Let's Talk... HOME repair!

AmyWorks Inc
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Seattle Contractor and owner of Amyworks, Amy Ecklund, and homeowner and DIY'er Alicia Healey discuss a broad range of home repair, remodeling and home appliance issues. Topics, guests and your questions! Lighthearted, humorous and frank discussion to demystify your home! The first episodes were recorded in late 2019 right before COVID restrictions hit the United States. We're back with NEW episodes starting in June 2021! Send your home repair, remodeling or home appliance questions to askamy@amyworks.com Topics include: Appliances, tools, tips and tricks, working with contractors, remodeling advice, new design elements, reports from the field! Recorded at The Winterblue Room studio in Seattle, WA

  1. 11/24/2023

    89 Announcement and Winter Maintenance Reminders

    Is it really an episode? Hmmm. More of an announcement that WE'LL BE BACK in the new year... but there are also reminders on winter maintenance for your home!

    2 min

  2. 05/18/2023

    88 Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez

    Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez

    44 min

  3. 05/04/2023

    "Happy Hour" with Darlyene Dennon, Kimberley Martin and Adriana Ramirez (Part 1)

    What happens when you put four business owners and a banker in the same room??! A joyful Happy Hour discussion! Amy & Alicia Healey welcome Darylene Dennon (painter/handyperson/business owner), Kimberley Martin (landscaper, hardscaper, deck builder, business owner), & Adriana Ramirez (VP at Banner Bank) to our latest "Happy Hour". How did they get started? What are the pros and cons of owning your own business? How to handle employees? How to get a loan for a new or existing business? NO TOPIC is off limits!

    37 min

  4. 04/20/2023

    Deep Dive: Water Heaters, beyond maintenance (components, kinds, plumbing, repair or replace); Plungers and Water Closet Augers

    We've talked about water heaters before - mostly around maintenance - but today we go DEEP into water heaters. The different kinds, components, plumbing considerations, water main shut offs, and how to consider whether to repair or replace a failing water heater. We also touch on best way to use a plungers and how a water closet auger works (when plunging isn't enough!) Send you stories and ideas on what you'd like us to cover: letstalkhomerepair@gmail.com.

    40 min

  5. 04/06/2023

    Carpenters' Math and Wallpaper is Back!

    Helpful hints with measurements or "Carpenters' Math" and the evil resurgence of wallpaper !

    26 min

  6. 03/23/2023

    Painting Cabinets with expert Jennifer Tennyson

    Jennifer Tennyson of Tennyson Paint - an all service home painting company - joins Amy and Alicia in the studio to guide us through painting cabinets (and some general painting facts)

    58 min

  7. 03/09/2023

    Picture hanging tricks - Dryer hose alternative - Air quality in your home

    In this episode: Tip from Sheila! Tricks for hanging something on a nail or hook you can't see! Using a Dryer Periscope Vent instead of a traditional hose.Humidity and dryness in the home Questions and comments can be sent to letstalkhomerepair@gmail.com

    18 min

  8. 02/23/2023

    When to use Primer, a new Tool Crate! and a Matriarchy Build story

    Amy and Alicia discuss when you need to use a paint primer, a new Tool Crate was delivered and Amy tells a story of helping a client install a kitchen sink disposal through the Matriarchy Build service (www.matriarchybuild.com if you want to give it a try!)

    34 min
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Seattle Contractor and owner of Amyworks, Amy Ecklund, and homeowner and DIY'er Alicia Healey discuss a broad range of home repair, remodeling and home appliance issues. Topics, guests and your questions! Lighthearted, humorous and frank discussion to demystify your home! The first episodes were recorded in late 2019 right before COVID restrictions hit the United States. We're back with NEW episodes starting in June 2021! Send your home repair, remodeling or home appliance questions to askamy@amyworks.com Topics include: Appliances, tools, tips and tricks, working with contractors, remodeling advice, new design elements, reports from the field! Recorded at The Winterblue Room studio in Seattle, WA

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  • Creator
    AmyWorks Inc
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 AmyWorks Inc
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk... HOME repair!