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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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01:31:11

Tool Talk Radio: 6.15.2024: HOAs, Alarm Systems, And...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan have different opinions of home owner associations. Allan has a number of concerns and advice for future HOAs. Joe brings up the advances in home alarm systems. One size does not fit all and there are a lot of choices available today. Shop and compare to get the right features for you. Joe is excited by some of the new advances in fire extinguisher technologies. They wrap up with an old baseball stadium now converted to an apartment complex.

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01:31:30

Tool Talk Radio: 6.08.2024: Critter Comforts,...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan start out visiting the early days of iron works and steel. Next, Allan gets into the human comfort side of having pets and urban livestock like chickens. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling joins the show to answer roofing questions and make sure that you are dealing with properly licensed contractors. They wrap up with a salute to the engineering abilities and the military.

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01:31:38

Tool Talk Radio: 6.01.2024: Pressure Washers, Hidden...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan say Happy Birthday to the State of Tennessee, then dive into Joe's new found respect for modern pressure washers and the numerous attachments. Allan had his usual week and had to find a creative way to install a sink at a distance from the fittings. The guys get the inside story of the 1920s love letters found during a bathroom remodel. It is a fascinating look behind the scenes into people's private lives. Joe and Allan wrap up taking building lessons from the The Palace of Turin

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01:31:42

Tool Talk Radio: 5.25.2024: Inspectors, The Ant, And...

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2025/01/02

Joe starts off with a community mural project in progress. A old mural in an underpass is getting a refresh and updated message. It is important how much works of art can add to an area. Joe updates Allan on his latest jobsite inspections. The guys get into why we have the inspections and how building standards have changed over the years for the better. Basically, we have building codes because we don't want bad things to happen. Joe gets impressed by an ant on his jobsite. The ant just won't give

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01:31:34

Tool Talk Radio: 5.18.2024: Metals - Old And New...

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2025/01/02

Joe and Allan jump right in with ancient and modern uses of metals like lead, copper, and silver. History does repeat itself. Joe has lots to unpack with Critter Wars. Squirrels are back to their unfortunate ways in climbing, nesting, and chewing on power lines. Then, Joe has to deal with being the last yard before the street as all his neighbors are trying to run the moles out of their yards. Allan Has a few hints and tips. Larry Brown from Brown Refrigeration drops in to discuss all things HVAC

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01:31:28

Tool Talk Radio: 5.04.2024: Cleaning Blades, Mass...

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2024/05/06

Max kicks the show off with a salute to diapers. Allan and Joe chime in with how diapers influenced the development of washers and dryers and thus the design of our homes. Joe brings up keeping all those blades clean. A clean sharp blade is a safe blade. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling joins to guys for updates on gutters and they styles available. They all get into the technology of mass timber construction and the implications for future building projects. Allan wraps everything up with

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01:31:32

Tool Talk Radio: 4.27.2024: Sculpture, Pocket Doors,...

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2024/04/29

Joe and Allan brave the seasonal allergies to start off with the category of sculpture and just how much that skill set applies to your home. Allan is investigating a sloping floor and installing pocket doors. Joe dives into the world of crown moldings and the tips and tricks you may want to know before you try to install it on your own. They wrap up with a review of the weathering steel sculpture "The Angel Of The North" in Gateshead, UK. While the project had its detractors, it is a

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01:31:49

Tool Talk Radio 4.20.2024: Landscaping, Roof Decking,...

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2024/04/22

Joe and Allan start off with LED tape lights and the advantages of LED and solar technologies. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing and Remodeling joins the guys as they get into his latest project, and roof with a full Brazilian hardwood deck complete with a view of downtown. They wrap up with the lessons that can be learned from the world's largest beaver dam.

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01:30:24

Tool Talk Radio: 4.13.2024: On Location And It Is All...

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2024/04/16

Allan, Brandon, and Alissa are on location at the Bartlett Animal Services facility for their annual rabies shots and micro-chipping event. Allan and the crew dive into the numerous factors that potential pet owners need to consider when making the choice of what kind of pet to bring into the home. They discuss everything from basic waste management to custom designs to get the most out of pet ownership.

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01:31:45

Tool Talk Radio: 4.06.2024: Yard Work Safety, The...

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2024/04/08

Max and Allan start off educating Joe about the history and uses for Teflon. Allan has numerous bits of advice for getting your yard working equipment up and running safely. Joe leads the exploration into how do your tools sound and which are the most satisfying. The guys are joined by Jeremy Veldman from the Memphis Astronomical Society to talk about the oldest working planetarium and the upcoming eclipse.

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01:31:20

Tool Talk Radio: 3.30.2024: Logistics, Planning, And...

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2024/04/01

Joe and Allan get the show rolling as Max fills everyone in on the history of the pencil, a truly unsung hero in construction. Allan then talks about tackling redesigning a problem garden into an easy to maintain and productive yard feature. Allan then has to figure out why a yard lamp is failing. Joe has a update on his plumbing issues followed by beware the logistics of completing a project over time. Just because the appliance you want is in stock now, will it be in three months? They wrap up

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01:24:48

Tool Talk Radio: 3.16.2024: Plumbing Issues,...

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2024/03/18

Joe and Allan cover some feedback about invasive species in the garden from last week and how to get of a few of them. Joe relates his progress in solving a backed up sink at his house. Then, the guys cover how your house could be its own microclimate impacted by everything in it. They wrap up with a look at the ancient World Heritage site Newgrange in Ireland.

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01:24:37

Tool Talk Radio: 3.09.2024: The Bradford Pear, Bad...

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2024/03/13

Joe and Allan leap right into Spring and all the trees that are blooming including the Bradford Pear. This popular tree from the 70s has turned out to be highly invasive and most areas of the country are now trying to get rid of it. Allan follows up with tales of poorly done wiring and the dangers of not getting it right. Max helps wrap things up with a short history lesson about the dishwasher. This everyday appliance was a true game changing innovation in home kitchens around the world.

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01:16:29

Tool Talk Radio: 3.02.2024: Generational Home...

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2024/03/05

Joe and Max are joined this week by Brandon Olmstead from Geek Tank Radio. They dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of home design ideas over the years. Some ideas are still good ideas today. Joe has to say goodbye to his trusted old blue corded drill that finally went down in flames this week. Old Blue will be missed. They wrap up by exploring the DIY implications of the original Death Star from Star Wars.

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01:25:58

Tool Talk Radio: 2.24.2024: Wood Care, Priming,...

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2024/02/27

Joe starts off with lots of questions for Allan about wood care, priming, and painting. They cover everything from decks to soffits. Spring is on the way so the the critters wars this week range from bugs to cats to chickens. Jay Hill from Big M Roofing has plenty of roofing advice this week and they get into the modern history and locations of the famous London Bridge.

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01:26:35

Tool Talk Radio: 2.10.2024: Flannel, Home...

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2024/02/12

Max jumps starts the show with facts about the all purpose fabric, flannel. Then, Allan says the best time of the year to get out and inspect your home is now in early spring before all the greenery gets started. Joe agrees that keeping your home "sale ready" is a great idea. Joe and Allan both have plenty advice and tips about lead paint and what to do if you suspect you might have it. They wrap up by taking a look at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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01:26:41

Tool Talk Radio: 2.03.2024: Hanging Draperies,...

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2024/02/06

Joe and Allan kick things off with the tale of two draperies, one hung on a modern wall and one hung on a wall over 100 years old. They discuss the numerous facts to consider when selecting and installing window treatments. Max want to know about the future of ageing infrastructure like skyscrapers. Can they be repurposed or do they have to come down? They guys are joined by Lin Neal from the "Real Deal Racing Report" to talk about the race track known as "The Brick Yard" and

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01:26:43

Tool Talk Radio: 1.27.2024: Post Freeze Recovery,...

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2024/01/30

Joe and Allan talk about the aftermath of extended cold and a number of steps you can take to mitigate issues that may crop up. Joe leads the conversation of the rise and fall of fluorescent lighting technologies. The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas is featured as a modern success in building for its use of color, lighting, and space. Max has questions for Allan about phantom power and vampire devices.

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01:26:41

Tool Talk Radio: 1.20.2024: It Is Cold And The...

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2024/01/22

Joe and Allan brave winter storm conditions to get to the studio to give out lots of tips about what to do when it is cold. They have lots of tips and stories of what not to do then they go back in time to days of toilet covers and shag carpet. They wrap up with the Oresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark. The five mile structure carries both cars and trains with half the length as a bridge above the water and the other half is a tunnel under the water.

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01:26:11

Tool Talk Radio: 1.13.2024: Winter Prep, Cloth Moths,...

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2024/01/15

Joe and Allan start out with timely tips about getting ready for winter cold. There are lots of simple ideas that can keep you warm and safe. Allan reminds everyone that the infamous cloth moth does not take winter off and could be in your home right now. Max introduces the Tokyo Skytree which is both a viewing platform and broadcasting antennae. Allan and Joe cover how innovations in new construction convert to ideas for your home. New techniques like recycle materials being used to snap together

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