The episode delves into the evolution of human shelters, transitioning from primitive structures to contemporary container homes, highlighting a pressing need for sustainable living practices. We explore the initiatives of Operation Enduring Gratitude, headed by Charlie Ellis, who focuses on assisting needy disabled veterans through home rehabilitation. As we honor our service members in conjunction with Veterans Day, we reflect on the profound sacrifices made by veterans and their families. Fur...
Nov 11, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 54
It’s November, Time for Mel & Steve on the Street at Bene Vivendo Farms at Greenhouse Gardens in Chandler, AZ. as we speak to Michele Caporali from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance about their Help-A-Farm Volunteer Event. Also Randy Bailey from Green Cork Products on location at their customer’s home that they just finished spraying their fabulous cork product to the exterior of their home. Also in studio in honor of Recycle Day, Chuck Warshaver, Advisor & Operating Partner of Stardus...
Nov 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 55
We’re talking with Green Cork Products. Randy Bailey, One of the Founders is here to teach us the applications of their amazing product & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 53
We’re bringing you some great container home & pool information from Boxcar Universe University with our Mel & Steve on the Street Segment as well as our semi annual mortgage update from our good friend and advisor Jeff Kadlec from 4 C Lending group. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe , Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 52
“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with two experts in the Tiny Home & Container Home Industry, Karl Foust from IMS Builders & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Oct 16, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Tom Zimmerman from Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania will be with us. Tom will tell us all about what their project is doing to help homeless veterans with building a Tiny Home Village. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming will be here with us again in case you missed last week’s podcast. Your opportunity to help the organization (DAV) Disabled American Veterans is coming to Boxcar Universe. Mel & I are doing our part in getting the word out and mak...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes will be with us. Taria will tell us all about what you can create in a container home. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming. Jack and his team are changing Veterans lives when they return from the service “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Mel & I are talking about Do’s & Don’t’s about designing & building your own dream container home. Also joining us is the host of the hit TV show Around The House Nation with Eric G. The show for all homeowners can go for top notch home improvement info. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Sep 23, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Bob Wheeler from Habitats-4-Humans will be here with along with Felisa Benton from Benton Home Furnishings ….. They will share some great information on the magic and lifestyle in sustainable tiny home living.. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Sep 22, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Joseph James, CEO & President of Mobil Emergency Housing Corp will be with us. With the fires in Maui many of people there are currently homeless. Joseph’s company is filling the gap with Mobile Emergency Housing! Also with us is Chuck Warshaver, Advisor & Operating Partner of Stardust Building Supplies. Your Choice for Reclaiming & Recycling all kinds of Building Materials, “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Susanne Percey from "A New Leaf". Phoenix's largest Human Services Non-Profit Organization. Also with us is Casey Inman from Land Is Home. Having difficulty finding a lot for your Container Home? Casey can help!! All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Sep 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Joe Steggs is here with us from Mythic Sound, Lighting & Shade with the latest info on Home Automation. Joe can bring your home into the 21st Century. Also with us is Karl Foust from IMS Builder. Our choice for container home living. Karl will give us an update on the Family Promise Project and the Temporary Excessive Heat Container Homes known as XWing his company is building for our communities homeless during this unprecedented heat wave....
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Thinking of getting a new car, maybe an EV? Sean Lapointe is here from Mr. Electric to give you the information you need. Also a visit from our friends at SRP, one of our utility companies in Phoenix. They will update us on the company's conservation programs. Also an update on the Arizona Monsoon Season and the preverbial expression "Haboob" Along with a great humor segment from years gone by from our former President...you will not want to miss this! As Clint Eastwood said, It will "Make My Da...
Aug 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Tips from the owner Joe Steggs of Mythic Sound Lighting & Shade...Your choice for Eco-Friendly Solutions for your home.
Aug 20, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We're talking with Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Design about what you need to know about getting ready to put that new Dream Container Home on your property! Learn from the professionals. Kevin and Steve will explain the planned steps for you so you don't waste time & money!
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Are you thinking that your castle, cabin or container home is in need of a makeover? Kirk Dempster from Gila Cabinet & Stone is with us to explain the variety of products & services his company has for your remodel, Cabinets, Stone Countertops & plumbing fixtures. One Stop Shopping! How about all the DIY homeowners building their own container home? Our second guest is Micah Woods from Uncontained Dreams did just that. Listen and learn to someone who has done it!...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Are you thinking that your home may be the reason you are sick? Everyday products you use in your home along with the air you breathe may be the reason. It is a possibility. Scott Johnson from Home Toxicology & Dan Haydon from DEC Inspections will share info that you need to know. Also Amber Sullins, chief meteorologist from ABC15 is with us with our yearly Monsoon and preparedness alert. If you live in the Valley of the Sun, Amber’s Tips are priceless. “All that and more this week on Boxcar...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We’re speaking with Derek Baker, Designer & Engineer for Freight Farms. With their global infrastructure, learn how they aim to revolutionize local access to food for a more sustainable future utilizing the renewable source of Shipping Containers!. Trust me you won't believe what they have accomplished....... Learn how you can start your own Freight Farm business!
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We’re speaking with Ashley Weisman, Executive Director of GreenLight Solutions. Learn how they are advancing sustainability and impowering their students to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Also joining us today is Chris Conover with Tiny Custom House. If you ever had any Container Home questions, Chris has all the answers for you. You won’t want to miss this! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 37
We’re talking with Sean LaPointe owner of Mr. Electric of Phoenix Metro. Learn how Summer can play havoc on your home’s electrical system. Keep you & your family incident free & cool this summer. Also joining us today is Matt Walton, owner of ContainUR Pools. Matt will share with us how to stay cool with a fabulous sustainable container pool for your backyard! You won’t want to miss this!
Jun 25, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We’re talking with Dennis Stinson, Vice President of Sales for Fujitsu General America, a national manufacturer with local distributors across the country, and 30-year industry veteran. Learn about Summer’s Hottest Home Cooling Cost-cutting Hacks & Leveraging The Inflation Reduction Act and More!
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We’re talking with Jayne Bahoura from Platinum Cabinetry & Stone. It’s you realize it’s time for new kitchen cabinets, countertops are usually on the menu. Jayne will be unraveling the mysteries of what’s good and what you should be looking at. Shipping containers are being utilized for many purposes. One would be called Freight Farms. Hydroponic Farming in a Shipping Container. We have the info on a nationwide trend that you should know about…a preview of one of Boxcar Universe’s future gue...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We’re talking with Jose Escobedo & Mellanie Joy from “Spray-Net. Your choice for everything spray painted for your home. Spray-Net taking the painting process into the 21st century! Also if you are wondering what’s going on in the Real Estate Market, Tara Dondas, our Real Estate Expert will update us on current conditions and what you should be looking for in your next dream home.
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Sean LaPointe from Mr. Electric & Dan Haydon from DEC Building Consultants share great information about electrical dangers within your home that you need to know about and be aware of.....
May 31, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We’re talking with Gail Kingbury CEO & Co-Founder of United Tiny Homes. Are you are a Tiny Home person looking for a community with like minded people we have the answer for you. Gail and "The Tiny Home Lady" Lindsay Wood will be here to tell us about the Grand Opening on Saturday May 20th of the Whistlestop Luxury Tiny Home Community in Prescott Valley Arizona. Head north and escape the valley heat!
May 20, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 31
“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with our resident Solar Advisor KC Call . If you are a homeowner who wants more control over your energy while seriously reducing your power bill...we have your answer today! Let Steve review your energy bill and see if Solar is right for you! steve@boxcaruniverse.com Mel will fill us in on the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show at Westworld this weekend in Scottsdale. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Un...
May 05, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We’re talking with Bob Worsley from Zenni Home. They bring more zen to life by transforming the way you buy, build, and live in your home. Learn more about their ZENCITY being built in Mesa, AZ.
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We’re talking with Jeff Frost from Spenser’s TV & Appliance. Learn about which energy efficient appliance is right for you! Also joining us is Robert Balderas, the CEO of Bob’s Containers in Del Valle Texas. Container Homes built to your specifications. A special visit from the man himself Eric G. from the hit podcast & TV show “Around The House NW"
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We’re talking with Dorie Morales from Green Living Magazine about the upcoming Earth Day Celebration at the Arizona Science Center here in Phoenix as well as Ted Turner from Family Promise about the upcoming Container Villages that are going to be built in the Valley of the Sun. Also joining us is Sean LaPointe from Mr. Electric about what’s newin EV charging stations for your auto and some of the SRP rebates and programs…
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We’re talking with Jeff Kadlec from 4C LENDING GROUP POWERED BY NEXA Mortgage. With the current rate of inflation and interest rates going up you need a company that you can guide your mortgage search through these troubled waters. Jeff is the person to speak to and get the information you need. Don’t spend more than you have to!
Apr 19, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
