All About Home Construction
By Terry Gunnell-Beck and Randy Blake
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Hosted by local general contractor Randy Blake and Terry Gunnell-Beck, this show focuses on home construction, remodeling, and housing. It caters to those interested in building in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly in Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties, but many listeners across NC and the USA enjoy our topics. Whether you're an experienced builder or simply curious, this podcast offers valuable insights and engaging discussions. Dive into various topics related to home construction, building, remodeling, and housing. Your House Will Thank You.
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Framing the Structure: Headers, Spans, and Load Calculations
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May 30, 2026 |
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Lost Trades of Appalachia
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May 23, 2026 |
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🐜 Carpenter Ants in Your Home? Don’t Ignore Them.
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May 09, 2026 |
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Saw Blades, Sharpening & Choosing the Right Blade
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May 09, 2026 |
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Hanging out with Cotton!
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Landscaping That Works: Drainage, Design & Smart Materials
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Insurance, Contracts, and the $40K Rule in NC
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Scam Alert: Protecting Your Money in a Digital World
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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It All Starts With the Footer
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Your questions, answered!
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Welcome Home: A 2nd Grader’s View of the New Valle Crucis School
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Homeowner Help Desk: Your Questions Answered
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Myths About Solar Power: What’s True, What’s Not, and What Homeowners Should Know
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Is Homeownership Still Worth It? Renting vs Buying in Today’s Market
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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How to Build a Successful Construction Business in 2026
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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The Future of Battery Technology: Beyond Lithium, Solar, and Wind
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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Women Building the Future
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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The Benefits of Smart Home Technology
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Holiday Home Prep: Quick Fixes Before Guests Arrive
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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James from Appalachian Pressure Washing and Staining
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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💧 Flashing Problems: Small Mistakes, Big Leaks! 💧
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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Barns and Building Codes: Understanding NC’s Farm Building Rules
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Old Ways, New Builds – Traditional Construction That Still Shapes Our Homes
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Winterizing Your Home for Snowbirds
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Mountain Strong – Recovery and Resilience After Hurricane Helene
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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Exchanging Air!
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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Beams: The Backbone of Your Home
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Driveway Decisions: Gravel, Asphalt, or Concrete?
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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Trus Joist® Explained: Stronger Floors, Smarter Design
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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Floor Trusses: Strong, Smart, and Span-Savvy
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Strong Floors: Understanding Floor Joist Spans
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Holding the Line: Building Strong Retaining Walls
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Holding the Line: Gabion Walls, Railroad Ties, and the Battle Against Erosion
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Bardominium Part 2
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Mountain Dreams & Barndominiums Realities
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Fun times with the kids!
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May 31, 2025 |
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Memorial Day
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May 24, 2025 |
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Why You Can’t Build a Beach House in the Mountains
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May 17, 2025 |
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Roofing Underlayment!
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May 10, 2025 |
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Fixing It Right: Roof Repairs, Permits, Mold & More
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May 03, 2025 |
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Wood Matters: Hardness, Strength & Best Uses
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Inside the World of Lumber: A Conversation with Brian Marbet from New River Hardwoods
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Building Faster & Smarter – The Power of Panelized Construction
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Tiny Home Construction
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Spring into Action!
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Home Maintenance 101: What Every Young Adult Needs to Know
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Studs: Wood, Metal, and Engineered Strength
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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🔋 EV Installs, Battery Backup Systems, and More! 🔋
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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DIY Disasters: Common Mistakes and When to Call in the Pros
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Winter Maintenance Tips
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness for Your Home
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Christmas Special
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Tackling Roofing and Ventilation Issues for a Healthy Home
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Building Success: Tips for Growing Small Construction Businesses on Small Business Saturday
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Insulation, Efficiency, and Community News
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Building the Future: Top 10 Innovations Transforming Construction
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Shocking Your Well & Basement Waterproofing: Essential Tips for Homeowners
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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The New Normal!
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Rebuilding After the Storm: Essential Home Recovery Tips Post-Hurricane Helene
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Hurricane Helene Updates
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Navigating Construction Material Shortages
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Most In-Demand Construction Jobs
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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Building Strong and Sustainable: The Benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Off-Gassing: The Hidden Dangers in Building Products
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Advanced Safety Tips for Home Remodeling
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Home Remodeling Safety Essentials
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Solid Foundations: The Story of Concrete
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Shelter from the Storm: Building for Tornado Safety
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Hanging out with the kids!
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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How the American Revolution Transformed Construction and Build America
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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Home Care & Design: Listener Questions Answered
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Design in Utility Rooms
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Budget-Savvy Remodeling: Essential Tips and Checklists for Your Next Home Project
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Mastering Home Construction: From Planning to Hidden Costs
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May 25, 2024 |
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Engineering in Mountain Home Construction with Patrick Beville
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May 18, 2024 |
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Wall Sheeting: Walls Reinforced!
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May 11, 2024 |
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Building Blocks: Exploring Subfloors, Moisture Management, and Basement Basic
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Hanging in There: The Joist Hanger
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Structural Showdown: Comparing Balloon and Platform Framing
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Luxurious House!
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Networking Your Nest: A Deep Dive into Home Networks with Elite Cabling and Ethernet
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Talking about Fruit Trees with Travis Small
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Growing Construction Industry w/ Insulating Services Inc
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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We All Need Appliances!
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Frame of Steel: The Future of Deck Construction
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Homeowner Questions and Building Codes
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Home Construction
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Roofing Underlayment
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Keep costs down!
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Budget Friendly DIY Renovations
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Wood Rot! What is it?
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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Horror Construction Stories
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Staining Wood
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Helping American Workers - speaking with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Sitting down with Scott Elliott from Blue Ridge Conservancy
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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Decking Innovations
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Small Business with David Jackson
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Storage Buildings
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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Fireproofing your house
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Making a plan for your house
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Don't get ripped off!
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Cost of Bulding
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Foundation Drainage
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Building Codes and Detatched Garages
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Log Homes - Part 2
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Log House and Cabins
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Dr. Leslie Alexander from Watauga County Schools
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Job Safety
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Metal Siding
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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SCAMS!
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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Follow up on listeners questions
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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Listner Questions
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Picking the right contractor
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Watauga County Schools
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Veteran Family Fun Day
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May 27, 2023 |
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Gutter Guards
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May 20, 2023 |
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Spring!
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May 13, 2023 |
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New Energy Codes in NC
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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History of Home Appliances
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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History of Refrigerators
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Logix ICFs
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Listener Questions from 2013!
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Affordable Housing
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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History of Kitchens
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Square Footage in Housing
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Sandpaper
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Wounded Warrior Project Update
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Watauga HS Playmakers
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Wounded Warrior and Elizabeth Dole Foundation in the High Country
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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How to stay warm when it's cold
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Metal Siding
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Plywood, OSB, Tools, and More!
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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History of Heating Part 2
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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History of home heating Part 1
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Permanent Wood Foundations
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Exterior Doors
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Shingles
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Bricks!
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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History of the Saw
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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Watauga County Schools 2022/23
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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More science of insulation
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Insulation! It's hot and cool!!
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Common Construction Mistakes Part 2
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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Common Construction Mistakes Part 1
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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Shutters
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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Wall Coverings
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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Independence Day
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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Garage Doors!
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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Mayday! Houses are in the ocean!
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May 14, 2022 |
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2022 House trends
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May 07, 2022 |
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Housing Shortages
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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More home maintenance tips
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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Home Tips!
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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History of Doors!
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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Talking about doors!
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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Wood Flooring - best species
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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Hardwood Floor Finishes
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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Windows!
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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More Random Questions!
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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Listener and Homeowner Questions
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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Lithium Batteries
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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SNOW IS COMING!
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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House Siding
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Job Estimates
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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3d Printed House
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Wind loads
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Listener Questions on Building Tips
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Helping Seniors
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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Thanksgiving 2021 PSA
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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Treated Lumber Installation and Warranty
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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Toys For Tots 2021
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Nov 06, 2021 |
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Labor Shortage
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Oct 23, 2021 |
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Balusters, Pickets, and Spindles on Decks
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Flashing - it's important
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Remembering 9-11-01
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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Appalachian Pressure Washing
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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Foundation Walls
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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Crude Oil
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Construction News of the day
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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2021-2022 School Year with Dr. Elliott from Watauga Co
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Construction Terms
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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House Flashing
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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Metal Roofing
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Fasteners
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Jul 10, 2021 |
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Building in Appalachian
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Housing Market
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Watauga County Schools - WVA
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Job Safety
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Jun 05, 2021 |
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A Memorial Day Special
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Theft on a Jobsite
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May 22, 2021 |
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Running Your Own Construction Business Pt 2
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May 16, 2021 |
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Running Your Own Construction Business Part 1
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May 01, 2021 |
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Raised Garden Beds
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Scams - Keeping you safe
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Apr 10, 2021 |
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Continuing the Cost of Hardwood Flooring
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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Discussion with Lauren from A Designer's Touch by Lauren
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Cost of Hardwood Flooring
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Randy and Terry talk about the economics and cost of hiring workers
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Rocks in Construction
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Mar 06, 2021 |