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The Home Improvement Show

Paul Lagrange hosts Louisiana's premiere call-in show about home repairs, maintenance, new construction and and more! 

  1. 239

    The Home Improvement Show 05-09-26: Hour One

    In hour 1 of today's show, Paul dishes out some home improvement tips for summer months and AC instillation. He also discusses how to handle air leaks, how to avoid dust accumulating in your home, and more!

  2. 238

    The Home Improvement Show 05-02-26 Hour One

    In hour one of the Home Improvement Show, Paul discusses some of his latest projects, talks about some useful Bluetooth-powered equipment he has been using, and more!

  3. 237

    The Home Improvement Show 05-02-26 Hour Two

    In hour 2 of the home improvement show, Paul LaGrange addresses some callers and talks about vapor barriers, how to avoid seepage into your home during moist months and more.

  4. 236

    The Home Improvement Show: Full Show 05/02/2026: Home improvement tips for summer months and what to do during termite season.

    In today's show Paul LaGrange discusses home improvement tips for the summer, how to get your home ready for termite season, and more!

  5. 235

    Full Show 4/11/2026: Moisture is always a factor when living in the Gulf South

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange gives a very important update on his Easter brisket. Then, Paul talks about dealing with moisture in the Gulf South, remodeling bathrooms, a House bill that will reduce the required training time to become a master plumber, the importance of keeping your purchase receipts, and more.

  6. 234

    Full Show 4/4/2026: Considering moisture displacement when improving for energy efficiency

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange shares how he's smoking briskets for Easter, considering moisture when improving homes for energy efficiency, actual A/C temperature settings versus relative humidity settings, ductwork cleaning, and more.

  7. 233

    Full Show 3/28/2026: Plan for Keeping Your Homes Cool During the Summer Months

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange talks about planning for keeping homes cool for the summer months, prepping backyard decks for rainy weather, A/C settings for warmer temperatures, insulating drafty homes for the winter, and more.

  8. 232

    Full Show 3/14/2026: Water Heater Maintenance

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange answers home improvement questions, including dealing with sparking electrical outlets, flickering light dimmers, failing water heaters, and more. Then, Matt & Ginny Skaer join Paul to talk about the grand opening of another Ace Hardware store on Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie.

  9. 231

    The grand opening of the new Ace Hardware store on Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie

    Matt & Ginny Skaer join Paul LaGrange to talk about the grand opening of another Ace Hardware store on Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie.

  10. 230

    Full Show 3/7/2026: Home Improvement is All About Building Science

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange has on Matt Skaer to talk about the grand opening of Bassils Ace Hardware in Metairie on March 14th. Then, Paul answers home improvement questions.

  11. 229

    A HUGE new Ace Hardware store has opened in Metairie!

    Matt Skaer joins Paul LaGrange to talk about the grand opening of a new Ace Hardware in Metairie.

  12. 228

    Full Show 2/28/2026: All About Moisture Managing

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange gives tips on how to unclog plumbing pipes, install a fortified roof, manage moisture in high-performance homes and RVs, deal with cloudiness in double-panel windows, and more.

  13. 227

    Full Show 2/21/2026: Controlling Pests in Heavy Woodland Areas

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange talks about installing a WiFi thermostat for air conditioning, pest control in woodland areas, identifying where odd noises are coming from in the home, water filtration for wells, home inspection checklists, and more.

  14. 226

    Full Show 2/14/2026: Mold and micro toxins can be extremely harmful

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange talks about the importance of home ventilation and filtration.

  15. 225

    Full Show 2/7/2026: All About Water Filtration

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange gives tips on dealing with sheetrock cracks, potential lead in water, stained wooden floors, the best way to hang pictures on walls, water softeners, moisture, and more.

  16. 224

    Full Show 1/31/2026: Protecting Pipes & Keeping Warm

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange shares advice on how to protect pipes and keep warm during the deep freeze.

  17. 223

    Full Show 1/24/2026: Preparing for the Big Freeze

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke get you prepared for the big freeze.

  18. 222

    Full Show 1/10/2026: AC's and Attic Ventilations

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke explain how to do "seller net" math, how to deal with a bathroom ventilator fan discharging into the attic, and how to nail rigid foam board to floor joists under raised homes. Also, Paul and Courtney give some advice on what to look out for when buying a rural home in Northern Arkansas, talk about keeping moisture from seeping through the cement floor of our carport, and more.

  19. 221

    Hour 2: What to Look Out For When Buying a Rural Home

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke give some advice on what to look out for when buying a rural home in Northern Arkansas, talk about keeping moisture from seeping through the cement floor of our carport, and more.

  20. 220

    Hour 1: What is "Seller Net," and how do you calculate the math?

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke explain how to do "seller net" math, how to deal with a bathroom ventilator fan discharging into the attic, nailing rigid foam board to floor joists under raised homes, and more.

  21. 219

    Full Show 1-3-2026: Banging Water Heaters and Damp Air Ducts, Oh My!

    On this shortened episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul and Courtney take a look at some of your most pressing home improvement questions. We learn to how to asses the state of our real estate properties, how moisture affects one's flooring, and what to do when you start hearing strange noises from your gas water heater.

  22. 218

    Full Show 12-27-2025: Property Transfer and You

    On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul and Courtney tackle the specifics of property transfer between family members. They break down 1031 exchanges when selling real estate, getting flood elevation certificates, and even how to transfer your property to an heir.

  23. 217

    Full Episode 12-6-2025: Fortified Roofs and You

    On this very special episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul is joined by Collette Biedenkopf, Remy Richard and Stosh Kozlowski to discuss all things fortified roofs. They break down why you should get one, the costs and taxes that come with it, whether or not a fortified roof is worth the return on investment.

  24. 216

    High Pressure Pluming Problems - Full Show 11-8-2025

    On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul and Courtney tackle your most pressing pluming questions. They also demystify how dehumidifiers affect your home, how to diversify your portfolio, and dealing with poor property managers across state lines.

  25. 215

    My HVAC guys were incompetent, how do I deal with their mess? The Home Improvement Show (Full Show 10-11-2025)

    On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul and Courtney take a deep dive into the intricacies of HVAC systems. They talk about how to deal with unsatisfactory jobs, transferring mobile home titles from dead in-laws, and more!

  26. 214

    How can I save my buckling wood floors? The Home Improvement show (Full Show 10-4-2025

    On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Paul and Courtney field plenty of heating related questions. Can a lady save her now-buckling wood flooring? Should a guy pay for his soon to be bankrupt family member's mortgage? And what is the best way for someone to handle rent?

  27. 213

    Putting a laser focus on home improvement (Full Show: 9/13/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange talks about wood fences versus metal fences, electric bills going up on the Northshore, electric bills going up on the Northshore, monitoring in-home air quality, new AC blower motor being significantly louder than the previous, window installations, pros and cons of having a spray foam insulation attic, and more.

  28. 212

    Pros and cons of having a spray foam insulation attic

    This hour, Paul LaGrange talks about a new AC blower motor being significantly louder than the previous, window installations, pros and cons of having a spray foam insulation attic, and more.

  29. 211

    Wood Fences Versus Metal Fences

    This hour, Paul LaGrange talks about wood fences versus metal fences, electric bills going up on the Northshore, and monitoring in-home air quality.

  30. 210

    The deadline for the Louisiana Fortified Homes grant program lottery is coming up (Full Show: 9/6/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about the upcoming deadline for the Louisiana Fortified Homes grant program lottery, who qualifies for the program, and if the program has any restrictions. Then Paul and Courtney talk about a company that can replace foggy window panes, replacing tiles, sweating air conditioning units, and more.

  31. 209

    Dealing with sweaty AC units

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about a company that can replace foggy window panes, replacing tiles, sweating air conditioning units, and more.

  32. 208

    Important deadline you should be aware of

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about the upcoming deadline for the Louisiana Fortified Homes grant program lottery, who qualifies for the program, and if the program has any restrictions.

  33. 207

    Three ways housing was impacted by Hurricane Katrina (Full Show: 8/30/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about the ways Hurricane Katrina impacted housing, if there's a way to see the properties Courtney has for sale, city construction posing potential threats of damage to private homes, why insurance companies may refuse to insure homes with perfectly good roofs, why there are so many homes for sale and rent on the Westbank, testing air quality, and if central ACs draw less power when they're close to their thermostat set point.

  34. 206

    There's an art and a science to testing air quality

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about why there are so many homes for sale and rent on the Westbank, testing air quality, and if central ACs draw less power when they're close to their thermostat set point.

  35. 205

    How to go about buying or trading properties with Courtney

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about the ways Hurricane Katrina impacted housing, if there's a way to see the properties Courtney has for sale, city construction posing potential threats of damage to private homes, and why insurance companies may refuse to insure homes with perfectly good roofs.

  36. 204

    When's it best to look into Fortified roofs? (Full Show: 8/16/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about if you need a real estate license to be a real estate investor, how long asphalt roof cement lasts on shingles that have been lifted, why assessed values of more expensive homes are lower than the recent sale price, whole home generator alternatives, updates on grants for Fortified roofs, and more.

  37. 203

    Do you need a real estate license to be a real estate investor?

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about if you need a real estate license to be a real estate investor, how long asphalt roof cement lasts on shingles that have been lifted, why assessed values of more expensive homes are lower than the recent sale price, whole home generator alternatives, and updates on grants for Fortified roofs.

  38. 202

    Do you need a real estate license to be a real estate investor?

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about if you need a real estate license to be a real estate investor, how long asphalt roof cement lasts on shingles that have been lifted, why assessed values of more expensive homes are lower than the recent sale price, whole home generator alternatives, and updates on grants for Fortified roofs.

  39. 201

    Real Estate Advice: Think Like the Bank (Full Show: 8/9/2025)

    On today's show, Paul Lagrange and Courtney Frickie talk about home buyers' real estate notes, roof installation, pressure washing brick, air conditioning settings, calcium buildup, mounting solar panels on roofs, mildew smells in mobile homes, fortified roofs, and more.

  40. 200

    The Benefits of Fortified Roofs

    This hour, Paul Lagrange and Courtney Frickie talk about mildew smells in mobile homes, fortified roofs, and more.

  41. 199

    Roofing and Solar Panels

    This hour, Paul Lagrange and Courtney Frickie talk about home buyers' real estate notes, roof installation, pressure washing brick, air conditioning settings, calcium buildup, and mounting solar panels on roofs.

  42. 198

    Heavy rain, pesky leaks, and water damage (Full Show: 7/25/2026)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about how to avoid foreclosure during tough economic times, dealing with an uncomfortable home during the summer months, love bugs getting stuck in wet paint, pooling rainwater, wood flooring on concrete, and more.

  43. 197

    Wood Floors: The Difference Between Cupping and Crowning

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about wood flooring on concrete and how to keep it from cupping, why argon gas in windows is not a big deal in the South, parents selling their house to their children, and more.

  44. 196

    Don't "Extend and Pretend" and fall into foreclosure

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about how to avoid foreclosure during tough economic times, dealing with an uncomfortable home during the summer months, love bugs getting stuck in wet paint, pooling rainwater, and taking care of leaks early.

  45. 195

    Creative ways to save money from your electric bill (Full Show: 7/19/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about how to navigate the "new normal" of the housing market, using the BRRRR Method real estate investment strategy, using epoxy coating on concrete, getting into investing in real estate at 60, and give tips on saving money by unplugging unused electronics from outlets, and more.

  46. 194

    The pros and cons of having a water heater in the attic space

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about using epoxy coating on concrete, getting into investing in real estate at 60, tips on saving money by unplugging unused electronics from outlets, and more.

  47. 193

    Using the BRRRR Method real estate investment strategy

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Frickie talk about navigating the "new normal" of the housing market, using the BRRRR Method real estate investment strategy, and trying to solve a problem with a leaky air conditioning unit.

  48. 192

    Preventative maintenance measurements for tanked water heaters (Full Show: 7/12/2025)

    On today's show, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke talk about poor drainage issues, deteriorating tiles, air conditioning issues, if there's a service that monitors properties while owners are away, encapsulating crawl spaces, putting a top coat on siding, adding underground pipe drainage to the street, real estate offering tips, and preventative maintenance measurements for tanked water heaters.

  49. 191

    Tips on how to assess and validate offerings on properties

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke talk about encapsulating crawl spaces, putting a top coat on siding, adding underground pipe drainage to the street, real estate offering tips, and preventative maintenance measurements for tanked water heaters.

  50. 190

    Is there a service that monitors properties when owners are away?

    This hour, Paul LaGrange and Courtney Fricke talk about poor drainage issues, deteriorating tiles, air conditioning issues, and if there's a service that monitors properties while owners are away.

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