Stephanie The HomeFix Show | 7 SEP 2013 Short show today (one hour) because of the BSU Football game. Joe talks with Craig Frame a roofer and storm damage expert about the recent hail storm and what can happen to our homes we might not see right away. Joe also talks about a listener question of dealing with contractors after a water damage event, and we learn about the Idaho City Homes tour.
The HomeFix Show | 31 AUG 2013 Polymeric sand installation correction is discussed on this weekend’s show. Joe also asks what to so with old magazines besides just recycling them. More advice on pressure washing to clean your house and what damage can be done. How to clean moss off roofs and what to do to keep it from coming back. Callers ask about price differences on roofing from box store install vs. independent contractors,and interior vs exterior caulkings, and …
The HomeFix Show | 24 AUG 2013 Pressure Washers are featured with Guest- Carl Eickenberg from Power Equipment Plus.com. Carl helps us with advice of what to look for when buying a PW and how to use them safely. Ken Liston from The Filter Factory Outlet Store and Randy Funk Home Inspector also sit in on the show and talk about indoor air quality and what home inspectors need to do during an inspection and what training they have to …
The HomeFix Show | 17 AUG 2013 Caffeine. Joe quits coffee and it shows in this show. Meltdown in Hour #3. Before that, he talks about concrete crack fillers and the new to him, polymeric sand. Also, siding updates with trim and new style corners, and a warning to change furnace filters with our smoky air. Advice on building shelves with particle board, and electronic timer switches for ceiling fans. Callers ask about carbon monoxide detectors, installing windows, insulating a …
The HomeFix Show | 10 AUG 2013 Joe is on the road with the HomeFix Show. Scams are in the air and Joe gives advice about what to watch out for. Especially on roofing and asphalt driveways. Also, wood floors and laminate floors, what’s the real differences that you live with? Vapor barriers in walls and where and when you need them. Brochure photo reality issues and what you see is not always possible.
An Eco-Friendly Business, A Greener Home: Ways to Reduce Waste in 2013 Green technology has grown exponentially in recent years. Now more than ever it’s imperative that people take advantage of different eco-friendly and green solutions that are available. The green materials market has grown to $116 billion just this year and is projected to grow to $254 billion in 2020. As more services become streamlined for both business and personal use, it will be interesting to see which businesses change their models in order …
I finally found a use for all those old business cards that collect in drawers and on refrigerators. They make great little mixing boards for two part adhesives! If you have changed jobs like me several times in your life, here is a great use for that old box of cards your boss bought you! Stick it to em’!
The HomeFix Show | 03 AUG 2013 Second Chance Building Materials is our feature guest today! Melanie and Larry sit in on the show and explain the beautiful mission of SHIP and Connect the Pieces. We also learn about Pharmacy Phil! Joe talks about avoiding counter top damage with proper caulking and grout to the back splashes, Washing window screens and cleaning out vinyl windows, some quick tips on garden hose end repairs. Listeners ask questions about Second Chance and …
The HomeFix Show | 27 JUL 2013 Jeff Wills is Joe’s guest today and they get into quite the discussion about the changing Real Estate market in Idaho and the nation. They discuss the situations of Short Sale and if we are heading down the same path as the last time. Callers ask about painting metal siding, which finish to use on a deck, roof decking soft spots, replacing carpet before selling a house, replacing a steel door, and cleaning …
The HomeFix Show | 20 JUL 2013 Don’t listen to this show if you are fearful of knowing how a Contractor thinks. Joe talks about pricing and estimations, that dreaded “ball park” figure, time lines and who is in control of a remodeling project. Joe gets pretty wound up on this one. And has a bit of trouble staying on track. Callers ask about steel siding peeling paint, cleaning tire tracks off concrete, a leaking window, painting an interior of …