Fix It 101

On today’s show the goal is to help you feel safer at home. We want to talk about security. Could your front door use a few extra locks? How’s the lighting around your home? Any dark spots? What about the locks on your windows? We’ll cover it all today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the temperature begins to fall, finally, you might want to think about your chimney maintenance before it’s time to light the fire. How long has it been since it’s been cleaned out? How do you know if you have animals living in your chimney? And which is better to have, a wood or gas burning fireplace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show we are talking about making insurance claims on home repairs. Do you know what type of home repairs your insurance covers? Why does your insurance company have to approve who it is that works on your home? Should you let the contractor talk directly to the insurance company when you need work done? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The temperature will be dropping soon. So today we’re talking about how to properly put the lawn tools away. What maintenance should we do to the lawnmower to make sure it’ll be ok until the spring? Is it necessary to drain the fuel? What about your grass trimmers and weed eaters? And what’s the proper way to clean and store your rakes, shovels, and hedge clippers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We plan to shed some light on today’s show. We’re talking about your lighting, indoors and outdoors. What are the best bulbs for the lighting around your house? What outdoor fixtures are best for the weather? What about dimmer switches and bulbs for inside your home? What are the best lights and bulbs to be around water like for your kitchen and bathroom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we give you the floor on our open topic show. But we have some ideas or suggestions for the season change as well. Is the paint starting to peel outside your home? When’s the last time you caulked the windows? Is this a good time of year to clean and do maintenance to your yard equipment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we want to help you bring some old furniture back to life. Do you have some great wood furniture in your home that you want to restore? Want to get rid of those old stains or nicks and scratches that life has brought to your antique tables and chairs? Maybe you found something at a thrift shop that needs a little work but could be perfect for your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show is long overdue. It’s the plumbing show. Leaky faucets! Clogged pipes! Running toilets! Installing water filters! Broken garbage disposals! Leaky washer connections! We’ll try to help you with all of these plumbing nightmares today. Our guest today is David Ray Sayles from D Ray’s Plumbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for us to remind you that there are some things you should NOT do yourself. It’s another edition of the DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME show. Did you try to fix something at home and you actually made it a lot worse? Did the youtube tutorial make the job look easier than it really was? And did you injure yourself in the process? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we need to talk about your garage and specifically your garage door. How often should your garage door be serviced? How do you know if your door is broken or if it’s just the remote? How long do the springs on the garage opener last? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s the day we help you get rid of all the pests trying to get into your home. It’s the bug show. So what pests are crawling around your home? Do you have a spider or ant problem? Have roaches or termites invaded your home? How do you keep flies and mosquitos away? And do bug sprays and traps actually work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break out the ladders! We’re going all the way up on today’s show to talk about your roof and your gutters. Besides having a leak, how do you know if you have roof damage? How much should a new roof cost? And how often should you clean out your gutters? What’s the correct way to clean them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are talking about your doors and windows on today’s show. Do you have a door that keeps getting stuck or won’t close all the way? Could your screen door use a makeover? Is the spring it on still strong or has it given up on you? Do you have that one window that always gets stuck? What about adding a door for pets to get in and out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have a room in our house that is begging to be redone. It’s probably the bathroom or the kitchen. And today we’re going to help you get started. Which room is the hardest to remodel? Which one is the most expensive or takes the longest? And what can you do on your own before calling a professional? Shane McLendon of Home Remedies joins us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is your chance to tell us about the things you have recently built or created for your home. We’ll also throw around a few life hacks to make living a little easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we want to help you find the right person for the big jobs around your home. We’re going to help you find the right contractor. So how do you find the right contractor for the job you need? How do you verify the references the contractor has? How do you know if they are charging you too much? Should you request a contract? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to take a dip in the pool? Not so fast! On today’s show, we want to talk about what you need to keep that pool clean and working right. Do you need a permit for an above ground pool? What is the proper way to test your water so you know it’s safe for swimming? Our guest today is Steve Boyer from AquaBlue Pools and Spas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.