S1.E10 Yarlow Home Cringe Show – January 21, 2024

On this week’s show host Kate Shahan is joined by Donald Olson, owner of Brushed Monkey. Founded in 2007, Brushed Monkey entered the painting industry with an unconventional approach. Instead of hiring people who were focused on the business side of painting, we hired artists and trained them to be contractors. Then later Kate talks…

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S1.E9 Holiday spills and honey-do lists

The holidays bring everything from wine spills to animals with upset tummies. Tune into the Home Cringe Show to learn handy tips from Randy Atkinson with Cleantastic Solutions. Ever wonder how often to clean out your air ducts? What can you do to keep down pollen and dander in the house? Randy has fun interesting…

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S1.E8 I’m so glad I don’t have to do that anymore!

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…

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S1.E7 Let’s get ready to party!

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…

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S1.E5 Home Energy Rebates

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…

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S1.E4 Free Tech to Help Manage Your Home

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…

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S1.E3 Clang, clang, clang goes the plumbing

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…

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S1.E2 It’s raining, it’s pouring…and now my ceiling is wet

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…

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Home Cringe Show – S.1.E1 What’s your Cringe Moment?

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…

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