The Home Fix Show

Joe reviews the KTVB news coverage of Contractor Registration issues and talks about one more thing that Idaho needs to do to protect consumers.  Also, why you need to inspect your crawl space, how to get a clean paint line, water dripping from bath fans, and gas fireplace problems.

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Joe talks with Mary and Dean from Sasquatch Contracting about the remodeling industry, planning, getting large scale projects done, and what type of systems they have in place to deliver successful end results.  Joe also discusses additional Living in Place considerations we should not put off to the last minute. 

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Two scams to avoid; frozen water pipes; radon testing; draft location; bathroom floors; strange smell; contractor liens; and Beer Can Appreciation Day! 

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Power outage preparation; firewood storage; water shutoffs; drill bits; patching LVP; home show advice from Cutting Edge Kitchens. 

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Subcontractor's liens; adding or modifying door and window openings; storage organization tips; stainless steel sinks; tub to shower conversions.

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Joe discusses getting a contractor to finish a job; fixing a faucet and shower valve; water leak detection system; home shows and project planning; solar hot water. 

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What to think about as you plan out a project involving contractors.  Also, floor covering replacement, dangerous fireplace, and repairing sink chips. 

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Last minute gift ideas; fixing scratches and dings in woodwork and cabinets; moisture on windows; mice; and should we get ducts cleaned. 

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Chris and Will from Idaho Roofing Contractors sit in today to answer questions about roofing, reroofing, warranties and repair.  Joe also talks about trimming off doors and patching a ceiling after plumbing work. 

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Hear from many of the HomeFix family of sponsors as they drop off toys for the Toys for Tots collection event.  Some tips and traditions. 

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Kent Mortensen from System Kleen Duct Cleaning talks about small business and the service trades as a great option for those starting out in life.  Joe goes through the Bucket of Essentials as a great gift item. 

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Joe gives marketing advice to contractors; we meet Kip Blair an inventor; and hear from Brad Toft about the need for more contractor oversight.

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Jon from Earthcraft Construction teaches us about straw bale home construction.  Scott from Master Plumbing answers listener questions about plastic pipe failures, auto leak detection systems, water softeners, on demand water heaters, septic back-ups. 

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Re-pipe a house; weather stripping; ice melt warnings; roof coatings; and live from Heritage Reflections. 

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Joe Gets us prepared for cold weather! What happens in case of a power outage, reminder to blow out your sprinkler lines and unhook hoses, how to complain to your contractor and he shared the entire contents of his traveling tool bag!

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Brent with Dryer Vent Wizard takes us through vent cleaning, dryer performance, maintenance and connections.  Joe vents about contractors pricing by the hour and square foot cost.  Also, gutter cleaning inspecting.  

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Short Show today. Monte from Woodcraft gives us all the details on the October 4-5 Woodworking and Maker Expo!

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Facebook scam offers; cracking concrete; sump pump failure; pinholes in shingles; Cheers and Sneers; Sherwin Williams color of the year; foundation vents; hose storage; microwave noise mystery.

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Attic fans; skylights; whole house fans.  Contractor complaints; chimney repair; cordless tool battery advice. 

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