Let's say you're building a house or tackling a massive remodel. Should you try to save some money by acting as your own contractor? On this episode of Talk of Iowa, home improvement expert Bill McAnally shares his advice. He and host Charity Nebbe talk about some of the many challenges faced by people who take on the contractor role in their home projects. Then, Bill answers listener questions on all things home improvement.
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When buying a home, a mortgage isn’t the only thing that can weigh down your finances. From repairs to maintenance, the true costs of owning a home can surprise you.
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Home improvement and maintenance expert Bill McAnally gives tips to help you stay cool.
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Rock and roll from the 1970s and 80s endures, but some of the building practices in those decades was much more miss than hit.
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Home improvement expert Bill McAnally returns to share his tricks at building things better and easier.
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It's Home Improvement Day and expert Bill McAnally shares his tips on siding your home.
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Catastrophic rainfall and swollen rivers have left thousands of Iowans with a lot of work to do in repairing their homes.
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Home improvement expert Bill McAnally joins this episode of Talk of Iowa to talk about how to create or reinforce a safe room, so you can weather extreme weather.
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Take a couple of feet of snow followed by frigid cold, add in a sudden warm up and some rain and what do you get? A lot of wet basements.