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The HomeFix Show | 08 JUN 2013 Thermal Solar is discussed with Carl Simpson from Renewable Energy Northwest LLC and Carl introduces a new joint effort program for getting a 3 year payback on solar conversion of pre-1990 homes.  Carl Eickenberg introduces the HomeFix listeners to Power Equipment Plus and the powerequipmentplus.com website.  Check this site out for any outdoor power equipment you are looking for!  Ed Stevens from Cathedral College goes over the upcoming free classes being offered at Cathedral of …

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The HomeFix Show | 01 JUN 2013 Monkey Bars on the HomeFix Show!  President and Founder Jared Newman and Idaho dealer and installer Don McNeil join Joe for a discussion of garage makeovers.  This includes concrete floor finish and care, cabinetry, how the Monkey Bars system works and is installed.  Listen to this show for a great story of how it all got started and what is coming next. Callers also ask about resurfacing concrete patios, and how to cool …

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The HomeFix Show | 18 MAY 2013 It is the ever popular Ask A Plumber show and Jim Lyman from Master Rooter Plumbing is Joe’s expert Plumber guest for this show.  Callers ask about replacing main lines, hard water build ups in sinks, rusty water coming out of faucets, tankless water heaters, water heater noises and leaks, banging toilets, and stuck back flow valves on sprinkler systems, and a previous caller tells us what he found that was plugging his toilet!

The HomeFix Show | 11 MAY 2013 On the road again!  Joe broadcasts from Moscow, Idaho that is.  Topics include a dissertation of why houses should come with an Owners Manual,  NARI provides a list of the 10 most important steps to take before a remodel begins, and Joe reads a “Spooky” Jim Class.

The HomeFix Show | 04 MAY 2013 Bill Jacobs from Alloway Lighting is the expert guest today talking about home and commercial lighting, LED and CFL technology, the future of lighting, and his journey as a local business owner.  Also, Melanie and Chris from Second Chance Building Materials announce the party for their 8th Anniversary and the mission work of SHIP.  Joe takes calls on planning an addition to a home and patching holes in concrete.

The HomeFix Show | 27 APR 2013 The first hour of the show is for yo if you are just starting out in life with a new home.  Joe gives advice as far as what tools and materials new home owners should have.  He also talks about some sprinkler system design basics.    Caller find sprinkler systems a hot topic and ask about low pressure on a zone, bad sprinkler wiring, narrow spray heads, and more as well as white …

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The HomeFix Show | 20 APR 2013 Joe phones in the show from The U of I and it is a busy one!  Joe talks about selecting textures for your house, exploding sinks, adding electrical outlets, cleaning vent fans, and the differences between interlocking pavers and stamped concrete.  Callers ask about foundatin cracks, heating systems, canceling a job with a roofer, and a mystery plugged toilet.

The HomeFix Show | 13 APR 2013 The Habitat for Humanity one day house build is explained by Pastor Duane Anders from First United Methodist Church Cathedral of the Rockies.  The event is April 20th at 7:30 AM.  Joe talks about graphite like deposits on hinges and carpeting, Callers ask about fence gate hardware, sizing for window replacement and removal of aluminum frames, removing floor tiles, replacing a pop off valve on a water heater, connecting aluminum to copper wire, …

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The HomeFix Show | 06 APR 2013 Topics on today’s show include Joe talking about Metal roofing fasteners and where to place them, the new Restore deck finish from Rustoleum, skylight replacement with Velux FCM series windows, Dryer vent cautions, and callers ask about concrete surface deterioration, separation of tile back splash, and painting bath tubs.  Jeff from Solid Earth calls in and adds info about the damaged concrete issue suspecting City de-ice chemicals.

The HomeFix Show | 30 MAR 2013 Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise is Joe’s expert guest today and talks about garage door maintenance and repair, trouble shooting, and answers calls from listeners about garage door weatherstrip, noisy doors, stripped opener gears, lubrication, tune ups, safety sensors, transmitters, and replacing coil springs.  March on Hunger happens next weekend and Pastor David Thompson stops by and lets us know what it is all about and how we can be involved in this hunger ministry.  Joe …

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