Garage Door Openers
Garage Door Openers...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – DEC 2011 And there I was, peaceful in my ignorance until someone goes and points out the obvious and then I can’t stop thinking about it and how I am going to deal with it. “So what are you going off on this month Joe?” you are probably...
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Which Caulk to Use
Which Caulk to Use...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – NOV 2011 Sometimes we have too many choices.  And with that often comes a greater opportunity for making the wrong choice.  Not politics, not restaurants, not wives and husbands, I am talking about really important choices.  Which caulking...
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25 Years!
25 Years!...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – SEP 2011 This month marks the start of the 25th year of The HomeFix Show on the radio.  25 years!  Wow.  It was never my intent to do this show this long.  But then, things do not always turn out the way you intended.   Thank you for...
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Just Fix It, Clean It Out, and Clean It Up
Just Fix It, Clean It O...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – AUG 2011 Most people tend to overdo it when it comes to selling their home. Bet that got your attention if you are involved in this subject somehow. I have seen it time and time again where people think that they have to make major changes...
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We Don’t Get Over It
We Don’t Get Over...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – JUL 2011 I can tell you that we NEVER get over it. I am talking about us males of the species and the past.  Particularly when it comes to our toys.  Ladies, you might not want to keep reading because you have been fed a load of crap by us,...
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I Don’t Do Plumbing
I Don’t Do Plumbi...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – JUN 2011 I made a trip to Denver to visit my Mom and since my Sister was out of town, I stayed at her house.  I offered to fix anything that needed fixing while I was there to one: give me something to do, and two: to make me feel less guilty...
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My Guys
My Guys...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – MAY 2011 “I know this Guy that can do that.”  Or Gal.  Whatever gender, I am going to use Guy as a generic descriptor. End of disclaimer. Isn’t it a great feeling when you have your “Guy” to take care of you when you need help? ...
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Spring Has Sprung!
Spring Has Sprung!...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – APR 2011 This has got to be my most absolute favorite time of year.  Anticipation blooms as much as the flowers.  Everything becomes new again, and starts over.  It is like hitting the “reset” button.  Optimism.  Hope.  Excitement. ...
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A Remodel Must Have
A Remodel Must Have...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – Special Addition 2011 I am a big believer in proper planning when it comes to remodeling.  I have to be to keep my jobs on schedule and on budget.  However, I often have to challenge my clients and customers to do some work on their end before...
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Where Did it Come From?
Where Did it Come From?...
Star-Eagle Independent Newspaper – MAR 2011 So where do you think it came from, where has it been?  It has always been somewhat of a fascination of mine to know where things came from.  I can look around my workshop and pretty much tell you where every nut, bolt, bracket...
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