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The HomeFix Show | 11 FEB 2012 Joe tries to get a discussion going about selling your house and what to do and not to do.  He gives his input about mistakes people make preparing to sell.  Also, callers ask about washing machine breakdowns, refinishing hardwood floors, bathroom countertop heights, putting new vinyl floor over old, gurggling toilets, black mildew in a bathroom, and replacing all the plumbing in a house.  This show also concludes the Channellock Tools promotion of 25 …

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The HomeFix Show | 04 FEB 2012 Mold and what to do about it is discussed with Brian Bassick, CEO of Planet People today on The HomeFix Show.  The Concrobium Mold Control products, their use, and application is explained.  Joe also replys to two listener email questions about re-caulking a bath tub and which direction ceiling fans should spin.  Callers ask about toilets that are backing up, insulating framed corners, and carpet removal and stretching.

The HomeFix Show | 28 JAN 2012 Granite Countertops are the subject of the day as Ben and George from Stone Pro join Joe in the studio.  They discuss all the details about getting and living with stone countertops.   How to take care and repair granite, and what makes for good fabrication.  Callers ask about carpet stretching, report back on tankless water heaters, and ask about a walk in tub conversion.

The HomeFix Show | 21 JAN 2012 And the rains kept coming!  Joe talks with Jeff Goade from Solid Earth Solutions about the heavy rain, soil problems, crawlspace water issues, and drainage solutions.  Callers ask about eroding foundations, and granite countertops. Joe gives his thoughts on counter tops and materials  as well as venting microwave ovens.

The HomeFix Show | 14 JAN 2012 Jennifer Anderson, Publisher and Editor for The Independent newspaper joins Joe on the show today to talk about the paper and how it came to be hers and the communites it serves.  Callers ask about how heat pumps work (and Joe doesn’t give a very good answer on this one), restaining a concrete floor, cleaning oven glass, and filling holes in cultured marble shower panels.

The HomeFix Show | 07 JAN 2012 A feature show today as we focus on Heating and Cooling issues with Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company.  (459-2212).  Callers ask about what temp to set thermostats to and how much to set them back at night, Geothermal heat pumps, cleaning and maintenence, humidifiers being added, some regieters blowing hotter than others, and more.  Also, raising a door threashold is discussed as well as determining the source of a water leak.

The HomeFix Show | 31 DEC 2011 New Years Eve show on HomeFix and Joe and his guest Jay Pearson from ViewPoint Windows Doors and Hardware introduce the Entryway Giveaway promotion from ThermaTru Doors.  Check out the link box on this website for contest rules and information.  They also discuss why fiberglass doors are a good choice and the selection offerings from ThermaTru Doors.  Callers ask about wood pellet stove installations, plastic vapor barriers under homes, leaking toilets, and patching …

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The HomeFix Show | 29 DEC 2012 Marie from Second Chance is Joe’s guest for hour 2 and 3.  They talk about the SHIP organization and mission.  Callers ask about hardwood vs. Laminate floors, LED lighting, bathroom ventilation and mold growth. In Hour #1, Joe gives a verbal dissertation on planning and organization of home improvement projects.  Way too long, but still worth a listen.

The HomeFix Show | 24 DEC 2011 The Christmas Eve Show on HomeFix and Joe tells a few Christmas stories about Some Assermbly Required and his personal story about his first tools.  Callers ask about cracks in concrete and setting back thermostats at night, sealing stamped concrete, and water circulation valves.

The HomeFix Show | 17 DEC 2011 Two special guests on todays show.  Larry Pierce, Author of “The Art Of Fixing Things” calls in to talk about his new book and the lost art of fix rather than replace.  Also, Marc Lyman from the website Homefixated.com joins Joe to talk about the home improvement and product review world on the Internet.  The Genie Garage Door Opener contest comes to a close with the announcement of Scott Christensen as the winner.  …

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