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DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Roy Worley Voice Overs Season: 3 Episode: 120 Episode Title: July Home Maintenance Checklist, Kool Tools, Menard’s Shopping Secrets Episode Summary: It’s that time of the month again. Home maintenance time. Contractor John will walk you through this months checklist. Also a couple Kool Tool recommendations and some double secret Menard’s shopping tips that will save you dollars… What the heck I will through in 1 for Home Depot and Lowe’s too. Also, the regular segments, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Furnace Filters Scrub brush for straightening the fins on your a/c condenser unit DAP concrete and mortar caulk LED Garage/Attic Light Husky Tool Tote DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Compact Drill/Driver Kit with DW2166 45-Piece Screwdriving Set  21 Piece Drill Bit Set Discounted Gift Cards  See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creat Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 119 Episode Title: Energy Vampires in the Kitchen and Robot Vacuums? Episode Summary: As inflation continues to climb we have to look at, and in a lot of different areas to save those precious dollars. Contractor John will continue talking about saving money by eliminating those energy vampires, and take a look at robot vacuums and do they save us money in the long run? Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, What they said, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Electrical use meter, to know if you have an energy vampire in your midst. See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 118 Episode Title: Saving Money With Grocery and Gas Apps Episode Summary: The price of Food is one of the things that is just out of hand along with gas. Contractor John will continue talking about saving money with Grocery apps and also introduce some general gas saving suggestions and worthwhile gas apps to help you save money. Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Money Saving Gas Apps GasBuddy Gas Guru Waze AAA TripTik Travel Planner MapQuest GetUpside Fuelio Shell Fuel Rewards Speedy Rewards See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 117 Episode Title: How To Save Money On Groceries; Next Week Money Saving Grocery Apps Episode Summary: The price of Food is one of the things that is just out of hand. Contractor John will go over some money saving tips on how to save money when buying groceries. Also, the regular segments, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Pay with a grocery rewards card You can use a generic type cash back card like the Citi Double Cash Card and get 2% cash back. Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express (6% cash back on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) Terms apply. American Express Gold Card (4X Membership Rewards up to $25,000 per calendar yearBest for online grocery shopping:(5% cash back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market)PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card(3X points on supermarket purchases) 2. Sign up for the loyalty program  3. A time honored tradition, coupon clipping  4. Join a wholesale club 5. Grocery Rules: Always go alone to the grocery store alone Always go on a full stomach 6. Always make a list and stick to it 7. Plan your meals for the entire week ahead of time. 8. Buy items on sale 9. Check for heavily discounted meat products.  10. Cut out expensive ingredients from recipes. 11. Avoid pre-packaged items. 12. Use your leftovers. 13. Buy your favorite items in a larger size.  14. Roasted chicken is one of the very few meals that often costs more to make at home. 15. Bring your own bag 16. Be sure to read your receipt. See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 116 Episode Title: June Home Maintenance Checklist; A Smart Table Saw? Episode Summary: Contractor John will be walking you through the June Home Maintenane Checklist and then switch gears to talk about Saw Stop’s flesh sensing technology. Also, the regular segments, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya, and a new segment called “What They Said” Resources mentioned in this episode: Dryer Pipe Cleaning Brush Kit See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 115 Episode Title: JULIE, Call 811 Before You Dig, and Frost Lines and Post Holes Episode Summary: Who ya gonna call Ghostbusters?? No, You call 811 before you dig. Contractor John explains the nationwide utility locating service and its FREE. Also, the regular segments, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya, and a new segment called “What They Said” Resources mentioned in this episode: Find Your Local Arm For 811 Regional Frost Lines in the U.S. National Weather Service Actual Frost Information Flag Colors For marking utilities    Yellow |  Gas, Oil, Steam   Red |  Electric   Blue |  Water   Green |  Sewer   Orange |  Communications (Telephone, Cable, Fiber Optic)   Pink |  Temporary Survey Markings  See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 114 Episode Title: All About Thermostats; The Brain of Your HVAC System Episode Summary: Contractor John walks you through a discussion about your home thermostat and how installing a Smart Thermostat will help you save money. Also, the regular segments, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: 5 Wire Thermostat Wiring (Any HVAC Device – Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Furnaces, etc.) Red wire for power (24V).White wire for heating (connected to W or W1 terminal).Green wire for fans.Blue or yellow wire for cooling (connected to Y).Black wire for “C” or “Common” wire.Consumer Reports The Best Smart Thermostats of 2022 See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

Season: 3 Episode: 113 Episode Title: Video Doorbells and a Little Known Secret Episode Summary: Contractor John helps you keep your family safe with an episode abput video doorbells, including a little known secret about video doorbells.  Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ring Doorbell Buyers Guide See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 112 Episode Title: The May Home Maintenance Checklist Episode Summary: It is that time, time for our monthly home maintenance checklist. Contractor John helps you keep a handle on those maintenance tasks around your home. Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 21 Keeping Varmits and Drafts Out Of our Home Furnace Filters CHECK THE SIZE FILTER YOU NEED See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show (http://paypal.me/contractorjohn)

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 111 Episode Title: The Role Sewers Can Play in a Basement Flood Episode Summary: Contractor John adds on to the episode of last week all about battery back up sump pumps, to add the other possible cause of a basement flood, the role sewers can play in a basement flood. Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: See Contractor John’s Updated Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show (http://paypal.me/contractorjohn)

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 110 Episode Title: All About Battery Back Up Sump Pumps Episode Summary: Contractor John adds on to the episode of a couple weeks ago All About Sump Pumps with a new episode all about battery back up sump pumps. Also, the regular segments, listener call of the week, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: Energy Star Insulation Zones See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show (http://paypal.me/contractorjohn)

DIY House Medic Podcast Show Notes Sponsored by Legal Shield Season: 3 Episode: 109 Episode Title:  Episode Summary: Contractor John welcomes guest Roy Worley to talk all about planting spring flowers. From prepping the soil to composting tips we cover it all.  Also, the regular segments, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya. Resources mentioned in this episode: See Contractor John’s Show Schedule here Cutting & Charcuterie Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John See some of Contractor John’s creations here The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for following Contractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel. Support the show (http://paypal.me/contractorjohn)