulture and where to learn about it.
- How to deal with the Chinese lantern fly epidemic.
- What mistakes are homeowners making with their plants?
- The differences between soil and clay
- Hard to kill plants for beginners
- What to add to your soil to not kill your plants
- and much more!

As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!

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https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Darryl Knight, owner of Front Porch Flora, to talk all things landscaping and plants.

Some topics we hit:
- What is horticulture and where to learn about it.
- How to deal with the Chinese lantern fly epidemic.
- What mistakes are homeowners making with their plants?
- The differences between soil and clay
- Hard to kill plants for beginners
- What to add to your soil to not kill your plants
- and much more!

As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Dominick Manieri, A.K.A. The Long Island Mold Guy,  to talk all things mold and mold prevention!

Some topics we hit:
- When does Mold become an issue?
- What are the side effects of raised mold levels in the home?
- The steps to solving your mold problem
- How to prevent mold in your home
- If you have a mold problem what should you do and how should you approach your insurance company?
- and much more!

As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Dane Carlson, Owner of Carlson Paint and Paper, to talk all things home painting!

Some topics we hit:
- How to prep your room to paint
- Why you should invest in good paint
- How to prepare for a painter coming into your home
- Why you should always save your pain cans
- The newest trends when it comes to paint and wallpaper
- How to correctly remove wallpaper
- What are the go to brushes and rollers for diy-ers?
- Everything you need to do a DIY paint project
- Matte vs Gloss Paint
- and much more!

This one was dense and full of great information for homeowners who have a paint project coming up, so we hope you enjoy!

As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!

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Welcome to Episode 10 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Mike Vissicchio, Owner of Strong Island Cesspools, to talk all things cesspools.

Some topics we hit:
- How Mike Got His Start.
- What are the Warning Signs of a Cesspool failure?
- Learn when the problem is actually your cesspool or your plumbing.
- What to do when you have a clog in your home.
- and much more!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast — helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!

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Welcome to Episode 9 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Mike Totino, Owner of Hyper Focused Home Inspections, to talk all things Homeowner Education and Home Inspections.

Some topics we hit:
- How Mike Got His Start in Home Inspections
- Whatit Takes to Create a Thriving Home Inspection Business
- Tips for Home Inspectors
- What All Homeonwers Should Know About Their Homes
- The Real Estate Market and Home Inspections
- What Buyers Should Expect from a GOOD Home Inspector
- and much more!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 8 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with John Snider, Principal Attorney at Snider Law, PLLC., to talk all things Real Estate Law for Homeowners.

Some topics we hit:
- How John found his was into Real Estate Law
- What is a Real Estate Lawyer Responsible for when you hire them.
- The legal ins and outs of purchasing a home.
- What you should look for in a home listing.
- Why you need protection as a home buyer.
- and much more!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 7 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Ann Marie Little, Owner of Little John Remodeling, to talk about all things business and remodeling.

Some topics we hit:

- Ann Marie's Role in the business.

- What makes a good contractor?

- Why communication with your contractor is key for your project.

- What can homeowners do to make their projects go smoothly?

- And Much More!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 6 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Tyler Fox , Junior Partner at JM2 architecture, to talk about all things residential architecture and home improvement.

Some topics we hit:
- How are JM2 doing things differently
- The Journey to become an Architect
- How different town codes affect pricing of projects
- Why home projects sometimes take SO LONG
- And much more!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 5 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Ryan Hubner, owner of Triple H Insulation, to talk about all things home comfort.

Some topics we hit:
- What you need to know about insulation.
- If you have problems with your heating and cooling systems where to begin fixing it.
- How keeping your home comfortable is like fixing a boat with a hole in it.
- And much more!

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 4 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Tyler Brown, owner of 8Well, to talk about all things wellness and home gyms.

Some topics we hit:
- Lifting and moving while getting older and having more responsibilities.
- The keys to setting up a home gym.
- How and where to find consistency.
- Setting the precedent for your kids.

It’s our debut season, so we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 3 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode, our host Joe sits down with Giancarlo D'Andraia (AKA The Mosquito Guido) to talk about all things home pest control.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Giancarlo became the Mosquito Guido
- The best way to take care of hornets on your property
- When is the best time to treat your yard for pests
- What is Tick Season
- And so much more

As it’s our debut season, we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this episode, our host Joe sits down with Ryan Anthony Burnett, owner of Long Island Boilers and founder of the Ryan Anthony Head Start Fund, to dive deep into what our young people actually need to do to develop skills and find success in life.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Ryan's background and how he started the Ryan Anthony Head Start Fund
- What the Head Start Fund is doing for the community.
- The cheat code for kids who don't want to follow the traditional path of going to college.
- The true cost and benefits of the BOCES program.
- Building trust with your clients in the home service industry.

As it’s our debut season, we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to Episode 1 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast!

In this very first episode, host Joe sits down with Mitch Brendle, owner of Integrity Expediting, to uncover the world of permits and why they’re essential for every knowledgeable homeowner.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- The risks of buying a home without the right permits
- How to tell what’s legal and what’s not when it comes to permits
- The role of a permit expeditor and how they can help
- Common issues with permit applications and how to handle them
- Why it’s critical to research property permits before buying
- And… why are there so many open permits out there?

As it’s our debut episode, we’d love your feedback! Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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