DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

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Season:  2

Episode: 75

Episode Title: September home maintenance checklist

Episode Summary:

Download a free yearly home maintenance checklist at http://ContractorJohn.com. Contractor John goes over the list for September. 

The listener of the weeks question, along with the tip of the week to ya and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Contactor Interior Decorator Rose Schmidt at [email protected]

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

Workshop Safety

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers 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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode: 74

Episode Title: Freshen Up a Room on a Budget w/ Interior Decorator Rose Schmidt

 Episode Summary:

Join Contractor John and Interior Decorator guest Rose Schmidt for a discussion about how to freshen up a room on a budget and what window treatments are in. 

Also, the tip of the week to ya and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Contactor Interior Decorator Rose Schmidt at [email protected]

Here are some resources to purchase blinds.

Hunter Douglas

Graber Blinds

Horizon Shades

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

Workshop Safety

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers 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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode: 73

Episode Title: Bathroom Design Trends for 2021 and 2022 part 2 of 2

Episode Summary:

Join Contractor John for a 2 part discussion about bathroom design trends for 2021 and 2022. What is hot and what is not!

Also the tip of the week to ya and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! Plus we are giving away a cop of Contractor Johns book the Dimension Bible. Tune in for a chance to win!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

What

What is in that pallet wood? Find out here.

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers 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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode: 72

Episode Title: Bathroom Design Trends for 2021 and 2022 part 1 of 2

 Episode Summary:

Join Contractor John for a 2 part discussion about bathroom design trends for 2021 and 2022. What is hot and what is not!

Also the tip of the week to ya and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! Plus we are giving away a cop of Contractor Johns book the Dimension Bible. Tune in for a chance to win!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

What

What is in that pallet wood? Find out here.

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers 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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode: 71

Episode Title: Listener Questions,, Waiting on Hot Water, Cleaning Your Chimney, Drywall Hole Repair, and more!

 Episode Summary:

This week’s episode is a pot luck of listener questions. Also the tip of the week to ya and prepping for Jeopardy fun 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

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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

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Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode: 70

Episode Title: 10 Tips To Childproof Your Home

 Episode Summary:

10 tips for adding child safety features to your home for Parents and Grandparents. Add to that the listener question of the week and prepping for Jeopardy fun fact of the week! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

Dewalt 20 volt Drill/Driver

Drill bit set

Husky Tool Caddie]

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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode:  69

Episode Title: All About Paint Finishes

 Episode Summary:

Which paint finish to use and where is it best used in like buying ham at the deli. Contractor John tries to bring some understanding to this often confusing subject.  Add to that the listener question of the week 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)

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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

Season:  2

Episode:  68

Episode Title: Flipping Houses 101 part 2 of 2

 Episode Summary:

Contractor John shares basic but critical information you will need if you plan on flipping houses. In fact, if you are remodeling at all you will gain valuable information from this 2 part episode. Add to that the listener question of the week 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)

Recessed Dryer Box  (make sure you select the correct wall size)

https://realestateinvesting.com/

and 

https://www.fortunebuilders.com/

Spreadsheets  for tracking costs

https://www.houseflippingspreadsheet.com/

http://smartsheet.com

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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

Season:  2

Episode:  67

Episode Title: Flipping Houses 101 part 1 of 2

 Episode Summary:

Contractor John shares basic but critical information you will need if you plan on flipping houses. In fact, if you are remodeling at all you will gain valuable information from this 2 part episode. Add to that the listener question of the week 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)

Recessed Dryer Box  (make sure you select the correct wall size)

https://realestateinvesting.com/

and 

https://www.fortunebuilders.com/

Spreadsheets  for tracking costs

https://www.houseflippingspreadsheet.com/

http://smartsheet.com

 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

Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

Sponsored by Legal Shield

Season:  2

Episode:  66

Episode Title: 9 Common Home Repairs Made Easy

Episode Summary:

Contractor John shares tips and trick to turn 9 common home repair projects into a much easier task. Included are links to several how to videos from the Contractor John Youtube Channel to help guide you along.

... and a look at lumber prices and the housing market

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)

1.       Patching a hole in drywall

a.       https://youtu.be/SPXJvtVVr5U

2.       Replace toilet tank parts

a.       https://youtu.be/FngJ4tRO4g4 

3.       Change cartridge in a faucet

a.       https://youtu.be/FqzpRE-MmEo

b.       Change a stuck Cartridge in a shower valve

c.       https://youtu.be/I6nCBKjSwpk

4.       Change furnace filter

a.       https://youtu.be/I4LTzcTbUss

5.       Utility Shutoffs

a.       https://youtu.be/8tC0z0oaAvM

6.       Wood Screw hole too big

a.       We all have had this happen. The wood screw strips out of the hole and whatever it was holding well it ain’t working no more. Little trick is to drill out the hole and insert some wood glue and a wooden dowel rod flush with the face. Let it dry and then drill a new pilot hole and insert your screw... good as new!

7.       Towel bar keeps falling off the wall

a.       https://youtu.be/TwF96c-5Wt4

8.       How to install window blinds

a.       https://youtu.be/co2GMMgx6go

9.       Garbage disposal not running

a.       https://youtu.be/OFsohUPFfIU

 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