30 MAY 2009 Show
30 MAY 2009 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 30 MAY 2009 Chad Vincent from Renaissance Remodeling joins Joe to tell us about NARI of Idaho and the Remodeled Homes Tour, what NARI is all about, and to share his expertise as a Remodeling Contractor.  Callers ask about removing old tile floors, trying to solve...
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23 MAY 2009 Show
23 MAY 2009 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 23 MAY 2009 HomeFix Show Podcast  AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_2", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joeprin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2FQuadro%2Fpodcast%2FHomefixShow_23MAY2009.mp3"});
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Hunter Fans Product Review
Hunter Fans Product Rev...
I should have known better. 5 Minute Fan? Come on. I was skeptical going into it, and I was right. I cussed at this ceiling fan more than I have at any product of late. Don’t get me wrong, Hunter makes a really good fan, but to market this product as a five minute install...
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16 MAY 2009 Show
16 MAY 2009 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2009 Joe warns listeners about the driveway seal coating scams and shingle oil scams. Listeners call in about attic ventilation, water softeners, noisy plumbing, and a plugged faucet where Joe forgets about the obvious. Also discussed is how to refinish...
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American Standard Faucet Product Review
American Standard Fauce...
After the fan fiasco, the very next day I had to install a new, actually two, bathroom faucets onto new china lavs. I grabbed these American Standard Cadet units because of the cost at the box store. $44 each. At the time I didn’t notice the claim in the green circle that...
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9 MAY 2009 Show
9 MAY 2009 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 18 APR 2009 Heating and Cooling issues and proper design are discussed in this show with Stanley Johnson of Heating & Cooling Equipment Company. maintenance and repairs, when it is time to replace duct work and with what, and how a proper evaluation is done...
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A Fencing Story…
A Fencing Story…...
A fencing story. It was an early fall day in 1970. A moving van just pulled up beside the curb at the house next door to my house. I was 10 years old. We had just moved into our house about 3 weeks earlier and now the new neighbors were moving in. Ours were the only two houses...
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Down The Drain? Retrieve it Without a Wrench.
Down The Drain? Retriev...
An amazing trick! This 1-minute video shows you how to easily retrieve anything that went down the drain…without a pipe wrench or a plumber. UPDATE: You must use a Wet/Dry shop vacuum. In the video, he casually mentions “any vacuum will do”. More info and tips on the...
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Pond Pumps
Pond Pumps...
Over the last few years, ponds have become increasingly popular landscape features in many home lawns and gardens. Before designing any water feature, you should consider the maintenance associated with filtering and clearing debris. Another major consideration is the amount of...
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