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The HomeFix Show | 30 MAY 2015 The rain came this week and Joe talks about the effect on our homes.  Also, Hardened bolt terminology and designations.  What do those little marks mean?  And gas vs propane of cooking.  Callers ask about 3 tab roofing and the new style of shingles, a buckling floor under vinyl, roof ventilation in a low slope roof, and cracked tiles in a heated floor. Span Tables for Joists and Rafters

The HomeFix Show | 23 MAY 2015 Joe Levich from Levco Builders sits in with our Joe and they team up to answer listener questions.  Joe to the power of 2!  We also hear about Joe Levich’s journey to remodeling and his thoughts on running his business.  Callers ask about flaking concrete, taking off vinyl before hardwood install, painting a garage floor, sanding an Acacia floor, sinking concrete, roof vents, stamped concrete, removing a glued on mirror, a moldy cabin, …

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The HomeFix Show | 16 MAY 2015 RECYCLE!  Never before in the history of the HomeFix Show has there been so much positive and enthusiastic feedback to a show.  “…Best since Garage Guy!”  “Out of the park home run!”  “Best Ever” “Gotta Listen to this one again!”   Listen and learn from our valley experts about recycling, what, where, and how.  SPECIAL focus topic program.

The HomeFix Show | 9 MAY 2015 LIVE from Second Chance Building Materials at 15th and Grove in Boise.  We learn about the mission and scope of this exciting non profit from it’s founder, Melanie Curtis.  Quite inspirational what they are doing here.  Also, Jay from Viewpoint Windows, Doors and Hardware joins us as we talk about window and door replacement and how things are done right.

The HomeFix Show | 2 MAY 2015 On the road again, from Custom Bath Solutions in Meridian!  We broadcast from the new showroom featuring tub and shower enclosures from Best Bath Systems for remodeling and new construction.  We learn how the product is made, it’s evolution into what it is today, and about accessible bathing options.  And, a long time listener, Connie, stops by and wows us with her new kitchen photos all done with Reclaim Beyond Paint that she …

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The HomeFix Show | 25 APR 2015 SOLAR SATURDAY live remote from EvenGreen Technology.  We broadcast from Meridian and talk about Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic, Ventilation and lighting. A large crowd and detailed information make this a great show to listen to if you are thinking about bringing solar power into your home.

The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2015 Is a smaller house for you?  Trends are changing and Joe talks about it.  Also painting your entry door for a quick makeover, and advice from a pro on how to install fence boards.  Ken and Melissa from the Filter Factory Outlet sit in and talk about Furnace maintenance and prevention of problems as well as answer questions on electrostatic filters, changing frequency, and quality levels of filters. Whole house fans and removing …

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The HomeFix Show | 11 APR 2015 Cant resist… Our minds are in the gutter with Steve from All American Rain Gutter!  We talk about different types of gutters, maintenance, and leaf guards.  Callers ask about gutter chains, replacing removed gutters, carbon monoxide detectors, and planter boxes. Joe Interviews Lynn from Olsons Greenhouse about the upcoming Containerfest at Home Depot as well as gives a primer on three tab shingles vs. architecturals.

The HomeFix Show | 4 APR 2015 Quite the variety today, callers ask about retrofitting antique light fixtures, temperature variations after a new roof was installed, venting a stove hood, cleaning calcium out of toilets.  Dave from Zeorez is in studio to talk about carpet cleaning and tile and grout cleaning.  He gets calls about cleaning vintage carpet, furniture removal, pre-cleaning, and talks about how Empowered Water works.  Joe even drinks some!