Stephanie Depending on your moral convictions, the broadness of your shoulders and your ability to weather a well placed swift kick, just stop and think about it first. I want to convey to you the dangers of favors and freebies. When it comes to family, friends and acquaintances, there within lies the inherent possibility of misunderstandings and perhaps the greater loss of friendships. This all sounds negative I know, but I write this only as a warning. What follows is an …
The HomeFix Show | 12 JAN 2013 Jeff Will from Core Group Real Estate joins Joe for a discussion on local housing conditions, selecting a Realtor, why you need one and representation and listings. Joe also talks about insulation R-values and how insulation works and also how it does not or can be used incorrectly. Also, extension cord usage and lengths for safety. Callers ask about a plumbing ball valve that won’t close and a gutter that is falling off …
“Jim Class” is a feature that airs within The HomeFix Show. Wrtiten 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. The year———-1957 The place———-Massillon Ohio The occasion———-To see a film The movie———- Boy on a Dolphin The reason———-Sophia Loren Well, you know how teen aged boys are. We all had seen …
The HomeFix | 05 JAN 2013 COLD! Frozen pipes, revising duct work for better distribution, Checking your shop for freezing materials, Ice dams, frozen gutters, Ice, all topics today for dealing with the cold. Callers also ask about a sagging floor, frozen aluminum thresholds walk in bath tubs and frozen washer and sink drains. Also, an in-depth call about insulating a house with little or no insulation. A snow shovel tip and a discussion about the different types of portable heaters.
The HomeFix Show | 29 DEC 2012 Marie from Second Chance is Joe’s guest for hour 2 and 3. They talk about the SHIP organization and mission. Callers ask about hardwood vs. Laminate floors, LED lighting, bathroom ventilation and mold growth. In Hour #1, Joe gives a verbal dissertation on planning and organization of home improvement projects. Way to long, but still worth a listen.
I mentioned a while back on the HomeFix Radio Show the light that I installed inside out lazy Suzan cabinet in the kitchen. I received several email inquiries about how this was done and asked if I could share some pictures of the install. Sure, why not. OK, the why not is that this is probably at least 5 electrical code violations even though it works great. I should also note that the install was somewhat planned out in advance …
“Jim Class” is a feature that airs within The HomeFix Show. Wrtiten 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. There are many unexpected events in our daily lives which get turned around backwards. Sometimes they are topsy-turvy and place you flat on your back. It seems, no …
The HomeFix Show | 22 DEC 2012 Closet Hero installation of their closet systems is discussed along with an LED step lighting project Joe has at his house. Joe also praddles on about refinishing tables and the different choices in clear wood finishes you have. A caller asks about cutting off doors to clear carpet Short show today as the BSU Broncos go Bowling in Las Vegas!
“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. Being an older, easy mark grandpa, does not negate my empathy for young children. I know of the things that small ones enjoy and find thrilling and adventurous. In …
“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. A man could lose an eye with the errant trajectory path of a food ladled fork. Lasagna is not prevalently known as a hazardous weapon, nor is the lowly …