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The HomeFix Show | 25 AUG 2012 Ben Kalkman from Stone Pro granite counter tops sits in with Joeon today’s show.  They discuss how Stone Pro makes counter tops and the differences in materials and workmanship that effects cost.  Callers ask about cleaning marble, installing granite tops without removing the existing laminate tops, fencing and property lines, window glass double images, tile grout removal and replacement, and concrete caps.  Joe thanks Kevin from the Garage Door Store for some quick service …

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The HomeFix Show | 18 AUG 2012 Special edition- Joe talks in great length about his visit to Channellock Tools, the people, and the subject of Made In the USA.  Listeners respond with strong opinion and emotions.  Second hour Callers also ask about walk in shower conversions, loose patio door handles, and attic venting.

The HomeFix Show | 11 AUG 2012 Joe announces on the show today that his remodeling career is coming to an end as he discloses a new job he has accepted.  Also discussed is caulking around sinks and backsplashes, insulated garage doors, draining compressors of water, and if your corner property is a traffic hazard.  callers ask about staining wood fencing, hard water stains in toilets and bonding new concrete to old.  Joe also gives kudos to Milgard Windows for …

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The HomeFix Show | 04 AUG 2012 Beat the Heat continues as Joe talks about how the right can light bulbs can help in keeping you house cooler. Also discussed are nil pops in sheetrock, 80% furnace efficiency and why to keep this, and whole house water filters. A caller asks about a tough insulating situation and Joe warns about salvage materials and the lead paint issues.

The HomeFix Show | 28 JUL 2012 Lots of variety on today’s show. Joe talks about window films breaking glass, caulking siding prior to painting, and removing insulation from attics. Callers ask aobut adding more attic insulation and ventilation, wall mounted air conditioners, raising a microwave over a range, gable ventilation fans.  

The HomeFix Show | 21 JUL 2012 Seems to be a cleaning day with callers asking about Heating ducts, removing stains in dishwashers and washing machines, battery acid stains on concrete, and stains on shower pans.  Also discussed are ways to trim out curved windows, and contractors that do not finish the job.  Joe talks about metal gate frames, staining a deck, crawlspace insulation, and shingle oil scams.

The HomeFix Show | 14 JUL 2012 Something is Fishy on The  HomeFix Show as Joe talks with guests Jim Myers, Sot Chimonas, and Fred Elsey from the Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society about their upcoming pond tour on July 28 and 29.

The HomeFix Show | 07 JUL 2012 The heat is on and Joe talks about how to try to keep you house cooler by explaining whole house fans, attic fans and gable fans as well as ceiling fans.  Insulated garage doors and attic insulation are also discussed.  Callers ask about toilet bubbles and noises, getting mineral deposits out of toilets, concrete sealants, Box Elder Bug problems, removing and replacing concrete driveway costs, ceiling fan air flow engineering, and vapor barriers …

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The HomeFix Show | 30 JUN 2012 Put on your dust masks, Ken Liston from the Filter Factory Outlet fills us in on all the science behind furnace filters and indoor air quality. We also discuss duct cleaning and maintenance issues. Callers ask about choosing tile for flooring, fence line responsibilities, and reusable furnace filters.

The HomeFix Show | 23 JUN 2012 From Second Chance Building Materials Center, Melanie and Marie join Joe to talk about the inner workings of the store and the mission behind it.  An amazing effort is being put out at Scond Chance and if you missed this show, this is a “Must Listen” program.  Plus, Joe goes off on a rant about traffic problems and a solution he came up with.