Stephanie The HomeFix Show | 1 SEP 2012 A rough start as Joe is in Denver this week and phoning in the show. But, just like a remodeling project, the show comes together as it moves along. Topics include painting steel garage doors, LED lighting spectrums, Design trends of reusing salvage materias, cost vs. return on interior trim upgrades, Callers ask about leaking heating ducts, whistling plumbing, stove pipe tape, earth shelter homes and more.
The HomeFix Show | 25 AUG 2012 Ben Kalkman from Stone Pro granite counter tops sits in with Joeon today’s show. They discuss how Stone Pro makes counter tops and the differences in materials and workmanship that effects cost. Callers ask about cleaning marble, installing granite tops without removing the existing laminate tops, fencing and property lines, window glass double images, tile grout removal and replacement, and concrete caps. Joe thanks Kevin from the Garage Door Store for some quick service …
Their website: www.bonderatilematset.com I have been waiting for just the right project to give the Bondera Tile Mat Set a good test. The perfect situation presented its self in a kitchen backsplash. To prepare the area before the Bondera product was used, I removed the old existing tile as well as the drywall behind it. Some new electrical was ran, and the drywall replaced and taped smooth. I went about this they way I think most of us do, I …
“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 experiances, and lessons learned in life. Joe Prin reads these at various times in most of the HomeFix Shows. Here is the original written text. Early one autumn, walking home from school, all up hill by the way, I stumbled across something in the gravel. I was crossing an alleyway when I saw …
This is one of the many Die Forge tools used to manufacture Channel lock Tools. As opposed to Drop Forged, Die Forging does a much better job making a stronger, precise tool. When this thing is pounding away, and the operator is inserting red hot steel into the dies, the earth literally shakes under your feet. The feeling in your chest as the impact occurs is downright spiritual! Safety is of prime concern for the operators of such huge …
The HomeFix Show | 18 AUG 2012 Special edition- Joe talks in great length about his visit to Channellock Tools, the people, and the subject of Made In the USA. Listeners respond with strong opinion and emotions. Second hour Callers also ask about walk in shower conversions, loose patio door handles, and attic venting.
“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 experiances, and lessons learned in life. Joe Prin reads these at various times in most of the HomeFix Shows. Here is the original written text. Just a few year back, the County Mounties were investigating drug and gun running in apartments around the corner from our place. They did their surveillance of activities …
The HomeFix Show | 11 AUG 2012 Joe announces on the show today that his remodeling career is coming to an end as he discloses a new job he has accepted. Also discussed is caulking around sinks and backsplashes, insulated garage doors, draining compressors of water, and if your corner property is a traffic hazard. callers ask about staining wood fencing, hard water stains in toilets and bonding new concrete to old. Joe also gives kudos to Milgard Windows for …
The HomeFix Show | 04 AUG 2012 Beat the Heat continues as Joe talks about how the right can light bulbs can help in keeping you house cooler. Also discussed are nil pops in sheetrock, 80% furnace efficiency and why to keep this, and whole house water filters. A caller asks about a tough insulating situation and Joe warns about salvage materials and the lead paint issues.
“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 experiances, 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 need to contain the romping of a brand new puppy, prompted the phone call. The lady said,”he’s all over the place, I need a kennel or something”. …