Ask Ken the ContractorKen Patterson is a Class A, Licensed Contractor who has designed and built multi-million dollar commercial & industrial projects as well as single family homes, up and down the East Coast. Ken has also owned his own construction company for over 30 years. Now Ken the Contractor brings his years of experience to the radio and the internet.
Each of the following questions and issues should be resolved prior to closing on an undeveloped lot or acreage. These items may be identified as a list of contingencies to go with a purchase contract. These should be answered to your satisfaction prior to closing or you should abandon your purchase. Likewise, a seller should be sure to address items that may not convey with the title transfer, such as easements, oil, water and mineral rights, etc. Continue Reading »
DIY DO IT is a mobile home repairs guide for your iPhone and iPod. With more than 50 step-by-step tutorials, this is useful app for day-to-day home maintenance or renovation projects.
Each tutorial has a video link that provides the user with further insight. The app has calculation tools to estimate cost of materials. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on projects for future updates.
The culmination of many hours of research and advice from professionals, DIY DO IT offers a wealth of best practices for home repairs and do-it-yourself projects.
$0.99. Click on the DIY DO IT logo to download the app.
Coming Up on the next edition of Ken the Contractor, your home improvement radio show:
Ken goes one-on-one with Kyle Golden of Lennox and talks about energy efficiency.
Also, Ken has an “Website of The Week” that should make your life easier if you have some stubborn stains.
Our Home Safety Tips: keeping cleaning items and poisons secure and child-proofing electrical outlets.
Ken will also some phone calls and look into the mail bag.
Question: How to you fix a wet Michigan basement. Continue Reading »
