Invest in Quality and Durability
Invest in Quality and D...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – APR 2010 Spring brings changes. They are all around us. One that happened for me is the moving of The HomeFix Radio Show to 670 KBOI. A bit of a mental challenge for me, but like most things, I adjusted and got used to it. Thanks to those...
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Cool Off with a Cool Roof
Cool Off with a Cool Ro...
Beat the summer heat and get a jump start on making your home cooler for the summer. A cool roof is great way to upgrade your roof, extend your roof’s life and stay nice and cool, even on hot summer days.  It’s a big job but there’s a cool way to do it. A “cool roof”...
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20 MAR 2010 Show
20 MAR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 20 MAR 2010 In studio this week is Brian Sweet from Closet Hero.  Joe asks Brian about the modular closet systems that he and his Son, Parker, manufacture in Boise.  They discuss materials, tools needed for the installation, design elements, and the degree...
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Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
Landscaping for Energy ...
Each year, the onset of spring beckons us to the nurseries in search of bright colors to cheer our yards and flower beds. Before heading out this year, Idaho Power suggests you take a moment and look for other planting opportunities…….ones that will pay not only dividends in beauty...
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Managing Computer Use for Energy Efficiency
Managing Computer Use f...
The most effective ways to reduce your computer’s energy use is by adjusting power management settings or by selecting efficient components during its purchase. Conversely, minimizing or closing background applications will have almost no effect on the amount of energy used by your...
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13 MAR 2010 Show
13 MAR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 13 MAR 2010 Joe settles down in his new home for the HomeFix show on KBOI and has an interview with Ryan DeArment from Channellock tools. Joe and his listeners learn about the family owned Channellock company, its history, made in the USA, and some new Channellock...
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6 MAR 2010 Show
6 MAR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 6 MAR 2010 The HomeFix Show has a new home and it is on 670 KBOI! Joe kicks off the new era of HomeFix and tries to work through the “new digs” jitters. With only a one hour show for now, callers pack the lines and ask about getting more water pressure...
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Reducing Water and Energy Use in Bathrooms
Reducing Water and Ener...
Now it’s time for Idaho Power’s weekly energy efficiency tip. Let’s talk bathrooms and how your water use impacts your energy bills. According to the Department of Energy, heating water is the second largest residential energy use. For a lot of us, a nice hot shower is a luxury....
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27 FEB 2010 SHOW
27 FEB 2010 SHOW...
The HomeFix Show | 27 FEB 2010 Joe teases listeners throughout the show to listen at the end for a “Big Announcement”. Then he drops the bombshell: This is the last HomeFix show to be heard on 580 KIDO. The show is being moved to 670 KBOI effective next week, March 6. He also...
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