Stephanie Because of The HomeFix Radio Show, I get a lot of products sent in for “Testing”. It is not really fair for some of these items as I tend to have an opinion about them before I even give them a try. Either that or I have been using the thing / stuff for years and need no further convincing. So when Channellock tools came to me and wanted to work out some promotional activities and brand awareness on the …
The HomeFix Show | 22 OCT 2011 Odd show today. Abbreviated version at a different time than usual because of the BSU Bronco Game. We think Joe had too much coffee today. Joe talks about surveys and their slanted points of view, and expands more on his experiences with Genie Garage Door Openers. Callers focus in today on insulation and attic ventilation issues as well as adding can lights to an existing room.
Another report on Genie Garage Door Openers from Joe.
The HomeFix Show | 29 OCT 2011 Plumbing is the feature topic today with Joe and his expert guest, Licensed Journeyman Plumber, Jim Lyman from Master Rooter Plumbing (208-888-9191). They take questions on flushing toilets that make the bath tub gurgle, toilets that take two times to flush, cast iron drain leaks, sewer gas smell outside a house, humidifier line connections, and many more. Also, callers ask about recessed lighting and vapor barriers, UV lights for furnaces, foaming under s siding …
Joe recently took a trip to Ohio and visited The Genie Company where Genie brand garage door openers are made. Read his full report here and check out the pictures below.
The HomeFix Show | 15 OCT 2011 Joe reports back on his trip to Ohio and his visit to The Genie Company where Genie brand garage door openers are made. He also gives avice for those experiancing leaking roofs due to recent rains. Steve from Krud Kutter joins Joe on the show to announce the recent biodegradable certification Krud Kutter has recieved. Callers ask about changing out solid garage door panels for one with a window, building codes for wood …
The HomeFix Show | 08 OCT 2011 Joe introduces the new Channellock 25 in 25 promotion for listeners of the show to win Channellock tools over the next 25 weeks. He also talks about replacing windows and how if needed, do it now to aboic wasted energy dollars. Also discussed are programable thermostats, and getting your sprinklers blown out. Callers ask about fireplace glass doors, getting chimneys inspected, sealing concrete, repairing siding on a shed, reusing plastics, and getting tile …
The HomeFix Show | 24 SEP 2011 Nothing worse than a radio guy loosing his voice. Joe sounds a bit out of sorts on todays show, but filled with advice it is. Joe gives instructions for installing vinyl floors over old vinyl floors and has some tips on getting ready for falling leaves. Callers ask about garage door openers, OSB vs. Plywood for roof sheathing, low spots in a concrete porch, repairing driveway cracks, water in basements, hidden fasteners for …
The HomeFix Show | 17 SEP 2011 Fall is coming and Joe talks about getting ready for cooler weather. Topics include; How to tell how much life is left in your roof? It is sprinkler blow out time, order pellets for stoves, what ice melters not to use and a tip about taking in your screens for more winter light. Callers ask about ridge vents and attic fans, putting a big fish tank in a wall, window efficiency specifications,repairing cracks …
The HomeFix Show | 10 SEP 2011 Antiques and Uniques are talked about today on HomeFix with Paul Sevoy. Joe and Paul discuss pieces at his stores as well as answer caller questions about their antiques an furniture. Joe also give some stern cautionary advice to a caller asking about scraping off old paint, probably lead based. Also callers ask about taking of a decorative dormer from a roof, and how to saw cut concrete borders.