Under the Roof with Randy Barfield

The Barfield crew is back at it again! Join Randy, Mary and Ashley as the all-things-home trio sits down in Randy's kitchen to discuss home warranties, hornet infestations, and Randy's on-the-roof playlist. They dive into the most important portions of the home inspection report, and examine what can go wrong when you don't have a home inspection as part of the buying process.

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Learn what value a pool can add to your home, the difference between freshwater and saltwater systems, and Randy's Top 4 Tips for enjoying your pool in the latest episode of the podcast!

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In this special episode, we share the loss of a dear family member and discuss the hidden dangers of Chagas disease. Learn more about kissing bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. from our friends at Texas A&M. Know the signs in humans and pets and give your furry friends an extra hug for us.

In homage to Earth Day, Randy, Ashley and Mary discuss the importance of green living and home design with one unique case study near and dear to our hearts: Casa Desnuda! From rainwater collection and solar panels to rock walls and native plants, this Central Texas home is carefully designed with Mother Nature in mind.

And speaking of Mother Nature, happy Mother's Day weekend to all the Moms out there. Thanks for listening!

This week, Randy and Ashley sit down to discuss the ins and outs of spring home maintenance. From caring for your grass to purging items you no longer use, we cover it all with a few expert suggestions in this episode of "Under the Roof with Randy Barfield."

Randy's Top 5 Tips for Spring
🏠 Get your lawn in tip-top shape and keep your fertilizer in balance
🏠 Ensure your home irrigation system is up to the task
🏠Tune up your lawn equipment
🏠 Donate while you spring clean!
🏠 Make a plan for pest control (especially termites!)

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While we love to have fun on the pod, tool safety is no laughing matter. Some recent close calls inspired us to touch base on tool safety tips for the average home owner. Join in this week as Randy shares his number one safety mantra from his construction days, learn why reading the manual is always important, and approach the question: what risks are really worth taking?

Stay safe, stay healthy, and thanks for listening!

As the month of love comes to a close, we dive into the importance of listening to your home. What is it trying to tell you? Chances are that like any good relationship, you can tell what your home needs just by listening!

Join Randy, Ashley, and Mary as they explore the ways the elements (wind, water, earth, and fire) can impact your home over time and what you need to do (and be on the lookout for!) to protect it.

What does buying a home have in common with falling in love? It turns out there's a lot!

This Valentine's Day, learn to identify a home you're sure to love long-term with the help of a great real estate agent. We're honored to have special guest Jenny Kim of Austin Real Estate, 
who was just named one of the top 500 producing agents in by Austin Real Producers, impart her wisdom on life, love, and a happy home in this Valentine's special!

The ebb and flow of winter has officially arrived in Central Texas! With the scars from last year's disastrous winter storm still fresh for many Texans, what's needed to ensure you and your home are ready in case arctic chill rears its head again? Join us as Ashley and Randy discuss measures you can take to protect your home, family, pets and plants, whether a freeze is just overnight or lasts for days.

As we continue to prep for the winter weather that may (or may not!) come, we head up on the house top to see what awaits us in the attic! How does the attic factor into the home inspection? What kind of insulation (and how much) does your home have? Learn the answers to these questions and hear what we're thankful for this holiday season!

If the mosquitoes are finally gone it must be fall, right? Randy and Ashley take on Texas temperatures, winter and holiday preparation for your home, and cats that can carry plants in the latest episode!