Jon from Earthcraft Construction teaches us about straw bale home construction. Scott from Master Plumbing answers listener questions about plastic pipe failures, auto leak detection systems, water softeners, on demand water heaters, septic back-ups.

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Joe gives marketing advice to contractors; we meet Kip Blair an inventor; and hear from Brad Toft about the need for more contractor oversight.

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Re-pipe a house; weather stripping; ice melt warnings; roof coatings; and live from Heritage Reflections.

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Brent with Dryer Vent Wizard takes us through vent cleaning, dryer performance, maintenance and connections. Joe vents about contractors pricing by the hour and square foot cost. Also, gutter cleaning inspecting.

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Joe Gets us prepared for cold weather! What happens in case of a power outage, reminder to blow out your sprinkler lines and unhook hoses, how to complain to your contractor and he shared the entire contents of his traveling tool bag!

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Short Show today. Monte from Woodcraft gives us all the details on the October 4-5 Woodworking and Maker Expo!

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Attic fans; skylights; whole house fans. Contractor complaints; chimney repair; cordless tool battery advice.

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Facebook scam offers; cracking concrete; sump pump failure; pinholes in shingles; Cheers and Sneers; Sherwin Williams color of the year; foundation vents; hose storage; microwave noise mystery.

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