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09/14/2026

People ask me all the time what the best brand is.

Best furnace.

Best AC.

Best mini split.

Best window.

And I always come back to the same answer: the best product is the one that is installed properly.

Ron Garmo said it perfectly in this episode when I asked him what the best mini split was. His answer was simple.

The best mini split is the one that is installed right.

That is the whole Hire It Done philosophy.

You can buy the best brand in the world, but if the contractor installs it wrong, you are going to have problems. The contractor you choose can make or break the product.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CMCZN1uumvk

Mini splits are not just a trend.They can be a smart solution when a room, garage, or addition needs heating and cooling...
09/14/2026

Mini splits are not just a trend.

They can be a smart solution when a room, garage, or addition needs heating and cooling and traditional ductwork does not make sense.

In this conversation with Running Right Heating and Cooling and Brian Lee, we got into the real homeowner questions. Can you tie a garage into the house system? No. Should you insulate first? Absolutely. Can a mini split make sense for certain spaces? Yes, if it is designed and installed properly.

That last part matters most.

The best system is still the one installed right by the right contractor.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CMCZN1uumvk

A contractor can build the room.They cannot decide how your family should live in it.Before the first meeting, write dow...
09/13/2026

A contractor can build the room.
They cannot decide how your family should live in it.

Before the first meeting, write down the problems you want solved, the features that matter most, and the things you can give up if the budget gets tight.

Brian Lee of Metro Home Improvements has spent decades in remodeling, and this was one of his simplest pieces of advice.

Know what you want the space to do before asking what it will cost.

Save this for your next home project. https://youtu.be/GISfrmOWji4

09/13/2026

This one line from Jeff Kay is worth saving:

“How somebody does one thing is how they do everything.”

That applies to contractors more than people realize.

If they miss the appointment...
If they show up late...
If they are scattered...
If they are hard to reach...
If the proposal is messy...

That may be a preview of the project.

I have seen this too many times with homeowners.

They ignore the early signs because they like the price, then they are shocked when communication falls apart during the work.

Jeff said Blissful Baths and Home treats scheduling like a discipline.

If the appointment is 2:00, they are knocking at 2:00.

That sounds simple, but in home improvement, simple things tell you a lot.

South Jersey and Philadelphia-area homeowners, pay attention to how a contractor shows up before you hire them.

Full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/TOfj1iJO7UM?feature=share

09/12/2026

A refrigerator filter is not the same thing as a real water filtration system.

That was one of the big takeaways from Jerrad Beauchamp in this episode.

A fridge filter can help.

But it is still just one stage.

If you are buying bottled water because you care about taste, quality, and what your family is drinking, it may be time to look at a real reverse osmosis system.

Cleaner water.

Less bottled water.

And a better long-term setup for your home.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/RwhS1ZlH11E

09/12/2026

Hire It Done is live on the air! Have a home improvement question Google can't answer? Ask Adam Helfman in the comments! Text us live at 248-927-1985.

A phone call can solve the problem today and create a memory problem six months from now.After an important contractor c...
09/12/2026

A phone call can solve the problem today and create a memory problem six months from now.

After an important contractor conversation, send a short written recap. What did you agree to? What is still unfinished? Who is doing what next? When?

That one habit can keep a project from turning into “he said, she said.”

Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/f5O9-47RBX4?feature=share

09/11/2026

Here is one of those home improvement sequencing mistakes that can cost you.

You replace the gutters.

Then someone tells you the fascia behind them is rotted.

Now the new gutters may need to come back off so the repair can be done properly.

John Cox explained why the best time to call a painting and handyman contractor may be before the gutters go up.

That way the fascia can be repaired, protected, primed, painted, and ready for the new gutters.

Do it in the right order.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/RwhS1ZlH11E

A major home-improvement decision should not come down to who can make you sign fastest.I've watched homeowners get unco...
09/11/2026

A major home-improvement decision should not come down to who can make you sign fastest.

I've watched homeowners get uncomfortable at the kitchen table because a salesperson keeps adding pressure, discounts, deadlines, and “one more call” to the conversation.

Slow it down. Get the final proposal in writing. Understand what you're buying. A clear decision beats a rushed one.

Save this for your next contractor appointment. https://youtu.be/t0EYS-ZXcPo

09/10/2026

A wet plant can still have dry roots.
I see homeowners spray the leaves from the deck and assume the job is done.

Ashley Thomas of Sherwood Forest Garden Center made a simple point in this conversation that a lot of people miss:
The roots are what need the water.

When the weather is hot and dry, recently planted material needs consistent attention.
Morning or evening is usually the better window, and where that water lands matters just as much as how often you turn the hose on.

Before you assume a wilting plant needs MORE water, check the soil.
Make sure the root zone is actually getting what it needs.

Watch the full episode for more practical late-summer landscaping advice.



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