Episodes
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We’re wrapping up Season 4, not with fencing, but an announcement. Join us for a walk down memory lane. Thanks for another great season!
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Is it Fiber Cement Board or is it Hardie Siding…or is it both? In this episode we discuss FSB and all of its variations, while also highlighting how Joanna Gaines fooled us all into moving to Waco.
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Living in the two story New York condo that overlooks Central Park sounds like a dream, but may also be a Gossip Girl-level nightmare. In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of Condo living and why HOAs are evil…get ready upper east siders.
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Have you ever wanted to live in a home the size of a walk-in closet? In this episode we discover the hidden history of Trailers, Modular Homes, and Tiny homes; we also find out that Isis is blessed enough not to know who the Duggars are.
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Let’s talk about how gas went from eco-hero to eco-zero. In this episode we discuss the invisible vapor that runs our lives.
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Imagine living in Houston, Texas without AC…you can’t because you couldn’t. In this episode we discuss the hot and cold of HVAC systems while sitting in our fruit fly filled podcasting studio.
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In this episode we discuss how gross water wells are, and relive the trauma of Baby Jessica falling down a well. Fun times for all!
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Is it a Sprinkler System or an Irrigation System? This episode hashes out that age-old argument and more!
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Fireplaces are the OG HVAC system, the OG oven/cooktop, and the OG TV. In this episode we head back to the middle ages to discover how fireplaces have and have not changed. Numerous digressions include: America’s Funniest Home Videos, King of the Hill, and Mary Poppins.
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Our Season 4 Premier kicks off with a discussion on EIFS. EIFS was meant to replace stucco…and it definitely just made things worse. Prepare for a strong discussion on anarchy and rotted houses.
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Our season 3 finale tackles Building Codes! The idea of Building Codes seems pretty straight forward until you consider that there are different codes for each state, county, and city in the United States...a spooky concept for our Spooky Season episode. Side note: thanks for listening in 2021 and we look forward to chatting with you in 2022!
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Air pollution is bad so we shouldn’t go outside, right? WRONG! In this episode we learn how everything in our homes, cars, and clothing is going to kill us. Be prepared to doubt everything you know.
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Sure raccoons are cute, but they can also turn you into a zombie. In this episode, we dive into the world of the rats, mice, raccoons, and armadillos. Make sure you wash your hands after listening to this episode.
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Texas has giant flying cockroaches and that is all you need to know...
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Arsenic sounds like a pretty serious thing to be worried about in your home...turns out it’s pretty minor. In this episode we talk about how arsenic went from political tool to occasional inconvenience. Fair warning: there are quite few digressions along the way.
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The Greeks and Romans really did have it all: fancy armor, big parties, and lead poisoning? This episode we talk about one of the most controversial household dangers: lead. Learn how our homes used to be filled with lead and, in some cases, still are.
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Imagine a magical material that would prevent a house from burning down, clothes from catching on fire, and fire-proof furniture...that is asbestos. In this episode we explore the tale of a shiny rock that was supposed to save mankind, until it killed everyone who touched it. Mesothelioma is more than an annoying commercial that played during Saturday Morning Cartoons, it is the end result of a story of how money always wins.
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We always knew the government was secretly poisoning us. In this episode we discuss the history of pesticides and what to look out for in your home. Enjoy this episode until the FBI decides to take it down...
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It’s lurking in your basement, coming for you and your family. This episode we discuss another odorless, invisible gas: Radon. Turns out breathing in radiation is actually really really bad for you.
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Our Season 3 premiere starts off with a silent killer. This season we will be focusing on household dangers, starting with the scariest one of all: Carbon Monoxide. Let’s discuss what Aristotle was trying to warn us about all along.
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