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Each Saturday morning, Rich Oris hosts the Home Improvement Show.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Rich Orris makes home projects legible by connecting practical fixes with the costs, tradeoffs, and workmanship behind them.
Home Improvement Show turns household problems into decisions a caller can actually make. Rich Orris works through repair, maintenance, and remodeling questions by separating a manageable DIY job from work that needs more experience, then explaining what changes the answer.
An attic fan is leaking heat, and suddenly your Saturday has a research department.
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Practical home advice with the loose, patient rhythm of live call-in radio.
The episode settles into practical homeowner triage, weighing what to maintain, what to repair, and what to consider before a project starts. Rich Orris keeps the KMOX Home Improvement Show moving with the phone lines open, and the guidance ranges from broad upkeep to a clear…
Cold-weather home repair advice that favors the right sequence over the quick fix.
A cold Saturday morning in St. Louis becomes a clear look at where homes tend to fail first. Rich Orris walks through drafty doors that drift out of seal, then expands the point to house wrap, starter strips, flashing, and the extra steps that keep water where it belongs.
Practical home-improvement talk on maintenance, repairs, and remodeling.
This Home Improvement Show episode returns to practical advice from Rich Orris, who says he has been away for a couple of weeks before opening the phone lines to maintenance, repair, and remodeling questions.
Practical homeowner advice with lived-in detail and a clear sense of what is worth doing yourself.
This Saturday-hour centers on live homeowner questions. Rich Orris takes calls, names the problem in plain language, and pushes each caller toward a next step. What makes it work is the practical range: maintenance, remodeling, repairs, and bigger renovations all fit here.
Practical home-repair talk that moves from an attic-fan fix to service costs and drain maintenance.
The cleanest practical note is the attic-fan fix: attic-side covers, including zipper-style closures at access points, keep warm air from leaking out.
Wrestling toy talk with full collector brain.
Host Rich Orris takes caller questions on the Home Improvement Show, starting with Kevin's front porch slab that slopes about a 16th of an inch toward the house and lets water into the basement.
Rich Orris opens the Saturday show with a broad invitation to talk about the home, from maintenance to repairs to remodeling.
The host introduces the Home Improvement Show, encouraging listeners to call in with questions about home projects and reflect on year-end maintenance as winter approaches.
The host introduces a home improvement radio show, inviting listeners to call in with questions about maintenance, repairs, and remodeling projects.
This segment introduces the Home Improvement Show, covering topics from home maintenance to remodeling, and features a guest discussing the upcoming Home Builders and Remodeling Expo.
A homeowner with a 101-year-old bungalow seeks advice on repairing loose bathroom tiles and crumbling plaster caused by moisture damage near the vanity.
Rich Orr spends much of the Home Improvement Show on shower-door maintenance, explaining how hard water, soap scum, and microscopic pores leave glass cloudy.
The host introduces the Home Improvement Show, inviting listeners to call in with questions about home repairs, maintenance, and projects, while mentioning seasonal topics like melting snow and St.
The host discusses factors for selecting and installing windows, emphasizing proper installation to prevent air leaks and maintain energy efficiency.
The host discusses home improvement topics, including planning for large remodeling projects like kitchens and bathrooms, and invites listeners to call or text with questions.
Rich Orris opens the Saturday Home Improvement Show with the phone lines wide open.
The host introduces the Home Improvement Show, encourages listeners to call or text with home-related questions, and mentions upcoming topics like fireplaces and furnace replacement while noting the holiday season.
Rich Orris hosts a call-in show where homeowners ask about siding installation in cold weather, insurance claim delays, and remodeling projects.
Rich Orris returns after a couple weeks away and opens the phone lines for homeowners with questions.
Rich Oris hosts callers with home improvement questions, covering attic fan insulation solutions, woodpecker damage prevention on cedar siding, and drain maintenance tips.
["Rich Orris opens the January 3rd Home Improvement Show on Mosby Building Arts with New Year maintenance advice and the warning to locate gas, water, and electric shutoffs before an emergency.", "Kim asks about painting a concrete basement floor, and Orris walks through a plastic-sheet moisture test, concrete paint, and one- and two-part epoxy options after cleaning and etching the slab.", "Joni's 122-year-old house leads to detailed smoke and carbon monoxide detector placement guidance for basements, bedrooms, hallways, and an unfinished attic.", "Jane's roof knocking, David's sulfur dioxide question, and Randy's low-water-pressure problem push the show into older-home troubleshooting, pressure regulators, faucet screens, and water-heater flushing."]
Host Rich Orris introduces the Home Improvement Show, featuring guest Jill Warbeck, a cabinet expert from Mosby Building Arts, to discuss cabinetry, storage, and kitchen layouts, while taking calls from listeners like Jim for practical advice.
This segment discusses window installation methods, warranties, and insurance claims for hail-damaged windows, while encouraging listener interaction for home improvement issues.
Host Rich Orris takes Valentine's Day calls on KMOX at 314-436-7900, starting with Bob, who wants accent options for 2-by-4 drop ceiling panels that cost about $18 per box of eight 25 years ago.
Host Rich Orris of Mosby Building Arts tells caller Bob to restore the insulation pulled from a friend's basement, because closing in a ceiling traps leaking air and can produce condensation that looks like a leak.
Rich Oris hosts a call-in show offering advice on home improvement topics like wallpaper repair, cabinet upgrades, attic ventilation, and roof damage.
Rich Oris hosts a call-in show offering practical advice on home improvement, remodeling, repairs, and maintenance for homeowners.
Rich Oris hosts a live call-in radio show offering advice on home maintenance and remodeling, with a focus on winter-related issues.
Rich Oris hosts a call-in home improvement show, discussing mold removal from brick patios and concrete driveways.
Host Rich Oris kicks off the Home Improvement Show, offering advice on small fixes and remodeling projects ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Rich Orris hosts a call-in show offering advice on home maintenance, remodeling, and repair.
Rich Oris hosts a call-in show offering advice on home maintenance, remodeling, and repair projects.
Rich Oris hosts a call-in show offering advice on home maintenance, remodeling, and repair projects.
Rich Oris hosts a live call-in radio show offering advice on home maintenance and remodeling projects.