The HomeFix Show | 30 NOV 2013 Thanksgiving weekend and what we are thankful for that doesn’t break! Taking care of the systems in our homes that take care of us. Flushing water heaters, water filters, furnace filters, gutters, septic tanks, circuit breakers, garage doors, door knobs and foundation vents.
The HomeFix Show | 23 NOV 2013 Mike Alder, the Dryer Vent Wizard in studio today to talk about cleaning and maintaining your dryer vent. Joe talks about insulation and R values for the what and where and how insulation works in different places of your home.
The HomeFix Show | 16 NOV 2013 Randy Funk, Home Inspector joins Joe in the studio and talks about winterizing houses. Joe gets to the basics of hanging stuff on walls and how to attach things to drywall with the assortment of available anchors. Also, installing grab bars in baths and showers, as well as repairing towel bars pulled off walls.
The HomeFix Show | 09 NOV 2013 It’s the Ask a Plumber show with Jim from Master Rooter Plumbing and for some odd reason whistling toilets becomes a hot topic. Also discussed are water filters, water heaters, push button drains, and plastic vs. copper pipes. Wall to wall calls keeps Jim busy on the phone lines.
The HomeFix Show | 02 NOV 2013 Joe talks about adding fuel stabilizers to your power tools in storage for the winter as well as a radio essay on “Who helps you” on remodeling projects. Also discussed are On-line reviews and surveys and if you trust them. Learn how to build downspout extensions and callers ask about window sizes and availability.
The HomeFix Show | 26 OCT 2013 Jeff and Bo Whal from Audio Video Systems (385-9281) sit in with Joe to talk about Home theater, tv and speakers, intercom systems, and entertainment systems. Also a bit of Home automation. Callers zero in on AM radio interference and Joe gets it all wrong about the cause- a caller sets him straight. Also calls about dimmers, bathroom remodeling, and replacing an exterior door. Joe warns about looking for unhooked dryer vents and …
The HomeFix Show | 19 OCT 2013 Tip O’Conner from COT Spa Covers talks business but the real story is about his life and what brought him to Idaho. Very inspirational. Jerri Walker lets the valley know about Jazz for a Cause, and Joe talks about framing lessons learned, replacing tile grout, and house wrap under siding. Callers ask about patching a hole in a door, closing foundation vents, painting in cold weather, and squeaky door hinges.
The HomeFix Show | 12 OCT 2013 Tom Herron from the NFRC and Jay Pearson from Viewpoint Windows talk with Joe about window ratings, the NFRC label, and replacing your windows, Callers ask about handrail safety and window efficiency.
The HomeFix Show | 5 OCT 2013 Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Co., and Bruce McKibbon from the Canyon County Building Department are in studio to talk about getting ready for winter heating, HVAC systems and efficiency issues, building codes and perspective from our mechanical inspector. Carbon monoxide detectors are exposed as well as Licensed Contractors. Callers ask about bad window installs, heating a garage, excessive dust in the house and pellet stove intake air.
The HomeFix Show | 28 SEP 2013 Ben Kalkman from Cutting Edge Kitchens is Joe’s guest to talk about counter tops and the choices you have. Joe also talks about excessive mark ups and why. Callers ask about polishing a worn cultured marble sink, and ice on windows in winter.