Tool Talk Radio: 10.15.2022: Critter Wars and Airports

Joe and Allan start off with the right blade for the right cut then the guys handle a Critter Wars text about getting rid of rats. There is a new trend in luxury housing, massive basements. PSA, please don’t let your trees dry out. Joe, Allan , and Max dive into the legends and conspiracy

Tool Talk Radio: 10.08.2022: From Critters to New Energy Systems

Joe and Allan kick things off with a text about squirrels in the wall and what to do about that. They get into the science of new energy storage systems under the ocean. New trash collection systems are being put into service around the world. Finally, they look at the drama involved in building the

Tool Talk Radio: 9.24.2022: The Pros and Cons of Wallpaper

Joe and Allan get the show rolling by answering questions about the pros and cons of wallpaper, then they look for possible solutions for a yard with standing water. Joe brings up the classic Frank Lloyd Wright house “Falling Water” for debate. Larry Brown from Brown Refrigeration stops by to answer fall HVAC questions. They

Tool Talk Radio: 9.17.2022: Live from the Cooper-Young Festival

Joe and Allan are joined by Brandon Olmstead from Geek Tank Radio and Jay Hill from Big M Roofing for the annual Cooper-Young Festival. The great weather brings out huge crowds while the guys talk about the bad, the ugly, and then the good of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Jay weighs in about

Tool Talk Radio: 9.10.2022: The Burj Khalifa

Joe and Allan kick off the show with a few questions from listeners. Primer and its uses start off the conversation. They finish up with when to get a permit for those big jobs to make sure everything is done right. Joe is curious about how well to we have lightning under control in modern

Tool Talk Radio: 9.03.2022: From Hummingbird Day to the Brooklyn Bridge

Joe and Allan start the day off with a quick salute to Hummingbird Day. Then the guys tackle a couple of questions from listeners. What is the wax ring and why is it important? Allan and Joe launch into why mounting the toilet properly is so important. The second question leads to lots of information

Tool Talk Radio: 8.27.2022: The Sidney Opera House

Joe and Allan are on the road at the Bartlett Animal Shelter for the Dog Days of Summer. They get started with hints and tips about installing and maintaining fences. Then, they get to chat with Loren Love from E&L Gourmet Hotdogs about just what does take to be gourmet. Joe has discovered floating flooring

Tool Talk Radio: 8.20.2022: Picking the Right Contractor and Lessons from Viking Ships

Joe and Allan tackle the topic of hiring the right contractor for your job by asking the right questions. Next, they get into the new heat reflective paints coming on the market. Max leads them through the origins of the expression, “It’s raining cats and dogs.” Joe is fascinated by the lessons to be learned

Tool Talk Radio: 8.13.2022: Talking about the Arch

Joe and Allan kick things off by exploring the eccentric buildings known as Marina City (Marina Towers) in Chicago. Joe has also discovered the popularity of repurposing pallets and other stuff, plus send a few tools along to school with your college students. Allan salutes the arch from its ancient past to how we are

Tool Talk Radio: 8.06.2022: From Glass to Pagodas

Joe and Allan start the show with a salute to glass, from history to future. Next, Joe wants to know why there are so many dead limbs falling this season. The must have item is a new LED utility flashlight. Max leads the guys in the building lessons of ancient pagodas. This leads to the