89 Announcement and Winter Maintenance Reminders
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!
Nov 24, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Let's Talk... HOME repair!
Seattle Contractor and owner of Amyworks, Amy Ecklund, and homeowner and DIY'er Alicia Healey discuss a broad range of home repair, remodeling and home appliance issues. Topics, guests and your questions! Lighthearted, humorous and frank discussion to demystify your home!
The first episodes were recorded in late 2019 right before COVID restrictions hit the United States. We're back with NEW episodes starting in June 2021!
Send your home repair, remodeling or home appliance questions to askamy@amyworks.com
Topics include:
Appliances, tools, tips and tricks, working with contractors, remodeling advice, new design elements, reports from the field!
Recorded at The Winterblue Room studio in Seattle, WA
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88 Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez
Happy Hour part 2: Darylene Dennon, Kimberly Martin, Adriana Ramirez
May 18, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 88
87 "Happy Hour" with Darlyene Dennon, Kimberley Martin and Adriana Ramirez (Part 1)
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...
May 04, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 87
86 Deep Dive: Water Heaters, beyond maintenance (components, kinds, plumbing, repair or replace); Plungers and Water Closet Augers
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Apr 20, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 86
85 Carpenters' Math and Wallpaper is Back!
Helpful hints with measurements or "Carpenters' Math" and the evil resurgence of wallpaper !
Apr 06, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 85
84 Painting Cabinets with expert Jennifer Tennyson
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)
Mar 23, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 84
83 Picture hanging tricks - Dryer hose alternative - Air quality in your home
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
Mar 09, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 83
82 When to use Primer, a new Tool Crate! and a Matriarchy Build story
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!)
Feb 23, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 82
81 We're Back! Let's catch up
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!
Feb 09, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Special guest: Bridgette Boudreau - Navigating Emotions throughout a Renovation
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.com Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at askamy@amyworks.com This episode is recorded at The Winterbl...
Nov 10, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 80
79 Habitat for Humanity build, No VOC paint and fun things with a pressure washer.
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 y...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Bathroom remodel update, angle grinders and a subwoofer fix.
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Oct 20, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 78
EP 77 Grace Kim Architect & Co-founder of Schemata Workshop
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/
Sep 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 77
76 Fall maintenance and screwdrivers
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....
Sep 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Workforce Development and Bathroom Update
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 worki...
Sep 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 75
74 Building Codes & Cohousing Report
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 ques...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 74
73 Joy Fire from the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths
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
Sep 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 73
72 Kitchen Countertop Options
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...
Aug 25, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 72
71 Guest Andy Pace of Green Design Center
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Aug 18, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 71
70 Encore Episode: PNW Trade Pioneers
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.com In 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 ) Cati...
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69 Encore Episode: Happy Hour with the AmyWorks Crew
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Aug 04, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 69
68 Cleaning Myths and the Anatomy of a Shower Pan
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 ...
Jul 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 68
67 Tree Stumps & Case Study Sub Contractor Walk Through
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.com Alicia 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 ...
Jul 21, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 67
66 Updates on Past Projects plus Lincoln Block Cabin
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Jul 14, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 66
65 Bathroom Project Part #2 THE SITE VISIT
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Jul 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 65
64 Special Guest: Melissa Garcia of La Matriarca Woodworkings
Episode 64 - Melissa Garcia founder of La Matriarca Woodworkings joins Amy and Alicia to discuss the specialty work that she does in the Seattle area. She specializes in deck builds and restoration as well as making furniture and home decor. Check out her river tables! You can find her at https://www.lamatriarcawoodworkings.com/ where you will find examples of her work and videos. Her tagline is "honoring lineage, building community & empowering womxn". Let's Talk Home Repair is recorded at ...
Jun 30, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 64
63 Primer on Plywood & Painting a Porch
Amy gives us all the details on the various types and sizes of plywood. We get a break down for the best uses for each type of plywood. Amy also talks about the difference and application for using melamine, MDF, and OSB. Did you know that you can get better quality from a local store such as Dunn Lumber (in Seattle) vs. buying from your big box stores? Painting prep for porches when you are doing it yourself. Most house painters are booked up for the summer so these tips will help you complete ...
Jun 23, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 63
62 Summer Hot Weather Tips
Amy is back! What should we do to prepare for a hot summer? Amy tells us about an upcoming ultra white paint that is going to help keep our homes cooler. Amy has ordered a new tool for cooling small areas of the home to review and will report back to us on how it works. What portable cooling units have you tried and had success with? Send us a note at askamy@amyworks.com . When considering air quality with upcoming smoke season coming calls for air purifiers. AmyWorks office has been using this ...
Jun 16, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 62
61 Case Study - Bathroom Project Pt. 1
Kayla, Production Manager for AmyWorks joins Alicia in place of Amy this week. Alicia is talking about doing a bathroom remodel. What does that initial process of considering a remodel with a general contractor look like? Kayla walks us through the whole process from getting an estimate through the entire remodeling project. A lot of thought and consideration goes into every project. Ensure that you have a good working relationship with your general contractor. It’s all about good communication!...
Jun 09, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
60 Look what's in store for summer home maintenance.
Amy talks about their recent visit to a co-housing community in Seattle. Grace Kim is an architect and owner of Schemata Workshop that is passionate about co-housing and gave a Ted Talk about the benefits of living in co-housing community. Summer Home Maintenance Tips: 1. Roof Make sure all tree limbs are not taking over your roof. 2. HVAC Time to service your heating and cooling system to avoid delays. Consider getting on an annual maintenance plan with your trusted HVAC company. 3. Dryer Vents...
Jun 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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