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Ask the Trade Pros — 65 episodes

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What does a day in the life of a trade pro look like?

2

What is this light switch in my house for?

3

What information should I give my trade pro when I make a call?

4

How can I pay for expensive home repairs?

5

What drain cleaners are actually safe to use on my pipes?

6

How do I prepare my home before I go on vacation?

7

How do I decorate for the holidays safely?

8

What do I need to know about garage doors? With special guest Dallerie Riesland

9

What is a P-Trap?

10

What do I need to know about tree care? With special guest Cory Craft

11

What winter prep do I need to do in the southwest?

12

What does it take to be a trade pro?

13

Should I get my ducts cleaned?

14

Why is my AC so noisy?

15

Why is my AC leaking?

16

Trade Pros Replay: Why is my water bill so high?

17

Trade Pros Replay: What should I know about A2L?

18

What new and trendy HVAC tech is worth the hype?

19

Do I need to repipe my home?

20

What do I need to know about backflow?

21

How do I get my home ready for summer?

22

Why is my drain gurgling?

23

Why is my water pressure so low?

24

Why isn't my outlet working?

25

What maintenance and checks will help extend the life of my HVAC unit?

26

What do I do about the cracks in my house?

27

Should I get my water tested?

28

Why does my home heat unevenly?

29

Why is my power bill so high?

30

What's new in 2025?

31

DIY don'ts: what home projects should I NOT handle on my own?

32

How do I find a local trusted trade pro?

33

What are my options for home heating?

34

Electrical Panels 101

35

What should I have in my home toolkit?

36

Why does my drain line stink?

37

I've had solar panels installed, now what?

38

What should I know about dryer vent cleaning? With special guest Zoie Holzknecht

39

What are the most unusual toilets we've come across?

40

A pipe burst in my home! What do I do?

41

How do I paint a house? With special guest James Piper

42

What should I know about A2L?

43

How do I keep my plumbing working as intended?

44

How do I know when to replace my air conditioner?

45

My air conditioner isn't working, what do I do?

46

How do I clean and take care of my grill? With special guest Ron Beaton

47

What should I know about my home inspection report: plumbing edition

48

How do I inspect and maintain my sewers?

49

What the heck is a wax ring? And other toilet related topics.

50

When and how do I flush my water heater?

51

Why does my natural gas bill keep going up?

52

What water treatment system is right for my home?

53

Why is my water bill so high?

54

What are the common points of failure in plumbing, and how do I proactively replace them?

55

How do I take care of my solar panels?

56

The outlet in my bathroom went out! What do I do?

57

I'm replacing my smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, what do I need to know?

58

The Holiday Gift Guide

59

How do I pick the water heater that's right for me?

60

I'm buying a home, what should I know about the home inspection?

61

Where do I start with home electrification?

62

How do I pick out and install a ceiling fan?

63

How do I set up my home for an electric vehicle?

64

My toilet is clogged, what should I do?

65

How do I keep my plumbing in tip top shape?