Behind the Studs: Your Home Improvement and Remodeling Podcast
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S4 E45 - Jimmy's Customer Experience | DIY Tips to Sand & Paint Cabinets
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss the opposite side of the coin as a customer and how important customer service in today's market. Jimmy shares his frustrations from a recent experience as a customer renting equipment from a lumber yard in New Ham
S4 E44 - Plumbing Upgrades to Boost Cost Savings and Improve Efficiency in Your Home
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome David Crow, VP of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington TX. David shares his story about what let him to plumbing and ultimately to Benjamin Franklin. They talk about skyrocketing plumbing costs and material dela
S4 E43 - Sugar Ants | Fasteners & Decking
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss sugar ants, excavating, and @TimberTech decking. They also talk about fasteners, hidden decking systems, and provide advice about deck sagging. Forty third episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home
S4 E42 - Father's Day Gift Guide
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss gift ideas for Father's day: Cooling towels, Black + Decker 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver, Garden tools, battery powered, Wire Stripping Tool and Wire Cutters, Power washers, ToiletTree shower saving mirror, and Lu
S4 E41 - Homeowner Perspective: Remodeling My Home
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome homeowner, Lugene Kelley. They discuss owning a home, remodeling projects, and trends in the housing market. They also talk about buying construction materials in 2022, delays, and increasing costs. Lugene discusse
S4 E40 - Summer Landscaping | Material Costs | What to Ask Your Contractor
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss summer landscaping in New England, including tips on water sprinklers and fertilizer. They also talk about increasing construction materials costs, and what to ask your contractor about these costs before your, dur
S4 E39 - Solar Energy: What You Need to Know
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss solar energy with Nigel Mcfarland. They discuss the pros and cons of leasing vs owning solar panels. Shout out to this week’s sponsor! Visit www.fastgrowingtrees.com/behindthestuds Thirty ninth episode from Beh
S4 E38 - May Reddit Special
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy tackle recent questions from the Home Improvement forum on Reddit! Posted by u/un_confident. Gap between siding and ground: We have a pretty large gap between the bottom of our siding and the ground, it’s allowing both c
S4 E37 - Window Sills | Buying Box vs Lumber Yard vs Local Store
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss windows sills and caulking tips. They also talk about buying materials from box stores vs local businesses vs a lumber yard. Thirty seventh episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podca
S4 E36 - Material Price Surges | Drop Ceilings vs Drywall in Basements
A little of this, and a little of that, this jam packed episode features a few ghost stories, changes in construction materials and price surges. Colin and Jimmy also discuss drop ceilings vs drywall ceilings in basement renovations and tips to help make