Fix It Home Improvement

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 fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Check out our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/hardwarehelper

Direct download: Extension_Cord_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:47pm CDT

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.

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Direct download: Lawn_Soil_Potting_Soil_and_Lawn_Care_Tips.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:12pm CDT

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.

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Direct download: Water_Heater_Tips.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:34pm CDT

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.

Direct download: Crabgrass_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:16am CDT

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