Episodes
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11/4/23 ADUs,
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) codes, breaker panel labeling, outlet testing, mini split AC unit instillation, Curran Hughes from Renegade Plastics,
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06-10-23 Big rain and emergency tools.
Advice after recent storms and water intrusion; necessary lubricants, a go-bag of tools; keys and codes for your locks; finding a small town contractor.
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06-03-23 A shocking program.
It's Ask an Electrician day with Dave from Consumer Electric and Cable.
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05-27-23 Memorial weekend projects.
Removing and replacing fence posts; building a good decking substructure; replacing solar attic fans; ants under a patio; bouncy floors; house paint failure spots.
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05-20-23 Ask a Plumber!
Scott from Master Plumbing answers plumbing questions in hour 2 and 3. Hour 1, Joe talks about refinishing wood decking.
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05-13-23 Air filters and jacks.
Cody from the Air Filter Superstore teaches us about proper furnace filter use and maintenance. Joe asks for help with hi-lift jacks. Also; crawlspace treatments and scam warnings.
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05-06-23 The Repair Cafe.
Learn about the City of Boise Repair Cafe coming in June and August. Also, cold roofs; outdoor electrical and plumbing; duct cleaning; replacing flooring.
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04-29-23 Charge for estimates?
Tracey Henry talks with us about questions you should be asking your contractors. Joe addresses contractors charging for estimates.
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04-22-23 Boots and fans.
Kacey from Georgia Boot and Jim from D&B Supply talk about proper work wear for your feet. Then Steve from Solar Concepts cools us off with whole house fans and brightens our day with Solatube skylights.
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04-15-23 Garage beautification.
Making your garage more functional, safe, and good looking. Don McNeil with Storage Evolution talks with Joe today. Also, getting ready to turn on your sprinkler system.
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04-08-23 Duct cleaning and disaster restoration.
Kent from System Kleen joins Joe in studio to talk about duct cleaning, indoor air quality, and disaster response clean up. Joe also talks in the first hour about contractor registration and licensing.
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04-01-23 At Restoration Rods
HomeFix and Auto World's Mark Evans broadcast from Restoration Rods to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Boise.
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03-25-23 Toilets and fencing.
Water levels in toilets; fencing law; cost vs. value; powder coating; trees for energy efficiency; foundation depths; oil tanks.
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03-18-23 Gutters and drainage systems.
Cody from Hunter Rain Gutters is our guest and discusses cost, material differences, screens, and underground drainage systems.
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03-11-23 The cost of solar.
Carl Simpson with Renewable Energy Northwest LLC is our guest today to discuss the costs and mechanics of solar power.
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03-04-23 "A Box of Chocolates"
From fence preparation to mud-setting a tub, carpet stretching, roof replacement, drop-in ranges, tile shower pans and 3-way electrical switch challenges!
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02-25-23 Everybody in the pool.
Brent from Backyard Oasis talks to us about San Juan fiberglass pools. Joe advises a future landlord; vent ridge attics; air in pipes; and home inspections.
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02-18-23 Leaks and creeks.
What to do after an ice maker line fails and does kitchen damage. Joe also has Spring-fever planning projects; fire extinguisher review; and spray paints.
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02-11-23 Homeowners insurance and sealing concrete tile and grout.
Brett Murphy from Boise River Insurance joins Joe and provides great advice on managing our homeowners insurance. Then, Josh from Perma Treat teaches us about cleaning and sealing grout, granite countertops, and concrete.
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02-04-23 Busy phone call day!
Air in plumbing lines; LED refrigerator lights; anchor a decorative post; downspout drainage; crawl space water; window and glass replacement.
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01-28-23 Garage doors with Kevin.
All about garage door repair and maintenance with Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise. Joe also talks about mailboxes, pegboard, dig line, and ceiling cracks.
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01-21-23 Fencing.
Scott and Ryan from Idaho Fence Masters sit in with Joe to talk about building fences, fencing materials and choices. Joe also covers bathroom remodeling and makeovers and peeling vinyl flooring.
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01-14-23 Looking to Spring.
Joe discusses going to Spring home shows; bathroom remodeling plans; dealing with run-off moisture; selecting good gutter screens; plumbing drain issues in a condo; garage door seals; getting ready for house paint.
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01-07-23 New year, new projects.
Screws and predrilling holes; water in a crawl space; frost heaving driveway; hanging shelves; solvents and cleaning; falling shower rods.
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Happy new year! And HomeAdvisor survey.
HomeAdvisor survey with Mallory Micetich; lessons from Dad; cleaning soot; furnace repair; garage door noises; mobile home insurance; roof leaks.
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12-24-22 Cold day, busy show.
Noisy deck; front door problems; roofing choices; foundation vents; winter concrete. Also, Joe's life lessons from Dad and cold weather consequences.
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12-17-22 Fixing furniture.
The Furniture Medic is in studio! Shawn takes us through his capabilities to refinish and restore furniture, cabinets, and woodwork. Joe also discusses winter preparation, setting back thermostats, and ice melt dangers for pets.
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12-10-22 Heat, patching, caulking, ice dams.
Heating a garage; drywall patching; remove and replace bath and shower caulk; what are ice dams; paint disposal.
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12-03-22 The best gutter cleaning tool ever.
Michael from Guttersense.com visits with Joe about his family business. Joe talks about kitchen remodeling and answers a call about asbestos siding.
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11-26-22 Toys for Tots!
Topics today include foam insulation; getting rid of mice; kitchen remodeling; knobs and pulls; and Joe does battle with a leaf blower.
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11-19-22 Home inspections with Randy Funk.
Calls about covering heat pumps; reinforced floors; galvanized pipe; house wraps; leaking hose bibs.
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11-12-22 Alex tells us about Maker Shop in Boise, a community workshop now open.
Also; tool buying warnings; shower valves; Christmas lights and winter prep.
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11-05-22 Bathroom remodeling.
Jeff from Custom Bath Solutions fills us in on bathroom conversions and remodels for convenience, updating, and aging in place.
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10-29-22 Yeti Services and solar scams.
Carl Simpson explains why solar is confusing; Dean Peters introduces Yeti Services; and Joe talks property lines, sanders and insulation.
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10-15-22 The end of days...not.
Seasonal projects: hose storage; re-roofing; padlocks; power outages; trim trees now; generators; crack filling concrete; and new baseboards.
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10-08-22 Matt Bauscher from Amherst Madison
Matt Bauscher from Amherst Madison discusses area real estate trends and offers advice to callers and more!
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10-01-22 Terry Heffner from Guild Mortgage
Terry Heffner from Guild Mortgage addresses the changes in the financial markets, their effects on mortgages, building, growth, credit your home and more with Joe
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09-24-22 Chimney cleaning and a couple mysteries.
Jeffery and Jack from Dr. Soot guest on the show to talk about chimney maintenance. Also; plumbing and ventilation mysteries that need further investigation.
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09-17-22 It's the ask a plumber show!
Scott from Master Plumbing talks about low flow toilets and why you might not want one; water pressure; angle stops; septic tanks and plumbing licensing.
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9-10-22 HomeFix Falling onto Fall
Cleaning fans, changing furnace filters, painting your front door, find your blueprints, staining a fence...or not, sprinkler blow outs, disposals not working, flooring fixes, and a home insurance inventory.
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09-03-22 Falling in to fall.
End of season painting; leaf raking; trimming back trees; putting power equipment to bed for the year; stacking firewood; and grout cleaning.
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08-27-22 Live from the Woodcraft Woodworking Expo.
Interviews with manufacturers, product representatives, and makers at the Woodcraft Woodworking Expo.
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08-20-22 Woodcraft Expo advance information.
Joe also talks about installing clothes lines; labeling your electrical panel; checking smoke detectors; change orders; and fixing your barbecue grill.
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08-13-22 Hunter Rain Gutters.
Cody from Hunter Rain Gutters teaches us all about gutters and drainage systems. Also, dealing with mysterious odors and fixing a faucet drip.
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08-06-22 Be cool and get a credit.
The Idaho Power AC cool credit; pocket doors and barn doors; draining water heaters; unsticking a door; washing machine hoses; and hot mud.
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07-30-22 Dave from Zerorez tells us about keeping carpets clean.
Also, solar power and generators and a great tip for making soffit vents more efficient.
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07-23-22 Leaning left or right?
Can a contractor put a lien on your home? Change orders; water softeners; repairing granite countertops; faulty shower pans; attic stairways; and all about drywall mud.
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07-16-22 Stay cool man.
Insulation or windows; mini split systems; attic fans versus whole house fans; taking out a wall; after the job is done; and that first garage workshop.
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07-09-22 Turning up the heat.
Exterior caulking prep; solar attic fans; patio cover permits; condensation pumps; window tinting; insulation; and screwing up the recycling system.