The Home Fix Show

Joe reviews the new Duracell Hybrid flashlights; shares advice from a Pergola expert; talks about staining cedar fence; and advises us on how to talk with contractors.  Callers ask about stain removal on composition decking, and water heater expansion tanks. 

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Teri Jo talks with us about the Habitat ReStores.  Joe also talks with a caller about replumbing her house; water leak detection; wood screen doors; change orders; soffit vents and airflow testing.

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Joe gives advice about refinishing a wood deck; home inspectors and home inspections; Idaho Power rate programs; removing old work; and a confession to listeners. 

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Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company sits in with Joe to explain how air conditioning not only works, but getting systems repaired and how to interact with them for more comfort. 

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Scott and Joe talk about replumbing a house, RO systems, hose bib issues, copper vs PEX, and slow flushing toilets. 

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Andrew and Will from Idaho Roofing Contractors help us understand roofing our homes, the products and the process.  Joe also talks about sprinkler system heat stress and Durham's Water Putty. 

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How we keep cool; replacing a wax ring; cleaning bathroom drains; air nailers; preparing a house for a long absence; fourth of July fire safety. 

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Hear the story of a construction project that has its share of problems.  What can we learn from this? Also, the Idaho Bicentennial Capsule is missing!  And dealing with a roof leak. 

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Grace from High Desert Hardwood in Eagle, ID, joins Joe on the show to talk about the variety of hardwoods that are available in her store, as well as the best usages and some of the most creative projects that she has seen.  Joe also discusses compressors and what might be a good choice for you, and the right caulking for the right job. 

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Roof maintenance; garage doors; crawl space; insulation; sprinkler systems.  And Joe's advice for dealing with door-to-door salespeople.

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John Clark with EarthCraft Construction talks about when a builder turns over a new house to a new owner. Also- Home owner associations, replacing windows, frost free hydrants, and wood fence post installations.

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A Caller discloses multiple problems with a 5-year-old house and Joe discusses the issue of poor building. Also, dryer vent cleaning, energy saving tips, water in crawl space, gate frames, screen rollers, and whole house surge protection.

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Searching for a Winged Weeder; staining a fence; getting a house ready to sell; gutter guards; DIY Pex; sprinkler system adjustments; cleaning a grill. 

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Seamus form Idaho Concrete Lifting talks about lifting and repairing concrete flatware and foundations.  Also, adjusting screen door closers, patching concrete, adding insulation.  

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Mark Rall talks about being a specialist in door installation and repair and closing the business for retirement.  Joe also talks about building patio covers. 

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Cement siding problems; on demand water heaters; selecting hoses; cleaning vinyl windows.  And Jon Clark from EarthCraft Construction talks about how homes are designed and built. 

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How carpet is made, choosing new carpet, and cleaning tile and upholstery.  Also, calls on solar viability, giving a house a bath, and spray-on roof coatings. 

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Scott from Master Plumbing is busy today!  Calls on draining and flushing water heaters; noises; washer hook-ups; expansion tanks; and leaking pop off valves.  Joe talks about hoses and whole house fans. 

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Concrete wall vapor barriers; hardwood floor refinishing; fans and air circulation; turning on your sprinkler system; flood irrigation caution; leaking window; and choosing gravel.

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