



03-14-26 HB768 and window coverings.
Ken Burgess fills us in on House Bill 768 asking for improvements to the Contractor Registration Act. Austin Stewart tells us about window coverings from Budget Blinds.

03-07-26 Consumer Protection Day/ Decked out on Decks Continued!
For Consumer Protection Week, Joe talks about what can be done better in construction to minimize Consumer complaints, what causes them, and who is responsible.

02-28-26 Decked Out Decks!
Joe interviewed Chad from Decked Out Decks about outdoor decks and living areas, materials, and design elements. Also, Joe talks about storage unit rentals.

02-21-26 Time to paint!
Ivy with Blue Ribbon Painting sits in with Joe to talk about interior and exterior painting and painters. Joe also warns about scam language used in offers for window replacements.

02-14-26 Homeowners Insurance and Roofing
Joe has a conversation with Bret Murphy from Boise River Insurance about the changing face of homeowners insurance, what is covered, and what we should stay on top of. Then, he speaks with the guys from Idaho Roofing Contractors about the coming roofing season, selecting your contractor, watching …

02-07-26 Contractor Registration is in the news!
Joe reviews the KTVB news coverage of Contractor Registration issues and talks about one more thing that Idaho needs to do to protect consumers. Also, why you need to inspect your crawl space, how to get a clean paint line, water dripping from bath fans, and gas fireplace problems.

01-31-26 Contracting a Contractor.
Joe talks with Mary and Dean from Sasquatch Contracting about the remodeling industry, planning, getting large scale projects done, and what type of systems they have in place to deliver successful end results. Joe also discusses additional Living in Place considerations we should not put off to t…

01-24-26 Scams; frozen pipes; radon; dead mouse.
Two scams to avoid; frozen water pipes; radon testing; draft location; bathroom floors; strange smell; contractor liens; and Beer Can Appreciation Day!

01-17-26 Roof frost; firewood; GFCIs.
Power outage preparation; firewood storage; water shutoffs; drill bits; patching LVP; home show advice from Cutting Edge Kitchens.

01-10-26 Liens; framing; organizing.
Subcontractor's liens; adding or modifying door and window openings; storage organization tips; stainless steel sinks; tub to shower conversions.