Stephanie The HomeFix Show | 19 APR 2014 Tom Bury from the hit TV show, Restaurant Impossible talks with Joe about the show and how he can make over a business in less than 48 hours. Jay Pearson from Viewpoint Windows is in studio to talk about window replacement and choices we have for our homes. Mystery solved! Joe discloses the truth about last weeks electrical stumper, rekeying locks, and a siding inspection. And special guest, Mark Hewes from Mission Aviation …
How to make a non-compressor based “5 gallon bucket” air conditioner. Items needed: bucket, styrofoam liner, pvc pipe, small fan, and ice. (small solar panel is optional). One frozen gallon jug of water lasted 6 hours. tTemperature in house was 84F. Cooled air was in the mid. 40F range.
The HomeFix Show | 12 APR 2014 Ryan DeArmnet from Channellock talks with Joe about the tools and the Channellock company and how and why they make tools in the USA. Joe steps in it deep when he tries to give simple advice on extension cords. Who knew there was so much interest in resistance! Also discussed is refinishing a deck, lawn edging choices, and recent EPA thoughts on wood stoves.
The HomeFix Show | 5 APR 2014 Randy Funk sits in as our expert guest today and discusses some of the recent “finds” on inspections as well as a warning for those with radiant barriers in their attics. Meth is also explained as to how extensive it really is in our community and how a home can be tested for it. Callers ask about crawlspace plastic covering, Radon, failing TREX decking, and adding roof insulation. Joe talks about storm chasers …
The HomeFix Show | 29 MAR 2014 A lot of heating and cooling as Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Co talks about Lennox and repairing and maintaining our homes HVAC systems. Several callers offer praise for Stanley’s company and their good work and others ask questions about duct cleaning, stained brick, and radiant barriers.
Warm weather is fast approaching. Everyone is heading outside more often, meaning they will be walking by your home or even coming over to spend some time in your backyard to enjoy the sunshine. You want your home to stand out from the rest and even show a little of your personality to every passing glance. Once the snow is cleared, you feel ready and excited to get started on creating the best outdoor spaces this year. Outdoor projects can …
Incredible woodworking desk. No way to describe the amount of engineering and craftsmanship that went into this one. Watch and be amazed.
Spring-Summer 2014 Release (PRNewswire-April 2014) – HHI Offers Keys to a Healthy Home on a Budget Boise ID ? Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The Healthy House Institute (HHI) – drawing upon content archives – has released Keys to a Healthy Home on a Budget, designed to inform both professionals and consumers alike. The keys were developed as part of a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Healthy House Institute (HHI) and members of its advisory board. Low cost of implementation was the main …
The HomeFix Show | 22 MAR 2014 It is all about Spring Cleaning on the show today. Joe goes through his philosophy and personal journey through decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary things in in life. How to free up space and enjoy the openness of less. Simple living principles come out throughout the show. Don McNeal from Monkey Bars is the 8 AM guest and tells us about his innovative storage solutions, cabinets, and floor treatments for garages. And Sara is …
The HomeFix Show | 15 MAR 2014 Michael Chadek from Gem State Solar is our guest and tells us all about solar attic fans and tubular skylights, where they work best, product differences, and installation advice. Callers ask about flaking concrete, gutter issues, D metal under shingles, hail damage, and roof vent issues.