The Home Improvement Show cover art

All Episodes

The Home Improvement Show — 233 episodes

#
Title
1

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

2

The Home Improvement Show 05-02-26 Hour One

3

The Home Improvement Show 05-02-26 Hour Two

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Full Show 3/14/2026: Water Heater Maintenance

9

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

10

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

11

A HUGE new Ace Hardware store has opened in Metairie!

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

Pros and cons of having a spray foam insulation attic

29

Wood Fences Versus Metal Fences

30

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

31

Dealing with sweaty AC units

32

Important deadline you should be aware of

33

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

34

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

35

How to go about buying or trading properties with Courtney

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

The Benefits of Fortified Roofs

41

Roofing and Solar Panels

42

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

43

Wood Floors: The Difference Between Cupping and Crowning

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

Using the BRRRR Method real estate investment strategy

48

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

49

Tips on how to assess and validate offerings on properties

50

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

51

Can pilot lights affect indoor air quality or water heaters?: Full Show 7-5-2025

52

Lowering fan speed in your AC system could make condensation worse

53

When is the right time to start selling?

54

What should you know before buying and selling?

55

You won't always take a "loss" when selling property for less

56

Does a shed getting a new roof need it to be a fortified roof?

57

RETOTW: What to do with old, unused property?

58

What are some good whole house water filters?: Full Show 6-28-2025

59

How should you put insulation under a raised home?

60

What is "dirty sock syndrome" and how does one fix it?

61

Who should be the go-to pick for skylight repairs; a handyman or a roof guy?

62

Can polyvinyl concrete be used for driveways?

63

Where can find products to treat termites?

64

RETOTW: Staying active and informed during rougher times

65

Do you still keep the same tax status when someone dies?: Full Show 6-14-2025

66

What is the best material for a porch ceiling?

67

How can you find an owner of a piece of property?

68

Who is a good recommendation for window pane replacement?

69

If you are selling a home is it better to replace the roof before sale or not and discount price because of old roof?

70

What should you know about the way insurance is enforced on contractors?

71

RETOTW: Staying informed when inheriting property!

72

All About Your Air Conditioner (Full Show: 6/6/2025)

73

What's the best reusable AC filter? You may not like the answer

74

How frequently should you change AC return air filters in the South?

75

The Home Improvement Show LIVE at StormPrep 2025 at the Yenni Building (Full Show: 5/31/2025)

76

The Home Improvement Show LIVE at StormPrep 2025 (Hour 2)

77

The Home Improvement Show LIVE at StormPrep 2025 (Hour 1)

78

Take the time to educate yourself on how to operate your electric generator

79

Termites season is finally here!: Full Show 5-17-2025

80

It is Termite season so you should be getting ready!

81

How long do modern day A/C units typically last?

82

What is a good average estimate of siding and trim replacing for a home in Louisiana?

83

What kind of issues can pop up with synthetic siding boards?

84

What could be causing air to get stuck in my pipes?

85

What should you know before entering the world of Real Estate? : Full Show 5-10-2025

86

Are mesh air filters the best choice out there?

87

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Managing Real Estate in this industry

88

What should I know about guests and occupancy taxes?: Full Show 5-3-2025

89

Now is the time to prep for Termites!

90

What should you know BEFORE building a tiny home in the Gulf South?

91

Is there a way to be alerted when your home gets flooded via its own plumbing?

92

How do moisture concerns change in a slab home versus not?

93

How bad can condensation get when ducts are properly sealed?

94

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Be weary of renting income taxes!

95

Heat pumps, heat pumps, heat pumps... and pools!: Full Show 4-19-2025

96

Are there any good new refrigerants that aren't a blend?

97

What is Paul's recommended pool type?

98

What is the best heat pump for you and yours?

99

What should you look for when replacing windows?

100

HVAC heat pumps just don't last like they used to...

101

RETOTW: The Golden Rule

102

What should you know about the short term rental market?: Full Show 4-12-2025

103

What is Paul's go-to tankless water heater?

104

Is it smart to get a seasonal home and rent it out through Airbnb when not in use?

105

What is better; a sewer plant or a septic tank?

106

How can you take a tax lien property you've purchased and make it yours?

107

What is the best mindset for handling neighbors that cycle through short term rentals?

108

RETOTW: Short term rentals are here to stay!

109

What is best for what; Open or Closed cell spray foam?: Full Show 4-5-2025

110

Moisture issues in a bathroom in New Orleans? Never would've guessed...

111

What do I do if my raised home starts sinking into the poles?

112

When do you know a roof is beyond rejuvnation and simply needs to be replaced?

113

If you've got moisture from your windows, what should you know!?

114

When do you know you need a dehumidifier?

115

Is there such a thing as excessive attic ventilation?

116

Home improvement, garden additions, and hot air balloons, we got it all! : Full Show 3-29-2025

117

There is more that meets the eye at this year's Home & Garden Show!

118

What is in store for the garden side of the 68th Home & Garden Show?

119

Why would someone want to make their home "smart"?

120

Quillen Construction Group is fantastic at providing top of the line craftsmanship... and hot air balloons.

121

There might be more to the NO HBA than you're aware of!

122

What can Demo 911 do for your home or business?

123

The 68th Annual New Orleans Home & Garden Show is fully underway!

124

How can a simple switch save you thousands?

125

How can we build pools to make families WANT to stay home and swim!?

126

Can A.I. soon be helping our your life at home?

127

What is happening over at the 68th New Orleans Home & Garden Show!?

128

Don't let your insurance slip through the cracks!: Full Show 3-22-2025

129

What can hold back a home from selling fast?

130

Does the type of insulation you have matter if you want a fortified roof?

131

What all is going on over at the New Orleans Home and Garden Show next weekend!?

132

Is there a way to cover rafter tails?

133

What should you know about exhaust venting of AC units?

134

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Check on your insurance early and often

135

Lease agreement do's and don'ts!: Full Show 2-22-2025

136

LVPs for moisture issues can cause more problems than they solve!

137

What type of dehumifider is best for our Gulf South climate?

138

Is my roof leaking from the snowstorm a month ago a one-time event or a preview of something worse?

139

What can get me a total moisture proof flooring?

140

Can you get any additions to a fortified roof?

141

RETOWT: Should your lease be written regardless of the agreement?

142

Fireplace for fireplace, we make it EASY!: Full Show 2-15-2025

143

With renters today, maybe dishwashers are a thing of the past!

144

Are in-unit dishwashers even a thing anymore that people want?

145

Termite protection means going above and beyond!

146

What does it mean if my ac vents are "sweating"?

147

How do you know if a fortified roof is right for you?

148

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Getting into Real Estate cheaply

149

How do you paint treated lumber steps if they are soaked with moisture?

150

What is a good flooring to use in a metal shed?

151

How is mold dealt with?: Full Show 2-8-2025

152

If you think your hardy boards are rotting, it is probably not hardy boards...

153

Can you deduct losses from your insurance if the disaster is non-named?

154

Should a vapor barrier be used in a raised home with fiberglass insulation?

155

RETOTW: Best exit strategies for owners of property

156

What should you know about property taxes this tax season?: Full Show 2-1-2025

157

You need to be active in your tax involvement!

158

How can you determine if you have duct leakage?

159

What are 1031 Exchanges?

160

YOU have to be your biggest advocate during tax season!

161

How does the new tax code as of Jan 1st. affect home improvement and repair businesses?

162

RETOTW: Taxes are not sexy but you NEED to be educated

163

What can I do to keep my home safe ahead of this freeze?: Full Show 1-18-2025

164

Pipes, Pipes, Pipes, how do we keep them safe!?

165

Will the propane in a whole house generator freeze?

166

Should you drain the pipes or let water run or both?

167

Here's what you should know about protecting your water heater and pipes...

168

Make sure if you drain your pipes you are doing it the right way

169

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Assess, Assess, Assess

170

It is never too early to do hurricane prep!: Full Show 1/11/2025

171

Can you buy a house by yourself without your spouses name being on the title?

172

You should never keep your heat pump on emergency heat for a sustained period!

173

How can you break into the real estate world?

174

A leaking pool could be a plumbing issue leading to the pool

175

How to use tax credits to your advantage during home improvements?

176

Real Estate Tip of the Week: A Tale of Two Houses

177

What's a good pre-freeze house checklist?: Full Show 1/4/2025

178

How do you identify duct leaks in your AC system?

179

When should you replace a water heater?

180

What should you look for in a roof nowadays?

181

Do NOT underestimate what you should do before the cold front!

182

Can you insulate pex tubing pipes to prevent freezing from cold weather?

183

How can you be protection your pipes and more during a freeze?

184

What do you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?: Full Show 12/7/2024

185

What is the best lining to use in ducts connected to dryers?

186

What can Courtney recommend to read if you are getting into real estate?

187

Is "for sale by owner" still a thing?

188

You should be routinely draining your water heater!

189

Any real estate transactions are negotiable, but you need to know what you are negotiating.

190

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Time to check up on your LLCs!

191

Here is just about everything under the sun involving the Healthy Homes Program: Full Show 11/30/2024

192

How are tenants affected when property ownership changes?

193

Would Paul recommend Roof Maxx?

194

How do tenant leases work when a property owner sells it to another owner while under lease by renter?

195

What does the Healthy Homes program do?

196

What all falls under the Healthy Homes program?

197

Real Estate TOTW: Rental prop. need-to-knows!

198

Looking to get rid of Ants? We got the solution!

199

How does Paul feel about a condenser misting system?

200

Check the moisture in your slab BEFORE you install flooring above it!

201

What do you need to know about dealing with ants?

202

Can it be too cold to put on a new roof?

203

Should you turn your AC off when you go on vacation?

204

Check your P-traps to make sure odors stay away!

205

Grab your popcorn baby, we are diving DEEP into whole home air units!: Full Show 11/2/2024

206

What should you look out for when insulating vinyl flooring?

207

Is there a sort of damper you can use to stop a vent from pulling outside air?

208

Remember to check and change the batteries in your smoke and CO2 alarms!

209

Sit down and get ready for a power hour on A/C units and air filtration!

210

What does Paul look for in his whole home filtration system?

211

What are some general rules for dealing with leaks in your home?

212

Is there anything that older individuals can do to lessen property taxes?

213

How much does it cost to install a whole home generator if the system is already set up?

214

Can you file for loss of income for a rental property that flooded from a Hurricane?

215

How easy is it to replace a whole home generator if it uses the same cords/systems/lines/etc.?

216

Should you put a metal roof over your existing asphalt shingle roof?

217

Can I replace a door that has glass panels and reuse the glass panels on another door?

218

Real Estate Tip of the Week: Plan ahead to avoid distress

219

You should be checking the homeowners insurance market often!

220

Insulation is a tricky thing to manage around A/C units...

221

Is it legal for an insurance company to make you sign power of attorney?

222

What does a fortified roof do over a regular roof?

223

How does liability coverage work in homeowners insurance?

224

How do you handle leaks behind drywall?

225

Always do your due diligence when finding home insurance!

226

How should you identify unknown mold?

227

Who knew that overhead doors guys can also be swinging gate guys?

228

How can you keep a lifting from roofing during a hurricane?

229

What are some good brands for roof power vents?

230

What should you know about remodeling a laundry room?

231

What do you do when you run into Chinese drywall?

232

5 tips for Buying International Real Estate!

233

The Home Improvement Show 11-20-21