24 November 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 24 NOV 2012 This week Joe talks about why walls crack and what to do about it, cold weather shop lighting, tips for storing hoses, cleaning out dryer vents, and what the Hot Tools are for Christmas. Callars offer suggestions on cordless tool batteries, how to remove stains on concrete, and what it takes to put a electrical generator into a house.

17 November 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 17 NOV 2012 Randy Funk Home Inspector sits in with Joe for todays show. They discuss seasonal changes that our homes are going through as well as how is a home inspector can help you even if you are not selling your house or buying a house. Joe also gives advice on what not to store in your attic and why, and a caller asks about how extensive regulations and permits are for someone doing their …

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10 November 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 10 NOV 2012 It was a busy show today, Joe talks about installing lights inside a lazy susan cabinet, concrete lifting with frost, set back thermostats how much you should drop or raise your temperature, and a simple tip for sealing. Roof Jack collars. Joe also announces a new radio contest for skylifthardware.com. listeners ask about smoke detectors going off, the compatibility of different clear finishes, building a patio covers, and Tip O’Connor COT spa covers sits …

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03 November 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 03 NOV 2012 Three hour show today!  With winter on the horizon Joe talks about sweaty and fogged up windows, setting up a hot box in your shop, cleaning gutters, and weatherstrip adjustments and types for doors.  Also how to clean out pop up bathroom drains and adding outdoor electrical.  Callers ask about bathroom mildew and painting, painting an accent wall and the tape trick, hard water deposits on faucets, painting kitchen cabinets, and moss on …

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27 October 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 27 OCT 2012 Last of the short shows!  Joe talks with listeners about heating work shops and how to insulate existing interior walls.  Also weatherstrip and adjusting doors, outdoor lighting, and living with butcher block counter tops.

20 October 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 20 OCT 2012 Short show 2 0f 3 as BSU Football starts early today.  Listeners call in with questions on doweling new concrete slabs to old, and metal roofing gasket replacement.  Joe adds advice on selecting Ice Melters and setting up a hot box to keep workshop liquids from freezing.

13 October 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 13 OCT 2012 Short show today because of the BSU Football game.  Joe talks about dryer vent safety and shower door design issues with frameless glass.  Also, COT Spa Covers are welcomed as a new sponsor to the HomeFix Show and Joe encourages listeners to inspect their crawl spaces now before winter.  Next week’s show will be 30 minutes also.

29 September 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 29 SEP 2012 A voice from the past, Mark Evans, Host of Auto Talk (autotalkradio@yahoo.com) joins Joe back on the local Airwaves! Listen in and hear what Mark has been up to for the last 10 years or so!   Callers ask Joe about caulking showers and water leakage, restoring the shine to a plastic laminate counter top, and provide feedback on one of last weeks tips.  Joe talks also about how not to use air conditioning and his thhoughts …

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22 September 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 22 SEP 2012 Today’s show includes Joe talking about cleaning and touch finishing cabinets and installing new hardware, and advice on selecting materials for building shelving.  Callers ask about repairing vinyl floors at a bath tub edge, how and when to use the furnace fan for circulation, installing dryer vents, and the difference between laminate floors and real hardwood floors.

15 September 2012 Show

The HomeFix Show | 15 SEP 2012 September 15:  Short show today as football season is in full swing for the BSU Broncos!  Joe talks about his experiance with the Bondera Tile Mat product for installing tile without the mess, shower door replacemet time schedules and callers ask about filling drivew way expansion joints, using planks for interior paneling, replacing skylights, and Gretchen Andersen interviews about the Boise Tour De Coop.