Episodes
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Do you want to make sure that your property is tenant ready and to maximise the amount of rent that you are able to achieve? Well, this is the episode for you.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Preparing Your Property for the Best Rental Income", how best to get your property ready for the rental market.
We answer a listener's question about improving your chances of securing a great tenant, And discuss whether landlords have an obligation to install smart tech.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Intro
00:29 Topic - Preparing Your Property for the Best Rental Income
05:56 Listener Question - How Best To Improve The Chances of Getting A Good Tenant
07:48 Tenant Top Tip - Can landlords be asked to install smart tech?
09:00 Outro
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Are you making health-conscious decisions for the lighting in your home?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Four Reasons to Think About Lighting In Your Home", we explore four reasons that your lighting choices can improve your physical health and mental mood.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on the best bedroom lighting. And discuss improvements tenants can make to their lighting.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Intro
00:38 Topic - Benefits of Conscious Lighting Choices
03:50 Listener Question - Best bedroom lighting
05:56 Tenant Top Tip - Lighting improvements for tenants
08:25 Outro
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Could you improve you living experience with smart tech?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Smart tech in your home", we explore areas where smart tech can improve your living experience. Jason has a great chat with Rhodri McAtee about the use of drones to improve home surveys.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on reducing energy bills using smart tech. And discuss landlord incentives for going green in the Tenant Top Tip section.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Intro
00:29 Smart Tech in Your Home
00:53 Smart thermostats
02:12 Smart plugs
02:37 Supporting older generations
04:48 Smart speakers and heating
06:50 Rhodri interview introduction
06:58 Rhodri McAtee interview - Improving surveying standards with drones
13:51 Listener Question - Using smart tech to reduce energy bills
16:47 Tenant Top Tip - Landlord incentives for going green
18:56 Outro
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Many dream of living by the sea, but what are the deep and dark secrets of living next to the coast?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Are Coastal Locations an Issue for Homes?", we explore the pros and cons of living by the coast. Jason has a great chat with Nina Young from Surveyors UK about the support available for individuals.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on a coastal property. And discus landlord obligations within our Tenant Top Tip section.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:07 Episode intro
00:50 Topic - Is your home winter ready?
01:41 Easy checks
01:48 Check your insulation
03:43 Check gutters and pipework
05:37 Check your heating
06:38 Furniture placement
07:20 Check your water tank
07:53 Check your insurance policies
08:15 Interview Introduction
08:45 Aaron Lappin Interview
18:32 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?
20:20 Tenant Top Tip - Emergency kits
21:14 Outro
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Is your home winter-ready? Well, drop in on this episode to find out.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Is your home winter ready?", we explore what you can do to ensure your home is safe and warm this winter. We enjoy another instalment of our running series of health and wellbeing interviews with Aaron Nappin.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on dealing with boiler issues. And discus the importance of emergency kits within our Tenant Top Tip section.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:07 Episode intro
00:50 Topic - Is your home winter ready?
01:41 Easy checks
01:48 Check your insulation
03:43 Check gutters and pipework
05:37 Check your heating
06:38 Furniture placement
07:20 Check your water tank
07:53 Check your insurance policies
08:15 Interview Introduction
08:45 Aaron Lappin Interview
18:32 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?
20:20 Tenant Top Tip - Emergency kits
21:14 Outro
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Are you looking for a more-sustainable exterior for your home? Look no further than lime-based products.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Lime-based mortars, renders, and plasters: Everything you need to know", we visit Cornish Lime to learn more about the uses for lime-based products in homes of all ages
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Episode Introduction
00:22 Adam Brown Interview
28:20 Outro
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Are you worried that you live in an area that has high radon levels and you want to know how to measure it? Do you know the potential risks are to you and your family's health? Well, this is the podcast episode for you.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Radon Gas - What is it and is it harmful?", we investigate and tell you everything you need to know about radon gas. We enjoy the first of a running series of health and wellbeing interviews with Aaron Nappin.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on the risk of radon gas in older properties. And explain a tenant's right to request radon testing from their landlord
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:13 Episode Introduction
00:58 Topic - What is Radon?
01:58 What is Radon?
02:53 Measuring Radon
04:00 Properties susceptible to Radon
05:20 The role of ventilation
08:33 Cost of improvements
10:28 Interview Introduction
10:48 Aaron Nappin Interview - Habits and multi-use rooms
32:21 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?
35:04 Tenant Top Tip - Tenant's right to request a Radon test
36:16 Outro
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:04 Episode introduction
00:42 Topic - Difference between EPC and SAP
01:35 What are SAP Certificates?
02:07 What are EPC Certificates?
04:34 How are EPC Certificates generated?
05:36 Using EPC Recommendation sections
09:28 Interview Introduction
09:44 Charlotte Dawson Interview - Part 2
34:48 Listener Question - How to upgrade your heating
40:20 Tenant Top Tip - What to do if you are left with no heating?
44:43 Outro
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Do you want to find out the best way to heat your home? Well, this is the episode for you.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Best ways to heat your home?", we explore the difference between Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Standard Assessment Procedures (SAPs). We enjoy part two of our interview with interior designer, Charlotte Dawson.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on upgrading the heating in your home and offer a tenant top tip on what to do if you are left with no heating.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:04 Episode introduction
00:42 Topic - Difference between EPC and SAP
01:35 What are SAP Certificates?
02:07 What are EPC Certificates?
04:34 How are EPC Certificates generated?
05:36 Using EPC Recommendation sections
09:28 Interview Introduction
09:44 Charlotte Dawson Interview - Part 2
34:48 Listener Question - How to upgrade your heating
40:20 Tenant Top Tip - What to do if you are left with no heating?
44:43 Outro
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Are you thinking of getting a ground source heat pump for your property? Do you want to know the benefits and disadvantages and whether it's right for you and your family? Well, check out this episode of Heal Your Home to find out more.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Ground Source Heat Pumps: Are they right for your home?", we explore the pros and cons of Ground Source Heat Pumps. We also sit down with a planning specialist to discuss planning permissions and having your say as a homeowner or tenant within your neighbourhood.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on dealing with asbestos in your home and offer a tenant top tip regarding minimum energy efficiency standards, or MEES, and what they mean for tenants.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Teaser
00:11 Episode introduction
00:54 Topic - Ground Source Heat Pumps
02:04 Restraints of Ground Source Heat Pumps
04:48 Advantages of Ground Source Heat Pumps
08:57 James Doyle Interview
23:00 Listener question - Asbestos
29:23 Tenant Top Tip - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
33:13 Outro
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Has your property got some rooms that remain cold while others are overheating? Do you want to know what to do about it? Find out how to set your home up for success.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Thermal optimisation of your home", we explore how you can personalise the insulation for your home. We also sit down with an interior designer to discuss the importance of interior design for enhancing your physical and mental wellbeing.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on DIY damp treatment and offer a tenant top tip on what is considered tenant damage.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Topic - Thermal optimisation in your home
14:41 - Kathryn Boat interview
37:27 - Listener question - DIY damp treatment
40:09 Top Tip - Understanding tenant damage
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Is your home as energy efficient as it could be? Find out how smart tech can help you reduce your energy cost.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Reduce your energy costs with smart tech", we explore how smart technology and appliances can help reduce your energy costs throughout the year. We also sit down with an interior designer discussing the importance of considering your home's layout and interior design to enhance wellbeing for you and your family.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on window safety and offer a tenant top tip on managing black spot mould on your ceiling.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:52 Topic - Reduce your energy costs with smart tech
12:10 Charlotte Dawson interview
29:11 Listener question - Window safety
30:46 Top Tip - Black spot mould on your ceiling
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Your burning questions answered, in one episode.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "HYH Special: Your Questions Answered", we dive into our inbox and answer some listener questions and share more information on wellbeing within your home.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for you and your family. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:30 Damp in a coastal property
02:39 Dealing with a rodent infestation in your roof
04:21 Gutter problems in a new build home
06:05 Understanding wellbeing within your home
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Is your home a den of tranquillity? Find out how to make your home environment work for you.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Make your home a haven", we explore how to make the most of your living environment for your health. We also sit down with a lettings expert to deep dive into support and advice for tenants and landlords.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on the benefits of solar panels and offer a tenant top tip on your rights as a tenant against problem neighbours.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:29 Topic - How to relax and reduce stress in your home
07:41 Daniel Mayho interview
23:29 Listener question - Benefits of solar panels?
29:58 Top Tip - Tenant rights against problem neighbours
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Are you looking for a Surveyor? Find out more about your protections.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "How the RICS keep you protected", we sit down with leaders from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to explore their role in protecting consumers.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing heat loss and offer a tenant top tip on addressing cold properties with your landlord.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
01:46 Paul Bagust and Mairead Carroll interview
25:02 Listener question - Managing heat loss
28:54 Top Tip - Addressing cold properties with your landlord
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Are you renovating an old building? Find out what you should be looking out for.
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Renovating old buildings - everything you need to know!", we go on site to to a 200-year old Count House in Cornwall to explore common issues with old homes. I also have a sit down with Andrew Richards from Cornwall Council's Historic Preservation Department.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing condensation and offer a tenant top tip on safe ventilation practices.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:53 On-location: Common defects with older properties
16:05 Andrew Richards interview
37:03 Listener question - Condensation
39:08 Top Tip - Ventilation
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Is your home energy efficient? And if not, how can you solved it?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Energy Performance Certificates: Do they tell the whole truth?", we explore the pros and cons of EPCs and speak to an Estate Agent on how you can get the most energy efficiency from your home, whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or tenant.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on discussing energy improvements with your landlord and offer a tenant top tip for resolving landlord disputes easily.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:56 EPC Certificates
01:12 What is an EPC?
02:41 Downsides of an EPC
04:40 How can EPC Certificate be improved?
08:26 Can EPC rating affect property value?
13:10 Interview with Rob Graves - Property Director
23:39 Listener question - Energy Efficiency
26:35 Top Tip - Resolving Landlord disputes
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Does your property suffer from mould areas? Even more, do you know what's causing the mould and how to deal with it?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "Black Spot Mould: Is it as harmful as everyone claims?", we're on-location at a family home exploring different types of mould, common spread areas, and how to to tackle an existing mould outbreak.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing black spot mould and offer a tenant top tip for window safety features.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:47 What are New Build Warranties?
01:54 Types of Building Warranties.
03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.
05:13 Look closely at your policy.
08:21 Is a survey necessary?
09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?
11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice
33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies
35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums
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Do you have a newly built home? Are you covered for damages or poor workmanship with a warranty for that new build?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "New Build Warranties: Are they worth the paper they're written on?", we're examining the level of cover homeowners receive from the warranties on offer with new builds.
I sit down with a mortgage broker, Kirsty Newsome, to ask the important questions about putting you in the best possible position for securing your first (or next) mortgage.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing allergies for pet owners and offer a tenant top tip for homes with aquariums.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction
00:47 What are New Build Warranties?
01:54 Types of Building Warranties.
03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.
05:13 Look closely at your policy.
08:21 Is a survey necessary?
09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?
11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice
33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies
35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums
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Just how safe are your elderly relatives inside their own homes?
I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert.
It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from the property.
In this episode, titled "Are your elderly relatives safe in their homes?", we're examining the pressing issue of elderly and vulnerable relatives living safely in their homes.
With insights from industry expert Dr. Ronke Komolafe, we delve into the physical and mental impacts of living conditions, with a specific focus on ventilation, heating, and mitigating the risks of mould and other environmental hazards.
We'll also tackle practical tips to prevent common household dangers, such as tripping hazards and poor indoor air quality, that could significantly affect the well-being of your loved ones.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on keeping heating costs down in older properties and share a valuable tenant top tip on the importance of using extractor fans.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Ensuring safe living for elderly and vulnerable.
06:15 Proper ventilation crucial for health and wellbeing.
09:19 Regular property checks prevent costly maintenance issues.
13:06 Mould symptoms often dismissed as psychosomatic.
16:06 Physical and mental health affect each other.
19:19 Understanding property scope, insulation and potential issues.
20:31 Prioritise insulation and heating upgrades for efficiency.
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Welcome to Heal Your Home, the podcast dedicated to ensuring your home environment is safe, healthy, and efficient.
I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert.
It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from the property.
In this episode, titled "Asbestos - a Silent Killer," we're looking into the pervasive and often overlooked dangers of asbestos in UK homes.
We start by shedding light on what asbestos is, why it was widely used, and the serious health risks it poses when disturbed.
Also, joining us in the episode is Lisa from Smart Estate Agents.
Lisa provides us with insightful advice on the home buying process.
We also tackle a listener's question from Colin in Newquay about handling bathroom condensation, and offer vital tenant tips for managing household moisture to prevent mould.
This episode is packed with essential information every homeowner and renter should know.
So, follow in your favourite podcast app to ensure you keep up with our discussions and practical advice that can help you create a safer living space for you and your family.
Click play, and let's get started.
Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Asbestos: history, risks, and health implications summarised.
03:01 Asbestos in drains needs specialist advice. Blockages from chemicals can be fixed.
06:48 Ensure proper protection when inspecting potentially hazardous materials!
10:20 Speak to financial person, view many houses.
14:28 Dealing with condensation in bathroom: extractor fan.
Next steps after listeningIf you want to get your free copy of my Guide For Maintaining a Healthy Property, here's the link!
If you enjoyed the episode, please do follow the podcast! Go to this page and click 'follow'!
You can leave us a review here.
Find out more about me here.
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