Characters Along the Way

“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. Some of the jobs that I have done were very unusual. Not the job itself, but rather the customer. Examples follow: #1   One particular gentleman had called the …

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28 July 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 28 JUL 2012 Lots of variety on today’s show. Joe talks about window films breaking glass, caulking siding prior to painting, and removing insulation from attics. Callers ask aobut adding more attic insulation and ventilation, wall mounted air conditioners, raising a microwave over a range, gable ventilation fans.  

21 July 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 21 JUL 2012 Seems to be a cleaning day with callers asking about Heating ducts, removing stains in dishwashers and washing machines, battery acid stains on concrete, and stains on shower pans.  Also discussed are ways to trim out curved windows, and contractors that do not finish the job.  Joe talks about metal gate frames, staining a deck, crawlspace insulation, and shingle oil scams.

14 July 2012

The HomeFix Show | 14 JUL 2012 Something is Fishy on The  HomeFix Show as Joe talks with guests Jim Myers, Sot Chimonas, and Fred Elsey from the Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society about their upcoming pond tour on July 28 and 29.

07 July 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 07 JUL 2012 The heat is on and Joe talks about how to try to keep you house cooler by explaining whole house fans, attic fans and gable fans as well as ceiling fans.  Insulated garage doors and attic insulation are also discussed.  Callers ask about toilet bubbles and noises, getting mineral deposits out of toilets, concrete sealants, Box Elder Bug problems, removing and replacing concrete driveway costs, ceiling fan air flow engineering, and vapor barriers …

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30 June 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 30 JUN 2012 Put on your dust masks, Ken Liston from the Filter Factory Outlet fills us in on all the science behind furnace filters and indoor air quality. We also discuss duct cleaning and maintenance issues. Callers ask about choosing tile for flooring, fence line responsibilities, and reusable furnace filters.

30 June 2012 Jim Class

“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 Staff Of Life Kids playing around a condenser unit prompted a call to install a 6 ft. chain-link to secure the area. The manager of the labor …

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23 June 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 23 JUN 2012 From Second Chance Building Materials Center, Melanie and Marie join Joe to talk about the inner workings of the store and the mission behind it.  An amazing effort is being put out at Scond Chance and if you missed this show, this is a “Must Listen” program.  Plus, Joe goes off on a rant about traffic problems and a solution he came up with.  

23 June 2012 Jim Class

“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. Please Release Me; Proof of liability insurance to the amount of one million dollars seemed a little much, but that’s what it would take to get the job. …

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16 June 2012 Jim Class

“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 varrious times in most of the HomeFix Shows. Here is the original written text. Mishaps: It was not a dark and stormy night, but rather a cold early March morning. We were breaking forms on the footing pour, when John missed the …

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