Granite Countertops are the subject of the day as Ben and George from Stone Pro join Joe in the studio.  They discuss all the details about getting and living with stone countertops.   How to take care and repair granite, and what makes for good fabrication.  Callers ask about carpet stretching, report back on tankless water heaters, and ask about a walk in tub conversion.

And the rains kept coming!  Joe talks with Jeff Goade from Solid Earth Solutions about the heavy rain, soil problems, crawlspace water issues, and drainage solutions.  Callers ask about eroding foundations, and granite countertops. Joe gives his thoughts on counter tops and materials  as well as venting microwave ovens.

Jennifer Anderson, Publisher and Editor for The Independent newspaper joins Joe on the show today to talk about the paper and how it came to be hers and the communites it serves.  Callers ask about how heat pumps work (and Joe doesn’t give a very good answer on this one), restaining a concrete floor, cleaning oven glass, and filling holes in cultured marble shower panels.

A feature show today as we focus on Heating and Cooling issues with Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company.  (459-2212).  Callers ask about what temp to set thermostats to and how much to set them back at night, Geothermal heat pumps, cleaning and maintenence, humidifiers being added, some regieters blowing hotter than others, and more.  Also, raising a door threashold is discussed as well as determining the source of a water leak.

New Years Eve show on HomeFix and Joe and his guest Jay Pearson from ViewPoint Windows Doors and Hardware introduce the Entryway Giveaway promotion from ThermaTru Doors.  Check out the link box on this website for contest rules and information.  They also discuss why fiberglass doors are a good choice and the selection offerings from ThermaTru Doors.  Callers ask about wood pellet stove installations, plastic vapor barriers under homes, leaking toilets, and patching a vinyl window frame.

The Christmas Eve Show on HomeFix and Joe tells a few Christmas stories about Some Assermbly Required and his personal story about his first tools.  Callers ask about cracks in concrete and setting back thermostats at night, sealing stamped concrete, and water circulation valves.

Two special guests on todays show.  Larry Pierce, Author of “The Art Of Fixing Things” calls in to talk about his new book and the lost art of fix rather than replace.  Also, Marc Lyman from the website Homefixated.com joins Joe to talk about the home improvement and product review world on the Internet.  The Genie Garage Door Opener contest comes to a close with the announcement of Scott Christensen as the winner.  More on this elsewhere on this website.  Callers ask Joe about magnetic weatherstrip, glass tile backsplashes, and installing FRP panels.

Randy Funk, an Idaho home inspector, joins Joe on The HomeFix show and talks about his interactions as an inspector with people getting their homes inspected.  Also why you should get an inspection before a sale.  They discuss what it takes to be an inspector and how to select a good home inspection service.  Callers ask about inspections even if you are not selling your house and cutting solid surface counter top materials.

On today’s show we hear from Ryan DeArment, VP of Sales and Marketing for Channellock tools and learn about the family that started Channellock as well as how the tools are made.  Mike Kridel, the President of The Genie Company also calls in and talks about making garage door openers in the USA as well as the Powermax 1500 contest.  Joe talks about building extra sturdy shelving for your garage as well as callers asking about insulating a floor, installing tile back splashes, and the recent article in Remodeling magazine about cost vs. value in projects.

Due to technical difficulties the podcast begins at minute 3.

In case you might have missed this one, as The HomeFix Show aired today at 5 AM, here it is!    Joe talks about chain style downspouts for our gutters, the differences in types of glues, painting in the cold, adjusting door bottoms and thresholds, checking heat vents for air flow, and closing foundation vents.  A caller asks about leaking water heater fittings.  Joe also gives advice on cordless tools as gifts and protecting power cords for Christmas lights.