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Home Improvement
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Each Saturday morning, Rich Oris hosts the Home Improvement Show.
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Home Improvement Show - 9/12/26 - Hour 2: Concrete & Porch issues in STL City
Rich Oris takes calls from around the St. louis to talk about home improvement questions, remodeling tips and more! In Hour 2, Rich takes a trio of calls that deal with concrete issues as the space under a floor is failing, and two city residents call in with questions around a stone foundation before porch and what to do with window issues in an older house with wooden frames. Rich goes to the text line to address some issues from the texters, including more window issues, dealing with an egress that needs proper drainage and more home improvement questions. To close out the show, Rich helps a caller trying to get a new roof but dealing with questions about the gable vents on the side of the house.
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Home Improvement Show - 8/12/26 - Hour 1: Leaky faucets, new siding & falling concrete
Rich Oris takes calls from around the St. louis to talk about home improvement questions, remodeling tips and more! In hour 1, Rich takes a call about an issue with a leaky faucet in a bathroom, talks about the benefits of a water softener to avoid issues like the caller has, another caller wants to know the best way to change the siding for his house, another needs to deal with superfluous mirrors in their bedroom and what do you do when concrete starts to fall?
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Home Improvement Show – Flooring, Sand Swirl - Hour 2
Rich Oris answers questions about vinyl Flooring, concrete floor, sand swirl on ceiling and more.
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Home Improvement Show (8/29)
Rich Oris takes listener calls on soffits, siding choices, plaster ceiling cracks, plumbing fixes, mold cleanup, driveway timing, and smart home maintenance planning.
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Home Improvement Show – Sump Pump, leaks, clogs
Rich Oris Answers questions about sump pumps, a leak upstairs, driveway concrete and a drain pipe clog.
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The Home Improvement Show (8/15/26)
Rich Oris, of Mosby Building Arts, is back for today's show to take all of your calls and texts regarding your home improvement needs!
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Home Improvement Show – Roofing, basement and garage
No Rich Oris this weekend that Trish Gazall from 102.5 KEZK hosts and is joined by experts Nick Keel and Tim Wahlig from Mosby Building Arts and answer questions about roofing, basement joists and venting garage and more.
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Home Improvement Show - 8/1/26
Rich Oris is joined by Jake Spurgeon from Mosby Building Arts to talk about any and all of your home improvement questions! In hour one Rich & Jake help a caller with an attic that is always too hot. talk about qualify of life improvements you can make in certain parts of your home, whether or not it makes sense for you to remodel and helping another called dealing with a power issue than could be solved by an additional (propane) generator. In Hour 2 of the show, Rich & special guest Jake Spurgeon continue their conversation on the do's & don't's of remodeling your homes, updates you can do on your bathroom without having to go to a full remodel, help a caller through a tile issue in their own bathroom, another throws a lot of type of rock that neither Rich nor Jake have heard of but provide him with some potential alternatives and some drain issues for the final caller of the day.
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Home Improvement Show Hour 2 - Remodeling Dos & Don'ts, Updating Your Bathroom
In Hour 2 of the show, Rich & special guest Jake Spurgeon continue their conversation on the do's & don't's of remodeling your homes, updates you can do on your bathroom without having to go to a full remodel, help a caller through a tile issue in their own bathroom, another throws a lot of type of rock that neither Rich nor Jake have heard of but provide him with some potential alternatives and some drain issues for the final caller of the day.
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Home Improvement Show Hour 1 - Dealing with a hot attic & power issues
Rich Oris is joined by Jake Spurgeon from Mosby Building Arts to talk about any and all of your home improvement questions! In hour one Rich & Jake help a caller with an attic that is always too hot. talk about qualify of life improvements you can make in certain parts of your home, whether or not it makes sense for you to remodel and helping another called dealing with a power issue than could be solved by an additional (propane) generator.
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Home Improvement Show: Water Damage, Home Additions & HVAC Safety
The Home Improvement Show covers the biggest threats and challenges facing homeowners, including water intrusion, roof and chimney leaks, deck flashing, basement moisture and sewer gas odors. Plus, advice on HVAC and water heater safety, choosing between building up or out for a home addition, and the design process behind major remodeling projects.
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Home Improvement Show – Basement and laundry room
Rich Oris and Sierra Langel from Mosby Building Arts talk about what to think about for remodeling a basement and answer a question about putting washer and dryer in linen closet and a vent.
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Home Improvement Show: Driveway Issues (07/11/2026)
Rich Oris answers questions about your home.
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Home Improvement Show – Concrete and showers
Rich Oris answers questions about concrete and showers.
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Home Improvement Show - Lighting and windows
Rich Oris answers questions about lighting and windows.
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Home Improvement Show: Life Expectancy of Water Heaters and Concrete – 6/20/26
Rich Oris talks about life expectancy of water heaters and concrete and answers questions about a house inspection.
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Home Improvement Show - 6/13/26
Rich Oris is back for another Saturday morning of taking your calls and walking you through any and all home improvement questions! With things heating up and everyone planning for their Summer's outside, Rich gets a few questions today on how to deal with lawn problems, the important things to look for when looking at hiring a company/contractor, a home improvement horror story to learn some lessons from, how to deal with a french drain that was improperly installed, how to install a vapor barrier, avoiding issues when it comes to finishing a basement and some tips on how to make over a bathroom & shower.
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Home Improvement Show– Additions, Plumbing Fixes & Drainage
Rich Oris takes listener calls on planning a ranch-house addition with vaulted ceilings, troubleshooting a 1950s tub faucet that won’t shut off, and solving foundation water problems through better gutters, downspouts, grading, drain lines, and exterior maintenance.
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Home Improvement Show 5-30-26
Rich Oris helps the home owners on the Home Improvement show, with two hours of advice, expertise and plenty of time for your home questions! In this weekend's show, Rich tackles the tricky parts of home ownership, the catch-22 of your home as your biggest asset, the best way to update a shower without having to redo the whole bathroom, how to deal with a staining issue in bathroom/shower caulk, the best way to anchor a stairwell, how to deal with an older basement producing a miscolored spot and how to handle a flooring issue and how to fix an issue with garage windows causing a siding issue.
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Home Improvement Show 5-16-2026
Rich Oris hosts this week's Home Improvement Show, giving you everything you need to know when to comes to all things home remodeling. Rich answers your calls and questions about things you're worried about around your home.
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Home Improvement Show 5-9-2026)
Rich Oris hosts this week's Home Improvement Show, giving you everything you need to know when to comes to all things home remodeling. Rich answers your calls and questions about things you're worried about around your home.
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The Home Improvement Show (5/2/26)
Greg Damon hosts the Home Improvement Show with Rich Oris out today. He is joined by Nick Keel and Bill Schaefer, who discuss all of your home improvement needs!
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Home Improvement Show - drip, garage floor and new build
Rich Oris takes questions about hearing a drip in the house, fixing garage floor plus he talks about a new build.
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Home Improvement Show (4-18-2026)
Rich Oris hosts this week's Home Improvement Show, giving you everything you need to know when to comes to all things home remodeling. Rich answers your calls and questions about things you're worried about around your home.
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Home Improvement Show: Bathroom fixes, mystery switches, and termite warnings
Rich Oris breaks down real homeowner issues, from mystery light switches and drywall cracks to shower door maintenance and toilet replacement decisions. The show covers how to spot roof and gutter problems before they get expensive, why hard water destroys shower glass, and how to properly clean and protect it. Plus, a story that starts with ants in the kitchen and leads to hidden termite damage, and what that means for your home inspection routine. Practical advice throughout on when to repair vs replace, and how to choose the right products and contractors.
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Home Improvement Show – Dry Wall, Moles under pool
Rich Oris answers questions about Dry wall, cleaning vents, moles under swimming pool and more.
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Home Improvement Show (3-7-2026)
Rich Oris hosts this week's Home Improvement Show, giving you everything you need to know when to comes to all things home remodeling. Rich answers your calls and questions about things you're worried about around your home.
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Tankless Maintenance, Deck Builds, and Storm Damage Insurance Tips
Rich Oris hosts the weekly St. Louis home improvement call-in show, covering practical maintenance and repair topics for homeowners. The hour starts with tankless water heater care, including annual flushing and descaling, and a reminder that even products marketed as maintenance free still require regular upkeep. Rich discusses roof inspections after storms, proper attic ventilation balance, and chimney care such as flashing, brick sealing, and tuck pointing for older homes. Listeners also hear advice on cleaning kitchen range hood filters, deck framing and material choices, joist spacing, and how exposure and airflow impact deck lifespan.
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Home Improvement Show - Flooring and windows
Rich Oris answers questions about flooring, ending relationship with a contractor and windows.
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Home Improvement Show 1-31-26
Rich Oris hosts this week's Home Improvement Show, giving you everything you need to know when to comes to all things home remodeling. Rich answers your calls and questions about things you're worried about around your home.
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Home Improvement Show - Furnace and water noises
Rich Oris talks more about installing windows and answers questions about furnace and noise in shower when water is turned off and water heater problems.
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Home Improvement Show – Installation, covering porch cracks
Rich Oris answers questions about installation on a brick home, covering porch cracks, sump pump and more.
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Home Improvement Show - Bathroom tile, mini split units
Rich Oris and Jill Worobec of Mosby Building Arts answer questions about bathroom tile, mini split units, shower seats and water leaks.
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Home Improvement Show – Attic fan, woodpecker
Rich Oris takes questions about attic fans in the winter and how to get rid of a woodpecker and if it is safe to pour bleach down shower drain.
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Home Improvement Show – Water heater, pouring concrete, ice melt on deck
Rich Oris takes questions about getting mold off bricks, turning off water heater while on vacation, using ice melt on deck, plus pouring concrete directly up to foundation.
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Home Improvement Show – drywall and insulation
Rich Oris answers about drywall, doors and insulation.
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Home Improvement Show 10/25/25
Rich Oris details everything you need to know when it comes to home remodeling all the way from fixing a leaky ceiling to gutters, bathrooms, basements, and more.
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Home Improvement Hour 2 -- More Info on soffit, dishwasher issues & more appliance questions
Rich Oris is joined by Kim Zimmer of Autco Homes to talk about the latest in home repair & projects and take listeners calls on: a deep-dive follow question into the earlier soffit/intake system converation and a plethora of appliance question from dishwashers to washers/dryers and more.
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Home Improvement Hour 1 -- Fixing a sinking foundation & all your appliance questions
Rich Oris is joined by Kim Zimmer of Autco Homes to talk about the latest questions around home projects and repair and talk questions from callers on: fixing a sinking foundation, appliance issues, fixing an intake system & more
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Home Improvement - Gutter Cover and new build issue
Rich Oris and Anthony Gartner from Rebuilding Together answer questions about gutter covers, crawl space and a new build floor problem.
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Diving into Projects, DIY a door install & questions about concrete: Home Improvement Hour 2
Diving into Projects, DIY a door install & questions about concrete: Rich Oris dive into the second of the show talking the planning process when you're going into a big project at home, the best way to work with contractors and other sale points, the best way to DIY a new door install, including a crucial run down in the best way to research and buy your new door and what make concrete so tricky
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Mounting brick, the tricks with roofs & surprising shutters: Home Improvement Hour 1 (9/6/25)
Rich Oris takes callers to start the show & dive into the big topics of the first hour: how surprisingly expensive shutters can be, the trick to mounting on brick and dealing with roof issues after a summer full of storms.
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Home Improvement Full Show (9/6/25)
Hour 1 -- Mounting brick, the tricks with roofs & surprising shutters: Rich Oris takes callers to start the show & dive into the big topics of the first hour: how surprisingly expensive shutters can be, the trick to mounting on brick and dealing with roof issues after a summer full of storms. Hour 2 -- Diving into Projects, DIY a door install & questions about concrete: Rich Oris dive into the second of the show talking the planning process when you're going into a big project at home, the best way to work with contractors and other sale points, the best way to DIY a new door install, including a crucial run down in the best way to research and buy your new door and what make concrete so tricky
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Home Improvement - Home Insurance and new roof
A woman who lost her home in the Monday explosion calls to get advice with what the insurance is telling her. Plus Rich answers questions about a new roof and more.
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Home Improvement Show – Tankless Water Heaters, Roofing Care & Storm Damage Tips
On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Rich Oris covers essential home care topics every homeowner should know. Learn why annual flushing is key for your tankless water heater, much like cleaning a Keurig, and how roof inspections, attic ventilation, and chimney maintenance extend the life of your home. Rich also dives into storm damage insurance claims, the pros and cons of PVC vs. composite decking, and why no product is ever truly “maintenance-free.”
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Home Improvement - History lesson about tape measure, plumbing and siding
Rich Oris talks about markings on a tape measure, and takes questions about plumbing and siding.
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Home Improvement - Foundation, attics and bathrooms
Rich Oris takes questions about crack in garage foundation, attic insulation, doors and bathrooms.
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Home Improvement Show - Attic insulation, floor leaning
Rich Oris takes questions on attic insulation, laundry room leaning, whirlpool bath tub and more.
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Home Improvement - toilets and porch cracks
Rich Oris takes calls from toilets, shed doors to porch cracks.
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Home Improvement - Shutters and Showers
Rich Oris answers questions from roofing, shutters and showers.
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