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Ep 42Roaches

This week we talk about roaches and how to control them. You can subscribe to our Fix It Home Improvement Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Feb 1, 201527 min

Ep 41Thermostats

This week we talk about the different types of thermostats. We talked to Tim from White Rodges about some of their products. You can check them out at White Rodgers. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos at Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Jan 25, 201528 min

Ep 40Space Heaters

This week we talk about the different types of space heaters and some safety tips. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Jan 18, 201521 min

Ep 39Bed Bugs

This week we talk about bed bug control. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult insects to eliminate in your home. We cover the only effective system to get rid of bed bugs. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. You can email us at [email protected].

Jan 11, 201526 min

Ep 38Ice Melt

This week we cover different types of ice melt. We also had a water heater project this week and have some tips. You can check out how to change a water heater gas valve on our YouTube channel. Here is that link Gas Valve Replacement. We had help from Hot Water 911. If you are in the Chicago area, they are water heater specialists. You can check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Jan 4, 201528 min

Ep 37Paint and Painting Tips

This week we talk about top rated paints and some painting tips. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Dec 28, 201435 min

Ep 36Snow Shovels and Shoveling Tips

This week we talk about the different types of snow shovels and some tips to make shoveling easier. Check out our videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. If you like the podcast leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Talk to you next week.

Dec 21, 201420 min

Ep 35Mold and Mildew

This week we talk about how to control mold and mildew. We had an interview with Teresa from Wet and Forget. You can check out their website at wetandforget.com/. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Dec 14, 201431 min

Ep 34Carpet Care and Stain Removal

This week we have some tips for carpet care. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Visit our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement for home improvement videos. If you like the show please give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. Talk to you next week.

Dec 7, 201422 min

Ep 33Drills and Drill Bits

This week we talk about the best drill for a homeowner. We cover corded and cordless drills. We also give a couple tips about drill bits. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Nov 30, 201421 min

Ep 32Holiday Lighting

This week we give some tips for holiday lighting. Visit our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement for home improvement videos. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Nov 23, 201427 min

Ep 31Snow Blowers

This week we talk about snow blower maintenance and top rated models. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Nov 16, 201424 min

Ep 30Furnace Filters

The week we talk about furnace filters. We cover different types and what they do. We also talk about how a clogged furnace filter can damage your furnace. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Nov 9, 201420 min

Ep 29Winterizing Your Home

This week we talk about winterizing your home. We cover some tips on applying caulk and silicone. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channnel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Nov 2, 201426 min

Ep 28Bats

This week we have an extra episode for Halloween. We talk about bats and how to evict them from your attic. We had some spooky music produced for us by Beatbox Hann. You can check him out on his Facebook page. For Halloween you can check out some ghost stories on The Attaboy Clarence Podcast, The NoSleep Podcast, The Horror and Strange Tales Podcast. Check out a haunted ghost walk at Huntsville Ghost Walk. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Check out our videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Talk to you next week.

Oct 29, 201419 min

Ep 27Mice

This week we talk about mice. We cover some tips to keep mice out of the home and products to control them if you have a problem. We spoke to Amy from Handy Camel, an excellent product to keep pet food and bird food sealed up. You can check them out at The Handy Camel Bag Clip. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Oct 26, 201428 min

Ep 26Fall Fertilizer - Fall Clean Up

This week we cover some tips on fall fertilizer. We also talk about some end of the season tasks and routines for fall. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube Channel Fix It Home Improvement. You can email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Oct 19, 201422 min

Ep 25Leaf Rakes - Leaf Blowers

This week we talk about leaf rakes and leaf blowers. We cover some tips to make picking up leaves easier. You can subscribe to our home improvement podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out some of our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. You can email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Oct 12, 201422 min

Ep 24Asphalt Driveway Maintenance

This week we talk about how to keep your asphalt driveway in great shape. We cover the basics on fillings cracks, depressions and potholes. We share our tips for applying a seal coat. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like the show please leave a review and rating. Visit our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement Channel to see our home improvement videos. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Oct 5, 201430 min

Ep 23Primer

This week we talk about primers for paint. We cover the three basic types along with the best product for your project. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If you like the show please leave us a rating and review on iTunes. You can check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Sep 28, 201421 min

Ep 22Light Bulbs

This week we talk about some of the changes in light bulbs. We cover LED, compact fluorescents and halogen. We also talk about the new language to determine brightness and color. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Talk to you next week.

Sep 21, 201425 min

Ep 21Garbage Disposals

This week we talk about garbage disposals. We cover some tips, troubleshooting and what to look for when you are ready to buy. You can subscribe to our Fix It Home Improvement podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like our show please leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. You can email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Sep 14, 201420 min

Ep 20Drywall - Drywall Repair

This week we cover some basic drywall repair tips. Drywall repair is an excellent skill to have and it just takes a little practice. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star rating and review. You can check out some of our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Sep 7, 201430 min

Ep 19Types of Switches - Wiring a Light Switch

This week we talk about different types of light switches and how to wire them. This is a great episode to come back to if you are wiring a 3 way switch. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher to hear from us every week. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Aug 31, 201425 min

Ep 18New Lawn and Garden Products

This week we have a special episode. We stopped by the Garden Show in Chicago and took a look at some of the new companies and products for lawn and garden. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and hear from us every week. If you like the show please leave a review and rating on iTunes. If you would like to talk to us, drop us a line at [email protected]. Visit our YouTube channel for home improvement videos Fix It Home Improvement Talk to you next week.

Aug 28, 201419 min

Ep 17Lawn Mowers - Lawn Mower Maintenance

This week we talk about some excellent routines to keep your lawn mower running and cutting well. We talk about the different types of mowers and some features to look for. We also list the top rated mower brands from our research. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like the show please leave a review and rating on iTunes. You can check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper Drop us a line at [email protected] Talk to you next week.

Aug 24, 201428 min

Ep 16Roses - Rose Care

This week we talk about rose care. Many homeowners don't use roses in their landscaping because they think it is difficult to care for roses. The new types of roses are easy to care for, hardy and almost goof proof for any gardener. We spoke to rose expert Paul Zimmerman from http://paulzimmermanroses.com/. Paul gives us some tips on pruning roses. You can subscribe to our weekly home improvement podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper Email us at [email protected]. If you like the podcast, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher. Talk to you next week.

Aug 17, 201421 min

Ep 15Drain Openers - Drain Cleaners - Drain Tools

This week we talk about how to unclog a drain and some tips on how to keep them from getting clogged. We cover acids, bases and some excellent non-toxic bacterial cleaners. We talked to Julie and Bryan from Unique. You can check out their products at http://uniquemm.com/. For our home improvement videos, you can visit us at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. Email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like the show, please leave a review and rating. Talk to you next week.

Aug 10, 201429 min

Ep 14Wasps - Hornets

This week we talk about wasps and hornets. We cover wasp traps, wasp sprays and some tips to keep you from getting stung. We spoke to Stewart from Terro and he had some great information. Here is a link for his products http://www.terro.com/. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Drop us a line at [email protected]. Leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher and let us know what you think of the show. Talk to you next week.

Aug 3, 201427 min

Ep 13Grubs - Japanese Beetles - Moles

This week we talk about how to control grubs and Japanese beetles. We cover traps for Japanese beetles and insecticides. For grub control we cover some excellent natural control using milky spore and beneficial nematodes. Here are a couple links http://www.environmentalfactor.com/ and http://www.stgl.us/. We also cover some of the most popular insecticides. For mole control, we talk about traps and bait. Here is a link http://www.wrsweeney.com/. Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Contact us at [email protected]. Visit our YouTube channel for home improvement videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. Talk to you next week.

Jul 27, 201423 min

Ep 12Types of Grass, Watering, Laying Sod

This week we talk about cool season grass like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. Warm season grass like Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia and buffalo grass. Jim from http://jonathangreen.com/ gave us some great tips. I spoke to Walter from http://www.centralsodil.com/ about laying sod. You can visit our YouTube channel for home improvement projects at Fix It Home Improvement. Contact us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Jul 20, 201424 min

Ep 11Grill Tips and Types of Grills

This week we talk about the different types of grills and their pro's and con's. We also cover some propane safety and the correct way to start a propane grill. We spoke to Mark from My Fix It Up Life and he shared some grill tips. You can find Mark at http://myfixituplife.com/DIY/. Mark and his wife Theresa have a great YouTube channel, radio show and podcast by the same name. You can check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. You can contact us at [email protected]. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and give us a review. Talk to you next week.

Jul 13, 201430 min

Ep 10Pool Tips, Pool Maintenance, Hot Tub Tips

This week we are talking about pool maintenance and some pool tips. We had Matt from Swim University give us some hot tub tips. Matt has an excellent website at http://www.swimuniversity.com/. He also has a great channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/SwimUniversity. Our sponsor this week is Moso Natural air purifying bags. You can check them out at http://mosonatural.com/. It is an all natural bamboo charcoal that will absorb odors for 2 years. Visit their website Moso Natural and give them a try. You can visit our YouTube channel for home improvement videos Fix It Home Improvement. You can contact us at [email protected]. Subscribe on ITunes or Stitcher to hear us weekly. Talk to you next week.

Jul 6, 201429 min

Ep 9Mosquitoes, Flies, Gnats

This week we talk about how to control mosquitoes, flies and gnats. We cover some of the most popular and effective products and a natural mosquito repellent. I share my tips for a bug free party. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Visit our YouTube channel, Fix It Home Improvement Channel for home repair videos https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. Contact us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Jun 29, 201422 min

Ep 8Outlets, GFCI's and Electrical Testers

This week we talk about what to look for when purchasing an outlet. We talk about some tips on how to wire a GFCI and what electrical testers are the best for a homeowner to have. You can check out our home repair videos on our YouTube channel, Fix It Home Improvement https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. You can contact us at [email protected]. If you like the show please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and give us a review and rating. Talk to you next week.

Jun 22, 201419 min

Ep 7Ants and How to Kill Ants

This week we talk about some interesting facts about ants and the best way to control them. What products are best for inside and outside the house. Subscribe to get our podcast every week and please share. You can visit our Fix It Home Improvement channel on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. Give us feedback at [email protected]. If you like the show please give us a review on iTunes. Talk to you next week.

Jun 15, 201420 min

Ep 6Toilet Tips, Wax Rings, Flush Valves

This week we talk about some of the changes in toilets. There is no longer a universal toilet flap. I talk about Sani Seal and why I like it. Here is a link to watch me replace a toilet gasket https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ZXo9k26s4. Visit our YouTube channel for more tips https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. If you like the show please leave a review and 5 stars on iTunes, it helps our ranking. Talk to us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Jun 8, 201423 min

Ep 5Weed Killer, Lawn Fertilizer, Lawn Tips

This week we talk about weed killer for your lawn. We talk about dandelions, thatch and some products that do a great job at keeping your lawn beautiful. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. If you liked the episode, please leave a review. Give us feed back at [email protected]. Check out our videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper. Talk to you next week.

Jun 1, 201423 min

Ep 4Extension Cords, Power Strips and Surge Protectors

This week we talk about how to pick an outdoor extension cord. How the wrong cord can shorten the life of your power tools and be a fire hazard. We also talk about power strips and what to look for in a quality surge protector. Thanks to our sponsor The Drain Claw at http://www.thedrainclaw.com/. Please subscribe and tell a friend. Talk to you next week with more tips. Give us feedback at [email protected]. Check out our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper

May 26, 201420 min

Ep 3Lawn Soil, Potting Soil and Lawn Care Tips

This week we are talking about different types of dirt, peat and mulch. We talked to Barry from Jonathan Green. He had some great information about how to keep your lawn and the microorganisms in your soil healthy. You can check out Jonathan Green on their website http://www.jonathangreen.com/ Thanks to our sponsor The Drain Claw at http://www.thedrainclaw.com/ Please subscribe and tell a friend. We will talk to you next week with more tips. Give us feedback at [email protected].

May 21, 201426 min

Ep 2Water Heater Tips

This week we cover some great tips for water heaters. There have been some big changes in gas water heaters. They now have a flame arrestor and a filter to prevent explosions and fires. You now have to keep these parts clean to prevent the pilot light from going out. You no longer have a traditional thermocouple on many water heaters. We talk about some great routines to keep your water heater safe. It is amazing that a water heater can explode if you don't check your relief valve regularly. We explain what an expansion tank will do for your water heater and appliances. Check out our home repair videos at Fix It Home Improvement Thanks to our sponsor The Drain Claw

May 21, 201422 min

Ep 1Crabgrass Control and Lawn Care Tips

This week we talk about how to prevent and kill crabgrass. There are some excellent non-toxic products that will keep crabgrass and other weeds from germinating and also fertilize your lawn. We then cover some simple tips for your lawn mower and how you should be mowing.

May 21, 201420 min