Fix It Home Improvement

This week we talk about garbage disposals. We cover some tips, troubleshooting and what to look for when you are ready to buy. You can subscribe to our Fix It Home Improvement podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like our show please leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel  Fix It Home Improvement . You can email us at f...

This week we cover some basic drywall repair tips. Drywall repair is an excellent skill to have and it just takes a little practice.  You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star rating and review. You can check out some of our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel  Fix It Home Improvement . Email us at fixitpodcast@gmail.com...

This week we talk about different types of light switches and how to wire them. This is a great episode to come back to if you are wiring a 3 way switch.  You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher to hear from us every week. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel  Fix It Home Improvement . Email us at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Talk to you next week.  

This week we have a special episode. We stopped by the Garden Show in Chicago and took a look at some of the new companies and products for lawn and garden. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and hear from us every week. If you like the show please leave a review and rating on iTunes. If you would like to talk to us, drop us a line at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Visit our YouTube channel for home...

This week we talk about some excellent routines to keep your lawn mower running and cutting well.  We talk about the different types of mowers and some features to look for. We also list the top rated mower brands from our research. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like the show please leave a review and rating on iTunes. You can check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube...

This week we talk about rose care. Many homeowners don't use roses in their landscaping because they think it is difficult to care for roses. The new types of roses are easy to care for, hardy and almost goof proof for any gardener. We spoke to rose expert Paul Zimmerman from  http://paulzimmermanroses.com/ . Paul gives us some tips on pruning roses. You can subscribe to our weekly home improvemen...

This week we talk about how to unclog a drain and some tips on how to keep them from getting clogged. We cover acids, bases and some excellent non-toxic bacterial cleaners. We talked to Julie and Bryan from Unique. You can check out their products at  http://uniquemm.com/ . For our home improvement videos, you can visit us at  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . Email us at fixitpodcast@...

This week we talk about wasps and hornets. We cover wasp traps, wasp sprays and some tips to keep you from getting stung. We spoke to Stewart from Terro and he had some great information. Here is a link for his products  http://www.terro.com/ . You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Drop us a line at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher and let us know w...

This week we talk about how to control grubs and Japanese beetles. We cover traps for Japanese beetles and insecticides. For grub control we cover some excellent natural control using milky spore and beneficial nematodes. Here are a couple links  http://www.environmentalfactor.com/  and  http://www.stgl.us/ . We also cover some of the most popular insecticides.  For mole control, we talk about tra...

This week we talk about cool season grass like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. Warm season grass like Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia and buffalo grass. Jim from  http://jonathangreen.com/  gave us some great tips. I spoke to Walter from  http://www.centralsodil.com/  about laying sod.  You can visit our YouTube channel for home improvement projects at  Fix It Home Improveme...

This week we talk about the different types of grills and their pro's and con's. We also cover some propane safety and the correct way to start a propane grill.  We spoke to Mark from My Fix It Up Life and he shared some grill tips. You can find Mark at  http://myfixituplife.com/DIY/ . Mark and his wife Theresa have a great YouTube channel, radio show and podcast by the same name. You can check ou...

This week we are talking about pool maintenance and some pool tips. We had Matt from Swim University give us some hot tub tips. Matt has an excellent website at  http://www.swimuniversity.com/ . He also has a great channel on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/SwimUniversity .  Our sponsor this week is Moso Natural air purifying bags. You can check them out at  http://mosonatural.com/ . It is a...

This week we talk about how to control mosquitoes, flies and gnats. We cover some of the most popular and effective products and a natural mosquito repellent. I share my tips for a bug free party. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Visit our YouTube channel, Fix It Home Improvement Channel for home repair videos  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . Contact us at fix...

This week we talk about what to look for when purchasing an outlet. We talk about some tips on how to wire a GFCI and what electrical testers are the best for a homeowner to have. You can check out our home repair videos on our YouTube channel, Fix It Home Improvement  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . You can contact us at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. If you like the show please subscribe...

This week we talk about some interesting facts about ants and the best way to control them. What products are best for inside and outside the house. Subscribe to get our podcast every week and please share. You can visit our Fix It Home Improvement channel on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . Give us feedback at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. If you like the show please give us a...

This week we talk about some of the changes in toilets. There is no longer a universal toilet flap. I talk about Sani Seal and why I like it. Here is a link to watch me replace a toilet gasket  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ZXo9k26s4 . Visit our YouTube channel for more tips  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . If you like the show please leave a review and 5 stars on iTunes, it help...

This week we talk about weed killer for your lawn. We talk about dandelions, thatch and some products that do a great job at keeping your lawn beautiful. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you liked the episode, please leave a review. Give us feed back at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Check out our videos on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper . Talk to you next week.

This week we talk about how to pick an outdoor extension cord. How the wrong cord can shorten the life of your power tools and be a fire hazard. We also talk about power strips and what to look for in a quality surge protector. Thanks to our sponsor The Drain Claw at  http://www.thedrainclaw.com/ . Please subscribe and tell a friend. Talk to you next week with more tips. Give us feedback at fixitp...

This week we are talking about different types of dirt, peat and mulch. We talked to Barry from Jonathan Green. He had some great information about how to keep your lawn and the microorganisms in your soil healthy. You can check out Jonathan Green on their website  http://www.jonathangreen.com/ Thanks to our sponsor The Drain Claw at  http://www.thedrainclaw.com/ Please subscribe and tell a friend...

This week we cover some great tips for water heaters. There have been some big changes in gas water heaters. They now have a flame arrestor and a filter to prevent explosions and fires. You now have to keep these parts clean to prevent the pilot light from going out. You no longer have a traditional thermocouple on many water heaters. We talk about some great routines to keep your water heater saf...

This week we talk about how to prevent and kill crabgrass. There are some excellent non-toxic products that will keep crabgrass and other weeds from germinating and also fertilize your lawn. We then cover some simple tips for your lawn mower and how you should be mowing.