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The HomeFix Show | 8 FEB 2014 Show summary coming soon…

The HomeFix Show | 1 FEB 2014 Joe’s on the road and there is lots to talk about.  Humidity on storm doors, email check lists, HERS index discussed again, radio show ratings, ice around heat pumps.  Callers ask about bathtub repairs, pocket doors, LED light bulbs, mold, and flooring over concrete.

The HomeFix Show | 25 January 2014 Building Energy is our Featured guest today and Ingo and Denice introduce us to the HERS index and Home Energy Assessments. A detailed subject, yet important to your home if you wish to live affordable in the future. Melisa from the Filter Factory outlet stops by with Jan Hanakee- Naturally Personal Gardeners to tell us about indoor plants designed to improve indoor air quality. Callers ask about laminate counter tops in high humidity …

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The HomeFix Show | 18 JAN 2014 Broken Garage Doors are the talk of the town and Kevin from GarageDoorStorBoise.com is in studio to take the questions.  Discussed are the problems of cold weather on garage doors, insulated doors, openers, and different type of springs and door styles.  Callers ask about septic tank issues, lead paint, garage insulation, and cutting Corian countertops.

The HomeFix Show | 11 JAN 2014 Learn about Solar Thermal with my guest Carl Simpson from Renewable Energy NW  LLC.  You can do this for your home!  Incentives and tax credits make this affordable… finally.  Carl does a great job explaining how simple it all really is and takes the fear out of new technology.  Proven many times over, listen and learn about heating your water and house with FREE solar! Show recording coming soon…

The HomeFix Show | 4 JAN 2014 Melissa, Julie, and Suzie from the Filter Factory Outlet stores sit in on the show and talk about what it is like to work in a family business and the challenges of a small business.  They explain how the business has been built and family dynamics.  Oh, and we talk about furnace filters too!.  Callers ask about custom size filters and tankless water heaters. Show recording coming soon…

The HomeFix Show | 28 DEC 2013 Today Joe talks about his feelings on Laminate vs. Hardwood floors and introduces the newer tile floors that look like wood.  Ceiling fans have two directions they can spin and Joe attempts to discuss the dynamics of why they should go a different direction in Winter.  A Facebook question is answered about how to enlarge holes in old doors for modern hardware.  Also discussed is spring remodeling and makeovers (what is the difference) …

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The HomeFix Show | 21 DEC 2013 Ever have a bubble in a plastic laminate counter top?  Find out how to fix it in today’s show.  And, how about set back thermostats: good or bad.   Joe also gives those last ditch tips on cleaning up before the coldest weather.  Callers ask about water heaters running too hot, winter concrete work, shower valve problems, painting metal railings, frost heaves on a patio slab, and insulation under a floor.

The HomeFix Show | 14 DEC 2013 Frost heaves are explained today and what you can and can’t do about them.  Also the science behind set back thermostats and which heating systems should not have them.  And, an opinion of weather or not you should close off unused rooms to save heat.  Joe tells callers how to fix a sagging front door, and a discussion evolves about why it takes so long to get hot water to a faucet.

The HomeFix Show | 7 DEC 2013 Preventative maintenance is subject du jour. Again.  What and how the systems of our homes do and what we should interact with as part of ownership.  This is a continuing discussion from last week with new items and thoughts.