Efficiency, Energy & Laundry (Part I-Washing)
Efficiency, Energy ...
The average American family washes almost 400 loads of laundry a year and spends about that many hours in the laundry room. So today our conversation is about getting good results while reducing the energy use and money spent doing this necessary chore…….and maybe even saving...
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17 APR 2010 Show
17 APR 2010 Show...
HomeFix Show | 17 APR 2010 Joe broadcasts live from the front seat of his wife’s Volvo as he is on the road in Moscow, Idaho. The discussion starts with feedback received to the April 10 show on the new Lead Paint laws, and Joe trys to explain what the little marks on the heads...
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Removing Sediment from Your Electric Water Heater
Removing Sediment from ...
All water that enters a water heater contains natural minerals of some kind. Heating the water causes the minerals to separate and fall to the bottom of the tank. Over time, sediment buildup in electric water heaters can cover the lower heating element. This causes a significant drop...
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ENERGY STAR Parade of Homes
ENERGY STAR Parade of H...
The 2010 Parade of Homes will be held May 1st through May 16th. This year’s parade features 32 homes by 21 local builders. 15 of these builders will be showcasing 21energy efficient ENERGY STAR homes. We encourage you to tour these 21 homes, talk to the builders, and see what sets...
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Constructing a Personal Energy Plan
Constructing a Personal...
Our political leaders have placed energy-issues front and center on the national stage. The economy has placed reducing expenses front and center in our private lives. Taking control of our personal energy use and employing energy efficiency measures whenever and wherever possible...
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10 APR 2010 Show
10 APR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 10 APR 2010 Brian Gimmel from The Painting Pro is with Joe in studio today to focus on the subject of the new lead paint safe practices requirements and the law that has been passed going into effect April 22. They spend the show discussing the impact to contractors...
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3 APR 2010 Show
3 APR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 03 APR 2010 Ken Selby and Dave Jones from Leisure Time join Joe on the show for a special topic discussion on Hot Tubs and Spas.  Listen to this show ans you can learn the 4 most important questions you should ask before buying a new spa.  They also discuss...
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Big Stretch Caulking...
This is one of those products that goes under appreciated and unnoticed by the majority of hands-on homeowners, repair people, and contractors.  But once you experience the product, you will bee hooked on it from there on out. I was told about Big Stretch caulking by a fellow contractor...
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27 MAR 2010 Show
27 MAR 2010 Show...
The HomeFix Show | 27 MAR 2010 Show listeners call in about cracking metal sheetrock corners, stove inserts and chimney cracks, painting wrought iron rails, and wiring up a water feature fountain for a patio. Joe also gives a favorite tip on getting straight paint lines on textured...
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