The HomeFix Show | 21 APR 2012 Today’s topic include Home Owner Associations and what they do and why, and how to tell if walls in a house can be removed. Callers ask about sprinkler valve repairs, putting in a new sprinkler system, hurricane shelters (yes really), replacing tub surrounds and what to do to the drywall, and making repairs to Andersen window hardware.
The HomeFix Show | 14 APR 2012 The Real Estate market is the topic today on the HomeFix Show. George Brecht from Brecht Properties and Silvercreek Realty Group sits in with Joe to discuss current market trends, changes, mortgage rates, home sizes and buyer and seller mentality. Callers ask about disclosure and incentives as well as horse properties. On the home repair side, callers ask about attic insulation, and squeeky floors.
The HomeFix Show | 07 APR 2012 Our Home Inspector, Randy Funk sits in with Joe on the show today to talk about recent activities and inspections. Callers ask about stucco crack problems, cracks in bathroom drywall by showers, inspection report liability, and tips for someone building a home. Joe also intorduces the new Viewpoint Windows and Doors promotion where you could win three new Milgard windows installed in your home! Listen to the show for details.
The HomeFix Show | 31 MAR 2012 A story not to be mnissed! A Boise Homeowner tells the tale of how he is dealing with his Gentek siding problem and what has been done, or more importantly, not done in over five years of problems. Lesons to be learned here for all of us. Callers ask about solid surface decking, creaking bath tubs, tile counter tops, and putting TREX over redwood decking. Joe also gives advice on repainting MDF trim …
The HomeFix Show | 24 MAR 2012 The March On Hunger is talked about with Pastor David Thompson. Although outside of our normal “home improvements” topic, it is an issue critical to our community and not able to be discussed anywhere else on Saturday morning radio. The event discussed takes place next week. Joe talks about cutting off doors and closet doors the right way and how to make sure they last when done, also he throws in his opinion on home …
The HomeFix Show | 17 MAR 2012 Troy Stone from Campbell’s Siding and Windows is Joe’s guest on todays HomeFix Show. They talk about metal roofing, James Hardie fiber cement siding, and Campbell’s new window line of Infinity From Marvin. Joe also talks about water damage and water in crawl spaces with the recent heavy rains. He also gives advice on painting color lines to white walls by using blue tape and caulking, a trick passed on to him by a …
The HomeFix Show | 10 MAR 2012 Quite the variety on today’s HomeFix Show. Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company is in studio and discusses carbon monoxide detectors, heat pump water heaters, and new legislation effecting 80% efficient furnaces. Callers ask about how heat pumps work, air duct cleaning, and installing large skylights. Joe talks about the new Clark+Kensington Paint from Ace Hardware as well as gives his advice on staining a cedar fence. Also discussed is building your own storage …
The HomeFix Show | 03 MAR 2012 Anthony Berger from WireGuys ( 887-2288) sits in with Joe and talks about TV antenas and wiring houses for entertainment. Callers ask about their situations. The Stor-Mor Sheds Playhouse winner, Luke Isacson is announced from last weeks Kids Fair. Joe give sna d gets some advice about making gardening tools ready for the season and callers ask about ceiling fan light flicker with CFL bulbs, and door hinges stripped out of the door.
The HomeFix Show | 25 FEB 2012 Live from KBOI Kids Fair 2012, Joe broadcsts from Expo Idaho. Stor-Mor Sheds built a playhouse for the day’s events and Jim from Master Rooter Plumbing sits in on the show for “Ask A plumber”. Listeners have a lot of questions about water heaters, leaks and on demand hot water systems. Jay from Viewpoint Windows and Doors comes by and announces the winner of the ThermaTru Doors Entryway Giveaway contest. Joe aslo talks about …
The HomeFix Show | 18 FEB 2012 Today’s show covers how to refinish redwood decks, sequencing of roof leak repairs and drywall fixes, cleaning out shower drains, cleaning vinyl window tracks, and it is the final week for entrys of the Entryway Giveaway from ThermaTru Doors and Viewpoint.