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The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show broadcasts every weekend across 17 radio stations in the Great Pacific Northwest! We're offering inspirational and informative entertainment. With over thirty years of combined experience in the building industry, Tony and Corey are true weekend warriors, working on their own projects and solving problems around their homes every day. If they can’t answer your questions, they definitely won’t have any trouble finding someone who can! Tony and Corey bring in professionals from nearly every aspect of the building industry to talk about new products and trends, as well as offering new perspectives and prov...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
Plain-spoken Leisure listening for homeowners thinking through repairs, remodels, maintenance, and basic emergency preparedness.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show belongs in Leisure because it treats home projects as ordinary judgment calls, not showroom theater.
You want the pot filler fantasy and the furnace-filter nag in the same breath.
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A practical look at curb appeal, exterior lighting, and the upkeep that keeps a home looking cared for.
The segment treats curb appeal as a maintenance habit, not a decorating fantasy. Tony and Corey frame it as part of the work of keeping a home looking cared for, with attention to exterior paint, lighting, and the way the entry reads from the curb.
A grounded look at how inspections can surface hidden costs before they become the buyer's problem.
Tony and Corey present home inspections as a quick reality check for buyers, one that can reveal costs that are easy to miss at first. A report can support a lower offer or a request for repairs, though the exact leverage depends on the market.
A practical deck-project checklist that warns against cheap bids and vague scopes.
Tony and Corey spend this deck-season episode on the parts of hiring that people usually ignore until the bill lands. The advice is plain but useful: do not chase the lowest bid, get the scope in writing, and expect labor, materials, permits, and extra fees to move the number…
A practical, calm guide to the preparedness tasks people usually leave for later.
This episode treats emergency readiness as a habit, not a tote bag. Tony and Corey point listeners toward the basics that matter after the alarm starts: first aid, CPR and AED training, emergency alerts, a NOAA radio, and the simple but easy to forget step of knowing how to shut…
A practical look at cooling costs, HVAC efficiency, and rebates.
This is a practical conversation about staying cool while electric bills climb. Tony and Corey start with the heat, the air conditioner working hard, and the cost pressure that follows.
A grounded deck lesson about where confidence ends and caution begins.
The episode keeps DIY in its proper lane: a set of judgment calls, not a dare. Tony and Corey stay on the line between what a homeowner can handle and when a contractor should step in, which keeps the advice grounded.
A practical look at why insulation fit and air sealing matter more than guesswork.
Tony and Corey spend the hour on insulation and weatherization, treating the subject as the unglamorous work that can make a house feel either livable or punishing.
A plainspoken reminder to keep a bug-out bag light, current, and ready to grab.
This segment keeps emergency preparedness practical. Tony and Corey treat the bug-out bag as something meant to be used, not admired on a shelf.
Housework advice for real-life overwhelm.
Blunt home advice before the costly mistake.
Dumb arguments, weird facts, full commitment.
Chattanooga home talk with practical local footing.
Pretty rooms, practical renovation judgment.
Sharp taste, practical interiors, real design examples.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode "Energy Conservation Projects" organizes home energy savings into budget fixes and larger upgrades.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode “Top Gift Ideas for the DIY Weekend Warrior” runs through tools, workshop gear, safety items, and stocking stuffers for Christmas shoppers.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode “Benefits of EWP” centers on Tony and Corey comparing engineered wood products with solid sawn lumber and post-and-beam framing.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show uses “Energy Efficient Appliances” to compare Energy Star labels, water-heater maintenance, and refrigerator upkeep with concrete examples like 15-year lifespans and yearly drain-downs.
Tony and Corey use replacing windows to compare vinyl, aluminum, wood, and fiberglass options, including why black vinyl frames are hard to make and why fiberglass handles dark colors better.
Tony and Corey open with the simple problem of windows: they make a house better, but they also punch a hole in the wall.
Tony and Corey break down what a home inspection report can mean for a buyer.
Tony and Corey spend the show on Mother's Day ideas.
Tony and Corey use remodeling.net’s 2023 cost-vs-value data to compare projects like a $18,873 HVAC conversion, a $357,000 primary suite addition, and a $28,000 minor kitchen remodel.
Tony and Corey spend this Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode on last minute summer projects, starting with outdoor lighting, deck and patio refreshes, and weatherproofing before the Pacific Northwest fall rains arrive.
Tony and Corey pick up the deck conversation from the contractor side and steer it toward the DIY path.
Tony and Corey spend the episode on emergency preparedness.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode “Everything LED’s” focuses on LED bulbs, from the 1927 invention date to the 1993 blue LED breakthrough and the 2002 arrival of white LEDs.
Tony and Corey open with a joke about what every homeowner should really have.
September brings an Emergency Preparedness Month check-in.
Tony and Corey use Tony’s own roof in Oregon to explain solar sizing, credit rollover, and why utility credits at PGE can disappear on March 1.
The Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Show episode “Water Conservation” opens with drought numbers, including the claim that moderate to exceptional drought covers 27.9% of the United States and that 97% of Earth’s water is non-drinkable.
Tony and Corey explore the latest in home automation for 2023, covering smart lighting, thermostats, security systems, appliances, and sensors.
Tony and Corey discuss energy-efficient appliances, covering topics like Energy Star certification, water heater maintenance, smart technology pitfalls, and phantom power.
Tony and Corey discuss DIY projects for Valentine's Day, including picture framing tips, wall art ideas, and closet organizers, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes to inspire listeners.
Tony and Corey open with the shift into spring and use it as a cue for house cleaning.
Tony and Corey spend the show on insulation and weatherization.
Tony and Corey walk through the kitchen and bath upgrades that deserve attention first.
Tony and Corey talk through the basic truth that houses wear out.
Tony and Corey open on the heat.
Tony and Corey start with fall home maintenance.
Tony and Corey focus on curb appeal, the look of a house from the curb.
Tony and Corey kick off with decking season and why summer makes people want to extend their living space outdoors.