The HomeFix Show | 27 APR 2013 The first hour of the show is for yo if you are just starting out in life with a new home. Joe gives advice as far as what tools and materials new home owners should have. He also talks about some sprinkler system design basics. Caller find sprinkler systems a hot topic and ask about low pressure on a zone, bad sprinkler wiring, narrow spray heads, and more as well as white …
The HomeFix Show | 20 APR 2013 Joe phones in the show from The U of I and it is a busy one! Joe talks about selecting textures for your house, exploding sinks, adding electrical outlets, cleaning vent fans, and the differences between interlocking pavers and stamped concrete. Callers ask about foundatin cracks, heating systems, canceling a job with a roofer, and a mystery plugged toilet.
The HomeFix Show | 13 APR 2013 The Habitat for Humanity one day house build is explained by Pastor Duane Anders from First United Methodist Church Cathedral of the Rockies. The event is April 20th at 7:30 AM. Joe talks about graphite like deposits on hinges and carpeting, Callers ask about fence gate hardware, sizing for window replacement and removal of aluminum frames, removing floor tiles, replacing a pop off valve on a water heater, connecting aluminum to copper wire, …
The HomeFix Show | 06 APR 2013 Topics on today’s show include Joe talking about Metal roofing fasteners and where to place them, the new Restore deck finish from Rustoleum, skylight replacement with Velux FCM series windows, Dryer vent cautions, and callers ask about concrete surface deterioration, separation of tile back splash, and painting bath tubs. Jeff from Solid Earth calls in and adds info about the damaged concrete issue suspecting City de-ice chemicals.
The HomeFix Show | 30 MAR 2013 Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise is Joe’s expert guest today and talks about garage door maintenance and repair, trouble shooting, and answers calls from listeners about garage door weatherstrip, noisy doors, stripped opener gears, lubrication, tune ups, safety sensors, transmitters, and replacing coil springs. March on Hunger happens next weekend and Pastor David Thompson stops by and lets us know what it is all about and how we can be involved in this hunger ministry. Joe …
The HomeFix Show | 23 MAR 2013 Special Program, Ken Liston announces the Grand Opening of the Nampa Filter Factory Outlet and Joe and Ken give away a BUNCH of prizes! Joe talks about lubricants and what they are best for, selecting screen for new screen windows, Shutting of water before vacations, and replacing a shower pan. Callers ask furnace filter questions and also about the different woods for deck building, plastic moldings, and tile on a shower ceiling.
The HomeFix Show | 16 MAR 2013 Busy Show! Joe talks about reversing the handing of a door and delaminating T-111 siding. Callers ask about cleaning duct work, replacing laminate counter tops, vinyl versus wood fencing, rebuilding a gate valve, painting counter tops,where to find brick veneers, laminate flooring installation orientation, dormant water heater refill, garage door jambs, electric water heater thermostat issues, and lights that are turning on and off by themselves. Also a caller follows up from a …
The HomeFix Show | 09 MAR 2013 Carl Simpson from Renewable Energy Northwest is on the show today to continue the discussion about thermal solar applications for our homes. Joe talks about extending gas lines in our homes, the different types of patio doors, and helps a caller with a front door that does not fit properly.
The HomeFix Show | 02 MAR 2013 Topics today include being your own General Contractor for a remodel, pulling out T Posts, which is the right size cedar fence picket to use according to Spooky Jim, how to repair a water damaged laminate floor with expert input from Mert Wright, Getting a house ready to sell and not overdoing it, and installing multiple layers of shingles. Callers ask about smoke detectors in garages, dealing with old vinyl flooring and lead paint issues, …
The HomeFix Show | 23 FEB 2013 Jay Pearson from View Point Windows and Doors comes in studio to talk about Milgard Windows and Doors with Joe. Jay talks about the Essence wood and fiberglass window, installation of windows, what makes for a good warranty and more. David Levine, CEO of Mr Beams (www.mrbeams.com) calls in to talk about their new power outage emergency light kit and LED Lighting. Callers ask about getting hard water spots off windows, a leaking kitchen …