The HomeFix Show | 19 APR 2014 Tom Bury from the hit TV show, Restaurant Impossible talks with Joe about the show and how he can make over a business in less than 48 hours. Jay Pearson from Viewpoint Windows is in studio to talk about window replacement and choices we have for our homes. Mystery solved! Joe discloses the truth about last weeks electrical stumper, rekeying locks, and a siding inspection. And special guest, Mark Hewes from Mission Aviation …
The HomeFix Show | 12 APR 2014 Ryan DeArmnet from Channellock talks with Joe about the tools and the Channellock company and how and why they make tools in the USA. Joe steps in it deep when he tries to give simple advice on extension cords. Who knew there was so much interest in resistance! Also discussed is refinishing a deck, lawn edging choices, and recent EPA thoughts on wood stoves.
The HomeFix Show | 5 APR 2014 Randy Funk sits in as our expert guest today and discusses some of the recent “finds” on inspections as well as a warning for those with radiant barriers in their attics. Meth is also explained as to how extensive it really is in our community and how a home can be tested for it. Callers ask about crawlspace plastic covering, Radon, failing TREX decking, and adding roof insulation. Joe talks about storm chasers …
The HomeFix Show | 29 MAR 2014 A lot of heating and cooling as Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Co talks about Lennox and repairing and maintaining our homes HVAC systems. Several callers offer praise for Stanley’s company and their good work and others ask questions about duct cleaning, stained brick, and radiant barriers.
The HomeFix Show | 22 MAR 2014 It is all about Spring Cleaning on the show today. Joe goes through his philosophy and personal journey through decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary things in in life. How to free up space and enjoy the openness of less. Simple living principles come out throughout the show. Don McNeal from Monkey Bars is the 8 AM guest and tells us about his innovative storage solutions, cabinets, and floor treatments for garages. And Sara is …
The HomeFix Show | 15 MAR 2014 Michael Chadek from Gem State Solar is our guest and tells us all about solar attic fans and tubular skylights, where they work best, product differences, and installation advice. Callers ask about flaking concrete, gutter issues, D metal under shingles, hail damage, and roof vent issues.
The HomeFix Show | 8 MAR 2014 Locate Express and its creator Doug Joseph are introduced to the HomeFix listeners and there is a live demonstration set up at locateexpress.com! Monte from Woodcraft of Boise is in also and talks about Milk Paint, band saw tune up classes, and hat is happening in the store. A caller asks him about staining and finishing a hardwood floor. In the 7 AM hour Joe is baffled by a new appliance, he talks about treated …
The HomeFix Show | 1 MAR 2014 Its “Ask a Plumber” with Shane form Master Rooter Plumbing. Joe and Shane talk about Ice maker lines, shut offs, pipe decay, and main lines. Callers ask about repairing cracked shower bases, Water softeners and draining water heaters, changing the trim in a shower, plugged shower risers, main line replacement, re-pipe a house, septic tanks, testing DWV pipes, and drain problems.
The HomeFix Show | 22 FEB 2014 SPECIAL EDITION Todays program is a panel discussion with Allen Rathey and the Healthy House Institute along with Mark L. Hixson from Earthcraft Construction. Healthy, sustainable, and energy efficient homes can be built here in Idaho. Joe discusses with these guests what makes a healthy home, elements that improve energy efficiency, builder challenges in the marketplace, consumer reaction, technology, prioritization, and measurements. This show is part 1 of 4 with the others …
The HomeFix Show | 15 FEB 2014 Bad things can happen to good houses and Brandon Wright with Ultraclean Pro is Joes guest for today’s show. Brandon discusses the restoration business and what can and does happen with water damage and disasters that need to be cleaned up. He also tells us what do do in our own homes if a disaster happens.