Let's Talk...  HOME repair!
Let's Talk... HOME repair!
AmyWorks Inc
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 [email protected] 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
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!
Nov 24, 2023
2 min
88 Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez
Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez
May 18, 2023
44 min
87 "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!
May 4, 2023
37 min
86 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: [email protected].
Apr 20, 2023
40 min
85 Carpenters' Math and Wallpaper is Back!
Helpful hints with measurements or "Carpenters' Math" and the evil resurgence of wallpaper !
Apr 6, 2023
25 min
84 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)
Mar 23, 2023
57 min
83 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 [email protected]
Mar 9, 2023
18 min
82 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!)
Feb 23, 2023
33 min
81 We're Back! Let's catch up
We've been gone for a couple months but we're back for 2023 with more chats on home care, remodels and tools and building and paint and... well, we talk about a lot of stuff. In today's episode we catch up on items we left hanging back in November 2022!
Feb 9, 2023
24 min
Special guest: Bridgette Boudreau - Navigating Emotions throughout a Renovation
Bridgette Boudreau, a master certified personal and executive coach, helping people navigate change joins us in the studio. Bridgette gives some great advice for you and your family while living through a remodeling project that has the potential to be an incredibly stressful event.Check out Bridgette’s website www.BridgetteBoudreau.com or send her an email at [email protected] comments or questions? Drop us a line at [email protected] episode is recorded at The Winterblue Room (www.theWinterblueroom.com) in Seattle.
Nov 10, 2022
41 min
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