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18 APR 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2009 Sitting in with Joe this week is Rocky Diderickson from Precision Single Ply talking about low slope and flat roofs, repairs and new roofing materials. Also discussed are Living Roofs, green roofs, and using single ply membranes for decking applications. Also listeners call in about replacing aluminum frame windows andcondensation between the glass on double pane windows. Joe also discusses with a caller why she should not use her attic for storage.

11 APR 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 4 APR 2009 Bathroom remodeling for accessibility and Aging In Place are discussed on this show with Janet and Gary from Accessible Baths and More. Safety and injury can be reduced for those trying to stay in their home longer so as not to have to move to Assisted Living with bathing and shower modifications. Joe also takes calls from listeners about water in crawl spaces, building raised bed planter boxes, and blown off roofing shingles.

4 APR 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 4 APR 2009 Drafting, design, and structural engineering are all discussed in this show by Joe and Scott Clark of ABC Drafting and Design. Additions, Remodels, Blueprints and the process of getting them, when you need a designer and what they do for you are talked about. Also, Bethany Nock, Product Manager for Duck Brand Duct tape introduces us to new colors and uses for Duck Tape. Also, how to win a scholarship by making your …

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28 MAR 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | March 28, 2009 Get ready for spring.  More fencing talk and how to pick pickets! Turning on your sprinkler system the right way, cleaning window screens, lubricating vinyl windows, recharging a refrigerator, landscaping to save energy, and filling cracks in concrete all come up on this jamb packed show.

New Sponsor – Duck Tape

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Here is the website that Joe mentions in the April 4, 2009 show as he interviews Bethany Nock from Duck brand Duct Tape.  It is a fun and interactive site for people with way to much tape on their hands! Find lots of valuable and entertaining information on Duck brand Duct Tape here!

21 MAR 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 21 MAR 2009 Joe discusses shared fence lines, replacing odd size exterior doors, building a shed, installing new kitchen floors in an old house with asbestos tile, water softeners, selecting fencing as well as a follow up call on house cracks.

28 FEB 2009 Show

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The HomeFix Show | 28 FEB 2009 Justin Robinson from Western Idaho Cabinets joins Joe on the show to discuss cabinet building, choices, design and installation of locally crafted cabinets for kitchens and baths.

Project: Garden Gate Arbor

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This was a fun woodworking project done in the winter of 2008-09. While not a remodeling, it was a home improvement. My customer asked if I could build her a garden gate arbor off a set of plans she picked up at one of the box stores. I took a look at the plans and while well done as far as a how-to, the suggested materials were inferior. The plan called for pressure treated lumber. As you might know, pressure …

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Project: Curved Deck

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Here is a backyard deck built last summer in Star, Idaho that had something different.  The space was there and I was told to fill it with a deck that would allow for flowers and plantings around the edges.  The redwood substructure was built over dug in concrete footings and deck blocks.  The fascia edge of the deck was wrapped in Trex 1 x 12 materials prior to the walking surface being installed. Here’s a tip.  If you bend Trex …

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Leatherman SURGE Multi-Tool Product Review

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You either know what a Leatherman Multi-Tool is or you don’t. If so, skip ahead. If not, according to the Leatherman website “The Leatherman Surge is one of our two largest multi-tools; a real powerhouse, built with our largest pliers, longest multi-tool blades and easy-to-use locks. A unique blade exchanger, large and small bit drivers and four outside-opening blades give you quick access to the tools you use most. The Surge was built for tough jobs and the hands that …

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