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Apparitions And Such

I believe it was in the year of our Lord 1947. The County Health Board personnel had just nailed up the pink quarantine placard onto the front door. During this place and time, Scarlet Fever was prevalent in and around Canton Ohio. Being the only one within our neighborhood to be...

The Binder

Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – APR 2013 A house should come with an Owner’s Manual. Everything comes with a manual these days.  You buy a salt and pepper shaker and there is a fold out 9 page instruction and operation manual.  In six languages! There are a lot of complex...

4 May 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 04 MAY 2013 Bill Jacobs from Alloway Lighting is the expert guest today talking about home and commercial lighting, LED and CFL technology, the future of lighting, and his journey as a local business owner.  Also, Melanie and Chris from Second Chance Building Materials...

27 April 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 27 APR 2013 The first hour of the show is for yo if you are just starting out in life with a new home.  Joe gives advice as far as what tools and materials new home owners should have.  He also talks about some sprinkler system design basics.    Caller find...

20 April 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 20 APR 2013 Joe phones in the show from The U of I and it is a busy one!  Joe talks about selecting textures for your house, exploding sinks, adding electrical outlets, cleaning vent fans, and the differences between interlocking pavers and stamped concrete.  Callers...

13 April 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 13 APR 2013 The Habitat for Humanity one day house build is explained by Pastor Duane Anders from First United Methodist Church Cathedral of the Rockies.  The event is April 20th at 7:30 AM.  Joe talks about graphite like deposits on hinges and carpeting, Callers ask...

06 April 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 06 APR 2013 Topics on today’s show include Joe talking about Metal roofing fasteners and where to place them, the new Restore deck finish from Rustoleum, skylight replacement with Velux FCM series windows, Dryer vent cautions, and callers ask about concrete...

30 March 2013 Show

The HomeFix Show | 30 MAR 2013 Kevin from Garage Door Store Boise is Joe’s expert guest today and talks about garage door maintenance and repair, trouble shooting, and answers calls from listeners about garage door weatherstrip, noisy doors, stripped opener gears, lubrication,...