Home Improvement

Rich Oris answers questions from washing machine's, decks, and electric or gas stove and water heater.

Rich Oris breaks down the biggest questions following a rough couple weeks of weather in St. Louis, including how to avoid scammers trying to take advantage of the storm damage & some important questions about he best way to seal a deck.

Rich Oris and Nick Keel both of Mosby Building Arts answer questions from attic insulation to cleaning patio's and discuss what projects around the house give you the best return on investment.

In this week's edition of the Home Improvement Show with Rich Oris, he breaks down how the increased rainfall in St. Louis has created problems in the area, the ways that the ability to pay off a home has changed over the years, a continuation of last week's discussion on the best ways to work with bigger companies, how to handle concrete pouring for garages that can withstand the test of time & why two very similar porches can pose very different problems.

On this episode of the Home Improvement Show Rich Oris is joined by callers to talk about how to deal with water damage after so much rain in the last few weeks, the best ways to deal with companies when deciding on large projects, dealing with a window well getting water damage, how to pick out an electrical panel that is reliable & safe & so much more!

On this episode of the Home Improvement Show, Rich Oris shares why duct tape isn't ideal for most repairs and recommends better alternatives like gaffer tape and metal foil tape. He highlights the work of Rebuilding Together St. Louis, a non-profit providing vital home repairs for older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities. Rich also dives into plumbing and home renovation tips, including considerations for relocating washers and dryers, plumbing vent and drain setups, and following proper code for installations.

Rich Oris gets you ready for a big holiday weekend & helps callers take care of multiple rain-influenced leaking issues. Plus a deep dive into how to deal with insurance companies & claims & the best way to utilize the different kings of repair and improvement companies around the St. Louis area.

This week on the Rich Oris Home Improvement Show, Rich dives into smart ways to protect your home from sewer backups during heavy rain, including how MSD may offer free check valve installations. He also breaks down backflow preventers and other preventative options. Then, Rich talks deck maintenance: when to replace vs. resurface, how long wooden decks really last, and tips for staining prep. The show continues with attic and roof ventilation strategies—like balancing intake and exhaust air and using baffles properly.

Rich Oris takes calls and helps St. Louis through their home projects & how to prep for things like remodels, demos and everything else!

On today's episode:

- How to counteract water pooling around low windows

- Issues with the smell from a show & the efficacy of smoke bombs & how to solve

- installing a new bath tub and other bathroom fixtures

- rear-entry garage on the basebment level with flooding issues

- if you can use RidX in regular were systems

- and more!

It's another edition of the Home Improvement show on KMOX!

- How to simplify taking down wallpaper

- Whether or not you should paint your deck floor

- Best solution to fixing the crack on a foundation wall

- An issue with floors--specifically problems with squeaking

- issues with flushable wipes and old cast iron pipes

- the best ways to eliminate an ant problem without an exterminator

- the cost of doing demo for a project on your own vs. a company

- Whether or not you need to worry about joist tape on a new deck