In this 68th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about fireproofing your home. Find out what kind of fire-retardant plants you can grow around your property to help slow a fire. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 6:55 How to fireproof your home 9:00 Creating a firebreak with gr...
Jul 22, 2021•50 min•Ep. 68
In this 67th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about drywall. Find out what type of drywall to use in your garage to slow a fire from spreading quickly to the rest of your house. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:40 Drywall has changed a lot even during the 44 years Troy h...
Jul 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 67
In this 66th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy shares a bunch of wild construction inspection stories. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:05 What is a construction inspection 4:38 Working with attorneys to inspect the construction contracts 5:48 Inspecting new home construction 6...
Jun 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 66
In this 65th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jay and Jack of STL Brick and Tuckpointing. Find out why using mortar that is harder than your bricks will cause problems down the road and why skimming (using too little mortar) is the biggest faux pas in the tuckpointing business. Contact STL Brick and Tuckpointing at 314.753.2907 Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brough...
Jun 10, 2021•44 min•Ep. 65
In this 64th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy celebrates National Deck Safety Month by explaining what goes into making a sturdy deck and how to ensure it lasts a lifetime. Find out how to avoid water and termite damage. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 5:10 May is National Deck...
May 26, 2021•49 min•Ep. 64
In this 63rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jim Ramsey of Dave Ramsey Heat and Air about maintaining your HVAC system so it runs smoother and lasts longer. Find out what kind of damage a dog marking their territory on your air conditioner can do. If you live in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area you can contact Dave Ramsey Heat and Air at (918) 756-2909. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices Abo...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 63
In this 62nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Real Estate Broker Ramona Galloway of J&H Properties about this wild seller's market and what you can do to beat out all the other buyers offering $20,000 over asking! Contact Ramona by calling 314-602-4835 Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhproper...
Apr 29, 2021•53 min•Ep. 62
In this 61st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about indoor air quality. Find out if you are actually making yourself sick by not having enough ventilation and by keeping certain chemicals and products in your home. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:00 indoor air quality 4...
Apr 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 61
In this 60th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Tom Barron of Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door ( https://barronmirror.com/ ). Find out about glass Covid dividers, custom etched bar back mirrors, and why fireplace glass can withstand the heat. If you mention About the House when purchasing shower doors, Tom will throw in Clear Shield (a $150 value) for free. Contact Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door at 636.230.6300. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Face...
Mar 31, 2021•51 min•Ep. 60
In this 59th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Travis Boyer of MoldManUSA.com . Find out how you can tell if you actually have dangerous BLACK MOLD growing in your home. Contact Travis by emailing travisboyer at moldmanusa dot com or by calling 314-282-9791 Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhproper...
Mar 18, 2021•56 min•Ep. 59
In this 58th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Matt Walt of Beishir Lock & Security ( https://www.stlsecurity.com/ ) about the latest in automation and security technology. Find out how he’s helped companies automate temperature checks for Covid screenings and save food from spoiling at restaurants. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowa...
Mar 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 58
In this 57th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks trim and moulding with Chris Warakomski of http://www.alexmo.com/. Find out what kind of trim is the best to use in damp places like basements and bathrooms. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:20 Troy introduces Chris Warakomsk...
Feb 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 57
In this 56th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy answers a whole bunch of questions he has been receiving lately. Find out about what to do about snow and ice damaging your home, when to seed and sod your yard, why an outside switch might shock you, and much more! Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhproperties...
Feb 04, 2021•49 min•Ep. 56
In this 55th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about what you need to have in your home in order to be prepared for a natural disaster. Find out what to do when a snowstorm knocks out your power and you are stuck in your home for weeks on end. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.co...
Jan 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 55
In this 54th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy continues talking about exterior siding. Find out about some of the different types of siding like wood, metal, vinyl, cement fiber, and Masonite and the advantages of each of them. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 6:00 Wood 9:00 Pin...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
In this 53rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about exterior siding. Find out about some of the different types of siding like brick, brick veneer, stone, stucco, EIFS, and the advantages of each of them. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 6:45 brick and brick veneer 11:10 h...
Dec 23, 2020•38 min•Ep. 53
In this 52nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about roofing materials. Find out about some of the different types of underlayment, shingles, and metals that can be used on a roof and the advantages of each of them. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 5:10 underlayment 6:40 Eu...
Dec 09, 2020•41 min•Ep. 52
In this 51st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about home insulation. Find out why FLUFFY insulation actually keeps your home warmer. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 5:30 How insulation works 7:10 Conduction 7:25 Convection 7:48 Radiant heat 10:17 Fiberglass, batting, roll...
Nov 18, 2020•42 min•Ep. 51
In this 50th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy picks up where he left off last episode by sharing more fall home maintenance tips to help you prepare for winter. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 2:25 dryer vents 4:30 drafts 10:48 window gaps 12:00 basement cracks 12:33 sump pumps...
Nov 12, 2020•46 min•Ep. 50
In this 49th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks fall home maintenance tips and prepping your home for the winter. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:16 Driveway 8:30 Shingles 11:00 Gutters 13:00 Drains 16:40 Chimney 21:00 Siding 28:00 Foundation 32:00 Gas line, AC line, cabl...
Oct 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 49
In this 48th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Rue Moonyos of Sharpshooters Painting. Find out how to do exterior painting in the colder months, how to find a trustworthy painter, what brands of paint Rue recommends, the differences between apartment/million dollar home/industrial painters, whether you can paint vinyl siding, and more! Contact Rue Moonyos at 314.570.9369 or at https://www.facebook.com/SharpshootersPainting Submit your questions at the Galloway Building...
Oct 07, 2020•45 min•Ep. 48
In this 47th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jim Vargo of Vollara about air purification. Find out what can be done to remove cigarette and pet odors from rooms and make breathing easier. Remember, if it smells it won't sell. Contact Jim at 314.614.6039, jimvargo38@icloud.com, or https://www.vollara.com/jamesvargo Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by h...
Sep 23, 2020•50 min•Ep. 47
In this 46th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the different types of doors inside and outside a house. Troy talks about fire rated, metal, pvc, wood, garage doors, storm doors, panel, pocket, barn, bypass, bi-fold, dutch, and much much more! Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealesta...
Sep 10, 2020•53 min•Ep. 46
In this 45th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy continues his talk about windows; this time focusing on the different types of glass. Find out what type of glass will prevent the sun from fading your blinds, furniture, and carpet. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/...
Aug 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 45
In this 44th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the different types of windows along with the pros and cons of each. Don't know the differences between single hung, double hung, casement, picture, sliding, egress, awning, skylight, bay, storm, upvc, and wood windows? You will after this episode AND you'll know what makes some more energy efficient than others. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuild...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
In this 43rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about swimming pools with Jeff Mitchell of http://rubberduckstl.com/ . In this episode Jeff will share how to get a rebate on your next pool pump, how to keep your pool from turning green, why there is about a $100,000 price difference between above ground and in-ground, and what actually happens when someone pees in the pool. Contact Jeff Mitchell by calling 314-922-4936 or by emailing Jeff@Rubb...
Jul 29, 2020•49 min•Ep. 43
In this 42nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks more about different types of engineered wood. Find out what types of engineered wood is available and the best way to use it. The letters MDF, OSB, CLT, LVL, PSL, and LSL may not mean much right now but after this show you just might be an expert! Make sure to listen to part 1 first. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingSe...
Jul 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 42
In this 41st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about different types of engineered wood. Find out what types of engineered wood is available and the best way to use it. The letters MDF, OSB, CLT, LVL, PSL, and LSL may not mean much right now but after this show you just might be an expert! Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by h...
Jul 08, 2020•43 min•Ep. 41
In this 40th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about how to keep your home cooler for the least amount of money. Some things mentioned are roof shingle color, double hung windows, where to plant trees, retractable awnings, blinds, curtains, fans, closing basement vents, and more. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gall...
Jun 17, 2020•38 min•Ep. 40
In this 39th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks to Steve Merlo of https://www.pipesolutions.com/ . Find out about pipe lining, which is when a flexible tube that is coated with resin is pushed or pulled into a broken pipe and then inflated. Pipe lining can save a ton of money especially if it means not excavating a driveway. You can call Pipe Solutions at (636) 856-8989. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page htt...
Jun 04, 2020•59 min•Ep. 39
