



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.

01-03-26 Faucets; garage weatherization; cabinet contractors.
Joe discusses getting a contractor to finish a job; fixing a faucet and shower valve; water leak detection system; home shows and project planning; solar hot water.

12-27-25 Planning 2026 projects.
What to think about as you plan out a project involving contractors. Also, floor covering replacement, dangerous fireplace, and repairing sink chips.

12-20-25 Christmas gift ideas; woodwork touchups.
Last minute gift ideas; fixing scratches and dings in woodwork and cabinets; moisture on windows; mice; and should we get ducts cleaned.

12-13-25 Ask a Roofer!
Chris and Will from Idaho Roofing Contractors sit in today to answer questions about roofing, reroofing, warranties and repair. Joe also talks about trimming off doors and patching a ceiling after plumbing work.