Being a homeowner comes with tons of responsibility. It can also include hefty bills paid to service contractors if you don’t take matters into your own hands and tackle doing things yourself. On this week’s show, New House Know-How, Part 1, we discussed five basic things to know when you become a homeowner. You may be a longtime homeowner and think our list is almost too basic, but run it by your non-homeowner friends. You may be surprised that they don’t know what they don’t know. We want to encourage new and longtime homeowners alike to get to know their house and the systems that keep it running.

On this week’s show we discussed not owning the right tools for the job. That’s not an excuse! You can rent or borrow tools. It’s that simple. Many times, a project calls for a tool you’re only going to use that one time. Buying and maintaining tools that seldom get used doesn’t always make sense, so renting or reaching out to friends is a great option. Don’t let not having the right tools be an excuse for not getting the job done!

On this week’s show we discussed basic car repair and maintenance that you should really know how to do. These basic skills will provide you with a solid foundation on your DIY auto repair journey. Don’t wait until you’re stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire not knowing what to do. Get out there and try it out! If you’ve never tackled something on this list, don’t you worry. A plethora of how-to’s videos are just a YouTube search away. This episode is your friendly kick in the pants to make sure you’re up to speed on basic car repair and maintenance know-how.