Fun show today on roofing and roofing contractors with Craig Fram of CF Construction.  Callers ask about rotting pillars and PVC trim, metal roofing vs. Architectural shingles in the mountains, foam insulation before a new roof or after, working on tile roofs, solar panel damage to roofs, cleaning and repairing chimneys, replacing a basement window frame. Joe also talks about ho w to remove composite lumber deck boards and the consequences of calling in a contractor for an opinion about another contractor.

Seamus from Go Green Insulation is in studio to help us understand insulation and the different types, installs, and new ways of going about it.  Ryan from Channellock calls in to introduce the new Gridiron Giveaway contest, and answers a few questions about making tools in the USA.  A Caller asks about installing tile behind a wood stove.

Melissa from The Filter Factory Outlet Stores sits in and let us know about the inner workings of a family business and customer satisfaction.  Callers ask about patio cover skylight replacement, painted garage floors, siding issues, painting over stucco, getting fire retardant off a house, and repairing a cracked shower base.

On the Road Again!  From The WoodCraft Woodworking Expo 2016.  This was fun!  Hear interviews from Steve Merrill, Patty from SawStop, Ron from Next Wave Automation and the CNC router machines, Michael from the Doctors Wood Finishes, Alex a band saw pro from Powermatic, and Doug from Fein.  Monte makes a quick stop at the mic too!.. Great event and fun to do the show from.

Learn how to complain…as if you needed to!  Yup, there is technique.  See how you would handle yourself.  Cedar vs. redwood, the battle for the outdoor wood king, and another battle, Bosch vs Saw Stop for safety of us all… if they could quit fighting!  Our listeners call in about tile roof issues, concrete cracks, leaky Stealth vents, the right wood for railings, demo dangers, patio door replacement, and a good recommendation for a pergola (definition included).

Joe goes off on another radio essay, this time about Cheap.  Cheap stuff and why this is not good.  Pay attention, you will hear this again in greater detail on 8-1-2015.  Also street flooding and who takes care of it, flood plain info, fixing a peeling vinyl bathroom floor, and painting over stained trim and doors.  Show listeners call in about bathroom vent leaks, which gutter cover is best, how online radio works, furnace in an attic.

Here are some photos of window balances you can refer to as we are discussing on the show today.

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When should you NOT do it yourself?  Joe talks about this in detail.Also clearing soffit vents of dust bunnies.  Callers ask about remodeling and structural issues, hail damage, sliding patio door rollers, siding replacement, shingle colors and heat, and Joe and Max talk about our friends dealing with Alzheimer and dementia issues.

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.

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.

A good lesson on Real Estate from MacKenzie and Paul Aitken, The A Team from Group One. Solid advice on what is happening in today’s market, getting your house ready to sell and how to find the next one.  Valuable lessons on customer service too.  Callers ask abou the new water heater requirements and how it will effect them, bad water pipes and the law suits, getting a custom awning made, and how long does stove pipe last.