Your ultimate guide to finding and selecting the best contractors for your home improvement projects. Hosted by Adam, a 4th-generation contractor with a degree in Building Construction Management from Michigan State, the podcast offers expert advice from someone who's truly "the homeowner's best friend." With a rich background in radio, television, and internet media, Adam has hosted numerous shows and served as a featured builder on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where he also acted as the show's construction consultant for over two seasons. Whether you're a home owner, or a first-time renovator, this podcast is your trusted resource for home improvement success.
Hire It Done
Claim This Podcastby Adam Helfman
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Your ultimate guide to finding and selecting the best contractors for your home improvement projects. Hosted by Adam, a 4th-generation contractor with a degree in Building Construction Management from Michigan State, the podcast offers expert advice from someone who's truly "the homeowner's best friend." With a rich background in radio, television, and internet media, Adam has hosted numerous shows and served as a featured builder on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where he also acted as the show's construction consultant for over two seasons. Whether you're a home owner, or a first-time renovator, this podcast is your trusted resource for home improvement success.
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
How to Plan a Remodel Without Costly Surprises | Metro Home Improvements
<p dir="ltr">A remodel can go sideways before construction even starts if the scope, budget, schedule, and expectations are not clear.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of Hire It Done, I sit down with Brian Lee of Metro Home Improvements, Macomb County's home improvement company for kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, dormers, additions, restoration work, and new construction. We talk about what homeowners should do before calling a contractor, why projects cannot always start immediately, and how to tell a normal remodeling hiccup from a real red flag.</p> <p dir="ltr">Brian shares practical advice on setting a realistic scope, preparing for hidden conditions, understanding permits and custom material delays, documenting project progress, and avoiding side deals that can create insurance and liability problems.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: What should you do before calling a remodeling contractor?<br /> Answer: Write down how you want the finished space to work, identify your must-haves, and separate essential features from optional upgrades. Clear expectations help the contractor build an accurate scope.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: Why can't a remodel start immediately after signing?<br /> Answer: Larger projects may require drawings, permits, utility marking, material orders, product selections, and site preparation before construction can begin.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: How should homeowners discuss the budget?<br /> Answer: Treat the budget as a practical planning tool. If the wish list and expected cost are far apart, the contractor can help adjust the scope, selections, or project phases.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: Why should a remodeling budget include a contingency?<br /> Answer: Walls may hide rot, mold, outdated plumbing, damaged framing, unsafe wiring, or incorrect previous work. Ask how hidden conditions will be documented and approved.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: Why do custom materials delay remodeling projects?<br /> Answer: Cabinets, windows, countertops, and specialty products may be made to order. Manufacturer, distributor, shipping, or damage issues can change the schedule.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: What is the difference between a hiccup and a red flag?<br /> Answer: A hiccup has a clear cause and a path forward, such as one missing cabinet. A red flag may stop the entire system or reveal repeated mistakes, silence, or missing documentation.</p> <p dir="ltr">Question: Why should homeowners avoid paying workers directly?<br /> Answer: Side payments may bypass the contractor's insurance, written scope, warranty, and responsibility structure. Extra work should be quoted and approved through a written change order.</p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Brian Lee and Metro Home Improvements:<br /> Website: https://metrohomeimprovement.com/<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetroHomeImprovement<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroHomeImprovementsLLC<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metrohomeimprovements<br /> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metro-home-improvements-llc/<br /> Phone: (586) 929-0224</p> <p dir="ltr">For trusted home improvement advice and qualified contractor connections, visit HireItDone.com.</p> <p dir="ltr">#HireItDone #HomeRemodeling #MetroHomeImprovements</p>
July 30, 2026
7 Questions to Ask a Contractor Before You Hire
<p dir="ltr">Hiring a contractor should not start and end with three bids and one final number.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this solo episode of Hire It Done, I break down the questions homeowners should ask before signing a home improvement contract. We talk about insurance, licensing, who will actually be in your house, what belongs in a detailed estimate, what is not included, how change orders should work, how payments should be scheduled, and what can delay a project.</p> <p dir="ltr">The goal is simple: help you compare trusted contractors more fairly, avoid surprise costs, and build a better working relationship before the first hammer swings.</p> <p dir="ltr">What should I ask a contractor before hiring?<br /> Ask about licensing, insurance, who will perform the work, who manages the site, the written scope, exclusions, change orders, payment milestones, warranties, cleanup, permits, and the project timeline.</p> <p dir="ltr">Why should I avoid choosing only by price?<br /> Contractor bids can be wildly different because the scope, supervision, labor, materials, assumptions, and installation quality may be different. The lowest number is not automatically the best value.</p> <p dir="ltr">What insurance proof should a contractor provide?<br /> Ask what type of coverage the contractor carries, including general liability and workers' compensation when applicable. Request a current certificate of insurance and verify any trade license required for the work.</p> <p dir="ltr">What should a contractor estimate include?<br /> A strong estimate should identify the work, materials, brands or grades, demolition, debris removal, cleanup, permits, responsibilities, payment schedule, and expected timeline. It should also explain what is not included.</p> <p dir="ltr">How should change orders be handled?<br /> Extra work should be priced, documented, and approved before the cost is added whenever possible. A text, email, or formal change order can prevent arguments at the end of the job.</p> <p dir="ltr">How much should I pay upfront?<br /> There is no single number for every project, but your payment schedule should match real costs and progress. Ask where the deposit goes and what milestone triggers each payment.</p> <p dir="ltr">What should I ask about the timeline?<br /> Ask for the expected start date, workdays, estimated duration, inspection schedule, material lead times, and common causes of delay. Clear communication matters when the schedule changes.</p> <p dir="ltr">Watch the full episode, keep this checklist nearby, and visit HireItDone.com when you need help finding a trusted contractor or reviewing an estimate.</p> <p dir="ltr">#HireItDone #HiringAContractor #HomeImprovement</p>
July 23, 2026
7 Ways to Keep Your House Cool Without Overworking Your AC
<p dir="ltr">Extreme heat can make a normal home problem feel like an emergency. In this Hire It Done radio episode, I break down practical ways homeowners can keep the house cooler, protect indoor air quality, and avoid making a rushed HVAC decision when the system is already under pressure.</p> <p dir="ltr">You will learn how filters, thermostat settings, ceiling fans, window coverings, attic heat, appliances, and the outdoor condenser affect comfort. I also explain what to ask an HVAC contractor before buying equipment, including load calculations, efficiency ratings, warranties, and who will actually perform the installation. Later in the episode, I look at popular renovation projects and explain why time may be the most important tool in a homeowner's toolbox.</p> <p dir="ltr">How can homeowners protect indoor air during smoky weather?<br /> Close windows, reduce outside air entering the home, check the HVAC filter, and use an appropriately sized portable air cleaner when needed. Make sure any filter is compatible with the system so airflow is not restricted.</p> <p dir="ltr">How often should a one-inch HVAC filter be checked?<br /> Check it frequently during heavy cooling seasons, smoky weather, renovations, or periods with more dust. Adam recommends monthly replacement for many one-inch filters, but the right schedule depends on the filter, equipment, pets, and conditions in the home.</p> <p dir="ltr">What should I ask an HVAC contractor before replacing an AC?<br /> Ask for proof of licensing and insurance, a proper load calculation such as Manual J, a clear explanation of efficiency options, the names or roles of the people doing the work, warranty details, and a line-by-line scope.</p> <p dir="ltr">Does setting the thermostat to 65 cool the house faster?<br /> No. The system cools at its normal rate. A much lower setting usually makes it run longer, while insulation, air leaks, windows, attic heat, and outdoor conditions still affect the result.</p> <p dir="ltr">How can I help my AC work more efficiently?<br /> Close sun-facing blinds, use ceiling fans, avoid heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours, keep the filter clean, and maintain open airflow around the outdoor condenser.</p> <p dir="ltr">What home improvement projects are homeowners considering right now?<br /> Outdoor living spaces, curb appeal projects, exterior updates, and window replacement remain common choices. The quality of the installation matters as much as the product being installed.</p> <p dir="ltr">Why does Adam call time the most important tool?<br /> A homeowner can spend many hours doing the work or spend time carefully hiring the right professional. The better choice depends on the risk, skill required, total cost, and what that time is worth elsewhere.</p> <p dir="ltr">Watch the full episode for the complete homeowner playbook. Subscribe to Hire It Done, follow us on social media, and visit HireItDone.com when you need help finding trusted contractors and making a smarter home improvement decision.</p> <p dir="ltr">#HireItDone #HVACTips #HomeImprovement</p>
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