Let's Talk... HOME repair!

By AmyWorks Inc

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Episodes: 89

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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

Episode Date
89 Announcement and Winter Maintenance Reminders
Nov 24, 2023
88 Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez
May 18, 2023
87 "Happy Hour" with Darlyene Dennon, Kimberley Martin and Adriana Ramirez (Part 1)
May 04, 2023
86 Deep Dive: Water Heaters, beyond maintenance (components, kinds, plumbing, repair or replace); Plungers and Water Closet Augers
Apr 20, 2023
85 Carpenters' Math and Wallpaper is Back!
Apr 06, 2023
84 Painting Cabinets with expert Jennifer Tennyson
Mar 23, 2023
83 Picture hanging tricks - Dryer hose alternative - Air quality in your home
Mar 09, 2023
82 When to use Primer, a new Tool Crate! and a Matriarchy Build story
Feb 23, 2023
81 We're Back! Let's catch up
Feb 09, 2023
Special guest: Bridgette Boudreau - Navigating Emotions throughout a Renovation
Nov 10, 2022
79 Habitat for Humanity build, No VOC paint and fun things with a pressure washer.
Oct 27, 2022
Bathroom remodel update, angle grinders and a subwoofer fix.
Oct 20, 2022
EP 77 Grace Kim Architect & Co-founder of Schemata Workshop
Sep 30, 2022
76 Fall maintenance and screwdrivers
Sep 22, 2022
Workforce Development and Bathroom Update
Sep 15, 2022
74 Building Codes & Cohousing Report
Sep 08, 2022
73 Joy Fire from the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths
Sep 01, 2022
72 Kitchen Countertop Options
Aug 25, 2022
71 Guest Andy Pace of Green Design Center
Aug 18, 2022
70 Encore Episode: PNW Trade Pioneers
Aug 11, 2022
69 Encore Episode: Happy Hour with the AmyWorks Crew
Aug 04, 2022
68 Cleaning Myths and the Anatomy of a Shower Pan
Jul 28, 2022
67 Tree Stumps & Case Study Sub Contractor Walk Through
Jul 21, 2022
66 Updates on Past Projects plus Lincoln Block Cabin
Jul 14, 2022
65 Bathroom Project Part #2 THE SITE VISIT
Jul 07, 2022
64 Special Guest: Melissa Garcia of La Matriarca Woodworkings
Jun 30, 2022
63 Primer on Plywood & Painting a Porch
Jun 23, 2022
62 Summer Hot Weather Tips
Jun 16, 2022
61 Case Study - Bathroom Project Pt. 1
Jun 09, 2022
60 Look what's in store for summer home maintenance.
Jun 02, 2022
59 The Hope Factory and guest Barb Oliver of Sound Foundations NW
May 26, 2022
58 Kitchen Remodel ROI - things to avoid
May 19, 2022
57 Popcorn, Knockdown and Orange Peel - surface textures
May 12, 2022
56 Matriarchy Build-the “telehealth” of DIY
May 05, 2022
55 Spiffy home updates under $100
Apr 28, 2022
54 Special Guest Mandy Rennehan, The Blue Collar CEO
Apr 21, 2022
53 Keeping it clean!
Apr 14, 2022
52 Guest Jack Hanks of Velocity Public Adjusting
Apr 07, 2022
51 Special Guest Morgan Mentzer of Reckoning Trade Project
Mar 31, 2022
50 Happy 50th Episode! Seattle Home Show, Spring Maintenance and Blue Tape!
Mar 24, 2022
49 Pacific Northwest Women Trade Pioneers
Mar 17, 2022
48 Follow-up on Flesh-sensing Saw and Tool Crate Reveal!
Mar 10, 2022
47 IBS 2022 and First Year of Home Ownership
Mar 03, 2022
46 Guest Dennis Stinson talks HVAC!
Feb 24, 2022
45 Replace Reuse Repair
Feb 17, 2022
44 Power Saws!
Feb 10, 2022
43 Guest April Rauch - Selling or Buying a Home
Feb 03, 2022
42 Maintain Your Batteries!
Jan 27, 2022
41 On the Level with Levels
Jan 20, 2022
40 Frozen pipes and Rats - Happy New Year!
Jan 13, 2022
39 Design and pricing - Alicia’s basement remodel project
Jan 06, 2022
38 Very Peri - Sprightly, joyous attitude
Dec 30, 2021
37 More Terms - not Alicia's finest hour
Dec 23, 2021
36 Aww The Color of the Wind
Dec 16, 2021
35 Happy Hour – Students from Woodworking 101
Dec 09, 2021
34 Perks and Pitfalls
Dec 02, 2021
33 Painting a Room
Nov 25, 2021
32 Where’s the Water Coming From
Nov 18, 2021
31 Cohousing with Special Guest Katie McCamant
Nov 11, 2021
30 Terms, Maintenance and Cohousing Teaser
Nov 04, 2021
29 Lid Up Lid Down
Oct 28, 2021
28 Don't be Afraid of Pilot Holes
Oct 21, 2021
27 Replacing Tiles and Lifting Toilets
Oct 14, 2021
26 What’s the chute for?
Oct 07, 2021
25 Happy Hour with the Amyworks Team - Lightening Round!
Sep 30, 2021
24 What does that mean??
Sep 23, 2021
23 It's FALL! maintenance (inside) and more
Sep 16, 2021
22 Dishwasher Leaks and Smart Homes
Sep 09, 2021
21 Deep Dive: Bathrooms Part 2 (130 Decisions!)
Sep 02, 2021
20 Deep Dive - Everything Bathrooms Part 1
Aug 26, 2021
19 Special Guest! Katie Kadwell from Weary Stone Farm
Aug 19, 2021
18 Why is Tom Brady in August’s AARP magazine?
Aug 12, 2021
17 Know your House
Aug 05, 2021
16 Home Repair Happy Hour
Jul 29, 2021
15 Deep dive into doors!
Jul 22, 2021
14 "Earn and Learn" Special Guest Courtney Gebhart
Jul 15, 2021
13 Special Guest Coonoor Behal -“Outsource that Sh*t”
Jul 08, 2021
12 The Leaking Sink Saga
Jul 01, 2021
11 Deep Dive: Refinishing a basement
Jun 24, 2021
10 Special Guest! Selena Fitch - Remodel Designer
Jun 17, 2021
09 Tools, Ticks and Trips
Jun 10, 2021
08 Zing Pop or Zing
Jun 03, 2021
07 It's Like a Rainstick
Nov 29, 2019
06 Electrical minisode: Be safe and use a power strip!
Nov 22, 2019
05 Who Ya Gonna Call?!
Nov 15, 2019
04 Listeners' Questions: Decking, gutters and pests
Nov 08, 2019
03 Deep Dive: Basic Tools (and update on cleaning refrigerator coils)
Nov 01, 2019
02 Deep Dive: Hot Water Heaters, Washers and Dryers, OH MY!
Oct 25, 2019
01 Let's Talk Home Repair
Oct 11, 2019