Is it really an episode? Hmmm. More of an announcement that WE'LL BE BACK in the new year... but there are also reminders on winter maintenance for your home!

Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez

What happens when you put four business owners and a banker in the same room??! A joyful Happy Hour discussion!

Amy & Alicia Healey welcome Darylene Dennon (painter/handyperson/business owner), Kimberley Martin (landscaper, hardscaper, deck builder, business owner), & Adriana Ramirez (VP at Banner Bank) to our latest "Happy Hour". How did they get started? What are the pros and cons of owning your own business? How to handle employees? How to get a loan for a new or existing business? NO TOPIC is off limits!

We've talked about water heaters before - mostly around maintenance - but today we go DEEP into water heaters. The different kinds, components, plumbing considerations, water main shut offs, and how to consider whether to repair or replace a failing water heater.

We also touch on best way to use a plungers and how a water closet auger works (when plunging isn't enough!)

Send you stories and ideas on what you'd like us to cover: letstalkhomerepair@gmail.com.

Helpful hints with measurements or "Carpenters' Math" and the evil resurgence of wallpaper !

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!)