Author: Jim Collison

12 Terms to Know if You are Renovating the Exterior of Your Home

12 Terms to Know if You are Renovating the Exterior of Your Home

With Home Improvement and DIY projects being at an all-time high, talking with your contractor or architect about shutters and downspouts may come with relative ease. Still, the conversation can turn hazy quickly when asked about preferences on soffits, fascia, and facades. Being able to identify key exterior elements of your home is a critical part of being able to chime in on the design you want. It could also save you time and money in the long run. With prices being what they are right now, every bit helps. Here are 12 terms to help you navigate the jargon

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Ed Sullivan with Cycling Tech and a Look at Ebikes – HGG538

Ed Sullivan of The Cigar Authority fame joins us this week. He is an avid cyclist and talks about all the data he creates on both his Peloton when he rides inside, and his Garmin, when he is outside. Tips, tricks, and lots of cycling tech conversation. Make sure you check the show notes below… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Dave Selinger from Deep Sentinel and AI Based Home Protection and Prevention – HGG537

David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon and led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands. He is now inventing the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection service.… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Erin Lawrence with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Showdown and What is the Right Monitor for You – HGG534

Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week and we start with a review no-go. Erin recently purchase a $2000 espresso machine that had issues right out of the gate. It's not the problem you think it might be! We also look at two new robot vacuum cleaners and Erin reviews them head to head.… Click for more / Podcast Player>