Mighty House Podcast

Silver Tsunami, What are we going to do when most of our tradesman are retiring faster than young people are coming into the trades?

Unboxing the Tiki Ultra Bluetooth Speakers with LED FLame by ILive   Rich and Ron unbox and put the Tiki Torch Speakers to the test. https://www.amazon.com/iLive-Electronics-Bluetooth-Speaker-ISBW374BDL/dp/B0G27B83WW/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1235852069852650&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.szNEOvF6aWo2oAni5BOjMSJAM9OhvIjNs-80oX_XKIamPk6ffcwDLxah96P25FCxKOcJMsDTdDFd87e7Uq85Hl8bg6cc7fB3vJB1WcmEEQ0ENiKBT1gZiaEbXcEQXcC3Mij-Gh14JQDtpnKd8VRD9ChU4bNhMm8Gl-CDfhAY7P5WG8V65Yb-wjZl0c7g-R0vHKMYtzvj3ffl6LbMVMN94pF3CSssO3hpov-ZlukYrI8.vZLWfthWcO92iUud4UH_Az8hTSkSL-exsXg632PTj6s&dib_tag=se&hvadid=77240885512242&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=102090&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-77241166983592%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=1885_13576180&keywords=ilive+tiki+ultra+bluetooth+speaker&mcid=cd96f75e06f330fd8c0388bfa6b59744&msclkid=51ee23e99f3d1187e78249b3e361414a&qid=1784314980&sr=8-1

Is AI coming for our job/hobby? we put it to the test and see how close AI comes to getting it correct.

Rich and Ron talk about wine room and how to build them from the ground up, Part 2

Ultimate Guide to Wine Rooms Part 1 Rich and Ron talk about wine room and how to build them from the ground up

Rich and Ron talk about a few Father’s Day gifts that you might not think about… Smart Irrigation Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller $199 Automatically adjusts watering based on weather and can save water while improving lawn health. Grilling & BBQ MEATER Block Wireless Meat Thermometer $240 Wi-Fi connected thermometer with four probes for serious grill masters. Smart Home Hub Home Assistant Green Smart Hub $211 Ideal for the tech-savvy dad who wants local control of smart-home devices. Home Security Philips Palm Recognition Smart Lock $213 Unique palm-recognition access adds a futuristic touch to home security. Weather Enthusiast AcuRite Optimus Wi Fi Weather Station $230 Provides hyper-local weather data from Dad’s own backyard. Energy Savings ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced $200 One of the best upgrades for comfort and lower utility bills. DIY Smart Home DAKboard CPU v5 $180 Turns a TV or monitor into a family dashboard and home command center. Smart Speaker JBL Authentics 200 Smart Speaker $200 Vintage styling with modern voice assistant integration and excellent sound. Outdoor Monitoring La Crosse Wi Fi Weather Station $160 Great for gardeners, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts. Connected Home Display Dragon Touch Family Calendar $150 Centralizes family schedules, reminders, and household organization.

Ron breaks out the tools and tries to install a Decked Crossover Tool box on a 1967 F-100. Find out how it went.

Rich and Ron talk about the most common remodeling internet searches.

Under Counter Induction Cook Tops, Are they real? Rich and Ron talk about a new trend, induction cook tops that mount under the counter top. Great for small kitchens with limited counter space. https://www.invisacook.com/

Choosing the Correct Water Treatment System. Rich and Ron go over the different water filter systems and what you should expect from each.

Rich and Ron talk over 15 Unique Decor and Home Ideas they they have run into in the past year or so.

Should You Stay or Do You Go, Remodel or Move? Rich and Ron talk about the options of Remodel or Move? What is better for you? Remodeling may not be for everyone..

Rich and Ron talk about the Problems with cheep Faucets and what you should look for when you replace a faucet.

An other Instant Request, we had this question come up in a comment section of one of our video's. So, we answer it here... Can you paint brick?

Must Bedrooms Have Closets to Be Called A Bedroom? The answer might surprise you. Rich and Ron go over the building code..

Rich and Ron talk about the differences between Epoxy Grout and Cement Grout. Which one should you use?

Garbage disposal went out? Here are a few things to check before you replace it. Rich and Ron talk about a little know way to fix your garbage disposal without removing it from the sink.

Rich and Ron talk about turning your water main off if you go out of town and some of the options you have. Water Main Automatic Shut Off Valve

Rich and Ron discuss the Top 10 Regrets when Building new or Remodeling

Instant Request!! This is a re-post from a few years ago about ice dams. Here's how to fix that problem,

Are you ready to repaint a room in your house? Well, here are a few colors to think about. 2026 color of the year, ready, set , paint

Rich and Ron review the ILive Garden Light Speaker and Rich take his to the beach... :-)

Ever tried to match a color on the wall? Maybe you tried with a color wheel/fan fold color chart? Give this a try.

Amazon DIY Mini Splits Will they work? Rich and Ron look into the DIY Mini Splits. Can you really install them yourself?

Can You Add a Basement Under an Existing Home? Ron and Rich talk about the process of adding a basement under a house.

How to cut your Homeowners Insurance, Rich and Ron go over a few options to help cut your insurance rates...

Looking for a faster way to paint? Spraying may be the ticket if you get the right sprayer for the job. Rich and Ron will explain...

What is a tile ready shower base and how does it get installed? Rich will talk you through the ins and outs...

Rich and Ron go over a few things they are tired of hearing... :-) Please don't say these things to your contractor...

Roof Valleys, What are they and which system works best. Rich and Ron talk though what a roof valley is and how to properly flash and install roofing.

Rich and Ron talk about Fire Pits and some of the options you want to think about before building one.

Ever wondered what Spancrete is or as some people call it hollow core? Rich and Ron talk through what it is and some of the uses.

Rich and Ron talk about how to read an outlet tester and what all the lights mean.

Rich and Ron talk about a few things you might want to do around the house before summer gets into full swing.

Range Hoods and Make Up Air is it really required? Rich and Ron talk about all the ins and outs of range hood and make up air. (See what we did there?)

Are you thinking of installing security cameras? Watch this first and learn from our mistakes.. :-) Rich and Ron have run into a variety of security cameras. Here is there list of what works best and why.

Ron and Rich talk about the differences between Fire Stop Vs Draft Stop.

Here are 10 quick steps to take to help ensure a successful remodeling project

Rich and Ron talk about what options you have when roofing a low sloped roof

Rich and Ron talk about the different light bulb bases that have come out over the years and why.

Water Main Monitoring Systems and Automatic Shut Off, Rich and Ron talk about your water main and the options for automatic shut off systems.

You heard us talk about this on the radio, now you can hear it here and your favorite podcast platform.. Speed, Quality or Price, pick two.

Rich and Ron talk about pouring concrete in the winter. Can it be done? Should you do it?

Rich and Ron talk about the Fires in Southern California. Proper wall assemblies to slow down a fire? https://wildfireprepared.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vda9aFhBrjI https://www.fire.ca.gov/dspace https://www.design4disaster.org/

Rich and Ron talk about the Fires in Southern California. How should they rebuild in LA? https://wildfireprepared.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vda9aFhBrjI https://www.fire.ca.gov/dspace https://www.design4disaster.org/

Rich and Ron talk about the Fires in Southern California. What were the causes and how can it be prevented in the future.

Rich and Ron discuss a project on a new home where the ceilings were dripping water when it was not raining. What caused it and how can you fix it?

Here is a quick rant on why cathedral ceilings leak, rot and fail. Rich and Ron discuss the issues and failures on how they are built. Check out our YouTube page or website for more info

Rich and Ron talk about factory built home and why you might want to think about that as an option if you are building an new home.

Change Orders, why do we need them? Rich and Ron talk about why you need to write/receive change orders. Stick around to the end for a special guest.