Stephanie The HomeFix Show | 20 JUN 2009 This week on HomeFix, Joe gives listeners some solutions to squeaky floors, has a caller discussion about gutter guards and filters, talks about the high price of a low cost as applied to a shower pan, Idaho Power sends a tip about screens and awnings and how they can cave energy if properly installed, and callers struggle with getting a tub spout off and dealing with low water pressure in tub shower.
The HomeFix Show | 13 JUN 2009
At one time, the HomeFix Club was to be a communications tool for members, show sponsors, and Joe to communicate with each other. You can find examples of the newsletter archived below. Punching out a timely newsletter was not working well so the email mailing list was discontinued. Today, you are invited to “LIKE” the show (The HomeFix Radio Show) on Facebook where much of the conversation and interaction now takes place with listeners and show participants. This element of Social …
The HomeFix Show | 30 MAY 2009 Chad Vincent from Renaissance Remodeling joins Joe to tell us about NARI of Idaho and the Remodeled Homes Tour, what NARI is all about, and to share his expertise as a Remodeling Contractor. Callers ask about removing old tile floors, trying to solve Woodpecker problems, and fence building in small sections.
The HomeFix Show | 23 MAY 2009
I should have known better. 5 Minute Fan? Come on. I was skeptical going into it, and I was right. I cussed at this ceiling fan more than I have at any product of late. Don’t get me wrong, Hunter makes a really good fan, but to market this product as a five minute install is a very misleading. The fan is beautiful and works fine. That is all the nice stuff I can say. I got this fan as …
The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2009 Joe warns listeners about the driveway seal coating scams and shingle oil scams. Listeners call in about attic ventilation, water softeners, noisy plumbing, and a plugged faucet where Joe forgets about the obvious. Also discussed is how to refinish a wood deck, and from Idaho Power, keeping heat out of the kitchen.
After the fan fiasco, the very next day I had to install a new, actually two, bathroom faucets onto new china lavs. I grabbed these American Standard Cadet units because of the cost at the box store. $44 each. At the time I didn’t notice the claim in the green circle that says “1/3 the parts, installs in 1/3 the time”. I thought, “Great, another one of those.” I was pleasantly surprised. With the pop up assembly designed the way …
The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2009 Heating and Cooling issues and proper design are discussed in this show with Stanley Johnson of Heating & Cooling Equipment Company. maintenance and repairs, when it is time to replace duct work and with what, and how a proper evaluation is done to design a new HVAC system.
An amazing trick! This 1-minute video shows you how to easily retrieve anything that went down the drain…without a pipe wrench or a plumber. UPDATE: You must use a Wet/Dry shop vacuum. In the video, he casually mentions “any vacuum will do”. More info and tips on the Family Hack website.