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15 December 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 15 DEC 2012 Ken from The Filter Factory Outlet is Joe’s guest today talking about indoor air quality, electronic and electrostatic air cleaners and filters, duct cleaning, and filter design and specifications.   Joe also discusses warped and buckled siding and possible causes and looking at frost on the roof for signs of trouble, Callers ask about running furnaces 24/7 and filter changes, loose ducts being damaged by duct cleaning, and furnace filter thickness rationale.

Name Calling

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“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. While playing and cavorting around with two front teeth missing and my ears sticking out like bat wings, I must have been a beautiful child. Because of my handsome …

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Project: The Kitchen that Won’t Stop!

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Here is my personal kitchen project that has been under construction for well over a year.  It is 90% done now with only part of the ceiling to be buttoned up after a bit up the upstairs plumbing is moved for the new master bath (another project- details to come later). Thanks to Justin at Western Idaho Cabinets for getting the cabinets built, Victor for installing them, and Tim at Johnson Brothers for getting me set up with the Butcher …

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01 December 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 01 DEC 2012 Short show again this week buts lots of info!  Joe talks about outdoor lighting timers, using Sta-bil for gas treatments and outdoor power equipment, making sure leaves are off your deck, home fire extinguishers and which is a good tool for Christmas.  Steve Larson from the Larson Fan Company joins Joe to talk about his unique ventilation fan and why it should be in all homes.

Mother’s No

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“Jim Class” is a feature that airs within The HomeFix Show. Writen 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. After arriving back here in Caldwell from my class reunion in Ohio, I’ve been overwhelmed by episodes of nostalgia. Remembering family, friends, class members and long forgotten ‘best friends.’ …

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24 November 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 24 NOV 2012 This week Joe talks about why walls crack and what to do about it, cold weather shop lighting, tips for storing hoses, cleaning out dryer vents, and what the Hot Tools are for Christmas. Callars offer suggestions on cordless tool batteries, how to remove stains on concrete, and what it takes to put a electrical generator into a house.

17 November 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 17 NOV 2012 Randy Funk Home Inspector sits in with Joe for todays show. They discuss seasonal changes that our homes are going through as well as how is a home inspector can help you even if you are not selling your house or buying a house. Joe also gives advice on what not to store in your attic and why, and a caller asks about how extensive regulations and permits are for someone doing their …

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Veteran’s Day Brought this to Mind

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A Taxing Day—15 April ‘63 Looking into that black ominous barrel of a Python jammed into my face was traumatic to say the least. But, more on that later. I had just recently graduated from USAF Electronics School, received my orders of deployment and my Top Secret Clearance Status and 21 days of leave. I jumped in my car and headed home to see the folks. Leaving Biloxi after 14 months of schooling was a great relief. Home to Dalton …

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10 November 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 10 NOV 2012 It was a busy show today, Joe talks about installing lights inside a lazy susan cabinet, concrete lifting with frost, set back thermostats how much you should drop or raise your temperature, and a simple tip for sealing. Roof Jack collars. Joe also announces a new radio contest for skylifthardware.com. listeners ask about smoke detectors going off, the compatibility of different clear finishes, building a patio covers, and Tip O’Connor COT spa covers sits …

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03 November 2012 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 03 NOV 2012 Three hour show today!  With winter on the horizon Joe talks about sweaty and fogged up windows, setting up a hot box in your shop, cleaning gutters, and weatherstrip adjustments and types for doors.  Also how to clean out pop up bathroom drains and adding outdoor electrical.  Callers ask about bathroom mildew and painting, painting an accent wall and the tape trick, hard water deposits on faucets, painting kitchen cabinets, and moss on …

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