Marc Lyman is the founder of the long-running home improvement site, Home Fixated. As one of the first DIY/tool bloggers, Marc continues to thrive in the always changing landscape of blogging and media. 

He's now diversified his career and is a well-respected real estate agent with Sotheby's in San Diego. 

In this episode, Marc shares his thoughts on what tools and products we should check out and provides invaluable tips for prospective home buyers that will help them save time and money.

https://homefixated.com/
https://marclyman.com/
https://twitter.com/marclyman
https://www.instagram.com/marclyman/

Today's episode is with former This Old House colleague, Dan DiClerico. Dan spent 10 years testing gear and products at Consumer Reports and now is the Home Expert and Smart Home Strategist at HomeAdvisor.

Dan shares his thoughts on the current state of smart home technologies, the best approach to bringing smart products into your home, and his personal experience renovating a 130-year old Brooklyn brownstone.

https://twitter.com/dandiclerico

In this episode, I chat with Joanie Sprague. You may know her as the runner-up on cycle 6 of America’s Next Top Model, but I first met her almost 10 years when she was working as a carpenter and hosting her own show on the DIY Network.

She’s currently part of the all-star cast of the new Trading Spaces on TLC, and host of her own podcast called The Little Bit. In this episode Joanie shares what life is really like as a carpenter on Trading Spaces, her joy of teaching women how to use power tools, and some tips on building in a small workshop.

https://www.instagram.com/joaniesprague/
https://www.facebook.com/joaniesprague/
https://www.thelittlebitpodcast.com/

Sound Engineer: Gray Gubler of Spectrum Productions 

Griffon Ramsey is an accomplished chainsaw artist based in Austin, TX. She travels the world competing and carving in wood and ice. Our conversation covers her journey into carving, her life in Austin, and some tips for anyone interested in learning how to chainsaw carve.

https://griffonramsey.com
https://www.instagram.com/griffonramsey/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GriffonRamsey
https://twitter.com/griffonramsey

Sound Engineer: Gray Gubler | Spectrum Productions

Dan Maxey and Eric Jopp are the entertaining duo behind Tools In Action. These two have been talking about tools for years, and have built a huge following with their informative YouTube videos and fun social media posts #TIACrew.

I caught up with Dan and Eric in the midst of their new shop build, and I got the scoop on what’s in store for Tools In Action this year and a surprising pick for one of their favorite tools. Despite their pranks, I had a lot of fun with this podcast and I'm sure you will too.

http://toolsinaction.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/pptgtool
https://www.facebook.com/toolsinaction
https://www.instagram.com/toolsinaction/
https://twitter.com/ToolsInAction

Sound Engineer: Gray Gubler | Spectrum Productions

Jimmy Diresta has been making things his entire life, using all types of tools, materials, and processes. From welding and woodworking to CNC and printmaking, Jimmy can do it all. 

In this episode you'll learn how he got his start on YouTube and podcasting, why his favorite tool is also the most dangerous one, what's up with vintage printing presses, and what it's like working on the set of the NBC show Making It.

Special thanks to Jimmy being my first ever podcast guest! 

http://www.jimmydiresta.com/workshops
https://www.youtube.com/jimmydiresta
https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/
https://twitter.com/jimmydiresta

Sound Engineer: Gray Gubler | Spectrum Productions