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Tool Talk Radio

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DIY And Home Improvement Advice From A Humorous Point Of View

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01:31:39

Tool Talk Radio: 11.30.2024: Kudzu, Insulation, And...

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2025/01/03

It is time for Joe and Allan to tell everyone why tools make such great gifts for the holidays. The guys address several texts about the challenges of dealing with kudzu. Joe has questions about cleaning up and sealing an old window. This leads into a larger conversation about insulating an older home. Then, the guys get into all the modern ideas and technics that are on full display in the design and construction of the classic Greek structure, the Parthenon.

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01:31:06

Tool Talk Radio: 11.23.2024: Turning On The Heat,...

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2025/01/03

Joe and Allan were on location at the Memphis Comic And Fantasy Convention. They started off with what happens when you turn the heat on for the first time this year and why it is important to change out that filter. Max brought up aruras, and Allan explained that we are surrounded by energy waves from radio to Bluetooth. Then, the guys get into the history of the convention's venue, Holiday Inn and the number of business standards that came from this company. Ditch joins the show and he and Allan

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01:32:07

Tool Talk Radio: 11.16.2024: Critter Proofing, Doggie...

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2025/01/03

Joe and Allan kick things off with advice to a listener on how to stop an opossum from breaking in to her screened in porch. Joe confesses to picking a few things up from curbside throwaways and his etiquette for putting still usable items out to the curb. Then, Joe shares his latest project about building access platforms for a client's dogs. Allan has advice on what not too do with a fire pit. The wrap up with a look at the Pullman Railway Car Factory.

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01:31:49

Tool Talk Radio: 11.09.2024: Proper Wiring, Virtual...

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2025/01/03

Joe and Allan get started with the advice to change out your screwdriver bits as they wear out. Allan has a tale of woe involving working on lighting not wired correctly. Joe takes a trip into the upcoming world of virtual home design where you can truly see it before you build it. Then, they explore the new "old" research aquarium in Mazatlán Mexico. This turns out to be a great lesson in how to add something to your home without it looking brand new.

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01:31:18

Tool Talk Radio: 10.12.2024: Cleaning Metal, Windows,...

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2025/01/03

Joe starts off with a few thoughts about workplace etiquette. Then, he has questions about cleaning and preserving ageing metal like knobs and other hardware. Allan has been installing windows and their decorative treatments. Next, the guys answer questions about water damaged stairs. They wrap up with information about the building of The White House and whether or not it might be haunted.

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01:31:14

Tool Talk Radio: 10.05.2024: It Is Time To Check Your...

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2025/01/03

Allan and Joe start off the show with a visit from Jay Hill with Big M Roofing and Remodeling. There is lots of advice about winterizing the exterior of your home and filing a claim with your insurance company if you have any damage. Then, Larry Brown from Brown Refrigeration joins the guys and he has lots of information about the upcoming change to the refrigerant allowed to used in HVAC systems and and lots of advice on how to keep your HVAC system running effectively.

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01:31:15

Tool Talk Radio: 9.28.2024: Desalination, That Sink,...

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2025/01/03

Joe and Allan have a great show with lots of listener questions to answer. Joe has lots of questions and comments about the evolving technology of desalination and water purification and how it is allowing people to live in less developed areas. Allan had a massive custom built sink to remove his week. They wrap up exploring the subterranean technology of Switzerland and how we can all put it to work.

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01:31:23

Tool Talk Radio: 9.21.2024: Power Lines, Building...

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2025/01/03

Joe lost power this week to his entire part of town and the culprit turned out to be a squirrel. This event leads into a conversation about powerlines. Then, the guys take a look at new building materials turning up at the hardware stores. Allan had an interesting week installing laminate flooring, setting up new wall sockets, and working with the new plumbing material, PEX. The guys wrap up with a look at the Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge which is enjoying a second life as a tourist destination.

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01:32:52

Tool Talk Radio: 9.07.2024: Turkey Vultures, Fire...

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2025/01/03

Max gives a shout out to the Southern standard, the turkey vulture. They may not be cute but they are a valuable member of our environment and deserve a little respect. As the seasons are changing, Joe has noticed an increase in tree dead fall of limbs and / or large chunks of the tree breaking loose. Then, he has an update on his living room decoration project. Allan has a few words about fire safety as fire pit and grilling season are cranking up. They wrap up with the amazing history of the

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01:31:47

Tool Talk Radio: 8.31.2024: Urban Renewal, Home...

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2025/01/03

Joe and Allan kick things off with a discussion about the ebb and flow of urban decay and renewal. Then, Joe is curious about how far can we go with modern home security with everything from cameras to robots. Joe has an update on his home decorating project. Allan agrees that trying the simple solutions first is the best idea. They wrap up with the past, present, and future of the original Dixie Cup factory.

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01:31:29

Tool Talk Radio: 8.24.2024: Swiss Army Knives,...

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2025/01/03

Joe starts off fascinated by a story about trained rooks (member of the crow family) and wonders just how far you could go training crows and falcons. Max is excited about Nation Knife Day and gives everyone a little background into Swiss army knives. The guys field numerous questions and comments from the phone and text lines. Then, they wrap up with a look at the building and innovations of the Hersey's chocolate factory.

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01:31:29

Tool Talk Radio: 8.17.2024: Gutters, Thermos Bottles,...

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2025/01/02

Max starts things off with a salute to the backflow preventer. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling jumps in early with the guys to talk about Summer and how important it is to get those gutters done before all the leaves and pine needles start to fall. Joe reminiscences about childhood thermos bottles and Allan explains how the modern insulated flasks and bottles work. Then, they are all impressed with the amount of landscaping and upkeep that has been invested in the Central Park of New

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01:31:07

Tool Talk Radio: 8.10.2024: Garage Sales, Old Tools,...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan start off with the time honored tradition of the garage sale. There are treasures to be found. Joe wants to know why and how his old power tools wear out. Some die long protracted deaths and others go out in the blaze of glory. Allan fusses about the amount of debris often left buried on job sites, usually right where Allan wants to put in and flower bed. Next, the guys cover the contributions made to modern architecture by the short lived Bauhaus. They wrap it all up with mini bungee

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01:30:46

Tool Talk Radio: 8.03.2024: Cleaning Floors, New...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan start out with a chat about cleaning your floors and the good old days of playing outside. Joe is thinking about buying a new washer/dryer. Allan did a bit of decorating this week and they wrap up with the Astolat Castle, a very expensive dollhouse.

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01:31:50

Tool Talk Radio: 7.27.2024: Overreaching, Motivated...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan come with a review of products "As Seen On TV". Some were pretty good, some were terrible. Joe has a report of his toilet paper situation. Allan goes after overreaching in home and lawn projects. Joe follows up with how one minor change can lead to dozens of upgrades. They wrap up with the innovations of the first McDonalds.

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01:31:34

Tool Talk Radio: 7.20.2024: Robots, Proper Painting,...

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2025/01/02

Joe is fascinated by the updated robot security guards now available. The come with a wide variety of uses and accessories. Allan triggers Joe by describing the lack of painting skills on a recent job site. Then, Joe wants to know how to install a decorative pathway. Allan has plenty of tips and tricks. This leads to the landscaping at the world's oldest golf course, St. Andrews in Scotland.

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01:31:27

Tool Talk Radio: 7.13.2024: Trees, Garage Door...

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2025/01/02

Max foreshadows the show with a salute to "Rock Day". Joe follows up with a serious question about why the trees on his fence line keep taking out his power lines. They get into the consequences of bad landscaping. Allan had an interesting week dealing with garage door openers both from repair and replace standpoints. The guys then live up to the rocks with the most unusual house in the world, Casa do Penedo in Portugal. It has four huge boulders for walls and no electricity.

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01:31:27

Tool Talk Radio: 7.06.2024: Lawn Mowers, Smart...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Max remind Allan that July 4th was also the 100 year anniversary of the invention of the Caesar salad. It was a chance to point out that making do with what you have on hand can work out just fine. The guys move on to the yard and lawn mowers. Allan points out that taking care of that blade can avoid injuries and repairs. Then, even home smart systems need to checked and tested every so often to make sure that they are working properly and providing you with the proper data. Joe is very

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01:31:19

Tool Talk Radio: 6.29.2024: Plumbing Tales, Roof...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan kick things off with Max and how he has grown in knowledge of how plumbing works. Experience can be a harsh and humorous teacher. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling joins the show to answer questions about how roofing and ridge vents help keep your attic from overheating. They wrap up with a salute to and a review of the amazing works for architect Antoni Gaudi.

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01:31:17

Tool Talk Radio: 6.22.2024: The Power Of Color,...

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2025/01/02

Joe is fascinated by by an Internet meme about the optical illusion for the color red. This takes Allan and Joe into decorating and the power color plays in our daily lives. The guys cover reasons for a tool pouch or belt and why your HVAC is all about the humidity. They wrap up with the power of public works like the elevated trains in Chicago.

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