DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

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Season:  2

Episode:  65

Episode Title: Remodeling Trends for 2021 and Beyond

 Episode Summary:

Where are the look and feel of homes headed in 2021. In this episode we will look into the trending rooms, functions, colors, flooring, and more.  Add to that the  listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Dimension Bible for DIYers and Remodelers  (Coupon Code EP64)

Trending Colors for 2021

1. Accessible Beige – Sherwin Williams
2. Revere Pewter- Benjamin Moore
3. Muted Sage – Behr
4. Onyx – Benjamin Moore
5. Urban Bronze – Sherwin Williams
6. Pastoral – Behr 
7. Dard Hunter Green – Sherwin Williams
8. Sage – Sherwin Williams
9. Green Earth – Sherwin Williams

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

 Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

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Season:  2

Episode:  64

Episode Title: 12 Resources Every Homeowner Should Have 

 Episode Summary:

When you are working around the house you often need to know what to do and where to go to find something to make the outcome of your project the best it can be. Contractor John will share with you 12 Resources to keep at your fingertips.  

Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Dimension Bible for DIYers and Remodelers  (Coupon Code EP64)

Uline

Blane Hardware for Windows and Doors

Faucet Parts Plus

Appliance Parts

Tool Parts  & Parts Tree

FreeCycle  & Craigslist

Department of Energy

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

 Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following

Contractor John

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Season:  2

Episode:  63

Episode Title: 20 Tips to Make Your Small Bathroom Look and Feel Larger

Episode Summary:

In this weeks episode Contractor John reveals tips and tricks to make your Bathroom appear and in some cases really be larger

Plus prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Olympic Color Visualizer

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following

Contractor John

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Season:  2

Episode:  62

Episode Title: Using a Power Washer to Clean; Your House, Your Deck, Patio, House or whatever..... 

Episode Summary:

Tagging off last weeks episode, 11 quick curb appeal projects you can do in a weekend, how about cleaning the house with a power washer? Today’s episode is 

Using a Power Washer to Clean; Your House, Your Deck, Patio, House or whatever.....

I will walk you through how a pressure washer works and how to use it for various tasks around the house. Plus prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week and the caller of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Olympic Color Visualizer

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following

Contractor John

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Season:  2

Episode:  61

Episode Title:  11 quick curb appeal Projects You Can Do In A Weekend

Episode Summary:

Rather you are sprucing the house up to sell or you just want a nicer appearing home, these 11 curb appeal projects are what you need. Quick, easy and inexpensive is the name of this game. Plus prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week and the caller of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following

Contractor John

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 Season:  2

Episode:  60

Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 4; Walls, Floors and Ceilings

Episode Summary:

Save some energy and save some money. In Part 4 of this 4-part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information regarding how to tighten the envelope by insulating insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings. Plus prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Contractor John Video “How to Turn Off Water and Gas in Your Home”

Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/

National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.org

Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/

Payback Formula:   Total Amount (investment) spent/savings per year= time in years until you receive your investment back

R-zone map:   https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/seal_insulate/identify_problems_you_want_fix/diy_checks_inspections/insulation_r_values

Plastic caps for mounting foam panels to concrete foundation walls  https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Masonry-Fastener-250-pcs/dp/B00IMG3L4G/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+anchors+for+rigid+insulation+to+concrete&qid=1622171845&sr=8-4

Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

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Contractor John

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Season:  2

Episode:  59

Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 3 All About Doors

Episode Summary:

Save some energy and save some money. In Part 3 of this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information regarding entry doors along with tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Contractor John Video “How to Turn Off Water and Gas in Your Home”

Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/

National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.org

Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/

Therma-Tru https://www.thermatru.com/

Therma-Tru Tax Credit https://thermatru.widen.net/s/8j9vf2sjrz/21_flyer_energystar_taxcredit

U-Value …..for windows fall between 0.00 and 2.00 The lower the U-value, the better.

R-Value….. for steel doors R-5, to R-6 excluding a 

R-Value….. for Wood Doors R-2.17

R-Value for Fiberglass doors R-10 to R-12

AL…. Air Leakage ratings between 0.1 – 0.3. Lower is better.

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Season:  2

Episode:  58

Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 2 All About Windows

Episode Summary:

Save some energy and save some money. In Part 2 of this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information along with tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/

National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.org

U-Value …..for windows fall between 0.20 and 1.20. The lower the U-value, the better.

R-Value….. for windows R-5, but  R-7 is more the standard. The higher the better

SHGC….. solar heat gain coefficient. On a scale from 0 to 1 good range of 0.40 to 0.60 during winter and below .40 in the summer.

VT…..Visible transmittance is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The higher the VT, the more light is transmitted. Best VT values between 0.30 and 0.70.

AL…. Air Leakage ratings between 0.1 – 0.3. Lower is better.

CR…..Condensation Resistance a number between 1 and 100. Lower is better.

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Season:  2

Episode:  57

Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 1

Episode Summary:

Save some energy and save some money. In this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy! 

 Resources mentioned in this episode:

 Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

 Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

 First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

 Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

 Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/

 Energy Star Yardstick program:

https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showgetstarted

 Energy Star Home Advisor program 

https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/home

Energy Star Partner

RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network)

https://www.resnet.us/

More of a referral network.

 Andersen Windows

https://www.andersenwindows.com/taxcredit/

 Federal Income Tax Credits and Other Incentives for Energy Efficiency  https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits

You will have to claim the credit using the form below and submitting it with your tax returns to the IRS.

• Form 5695 Instructions: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i5695.pdf
• Form 5695: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf

If you have other questions, please contact the IRS:

• www.irs.gov/contact
• 1-800-829-1040

In addition to federal tax credits, local rebates and offers may be available in your area. Check the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder, where you can enter your zip code to find rebates and other offers in your area. 

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Season:  2

Episode:  56

Episode Title: 

Episode Summary: Smart Electrical Meters Can Save You Money, But Can Smart Appliances, Switches, and Outlets?

Smart meters are being installed throughout the U.S. Smart Appliances are available to purchase, but what are they and how do they save you money. This and listener’s questions are what Contractor John will talk about today. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Safety Glasses

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

Smart Grid Beginners Guide

Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page 

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