The HomeFix Show | 10 DEC 2011 Randy Funk, an Idaho home inspector, joins Joe on The HomeFix show and talks about his interactions as an inspector with people getting their homes inspected. Also why you should get an inspection before a sale. They discuss what it takes to be an inspector and how to select a good home inspection service. Callers ask about inspections even if you are not selling your house and cutting solid surface counter top materials.
The HomeFix Show | 03 DEC 2011 On today’s show we hear from Ryan DeArment, VP of Sales and Marketing for Channellock tools and learn about the family that started Channellock as well as how the tools are made. Mike Kridel, the President of The Genie Company also calls in and talks about making garage door openers in the USA as well as the Powermax 1500 contest. Joe talks about building extra sturdy shelving for your garage as well as …
The HomeFix Show | 26 NOV 2011 In case you might have missed this one, as The HomeFix Show aired today at 5 AM, here it is! Joe talks about chain style downspouts for our gutters, the differences in types of glues, painting in the cold, adjusting door bottoms and thresholds, checking heat vents for air flow, and closing foundation vents. A caller asks about leaking water heater fittings. Joe also gives advice on cordless tools as gifts and protecting …
The HomeFix Show | 19 NOV 2011 Bill Woodring from GAF (Shingles and roofing) calls in and joins Joe for some pre-winter advice on taking care of our roofs. They also discuss what it takes as a manufacturer to make shingles. Joe gives a terminology lesson for patio doors and reads a “100 years ago” list. Callers ask about reprograming their garage door remotes, installing grab bars at a shower wall, house fly problems, and a stuck door lock.
The HomeFix Show | 12 NOV 2011 A longer than usual show today as the BSU Bronco schedule put HomeFix on the air at 5 AM for three and a half hours! Joe talks about cleaning and aligning gutters, the 3-7-25 pattern of remodeling, the benefits of knowing how to shut down power, gas and water in your home in case of emergency. Callers ask about building curved roof systems, adding insulation to existing interior walls, disposals and water filters, …
The HomeFix Show | 05 NOV 2011 Mike Kridel, company President from The Genie Company joins Joe for a discussion about gargae door openers and the new technology. Callers ask about filling in a basement, attic noises, excessive air in water at faucets, storm window plastic tape on kits, kitchen tile floors after laminate floors. Joe also gives some advice about sweaty windows, cold rooms at one end of the house, bath fans not moving air, and protecting freezeable items in …
The HomeFix Show | 22 OCT 2011 Odd show today. Abbreviated version at a different time than usual because of the BSU Bronco Game. We think Joe had too much coffee today. Joe talks about surveys and their slanted points of view, and expands more on his experiences with Genie Garage Door Openers. Callers focus in today on insulation and attic ventilation issues as well as adding can lights to an existing room.
The HomeFix Show | 29 OCT 2011 Plumbing is the feature topic today with Joe and his expert guest, Licensed Journeyman Plumber, Jim Lyman from Master Rooter Plumbing (208-888-9191). They take questions on flushing toilets that make the bath tub gurgle, toilets that take two times to flush, cast iron drain leaks, sewer gas smell outside a house, humidifier line connections, and many more. Also, callers ask about recessed lighting and vapor barriers, UV lights for furnaces, foaming under s siding …
The HomeFix Show | 15 OCT 2011 Joe reports back on his trip to Ohio and his visit to The Genie Company where Genie brand garage door openers are made. He also gives avice for those experiancing leaking roofs due to recent rains. Steve from Krud Kutter joins Joe on the show to announce the recent biodegradable certification Krud Kutter has recieved. Callers ask about changing out solid garage door panels for one with a window, building codes for wood …
The HomeFix Show | 08 OCT 2011 Joe introduces the new Channellock 25 in 25 promotion for listeners of the show to win Channellock tools over the next 25 weeks. He also talks about replacing windows and how if needed, do it now to aboic wasted energy dollars. Also discussed are programable thermostats, and getting your sprinklers blown out. Callers ask about fireplace glass doors, getting chimneys inspected, sealing concrete, repairing siding on a shed, reusing plastics, and getting tile …