The podcast engages listeners with a compelling narrative about the evolution of shelters, highlighting humanity's relentless pursuit of protection from the elements. Steve Deubel sets the stage by discussing how shelters have transitioned from simple bamboo huts to modern container homes, reflecting changing lifestyles and values, particularly in light of the recent push for sustainability. Co-host Erica Thompson dives into the practical implications of this evolution, stressing the importance ...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 84
“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with Barbara Riveras from Ascent Heating & Cooling. If you are looking for a new A/C company to call on when needed, Ascent is your company! Putting off that A/C tune-up, Don’t wait, Ascent is the company to call. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Source for Remodeling & Renovating Your Home or Container Home. Live the Sustainable Living Lifestyle”...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Rachel Van Cleave CEO/Brokerage Team Leader of Keller Williams Northeast Reality is with us. Part II of our segments on Real Estate, Rachel has the pulse of the market for us. Also with us is my new Co-Host, Erika Thompson. Better Known In The Phoenix Market as the “Dominating Designer”. Erika will share info how you can design & decorate your container, cabin or castle home. Also how are vacation rentals affecting the market? “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Donato Callahan CEO & Co-Founder of Brightwater Investing. If you were ever interested in investing in real estate Donato has all the answers for you. Also with us is Jeff Kadlec from Nexa Mortgage. Jeff has the pulse on today’s current Mortgage Market Trends he will share with us to better help you plan your next move! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information source for “Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
Jul 28, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 81
We’re talking Doug Larsen from MODS. A company that repurposes shipping containers into amazing structures. Doug will share his stories about building Fabulous Homes for homeowner’s and HGTV! Also with us is Mellanie Joy & Theresa Arteca from Spray-Net. Spray-Net is not just another paint company. They have specific special paint coating formulated for your painting projects especial cabinet refinishing. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information source for “Remodeling...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Matt Walton is here from ContainUR Pools. Wondering why you don’t have a pool yet? Take Action!! Matt will make it simple for you to have your own Container Pool. Be the talk of your neighborhood. Also with us in Corey & Dennis McGuire from Worldwide Clean Water. If you or your community are in search of an innovative water treatment solution they have your answer. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Source For Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
Jun 23, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Jayne Bahoura from Platinum Cabinetry & Stone is here with us. When you realize it’s time for new kitchen cabinets, countertops are usually on the menu. Jayne will unraveling the mysteries of what’s good and what you should be looking at. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your source for Remodeling & Renovating Your World."
Jun 15, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 78
We’re talking with Michael Himelfarb, CEO & Managing Director of Global Prevention Services. Whether if you have a traditional home or a Container Home there is always the treat of that 4 letter word “MOLD” when there is a water disaster event. Learn how to handle such an event today. Michael has all the info you will need. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information source for “Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
Jun 07, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Joining us today is Taria Sheppard, owner of Tailored Container Homes. Taria will share with us some of the container home logistics of site prep for your new container home and the Luxury Assisted Residential Living Communities which are up and coming for our Baby Boomer Generation. You won't want to miss this! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Source for Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”
May 21, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Dan Goodman founder of Building 36. A Smart Home Technology Company will update us with the latest equipment to keep your home Smart! Also we will be looking into the 10 Most Remodeling & Renovation mistakes homeowners make with our forum including myself, Dan Haydon and Robin Cote. If you are thinking of remodeling or renovating you will surely want to listen to this segment. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your source for “Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Another episode of Mel & Steve on the street. I am at the Electrify Expo at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. We will explore the world of everything electric today from cars to bikes, scooters, tractors and even skateboards. I have an exclusive interview with the founder of Electrify Expo, BJ Birtwell along with interviews with Legacy EV, J.R. Garage and EV Designs. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information source for “Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
May 12, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Steve travels to Oracle AZ., just north of Tucson & meets with John Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of Freight Farms at the Biosphere 2, University of Arizona in Tucson & will give us an inside look at what they are doing and how it’s changing the way we think about growing food. Steve is on the road again and meets with Randy Bailey & Jim Miller from Green Cork Products right in Phoenix and gets a first hand look at what the product can do for a revitalized comm...
May 01, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 73
We’re talking Earth Day, this coming Monday April 22nd 2024 with Dan Haydon from DEC Inspections. Going Green has many meanings but today we are talking about the environmental benefits of Container home use. They are definitely a recycle use product. Just another way to go "Green" and celebrate Earth Day! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your information source as we are “Remodeling & Renovating Your World!”...
Apr 20, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 72
We’re talking with Nathan Thomas from Artisan Systems. Are you using too many Apps to control things in your life & home? Nathan has your solution to simplify your home’s security, lights, garage door and more.... “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Remodeling, Renovation & Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Apr 07, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Myth Busting the Solar Industry with our resident Solar Advisor KC Call from Reach Solar. KC is going to set the record straight on the many myths people have heard about solar and their experiences and show you why we can install solar on your house with you the homeowner in mind! If you are a homeowner who wants more control over your energy while seriously reducing your power bill...we have your answer today! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable...
Mar 30, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Design & Legacy Custom Homes AZ along Dan Haydon from DEC Building Solutions, The Boxcar Universe Green Team are going to explore what it means to Build Green in 2024. Products & Services that will help you make your new home build a New Green Built Home. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Mar 28, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Jerry McGuire, President of PuriFi Labs. How Do you know if the air you are breathing is clean? Jerry has that answer and more to make your home or office as heathy as possible for yourself, your family & office. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 68
With us today is Sean Lapointe from Mr. Electric. If you ever had difficulties in getting replacement parts for your electric repair Sean has some great info you need to know about. Mel has the scoop on this year’s IBS when she attended the event recently in Las Vegas. Renee Sievers’s creator of Tinyfest will fill us in on the upcoming event on Saturday & Sunday March 16 &17 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego next weekend. Also with us is Casey Inman from Land is Home. If you are lo...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 67
Mike Wolf, Master Investor & Educator. If you always wanted to get into real estate and make money but never acted on that thought Mike will motivate you to get going and make that lifestyle change and make you a secure future. As Mike says “Don’t Wait to Buy Real Estate, Buy Real Estate & Wait” Also with us is Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Design is guest co-hosting as Mel is away at the Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. Kevin has insight into the Phoenix Remodeling market…...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Shara Terry from Berkshire-Hathaway is with us. She will share the state of the Real Estate market so far in 2024 and her experience in selling the Gold Container Home in south Phoenix built by engineer Jorge Salcedo. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Steve & Mel interview Patricia Kara, Model, Actress, Host & Author of her brand new book, "Dream On....Now Deliver"......her guide to achieving success in today’s professional entertainment & business environment. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”
Feb 11, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Brad Lindsay with the Mini Split Guys will be with us… Today’s HVAC technology doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive when you are remodeling or building a container home or a room addition. Also Patricia Kara, Model, Actor, Host & Author will be here with her guide to achieving success in today’s professional entertainment & business environment. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We are talking Multi-Family Container Homes with Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes. In today’s economy investors are looking for creating wealth through this type of housing. For our listeners that are familiar with former Arizona Governor Ducey’s use of shipping containers to fortify our Southern Border. The Federal Government forced the state to remove them. They are now being sold & converted into housing by Wholistic Transformations, a Tucson, Arizona Faith Based Non Profit or...
Jan 28, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Alvin Desir of Artisan Systems of Scottsdale will be with us. If you are considering upgrading your house to a “Smart Home” or just enhancing your audio & video in your home Alvin has your answers. Also Steve will have the projections for 2024 on where the cost of energy is going….you guessed it…UP! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Andrew Jones of FACT HVAC Air Conditioning & Heating will be with us, Andrew will share with us the innovative way to Repair-Maintain & Replace your home’s environment. Also Corey McGuire introduces the Ecos Power Cube. The Power Cube is built from a shipping container & can impact our civilization in ways you can’t possibly imagine! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Brandon Carrero of Carerro Mortgage will be with us, Buying a Container Home and having trouble finding a mortgage company? Brandon’s company is the solution & can answer all your questions! Also with us is Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes. If you are interested in building something custom? Spice Up Your Space! Taria has the answer, custom designed and built for you! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Dec 16, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Solar expert KC Call is with us with info on the advantages of going solar in 2024. One of Phoenix's utility companies, SRP has info you need to know about your home's energy usage. Plan your utility cost payments in 2024....go Solar today!
Dec 08, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 58
There's more to just plugging in strings of lights together! Sean LaPointe from Mr. Electric shares some insights with Steve about practicing good electrical safety when decorating your home this holiday season!
Nov 27, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 57
John Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of Freight Farms at the Biosphere 2, University of Arizona in Tucson & will give us an inside look at what they are doing and how it’s changing the way we think about growing food. Holiday time is here & we think about friends, family and getting together. We also need to think about electrical safety for our homes as there will be a lot more electrical usage during the Holiday Season. Sean LaPointe from Mr. Electric will be with ...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Greg Hazelwood, Senior Sales Director for Rhino Shield of Arizona will be with us, Protect the exterior of your home, not just with paint…Go Rhino! We have your sustainable transportation solution, Keith Watts from Pedego Electric Bikes. Pedego is your transportation solution when thinking about those CO2 carbons your car puts into the air everyday. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 55
