Behind the Studs: Your Home Improvement and Remodeling Podcast

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss tips to drill through stone and share product recommendations to help drill through granite, cement, stone, and other strong materials. Jimmy shares his experience with a Bosch Hammer Drill a product called Dexpan that expands to crack stone and rock. The best part is that it's made for different temperatures and regions. Jimmy also gives us an update on one of his favorite products, EZ Sand. Pro tip: Don't sponge sand it. It does not work!

Ninth episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome MJ and Luis Aguilar, owners of LA Home Solutions INC based in Texas. They talk about trends in home improvement and remodeling in Houston TX. MJ and Luis Aguilar discuss their favorite tools and cost effective ways for homeowners to add value to their home such as DIY demo or making their own design choices in advance.

Eighth episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and JImmy are back! They discuss their recent trips, electric cars, and a little bit of everything as they catch up with recent news.

Seventh episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome Karalynn Cromeens, Owner & Managing Partner at The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC. They discuss the legal challenges in the construction and remodeling industries. How do you balance contractor needs and homeowner needs? What kinds of conversations should they have together? What kinds of contracts should be in place before the project starts? How should contractors and homeowners handle changes or change orders as the project progresses? Karalynn provides tips and advice to avoid litigation and continue with a smooth project. Homeowners, contractors, and everyone in between, tune in to find out what you should know before your next renovation!

Sixth episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome back guest, Lugene Kelley. Lugene shares her experience selling her long time CT home and her decision to build a custom modular home. She describes the floor plan and the new neighborhood from Sun Homes.

Fifth episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss patch work and Easy Sand 20 powder mix tips. They also discuss installing windows, experiences with tempered glass, and hurricanes. Later in the episode they talk about table saws and different types of blades.

Fourth episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy answer recent questions from the Home Improvement forum on Reddit. Colin also talks about his amazing experience with Moen customer service. In this July edition of Reddit Special, they answer the following questions:

05:43 Posted by u/compubomb How do I get the best results from a budget Ryobi table saw? I recently purchased a house, we are in deep need of shelving, somewhat of a newb, what can I do to help improve my accuracy. Any special tools or improvements I can do that'll give me good enough cuts to be proud of?

09:38 Posted by u/NightRider010101 Re-caulking shower. This newbie is in need of opinions. My parents are getting old and can hardly keep up with their home maintenance. I'm now stepping in to help them around the house. My biggest fear is mold or water damage. So, I started looking at the bathroom 1st. They had it remodeled 2 years ago but the guy did a terrible job caulking it. I notice lots of mold around these caulk lines. I've been reading posts from here and YouTube. But I am horrified that I might mess up. How do I get rid of the mold? Anything I should pay attention while attempting to recaulk this shower? Which brand of silicone is best to use? Thanks

15:38 Posted by u/wymco Will a fireplace reduce my electricity bill in winter? Last winter, I was hammered with $400-500 bill almost for 5-6months in Midwest. So in preparation, I was thinking about those mid-century type of fireplace to be installed. Is this idea a good investment?

20:19 Posted by u/Durtkl Help - do my new hardwood floors need to be replaced? Hi Everyone - It's been a rough 12 hours in our new home. I left the sink running and it overflowed onto our new hardwood floors for about 15 minutes. I quickly mopped everything back up but there was already black coloring appearing on the edges of the floorboards. I put down some baking soda to absorb more water overnight. In the morning I swept it up and the black stains look worse. I'm still drying the area with a humidifier and fan, but are my floors f-ed? My wife has already called someone to come look at it. She believes the floors are ruined and need to be replaced. I'm pushing to give it some days to dry. If it still looks bad, then we can sand and refinish. I think it's overkill to replace the entire flooring.

22:35 Posted by u/gjunon 1/2 inch sheet of plywood underneath granite countertop a must or not? I've received mixed recommendations for adding a half inch sheet of plywood underneath granite on countertops. Some people say plywood is absolutely needed and other state that it is not needed as the cabinets will support the weight of the granite without plywood underneath. I'm assuming the thickness of the granite will also play a role but wanted to check and see what reddit thinks before putting down a half inch sheet of plywood. Thanks

23:46 Posted by u/theoneaboutacotar What type of flooring is really best in a kitchen? Tile, luxury vinyl plank, engineered wood? The internet is telling me they’re all fine, but I’m curious about real experiences. I’m replacing an old vinyl plank floor with insurance money after a slab leak (cement slab, old copper pipes), and was originally planning to just replace it with new vinyl plank. I’m second guessing my decision now that it’s time to make a purchase, and wondering if I should have looked at tile or wood instead. I don’t like the hardness of tile and how the grout always looks dirty, but is it actually the best thing in a kitchen?

27:35 Posted by u/ilovelegos 1921 Craftsman Home - Kitchen Vinyl Floor Removal and Refinish Question. We are removing a vinyl floor and the 1/4 inch plywood that was in the kitchen of our 1921 Craftsman home. This kitchen floor was out in in 1995. Underneath the plywood and on top of the hardwood floor is a greenish grayish thin underlayment that seems to be glued to the hardwood floor. We had this tested for asbestos and it does not contain asbestos. Does anyone know what kind of material that thin underlayment could be?

29:38 Posted by u/dontlistentome55 Faux beams - what species of wood to use? We're planning a project to add wood faux beams on our ceilings. They will be stained. Pine is the cheapest but what should I consider when deciding between different species of wood?

Third episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy discuss the current heat wave, a strange Moen faucet problem, and rising electrical costs. They also talk about a new drilling gun for decking, patio pavers, and some favorite cleaning products.

Second episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome Jennifer Bertrand! Jennifer is a previous winner of HGTV's Design Star. She shares her personal journey, the kinds of projects she's working on now and inside details about design work with her remote clients. She talks about her experience on Military Makeover with Montel and how much she loves being a part of the show! The show airs every Friday morning on Lifetime and can be viewed online at https://militarymakeover.tv/

You don't want to miss this loveably fun and exciting season premiere of BTS!

First episode from Behind the Studs Season 5, your go-to home improvement podcast.

In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome author, Catherine Baab-Muguira, to the show. Cat discusses her recent experience selling her house in today's market in Richmond VA. Cat describes the offers that came in, the bids with emotional stories, and the rollercoaster of selling their starter home. For full details, you can read her entire experience in her article, "I Just Made a Killing on a Starter Home I Bought for Cheap. I Didn’t Expect to Feel Like This."

Forty sixth episode from Behind the Studs Season 4, your go-to home improvement podcast.