Hammer and Nails Podcast

Skip talks about his segment on FOX & Friends today, and what's involved in preparing for it. Alison talks about mistakes she made trying to grow seeds. The Bedells are filming again this weekend when they have their new roof installed. Alison bought an attachment for the toilet, and they are really excited about how intuitive it is!! Alison talks about a new show that she started watching that she can't wait to watch with Skip. Alison gives an update about Minnie the cow. Finally, Beyonce sings about Jay Z cheating on her, and Alison has a Random Thought.

The Bedells talk about the passing of legend, Prince. They also attended the Design on a Dime benefit last week, and talk about red carpet photos. Alison updates Skip on some current events, and then Tip Tuesday commences. Finally, Alison closes with some Random Thoughts.

Skip & Alison are very happy to welcome their first musical guests to the show, Paul Mahos and Jeff Allegue from the band New Life Crisis! The Bedells ask the guys about their history, their cool experiences, and their hit songs. They also perform live. This episode is peppered with funny stuff, don’t miss it!

The Bedells remind everyone they can listen to the podcast at HammerAndNailsPodcast.com. They got the outdoor ready for outdoor entertaining, and have some great tips for updating the decor. Alison talks about cosmetic tattooing, tells her personal horror story, and a tip for the ladies. It’s Tip Tuesday, and Skip answers listener questions about a leaky faucet, figuring out load bearing walls, putting up cedar shingles, chimney repair, removing a stuck shower head and painting vinyl siding and repairing laminate flooring scratches. Alison answers some listener questions as well, and they close reminding listeners to please use their Amazon banner on their website, and to leave a positive iTunes review.

Spring has finally sprung, and all the prep that goes along with it can finally happen! Alison has some seeding prep tips that she shares from having made some mistakes. The Bedells discuss some current events, teachers having inappropriate relationships with students, corporal punishment, and changes that have evolved in schools over the last few decades. Skip has some patio paver tips and answers listener questions.

The Bedells talk about the latest presidential candidate drama, and discuss the visitors to the home show this past weekend. Alison found herself in an awkward position in a social situation, and needs listener advice. The Bedells welcome a surprise guest before giving Tip Tuesday tips! It’s Shawn Kathleen, who runs the famous “Passenger Shaming” Instagram and Facebook that is viewed by thousands and featured on so many tv shows. She talks about how she came to start one of the most viewed accounts on Instagram, and talks about her experience as a flight attendant dealing with difficult passengers. It was a real learning experience talking with Shawn, not to be missed. Finally, the Bedells address Tip Tuesday questions, and Alison has Random Thoughts.

The Bedells remind everyone to listen to the podcast episodes at HammerAndNailsPodcast.com. They talk about what Alison’s been finding on Amazon. Skip had a sheetrock mishap. Alison recalls a funny story while filming Catch A Contractor, with a lot of potential for embarrassment. Skip also had really funny story from when they filmed the pilot episode. There’s an air freshener commercial that really irritates the Bedells. Skip discovers new food labels. There is a domesticated cow that Alison is trying to save from slaughter, please help convince the owner if you can! Skip gives an electrical tip, and then they announce an interview they are planning with musical guests. Have you ever had an experience when you had to hide? Ali shares and asks listeners to write in.

The Bedells had DIY network host friend Kayleen McCabe over their house for the night, and Skip got to enjoy all the construction talk and new technology that she shared, which you’ll love. There is a new gun on the market and you won’t believe what it looks like. The Bedells discover false reviews online. Alison may have some opportunities to help people. It’s Tip Tuesday, and Skip has tips about a cracked granite counter, Catch A Contractor, a new floor in an RV, a leaky faucet, how to buy the Kitchenaid mixer at a discount, stray grass blades, making shelves, a range hood with no fan and a home with no foundation.

Alison tells Skip that she has her former partner at work coming onto the next episode to talk about their work stories from back in the day. Emily Morse, of the Sex With Emily podcast sent Alison a present that she reviews. The Bedells ordered an amazing range hood from CopperHoods.com, that is like a huge piece of art in the kitchen. They have also started getting the kitchen and bathroom pieces from Moen. There’s been a lot of interest in getting Alison onto other shows, which she is entertaining. The Bedells then talk about their experience working on a show for the first time, being treated special after being just regular people. It’s Tip Tuesday and Skip answers questions about cutting moulding, moldy bathrooms, low basement ceilings, old wiring with no ground, wobbly toilet, flashing on the roof, and glue vs epoxy. Alison gives a preview to her next interview. Skip recommends a couple of cool products, and then Alison has a Random Thought.

Skip and Alison talk about a garbage television gossip website that makes sensationalized videos that are based upon no factual information or research, and one included Skip and Adam and Catch a Contractor, and lawsuit that had been filed against the show years ago. The Bedells go into detail to refute the slanderous lies that this crappy website made in their video, and how these sites try to get viewers by being no better than a grocery store rag like the Enquirer. Alison schools Skip about Mr. Skin, and the shocking emails she has gotten. A former tv host hit on Alison on Facebook, and a wannabe celebrity hit on Skip, find out who! The Bedells discuss the latest anti-Trump commercial. Rosie O’Donnell’s assemblyman brother made a huge fool of himself when voting to legalize MMA in New York. The Bedells answer listener questions about dead grass, tension poles and Alison’s famous oatmeal recipe.