Stephanie The HomeFix Show | 11 MAY 2013 On the road again! Joe broadcasts from Moscow, Idaho that is. Topics include a dissertation of why houses should come with an Owners Manual, NARI provides a list of the 10 most important steps to take before a remodel begins, and Joe reads a “Spooky” Jim Class.
I believe it was in the year of our Lord 1947. The County Health Board personnel had just nailed up the pink quarantine placard onto the front door. During this place and time, Scarlet Fever was prevalent in and around Canton Ohio. Being the only one within our neighborhood to be afflicted with this malady, I was really feeling sorry for myself. I was told to stay in a darkened room and to do nothing but stay in bed. To …
The HomeFix Show | 04 MAY 2013 Bill Jacobs from Alloway Lighting is the expert guest today talking about home and commercial lighting, LED and CFL technology, the future of lighting, and his journey as a local business owner. Also, Melanie and Chris from Second Chance Building Materials announce the party for their 8th Anniversary and the mission work of SHIP. Joe takes calls on planning an addition to a home and patching holes in concrete.
The HomeFix Show | 27 APR 2013 The first hour of the show is for yo if you are just starting out in life with a new home. Joe gives advice as far as what tools and materials new home owners should have. He also talks about some sprinkler system design basics. Caller find sprinkler systems a hot topic and ask about low pressure on a zone, bad sprinkler wiring, narrow spray heads, and more as well as white …
The HomeFix Show | 20 APR 2013 Joe phones in the show from The U of I and it is a busy one! Joe talks about selecting textures for your house, exploding sinks, adding electrical outlets, cleaning vent fans, and the differences between interlocking pavers and stamped concrete. Callers ask about foundatin cracks, heating systems, canceling a job with a roofer, and a mystery plugged toilet.
The HomeFix Show | 13 APR 2013 The Habitat for Humanity one day house build is explained by Pastor Duane Anders from First United Methodist Church Cathedral of the Rockies. The event is April 20th at 7:30 AM. Joe talks about graphite like deposits on hinges and carpeting, Callers ask about fence gate hardware, sizing for window replacement and removal of aluminum frames, removing floor tiles, replacing a pop off valve on a water heater, connecting aluminum to copper wire, …
The HomeFix Show | 06 APR 2013 Topics on today’s show include Joe talking about Metal roofing fasteners and where to place them, the new Restore deck finish from Rustoleum, skylight replacement with Velux FCM series windows, Dryer vent cautions, and callers ask about concrete surface deterioration, separation of tile back splash, and painting bath tubs. Jeff from Solid Earth calls in and adds info about the damaged concrete issue suspecting City de-ice chemicals.
The HomeFix Show | 30 MAR 2013 Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise is Joe’s expert guest today and talks about garage door maintenance and repair, trouble shooting, and answers calls from listeners about garage door weatherstrip, noisy doors, stripped opener gears, lubrication, tune ups, safety sensors, transmitters, and replacing coil springs. March on Hunger happens next weekend and Pastor David Thompson stops by and lets us know what it is all about and how we can be involved in this hunger ministry. Joe …
“Jim Class” is a feature that airs within The HomeFix Show. Written by original charter show listener Jim Forrer from Caldwell Idaho, Jim shares his observations, life experiences and lessons learned in life. Joe Prin reads these at various times in most of the HomeFix Shows. Here is the original written text. You’re sitting there quietly drinking your first cup of coffee of the day when your wife hits with her new project request. “ I think I want a nice …
The HomeFix Show | 23 MAR 2013 Special Program, Ken Liston announces the Grand Opening of the Nampa Filter Factory Outlet and Joe and Ken give away a BUNCH of prizes! Joe talks about lubricants and what they are best for, selecting screen for new screen windows, Shutting of water before vacations, and replacing a shower pan. Callers ask furnace filter questions and also about the different woods for deck building, plastic moldings, and tile on a shower ceiling.