Let's Talk... HOME repair!

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)

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

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!)

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!

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 bridgettea.boudreau@gmail.comHave comments or questions? Drop us a line at askamy@amyworks.comThis episode is recorded at The Winterblue Room (www.theWinterblueroom.com) in Seattle.

In this episode, Amy talks about a Habitat for Humanity build they were involved in in North Bend as part of a Professional Women in Building event. The discussion then turns to No VOC paint and first hand experience that Amy had painting at Habitat and while painting their soon-to-arrive grandbaby. No smell!!Tool corner brings us to different things to do with a pressure washer beyond the standard sidewalks and siding cleaning. Things like pumpkin carving, fish scaling and potato peeling.If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, questions or comments drop us a note at askamy@amyworks.com. Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.This podcast is recorded at The Winterblue Room (www.thewinterblueroom.com) in Seattle.

Alicia gives us an update on her bathroom remodel. Demo has started, electrical and plumbing have been roughed in. Tool Corner finds us talking about angle grinders and the different uses such as grinding, polishing, cutting, paint removal, and removing mortar between bricks.Amy shares their attempt to repair their subwoofer associated with the tv sound bar. Interesting discovery.If you have any questions, comments or a subject you’d like us to talk about send us an email at askamy@amyworks.com.Please subscribe and leave us a review. We’d really appreciate it!This podcast is recorded at The Winterblue Room (www.Winterblue room.com) in Seattle.

Amy and Alicia have a great conversation with Architect Grace Kim about co-housing and the barriers to affordable housing development in Seattle. The causes and solutions around the "missing middle" in our housing supply. More information about the Schemata Workshop: https://www.schemataworkshop.com/

Amy and Alicia talk fall maintenance tasks to keep your home in tip top shape. Gutter cleaning, filter changing, weatherproofing and more.Alicia loves her screwdrivers and we talk all kinds of options when thinking of screwdrivers, Allen wrenches and bits.If you have questions, comments or want to suggest a topic for us to cover, email us at askamy@amyworks.com.Leave us a review and subscribe.This podcast was recorded at The Winterblue Room (www.the Winterblue room.com) in Seattle.

In this episode Amy talks about their involvement in workforce development for the residential construction industry. The Wood Tech Center (WTC) in Seattle has been struggling for several years and is threatened with closure. A task force has been created on the state level with Frank Chopp, state representative from the 43rd district, and Louise Chernin, chair of the Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees, acting as co-chairs along with faculty and industry representatives. This task force is working on finding solutions to the funding shortfalls these programs have and find innovative solutions to reviving these much needed programs for the sake of the residential construction industry and ultimately the issue of housing shortages and affordability.Alicia gives us an update her bathroom remodel project which is scheduled to start in a few short weeks. Stay tuned to hear how it goes.If you have nay questions, comments or topics you'd like to hear us talk about drop us a line at askamy@amyworks.com. Please take a moment and leave us a review and don't forget to subscribe.This podcast is recorded at The Winterblue Room in Seattle, WA. Check it out at www.thewinterblueroom.com

In this episode Amy & Alicia discuss building codes. Amy explains some of the specific codes that exist when it comes to bathrooms, stairs, electrical and more. It's important to keep these in mind when considering a remodel or building new. What are some building codes that make you tear your hair out? You can find out more about cohousing at The Cohousing Association website. Amy gives us an update about what they learned at the cohousing conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Send us your questions, comments and ideas to askamy@amyworks.com.Let's Talk Home Repair is recorded at The Winterblue Room in Seattle. You can find Alicia and her music on her website.

We have a special guest! Joy Fire from the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths. You KNOW you want to pound some hot metal. Learn more about the art of blacksmithing and this Society that promotes partnerships and mentorships throughout the country. https://www.inclusiveblacksmiths.com/ for more information.And send your questions, comments, desires to askamy@amyworks.com

Amy and Alicia discuss various kitchen countertop options. Amy references past podcast guests Matriarchy Build who have some great DIY inspiration articles including this one on countertops. There are many considerations to keep in mind when choosing countertops for your kitchen. Alicia discusses the difficulty and regret that she's had with her honed quartz kitchen countertops. Listen for all the considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen remodel and the pros and cons behind each choice. Amy also talks about the contents of the latest Tool Crate, a boxed subscription service of curated tools.Let's Talk Home Repair is recorded at Winterblue Room. You can find Alicia's music on her website. Do you have questions or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest for us? Send us an email at askamy@amyworks.com

This week Amy and Alicia are joined by guest Andy Pace, owner of The Green Design Center and host of the Non Toxic Environments Podcast.Andy has over 30 years of experience in the field of chemical sensitivity, building materials and non-toxic construction. He's a leading educator for those who suffer from allergies, chemical sensitivities, and asthma when they are trying to create a healthy home environment. You can find Andy at The Green Design Center for more information about the work he does with homeowners and contractors.Let's Talk Home Repair is recorded at The Winter Blue Room in Seattle.Alicia's music can be found at https://aliciahealey.com/

While Amy and Alicia take a short summer hiatus from recording, we wanted to share another encore episode with our listeners. They will be back in the studio very soon so send us your questions and comments at askamy@amyworks.comIn celebration of Women in History month Alicia and Amy are joined by three great women from the Seattle area that have forged great careers and businesses in the male-dominated trades industry.Louise Hansen – owner of Weezee’s Plumbing (www.weezeesplumbing.com)Catie Chaplin – Residential Carpentry program instructor with Wood Technology Center in SeattleAlice Lockridge – Exercise Physiologist and advocate of women in physically demanding careers.The discussion ranges from women being suppressed in the trades, recruiting women and where do we find them, how do women navigate the current environment, and stressing that the trades can be a viable career option for women.We want to thank Louise, Alice and Catie for joining us and sharing their experiences with you. Please send any questions or comments to askamy@amyworks.com.This podcast was recorded at The Winterblue Room in Seattle. That is Alicia singing our theme song. Check out more of her music at aliciahealey.com.

While Amy and Alicia take a short summer hiatus from recording, we wanted to share this encore episode with our listeners!If "Let's Talk...Home Repair " had been created only to publish this episode, it would be a worthy endeavor. This episode is a little different, but in the best way possible . Alicia and Amy welcome 3 special guests: Susan (Construction Estimator), Shannon (Carpenter) and Kayla (Project Manager) all members of the Amyworks team. Rather than listener questions, this week Alicia masterfully guides the conversation around the challenges facing the workforce in construction trades, and more specifically, women within the industry. Topics discussed: While employment in the trades remain vastly disproportionate, is it worth navigating the known challenges to secure a career if you're not a white man? What benefits are there to this career? How does the education route compare to more other paths to employment? What barriers need to be removed for women entering the trades, and how do we make that happen? Personal stories from all create a clear picture of the environment women must be willing to tolerate to work within the white, *cishet-dominated working culture. Our episode concludes on an uplifting note as we hear about their hopes and excitement for their future, and that of the industry. If you have questions, comments or just want to tell us your story that we can share drop us a line at askamy@amyworks.com.*cishet - someone who is both cisgender and heterosexual

Amy goes over cleaning hacks that don’t work or actually cause damage to surfaces that you are trying to clean. Did you know that dish soap is actually damaging for your automobile paint? Also in this episode, have you ever wondered about what your shower floor is made of? Amy explains the anatomy of a shower pan. The installation and products you choose in your shower make a huge difference in the durability and ensures that you have water moving in all the right places. Let’s Talk Home Repair is recorded at Winterblue Room in Seattle.You can find Alicia’s music at her website.Questions, comments or topic or guest requests? Email us: askamy@amyworks.com

Amy and Alicia discuss the various ways to remove tree stumps in your yard. Amy discusses various ways that are possible to attempt to get rid of large stumps that are in your way.Have you ever removed a large tree stump in your yard? Tell us how it went and what you learned! Email us at askamy@amyworks.comAlicia experienced the sub-contractor walk through with AmyWorks and gives us the update about how that went. She gives us the client perspective of what it was like. Let’s Talk Home Repair is recorded at Winterblue Room in Seattle.You can find Alicia’s music at her website.Questions, comments or topic or guest requests? Email us: askamy@amyworks.com

Amy and Alicia have Kayla in the studio today! Amy gives an update on the Chillwell air cooler that was a bit of a disappointment on a hot summer day. We also get an update on consulting with Matriarchy Build from episode 56.  For a limited time you can get a free session with Amy via Zoom to get your DIY home project questions answered using code: amyecklund.  A reminder that you can sign up to volunteer with Sound Foundations to help build a tiny house for the unhoused. We also hear about the next stages of the preparation for the Lincoln Block cabin that Amy is working on. Kayla joins us with some essential information when it comes to insulation. Let’s Talk Home Repair is recorded at Winterblue Room in Seattle.You can find Alicia’s music at her website.Questions, comments or topic or guest requests? Email us: askamy@amyworks.com

Part #2 SITE VISITWhat happens at a site visit? We recorded the actual conversation during the site visit for Alicia's Guest Bath remodel. Project Manager Kayla from Amyworks arrives, and then...