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 [email protected]
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
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
29 Lid Up Lid Down
Project update
Amy gives an update of the DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) project that AmyWorks is undertaking in North Seattle. Hung up on concrete pour and the Seattle weather. Forecast for…
28 Don't be Afraid of Pilot Holes
Deep Dive:
Hanging blinds and curtains – Remember talking about king stud, jack stud and header from our previous episode? Now’s the time to visualize that as you hang your new blinds or curtain rod.…
27 Replacing Tiles and Lifting Toilets
From the Field:
Kayla (of Kayla’s Corner) joins us from the field to talk about some interesting remodeling projects and the some of the ups and downs facing the construction industry at this time. D…
26 What’s the chute for?
Episode 26 – What’s the chute for?
Client’s story: Amy describes a recent kitchen remodel where the homeowner took on some of the contractor’s role. What would they do differently in the future if the…
25 Happy Hour with the Amyworks Team - Lightening Round!
We welcome back the Amyworks team for our Let's Talk Home Repair Happy Hour!
Lightening round of questions - what will we ask our favorite renovators??
What's your favorite tool?
What was your biggest …
24 What does that mean??
Episode 24. What does that mean??
First up, Amy gives a quick update of the ongoing DADU project.
CONSTRUCTION TERMS: Do you know all those terms that get thrown around to explain something home-relate…
23 It's FALL! maintenance (inside) and more
Episode 23 Fall maintenance part 2 and more.
Yet another informative episode this week, and we're continuing with Fall home maintenance. Amy and Alicia discuss easy ways to check for drafts coming in …
22 Dishwasher Leaks and Smart Homes
Client story: A leaky, portable dishwasher and how it lives to clean another plate.
Seasonal home maintenance: What should you be doing to keep your house well maintained? Amy and Alicia share several…
21 Deep Dive: Bathrooms Part 2 (130 Decisions!)
Part 2 of our Deep Dive into Bathrooms is precisely that; the theoretical demo is complete and now it's time to start building your ideal bathroom.
Amy gives us an introduction to the logistics of bu…
20 Deep Dive - Everything Bathrooms Part 1
Episode 20: Deep Dive - Everything Bathrooms Part 1
Project update: Amy gives an update on the new DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) that AmyWorks is starting in a north Seattle neighborhood.
De…
19 Special Guest! Katie Kadwell from Weary Stone Farm
Episode 19: Special Guest: Katie Kadwell from Weary Stone Farm
Your edible urban oasis.
All things raised-bed kitchen gardens!
Master Gardener Katie Kadwell talks about her journey founding Weary Stone …
18 Why is Tom Brady in August’s AARP magazine?
Episode 18: Why is Tom Brady in August’s AARP magazine?
· From the field - Amy and Alicia talk to Shannon Hogan, carpenter for AmyWorks, while she’s working on a fancy, new bathroom with fun accou…
17 Know your House
This week Amy and Alicia talk about knowing where your mechanical systems are in your house; and maintenance and safety tips for each.
· Do you know where your water shut off valve is and does it …
16 Home Repair Happy Hour
If "Let's Talk...Home Repair " had been created only to publish this episode, it would be a worthy endeavor.
This episode is a little different, but in the best way possible . Alicia and Amy welcome …
15 Deep dive into doors!
Episode 15 – Deep dive into doors!
Our latest episode explores the world of doors, DADUs and disposals. Amy kicks things off by sharing an exciting new project for AmyWorks, a DADU (Detached Accessory…
14 "Earn and Learn" Special Guest Courtney Gebhart
Alicia and Amy welcome special guest Courtney Gebhart of Blue Sound Construction to announce a brand new training opportunity from Seattle Colleges. Courtney has created a new micropathway that she r…
13 Special Guest Coonoor Behal -“Outsource that Sh*t”
Amy and Alicia welcome Coonoor Behal, entrepreneur, author, and recent client of AmyWorks. Coonoor talks about her roots, going back to rural Ohio and heading to the big city on the east coast as soo…
12 The Leaking Sink Saga
Episode 12 – The Leaking Sink Saga
This week on Let's Talk...Home Repair! Amy recalls a dripping sink mystery and repair saga. The story reminds us all that sometimes even professionals with the hands…
11 Deep Dive: Refinishing a basement
Episode 11: Deep dive into basement remodeling.
· Update on AmyWorks’ master bath remodel that entailed taking a closet and incorporating it into expanding the bathroom.
· Alicia and Amy tal…
10 Special Guest! Selena Fitch - Remodel Designer
Alicia and Amy have an in-depth conversation with Selena Fitch of Fitch Design Company. Selena is an interior designer in the Seattle area that has a design process for her clients from creating draw…