Podcast: How to Ensure Your Contractor is Properly Insured

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Edwin Moreno is the Owner of Winmore Insurance Solutions a Chicago based company with a special focus on commercial insurance.  In this episode, Edwin and I discuss how to make sure when you are hiring a contractor that they have the proper insurance coverage.  We get into topics such as:

  1. The difference between General and Professional Liability policies.
  2. Workman’s Compensation and why is it important.
  3. What bonding really is and when it could be needed.
  4. Other insurances based on the type of work that you may require from your contractor.
  5. How to ensure that the certificate of insurance you receive is valid and applicable for the work to be performed.

For the full show notes please visit: https://pod.co/the-home-geeks-podcast/episode-1-how-to-ensure-your-contractor-is-properly-insured-with-edwin-moreno

Podcast: The Science Behind Coating Exterior Surfaces That Last with Anthony Giangrossi

Anthony Giangrossi, President and Owner of Dynamic Colors, Inc., stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about exterior coatings. Some of the topics they discussed were:

  1. What are the ideal conditions for applying exterior coatings to different surfaces?
  2. Why preparation is key to ensure coatings last longer?
  3. Reading the manufacturer's instructions and verifying you picked the right coating?
  4. What considerations go into painting different surface types (metal, wood, concrete, etc)

For the full show notes visit: https://pod.co/the-home-geeks-podcast/10-the-science-behind-coating-exterior-surfaces-that-last-with-anthony-giangrossi

[Podcast] Mythbusting with a Mold Expert

Dylan McIntosh from Indoor Sciences stopped by the podcast to talk about Mold in homes with Tim. Some topics discussed were:

  1. What is mold and what makes it a health concern?
  2. Different types of mold and which are the most concerning?
  3. What causes mold to form in your home and how to prevent it?
  4. What are the different ways to test for mold and when you should call a professional?

For show notes visit: https://pod.co/the-home-geeks-podcast/14-mythbusting-with-a-mold-expert-dylan-mcintosh