Joe and Allan tackle the cold weather problem of fatbergs. These form when fats and oils go down the drain and team up with wipes and other products that should not go down the drain to become cold and solid blockages in the plumbing. Joe then has a few thoughts about his tool shopping habits and the variety of products available today. They wrap up with a salute to the hard working beaver. The engineering prowess of these aquatic rodents is still fixing issues both old and new.

Joe has a very important question. How do you know if you have a gas leak? The guys relate their own experiences and hand out a few tips. The guys then cover teaching people how to use tools with a focus on belt sanders. Tools make life easier but you have to use them properly and safely. They wrap up with a discussion of how modern society would not exists they way we know it without modern water control, delivery, and removal.

Allan and Joe are on location in the middle of the huge Home Show Of The Mid-South. They kick things off with advice about keeping your pets, regular and exotic, safe from the wild animals that might want to eat them. They cover everything from a catio to a well built chicken coop. Next, Joe and Allan discuss using the proper tool for the proper job and what happens when you push a tool too far and it begins to over heat. Proper care will greatly extend the life of your tools. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling joins the guys to answer questions about remodeling and roofing.

Joe wants to know what new cordless tools Allan has acquired. They get into a conversation about the quality and quantity of tools and domestic items now available as cordless. Allan spent his week repairing cracked water pipes and filling in the holes that had to be dug. Happily, he had the right type of shovel for each job. They wrap up with an explanation of how Memphis is lucky enough to have some of the best water anywhere. What is an aquifer and how do you tap into it?

Joe installed his first set of Dutch doors this week and has questions and advice about this split door system. Allan spent his week dealing with a burst pipe under ground. As your neighborhood ages, your house could be next. Then, he also installed new electrical sockets that have built in USB ports. They guys wrap up with all the lessons to be learned from building sand castles, most notably the world's largest in Denmark.

Joe and Allan jump straight in with a few quick tricks on taking care of minor damage due to the cold and snow. Allan reports on some the repair calls he has been on and why prepping for the weather is so important. The guys chat about how the universal battery systems are moving into more and more tool lines and more domestic items like vacuum cleaners. Then, they take a look at the California classic small community design of the bungalow court. They wrap up with advice about fixing those annoying but easy to fix repairs.

Joe and Allan welcome the new year with advice about making sure your insulation is up to the task. Joe had a backflow issue during a heavy rain storm. Allan spent last week taking down holiday decorations and putting them away ready for use next year. They wrap up discussing the very modern inventions from the 12th century at the Alhambra Palace.

Joe and Allan run out the clock on the year with a .25 inch hex key as a must have item, followed by the "don't trust" segment about the decorative "floating" tables on the market. Allan advises everyone to avoid minor mishaps by tightening door, cabinet, and drawer handles before they come off in your hand. Allan fills Joe in on a few facts about barns. Then, Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling drops in for a few stories about roofing, squirrels, and tree removals.

Happy Holidays to one and all. Joe and Allan have lots of holiday tips on entertaining ergonomics, better know as move your stuff out of the way before you have a house full of guests. Allan also has a tale on installing a huge whiteboard for drawing, entertainment, or even business. Joe is tracking down those pesky drafts. Then, the guys wrap up with a spooky castle to keep you in the spirit.

Joe and Allan get the morning rolling with questions about cleaning motor oil stains out of concrete. Then, Joe did an informal survey about what people are really looking for in a home these days and was surprised by what he found out. Allan wraps up with advice on keeping your kitchen running smoothly this holiday season with a focus of keeping that disposal working.