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With Thanksgiving next week, you know what that means....holiday season, drumroll, please!
Randy and the gang meet up in Georgetown to discuss the intensity and variety of holiday decorations, and zero in on Randy's hunt for the perfect holiday narwhal (AKA, the unicorn of the sea). The team discusses different DIY decoration solutions, as well as safety protocol, road trips, Texas leaves, and the gift of the Goose Island Oak.
In the spirit of the season, we thank you for listening and are grateful for your support.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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Trick or Treat! On this spooky Halloween episode, Randy, Ashley and Mary sit down to chat about Fall fashion in Texas, couture riding boots, and home inspection tools. The team dishes up the laughs as Randy shares encounters with wildlife on the job, and Ashley poses the age-old question, "Does the ghost convey?" Randy gets fired up over a backyard DIY horror story explaining why, "You need a permit for that!" and talks through the hidden dangers lurking inside home makeovers.
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Freshly rejuvenated from vacation in Willamette Valley, Randy welcomes Ashley and Mary into the studio to share everything he knows about pinot noir! The team laments the lingering Texas heat, discusses water shortages in the area, how to maintain your lawn and foundation amid drought, and Randy explains percolation rate to the horror of Ashley and Mary. Randy explains the impact of a bad toilet flapper valve and the team reflects on daily water conservation, AstroTurf, and what to call people from Oregon.
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In the live music capital of the world, you don't have to look hard to find talented musicians. Finding a native Austinite who grew up learning to sing from his mother (a Grammy-nominated opera singer!), plays upright bass with the South Austin Jug Band, and has sold real estate across Texas since 2006...that's a different story!
This week, Randy and Mary sit down with Will Dupuy to learn about the double life of a real estate agent and professional musician. Will shares how he uses YouTube to market his listings with song, his favorite types of properties, and weighs in on whether or not agents should attend the home inspection. Randy and Will talk tech, from sewer scopes and security cameras to Uber for Business, and Will breaks out his trusty guitar for a summer concert on the podcast!
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Happy birthday, America! Randy, Ashley and Mary gather round in anticipation of Independence Day 2024 to discuss all things home maintenance and inspection in Central Texas this summer. At the top of the list: integrated pest management!
Randy explains how pests can use a bridge to get into your home, the benefits certain insects bring to your yard, the dangers of drift, and why he likes the insect most Texas newcomers (and some natives!) fear. The team sorts through Randy's latest Amazon finds, examines home inspection pest management gone wrong, and patents the Louisiana Slip & Slide.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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On this Memorial Day weekend kickoff, Randy and Mary welcome Steve Lyon, Principal of Service, Repairs and Maintenance at Tri-County Pools. Steve and Randy discuss the ins and outs of pool design and construction, the value of a pool in residential real estate, a Central Texas obstacle for saltwater pools, and what it takes to properly maintain a home swimming pool. Steve explains that while taking care of a pool is not exactly rocket science, there is science involved!
Since teaming with John Luebbe and Dan Allen, Steve has built Tri-County Pools Service into a company servicing over 2,000 customers, offering repair on all problems that may arise with in-ground gunite pools. From maintenance and cleaning to repairs and complete renovations, Tri-County has factory trained technicians to handle any pool problem. Learn more at swimaustin.com.
Tune in to prepare for the unofficial start of summer and get your swimsuit (and maybe your scuba mask) ready!Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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Tara and Craig McGuire of the McGuire Team at Bramlett Residential join Randy and Ashley in the podcast studio to discuss all things real estate and home inspection in Austin this spring!
From curb appeal dotted with whale tongue agave and desert willows, to the team's decades long background in realty and real estate finance, Tara and Craig share what they're seeing in the market. The group deep dives into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed home inspection philosophy and exemplified the value of the pre-inspection. Randy shares his vision for when a buyer should join in on the inspection process, and the group discusses the importance of everyone's favorite reading material: The home inspection report!Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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In honor of April Fools' Day, the team sits down to play a friendly game of stump the inspector. But while Randy Barfield has been called many things and held many jobs over a lifetime, one thing he certainly can't be called is a fool!
Randy shares answers to the most commonly asked home inspection questions, and shares his wisdom about HOAs and pests (including common Texas insects and snakes). Randy walks through the home inspection licensing process, and shares how to get the most out of your inspection.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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On a fun-filled, springtime episode, Randy, Ashley and Mary sit down to discuss the home maintenance your home truly needs this season and the possible ramifications of not servicing critical components like your HVAC. The team reviews their favorite lawn and garden products, Randy shares a popular "Where's Waldo" moment, and deep dives into a home that seemed to grow bigger on the inside. Things get down to brass tacks when the age old question, "Should I buy a new home, build a home, or purchase an older home?" surfaces with a real-life case example.
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Love is in the air because...you guessed it! It's Valentine's Day!
While we love a good Hallmark holiday, one day out of the year isn't enough to maintain a healthy relationship. Like any good, long-term commitment, your home needs constant, steady devotion and attention. Randy sits down with Ashley and Mary to share his #1 Philosophy: If it moves, it needs maintenance!
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Well folks, it’s the holiday season, and you know what that means – it’s time for last minute shoppers to unite over a lifelong habit of waiting until the 11th hour to find that perfect gift. Join Randy, Ashley and Mary (along with two very special guests) for this holiday episode where we discuss all of Randy's top picks for everyone on your list. The crew also dive head first into a crash course of water heaters, fresh off the heals of Ashley's water heater home emergency just in time for Christmas!
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With Thanksgiving tomorrow, you know what that means....holiday season, drumroll, please!
Randy and the gang rather 'round the holiday table to discuss a feast of holiday decorating tips and tricks to make your home look fabulous and keep you safe. Ashley, Randy and Mary discuss the pros and cons of DIY versus professional home lighting, outlet safety, timer maintenance, and the marvelous magic of unicorn multiplication.
In the spirit of the season, we thank you for listening and are grateful for your support! Let the 2023 holidays begin!Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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Fall is finally in the air and rain has returned to Texas at last!
With more comfortable conditions upon us, Ashley, Randy and Mary sit down to discuss the harbingers of Fall - Longhorn football, cricket infestations, and the age-old debate of whether or not to fall back for Daylight Saving Time. Mary asks Randy about the value of gutters and how to clean them as the rainy season begins, and Ashley shares the latest home-lighting trends from her neighborhood.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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This week, Randy and Ashley take refuge indoors to get out of the brutal and relentless Texas heat. The two dive into the effect of a full summer without rain and in the triple digits on homes, lawns, and foundations. Ashley inquires about the practicality of foundation watering and the obscure factor of Central Texas' first "foam" house, and Randy shares a landscaping idea that just might become a trend!
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This week, Randy and Mary brave the heat to discuss home irrigation and cooling. With a record number of days over 105 degrees in Austin, the team gets real about air conditioners' capacity to overcome the temperature delta and how you can improve your cooling output by selecting air filters with the proper MERV rating. Randy gives us a science lesson in evaporation, transpiration, and percolation to help determine when and how to water for those under restrictions, and Mary wonders if Funky Cold Medina could be just what your yard really needs.
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This week, the team sits down to prepare for the reality that Texas summer is finally here! We kickoff with an in-depth discussion of home HVAC repair and maintenance, the function of supply and return vents, and those tricky areas in the house no one really cleans.
Mary shares details about a potential home improvement scam sweeping new builds in the area, and Ashley brings up the summer electricity-saving topic on everyone's mind: Solar energy. For the final act, Randy paints a vivid picture of the residential wind turbine market.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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In this Memorial Day episode, the team celebrates the unofficial kickoff to the summer season with Randy's host-with-the-most entertaining tips, and a reminder as to why everyone (especially in the hectic real estate biz) needs self-care in the form of vacation. Randy shares his recent discoveries in native plant exploration, including a brief guide to salvia (which encompasses more than 1,000 shrub species!), and explains when and why you should comb your muhly grass.
Tune in as you enjoy your long weekend!Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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One activity we can't get enough of this month is spring cleaning! We always like to stay on top of preventative maintenance to help homes look (and feel!) their best. Tune in for Randy's top recommendations to care for and protect your home - inside and out!
Randy, Ashley, and Mary discuss the ins and outs of spring home maintenance, and varying motivations for pest control. The team discusses transport options for stock tanks and Ashley gets some advice for fertilizing her lawn's downhill slope.
From caring for your grass to keeping critters out, we cover it all with a few expert suggestions in this episode of "Under the Roof with Randy Barfield."Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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In honor of the week of love, the crew sits down to talk about how to love your home in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Cue the 2023 Ice Storm!
Ashley shares an unforgettable corgi demographic, the team discusses the anatomy of Live Oak trees and the best way to dispose of your branches, and Randy shares his secret to a great marriage (happy wife, happy life).
Because we still have a lot more winter (six weeks, says the groundhog) ahead, Randy shares some best practices learned tips to weather the next storm. The team plays a word association game and tries to identify a mysterious winter sound.
Thanks for listening! Head to barfieldhomeinspection.com and follow us on Facebook/Instagram for more home maintenance tips and info about our home and roof inspection services.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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In the latest podcast episode of "Under the Roof with Randy Barfield," Randy, Ashley and Mary sit down to celebrate the New Year! The team discusses the pros and cons of resolutions, what we want to accomplish in 2023, and what every home owner should resolve to do better this year - Take care of your home! The team dives into the home inspection must-dos for your home this year, debates the home design trend of a second kitchen, and examines why your water should never be brown.
For more home inspection and maintenance tips, visit us at barfieldhomeinspection.com and follow Barfield Home Inspection on Instagram and Facebook.Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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