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Fix It Home Improvement

517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 221 ratings

Fix It Home Improvement covers DIY home repair projects, routines and products for home and garden.

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Episodes

Water Softeners

July 12, 2015 17:56 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week we talk about water softeners, how they work and types of salt. You can subscribe to the 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.

Pliers and Adjustable Wrenches

July 05, 2015 16:10 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

This week we talk about some of the basic pliers and wrenches you should have around the house. 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.  

Fruit Flies, Drain Flies and Moths

June 28, 2015 16:57 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This week we talk about how to control fruit flies, drain flies, clothes moths and pantry moths. 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.

Fans

June 21, 2015 16:20 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This week we talk about the different types of fans for around the house and where to use them. 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.

Paint Brushes and Roller Covers

June 14, 2015 19:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week we talk about the different types of paint brushes and roller covers. We have some tips for painting and cleaning brushes and roller covers. 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. 

Roofs and Roof Care

June 07, 2015 15:51 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week we talk about types of shingles and how to take care of roofs. A great resource for homeowners is Everybody Needs a Roof. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Clothes Dryers and Dryer Duct Cleaning

May 31, 2015 17:21 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This week we give some tips on cleaning your dryer duct. A routine every homeowner should have. We also talk about some things to think about when purchasing a clothes dryer. You can subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn. 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.

Hand Saws

May 24, 2015 16:14 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week we talk about the most popular hand saws for home repair projects and some tips. 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.

Countertop Care

May 17, 2015 15:16 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week we talk about the cleaners you should use for your type of countertop and some care 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.

Ceiling Fans

May 10, 2015 20:20 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week we talk about ceiling fans. We had an interview with Jerrill about the Haiku smart fan. You can see it at Haiku Fan. 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.

Home Remodeling Special Episode

May 07, 2015 18:07 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is a special episode for National Home Remodeling Month. We spoke to Beth from Home Zada. She has an interesting website to help homeowners manage their home inventory, projects and maintenance. We spoke to Robert from Criner Remodeling. He gave some great tips for homewoners thinking about hiring a remodeler.  You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at fixitpodcast@...

Silverfish, Centipedes and Millipedes

May 03, 2015 16:29 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week we talk about how to control silverfish, centipedes and millipedes in your home.  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.

Landscaping Materials

April 26, 2015 19:33 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week we talk about mulch, stone and moss for landscape material. We had an interview with Mossin Annie from Mountain Moss. 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.

Flowers

April 19, 2015 18:03 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

This week we talk about flowers. We had an interview with Carol and Kerrie from  The Seed Keeper Company. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Adhesives

April 12, 2015 20:41 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week we talk about different types of adhesives. 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.

Screwdrivers

April 04, 2015 20:26 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

This week we talk about some of the different types of screwdrivers and what you should have around the house. 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.

Trees and Shrubs

March 29, 2015 16:22 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week we talk about trees and shrubs. We had an interview with Lance from Bayer Advanced.  You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Talk to you next week.

Wall Anchors and Fasteners

March 22, 2015 19:48 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

This week we talk about the most popular wall anchors and fasteners you will find at the hardware store. 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.

Spring Clean Up

March 15, 2015 19:57 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

This week we have some tips for spring. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Email us at [email protected]. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Talk to you next week.

Home and Housewares Special Episode

March 12, 2015 02:06 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

This is an extra episode of products we liked at the Home and Housewares Show. 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.

Faucets

March 08, 2015 18:03 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week we talk about faucets and some repair 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.

Lubricants

March 01, 2015 19:38 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

This week we cover the basic lubricants you should have around the house and where to use them. We spoke to Larry from Liquid Wrench. You can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Email us at [email protected]. Talk to you next week.

Door Locks

February 22, 2015 16:21 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

This week we talk about door locks and some tips to make your home more secure. 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]. Join us on Twitter @fixitpodcast. Talk to you next week.    

Air Fresheners

February 15, 2015 18:35 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week we talk about air fresheners. We cover the problem with some synthetic air fresheners and natural alternatives.  You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and 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.

Humidifiers

February 08, 2015 22:22 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week we talk about humidifiers and a small tangent about dust mites. 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.

Roaches

February 01, 2015 19:11 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

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.

Thermostats

January 25, 2015 18:06 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

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.

Space Heaters

January 18, 2015 17:40 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

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.  

Bed Bugs

January 11, 2015 18:09 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

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].

Ice Melt

January 04, 2015 20:04 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

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.

Paint and Painting Tips

December 28, 2014 18:59 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

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.

Snow Shovels and Shoveling Tips

December 21, 2014 20:18 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

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.  

Mold and Mildew

December 14, 2014 19:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

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.

Carpet Care and Stain Removal

December 07, 2014 19:14 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

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.  

Drills and Drill Bits

November 30, 2014 19:20 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

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.

Holiday Lighting

November 23, 2014 19:36 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

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.

Snow Blowers

November 16, 2014 18:34 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

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.

Furnace Filters

November 09, 2014 19:09 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

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.

Winterizing Your Home

November 02, 2014 19:15 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

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.  

Bats

October 29, 2014 18:24 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

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 ...

Mice

October 26, 2014 16:02 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

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.

Fall Fertilizer - Fall Clean Up

October 19, 2014 16:11 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

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.  

Leaf Rakes - Leaf Blowers

October 12, 2014 19:17 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

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.

Asphalt Driveway Maintenance

October 05, 2014 16:27 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

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.

Primer

September 28, 2014 16:42 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

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.  

Light Bulbs

September 21, 2014 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

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.

Garbage Disposals

September 14, 2014 18:08 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

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.  

Drywall - Drywall Repair

September 07, 2014 16:59 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

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.  

Types of Switches - Wiring a Light Switch

August 31, 2014 20:15 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

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.  

New Lawn and Garden Products

August 28, 2014 02:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

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.