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We all know how important it is to stay on top of home maintenance. Some home maintenance is more involved then others. For example, lawn care is a lot more time intensive then changing smoke detector batteries, but both projects have to get down. That’s were Daniel Felt’s company Kura Homes comes in. Daniel’s team creates a maintenance schedule for your home and get’s it done! Learn what Daniel has to say about keeping your home safe for your family and friends and what you should pay attention to in your home. Also, we have fall tips from Andrew, a local homeowner and some of his entertaining stories about fall failures.

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Are you ready for guests and holiday parties? Ben Lindow with Mr. How Do You Do It gives tips on what kind of jobs Handymen can do and how to get your home ready for house guests or that holiday party. Ben’s services are great for busy families who want something around the house done quickly and efficiently or for a parent that needs help with small things around the house. Refreashing your carpets is a great way to get ready for guests. All Star Carpet cleaning gives tips on how to deal with stains and even provide details on air quality. Don’t miss some of their cringy stories that are entertaining, but leave you with a sense of how to avoid those problems in your home.

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Join your Home Cringe host, Katie Shahan as she outlines tips on energy savings, home winterization and entertaining stories of life as a homeowner.

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This week on the Home Cringe Show, it’s is all about home energy rebates and what you need to do to qualify for them. When you invest in energy saving practices, not only can you save money, but you are also helping to save the environment. Xcel Energy joins us and provides tips on energy rebates and home energy audits. Even if you use a different energy provider, Xcel has some excellent tips on what programs you can ask your company about. Nick Hickman with Monkey Wrench plumbing joins us again to discuss hiring a contractor to qualify for those rebates and how to prep your home for winter in the North. We have some really cringy moments that you don’t want to miss.

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Have you ever wondered what resources are available to help better manage your home? This week’s episode, we talk with Justin Bedford, seriel entreprenuer who created HailScale.com. His website helps Minnesotans figure out if there is damage to their asphalt shingles and what is the best way to deal with it. We also hear from Katie Shahan about the free Yarlow app that let’s you keep track of home maintenance, updates and remodel info. Don’t miss some of our cringy moments in home owning.

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As a homeowner, it is really important to know how to turn off major utility services to your home. If your bathtub or sink starts linking, turning off the water right away can stop thousands of dollars worth of damage. Monkey Wrench Plumbing’s owner, Nick Hickman, walks you through some cheap ways to reduce water damage. We also Rich Kerner, owner of Watts Electric, who gives tips and trouble shooting strategies to prevent you from paying a Pro to come out a flip a switch to get your electricity running again. Between Nick and Rich, you won’t want to miss their entertaining Cringe Moments.

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Moisture…mold, mildew. Stop fearing the M-words and be empowered on how to deal. Kim Nybo with State Farm gives advice on when to call an insurance agent and what questions to ask. Kim has seen a lot of home issues and provides valuable insight when it comes to replacing your roof. Don’t be taken advantage of when it comes to your home. Josh Swisher with Northface Construction gives tips on roof maintenance and how to stop the moisture before it causes damage. Learn questions to ask the “doorknockers” after a storm and what signs to look for on your roof. Josh’s experience and advice is so practical and you don’t even have to go up on your roof to figure it out! Don’t miss Kim and Josh and their favorite Cringe Moments when it comes to home owning.

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Shouldn’t a house come with a user guide? The Home Cringe Show has interesting stories and great advice. Learn why Katie Shahan started the show and how her free mobile app, Yarlow, helps homeowners with document storage, maintenance alerts and helpful videos. Guest Joe Hazeman from Comfort Air Heating and A/C tells us about what the vents in the walls/floors do and how to best keep your systems functioning. Joe has great stories, tips and you don’t want to miss his Home Cringe Moment. Stop searching for advice and start listening.

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