The Home Fix Show

Joe reviews proper home show etiquette; the relevance of radial arm saws; excessive ground moisture; insulating garages; getting new countertops; and foundation vents.

Humidity on windows; saving hardware and lumber scraps; garbage disposals; frozen pipes.

Also, solvents and kitchen remodeling advice.

Stanley from Heating Equipment Company gives seasonal advice, and the 2021 Bucket o' Stuff is revealed.

Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise guests with Joe. Maintenance; new styles; openers. Also, mice; tub conversions; restoring stainless steel.

At the end of today's program listen how to avoid getting taken for furnace repairs. Also, Matt Bauscher joins us to talk about the current real estate market in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Cabinet knobs; caulking lines; ceiling fans.

Michael from guttersense.com talks with Joe about the Gutter Sense gutter cleaning tool and the journey of an entrepreneur on Small Business Saturday. Also mice; propane; pit drains; shingles; hose bibs.

Cleaning out kitchen cabinets before Thanksgiving; glue for concrete; Christmas lights; Black Friday warning; planning for shortages; and a surprised Mark Evans.

Karl from Integrity Hardwood Floors joins us to talk about current styles, trends, products, refinishing techniques and materials. Joe also discusses an upcoming labor shortage in the construction industry as well as what it costs to remodel kitchens.

Our Wiss aviation snip contest comes to a close; caulking weatherization; kitchen backsplashes; building a workbench; painting cabinets.

Kitchen remodeling; getting old in your house. Slippery railroad ties; loose chairs; ivy on a fence; water heater blankets; and how insulation works.

Weatherization tips; kitchen remodeling advice; sound walls; painting roofs; test for lead; power outages.

Supply chain issues within the remodeling and construction world; bathroom remodeling and makeovers; and why tin snips are red, yellow, and green.

Joe talks about choosing a sander; putting away seasonal tools; and foundation vents.

Reminders about hoses and damage; padlocks; keeping your mail dry; garage floor finishes; sprinkler systems.

Freeze warnings are out; caulking before winter; 10 things to remember about winter; choosing cordless tools; outdoor wood selection; window well covers.

Scott from Master Plumbing sits in today and talks about polybutylene pipe, water softeners, water heaters, faucet repair and more.

A discussion with Brett Murphy from Boise River Insurance about insurance and how the industry works; homeowner coverage, and the what if's.

The annual highlight for woodworkers talking place at Woodcraft where we hear from artisans, crafts people, and manufacturers about their products and techniques.

We learn about the shortage of paint that is going on. Also, details about the Woodcraft Woodworking Expo; how to build garage shelving; and clothes lines.

We follow up on potential changes to Idaho building codes and licensing requirements with Stanley Johnson. Dave from Zerorez helps us learn to clean our homes better.

Joe talks about the possibility of licensing requirement reductions for electricians and other trades. Also, rust removal; USB outlets; and paint formulas.

Mortgage expert Terry Heffner sits in on the show today to answer questions about the real estate market and financing our homes.

Painting over stained doors; repairing a blown off shingle; replacing a strip of lap siding; and standing water on concrete.

Joe talks about what projects require permits; anchoring to stone and concrete; ball bearing door hinges; and solar thermal for hot water.