The Home Fix Show

For Consumer Protection Week, Joe talks about what can be done better in construction to minimize Consumer complaints, what causes them, and who is responsible.  

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Joe interviewed Chad from Decked Out Decks about outdoor decks and living areas, materials, and design elements.  Also, Joe talks about storage unit rentals. 

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Ivy with Blue Ribbon Painting sits in with Joe to talk about interior and exterior painting and painters.  Joe also warns about scam language used in offers for window replacements.

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Joe has a conversation with Bret Murphy from Boise River Insurance about the changing face of homeowners insurance, what is covered, and what we should stay on top of.  Then, he speaks with the guys from Idaho Roofing Contractors about the coming roofing season, selecting your contractor, watching out for bad information, and proper product selection.

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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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