In our Replay today, Chuck wraps up the story of the mom-suite he had built in his house. In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door. It’s week three of our Series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, who will explain how hydrogen is used today, and the potentially expansive use of it ...
Sep 01, 2023•51 min
In our Replay today, Chuck wraps up the story of the mom-suite he had built in his house. In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door. It’s week three of our Series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, who will explain how hydrogen is used today, and the potentially expansive use of it ...
Sep 01, 2023•51 min
In our Replay today, we continue with the story of Chuck’s mother’s in-law suite...an invaluable story, if you’re planning multi-generational living arrangements. In the Horror Story, a “window company” measures incorrectly and poor installation results. In our Feature today, we get a fascinating rundown on two new types of nuclear technology sure to play a large role in How America Powers Itself Going Forward. This briefing comes from Dr. Caty Huff, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy in the...
Aug 25, 2023•50 min
In our Replay today, we continue with the story of Chuck’s mother’s in-law suite...an invaluable story, if you’re planning multi-generational living arrangements. In the Horror Story, a “window company” measures incorrectly and poor installation results. In our Feature today, we get a fascinating rundown on two new types of nuclear technology sure to play a large role in How America Powers Itself Going Forward. This briefing comes from Dr. Caty Huff, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy in the...
Aug 25, 2023•50 min
In the Replay today, Chuck (Joanne's son from last week) completes the story of the In-law suite that he hired Kevin to build in his house. In the Horror Story, roof contractor is FULL of excuses. In our Feature today, we begin the four-part series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward, with subject, experts from the US Department of Energy. To begin this, Your Valuable Home exclusive will talk with Garrett Nilsen, DOE Deputy Director, about the current status and future of solar Then, in the f...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In the Replay today, Chuck (Joanne's son from last week) completes the story of the In-law suite that he hired Kevin to build in his house. In the Horror Story, roof contractor is FULL of excuses. In our Feature today, we begin the four-part series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward, with subject, experts from the US Department of Energy. To begin this, Your Valuable Home exclusive will talk with Garrett Nilsen, DOE Deputy Director, about the current status and future of solar Then, in the f...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In our Replay, Joanne shares the early stages of what it’s like to build multi-generational living accommodations in her son’s house. In the Horror Story, THE BAD GUY BULLETIN, is a must-listen. In our Feature today, Brandi Snowden, Director, Member, and Consumer Survey Research discusses the National Association of Realtors recent Sustainability Report. In this report, NAR members (brokers and agents) let us in on their customers’ perceptions and real issues in residential real estate from mult...
Aug 11, 2023•47 min
In our Replay, Joanne shares the early stages of what it’s like to build multi-generational living accommodations in her son’s house. In the Horror Story, THE BAD GUY BULLETIN, is a must-listen. In our Feature today, Brandi Snowden, Director, Member, and Consumer Survey Research discusses the National Association of Realtors recent Sustainability Report. In this report, NAR members (brokers and agents) let us in on their customers’ perceptions and real issues in residential real estate from mult...
Aug 11, 2023•47 min
This episode is the fourth of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy! -- In our Replay today, Tish shares her and her husband’s Adventure in Downsizing. Be prepared to take notes and learn from their experience. In the Horror Story today, an “electrician” made Swiss Cheese out of a ceiling to install a few lights. Hard to believe! Our Feature today focuses on a culprit that can change your life: Lyme. Could the chronic condition of a family member or friend be the result of undiagn...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This episode is the fourth of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy! -- In our Replay today, Tish shares her and her husband’s Adventure in Downsizing. Be prepared to take notes and learn from their experience. In the Horror Story today, an “electrician” made Swiss Cheese out of a ceiling to install a few lights. Hard to believe! Our Feature today focuses on a culprit that can change your life: Lyme. Could the chronic condition of a family member or friend be the result of undiagn...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This episode is the third of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Tom explains why he and his wife decided on ProVia Siding and he admires a siding job well done. In the Horror Story, still, another contractor claims to be what he’s not on social media. We don’t have to tell you that more bad guys than ever are working overtime to separate you from your hard-earned money. In addition to rip-offs by unscrupulous contractors, email, snail mail, and telephon...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This episode is the third of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Tom explains why he and his wife decided on ProVia Siding and he admires a siding job well done. In the Horror Story, still, another contractor claims to be what he’s not on social media. We don’t have to tell you that more bad guys than ever are working overtime to separate you from your hard-earned money. In addition to rip-offs by unscrupulous contractors, email, snail mail, and telephon...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This episode is the second of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Don shares the plan for his house now under construction in the Jersey seaside town of Stone Harbor. In the Horror Story, a new door installation reveals a potentially catastrophic problem....no header! If you have residential investment properties or are thinking about acquiring one, invest 30 minutes listening to Scott Abernathy. Scot...
Jul 21, 2023•59 min
This episode is the second of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Don shares the plan for his house now under construction in the Jersey seaside town of Stone Harbor. In the Horror Story, a new door installation reveals a potentially catastrophic problem....no header! If you have residential investment properties or are thinking about acquiring one, invest 30 minutes listening to Scott Abernathy. Scot...
Jul 21, 2023•59 min
This episode is the first of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Mike phones in an update on the installation of his new ProVia windows and doors. In the Horror Story, we cover the shortcomings in some manufacturers’ warranties. In the Feature this week, we interview Jessica Lautz, PhD, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) about the resid...
Jul 14, 2023•55 min
This episode is the first of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy! -- In the Replay today, Mike phones in an update on the installation of his new ProVia windows and doors. In the Horror Story, we cover the shortcomings in some manufacturers’ warranties. In the Feature this week, we interview Jessica Lautz, PhD, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) about the resid...
Jul 14, 2023•55 min
In the Replay today, we wrap up Tom’s dormer expansion project. It was a tough job for Kevin and company, but the end result is just what Tom had envisioned. In our Horror Story, we uncover the case of a contractor who started a large project without getting the required permits. He did, however, require large upfront payments. In the Feature, Cam Jaggard from the PEW Charitable Trusts is back to explain the two key strategies in the Marsh Forward plan that will guide 300 organizations and indiv...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min
In the Replay today, we wrap up Tom’s dormer expansion project. It was a tough job for Kevin and company, but the end result is just what Tom had envisioned. In our Horror Story, we uncover the case of a contractor who started a large project without getting the required permits. He did, however, require large upfront payments. In the Feature, Cam Jaggard from the PEW Charitable Trusts is back to explain the two key strategies in the Marsh Forward plan that will guide 300 organizations and indiv...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min
In our Replay today, Tom and Kevin explain the intricate job of adding livable space in the dormers of Tom’s home. In the Horror Story, a homeowner is left with a lot of problems in a project done by a contractor his HOA approved. Our Feature today is about a massive project to rescue a vital natural resource. Coastal salt marsh performs multiple important functions, like serving as a carbon sink and an effective line of defense against rising seas. A massive initiative is underway to save 1,000...
Jun 30, 2023•42 min
In our Replay today, Tom and Kevin explain the intricate job of adding livable space in the dormers of Tom’s home. In the Horror Story, a homeowner is left with a lot of problems in a project done by a contractor his HOA approved. Our Feature today is about a massive project to rescue a vital natural resource. Coastal salt marsh performs multiple important functions, like serving as a carbon sink and an effective line of defense against rising seas. A massive initiative is underway to save 1,000...
Jun 30, 2023•42 min
In our Replay today, Bud, who has been around home improvement contracting much of his life, talks about what’s wrong with the industry today, and what can be done to fix it. It’s once again time for the Bad Guy Bulletin with tips on scams to guard against like the recent flurry of Pay Pal hoaxes. The scammer’s goal is to get you to call and volunteer your information. Don’t do it. Even people without PayPal accounts are being hounded by this scam. We also talk about AI, a technological “advance...
Jun 24, 2023•51 min
In our Replay today, Bud, who has been around home improvement contracting much of his life, talks about what’s wrong with the industry today, and what can be done to fix it. It’s once again time for the Bad Guy Bulletin with tips on scams to guard against like the recent flurry of Pay Pal hoaxes. The scammer’s goal is to get you to call and volunteer your information. Don’t do it. Even people without PayPal accounts are being hounded by this scam. We also talk about AI, a technological “advance...
Jun 24, 2023•51 min
In our Replay today, Kevin grills a builder local to our area on the proper and improper installation of building products. The Horror Story is about a homeowner who gave a contractor one-half of the estimated cost of building a shed. The contractor hasn’t been seen since. The lesson: beware contractors seeking excessive front money. When a home improvement project goes bad, it often tracks back to a lack of knowledge or due diligence in selecting a contractor – and a lack of detail on the proje...
Jun 17, 2023•44 min
In our Replay today, Kevin grills a builder local to our area on the proper and improper installation of building products. The Horror Story is about a homeowner who gave a contractor one-half of the estimated cost of building a shed. The contractor hasn’t been seen since. The lesson: beware contractors seeking excessive front money. When a home improvement project goes bad, it often tracks back to a lack of knowledge or due diligence in selecting a contractor – and a lack of detail on the proje...
Jun 17, 2023•44 min
In our Replay today, Kevin and Ron discuss the planning and execution of a major ProVia® window project. In the Horror Story, this homeowner paid for a new roof and instead got new shingles installed right over the old ones...a major roofing no-no. In our Featured Segment today, we learn about ONE-PS, the neighborhood association model that has been working wonders in Palm Spring California. One-PS is the entity that unites over 50 neighborhood associations in this California town of some 45,000...
Jun 09, 2023•56 min
In our Replay today, Kevin and Ron discuss the planning and execution of a major ProVia® window project. In the Horror Story, this homeowner paid for a new roof and instead got new shingles installed right over the old ones...a major roofing no-no. In our Featured Segment today, we learn about ONE-PS, the neighborhood association model that has been working wonders in Palm Spring California. One-PS is the entity that unites over 50 neighborhood associations in this California town of some 45,000...
Jun 09, 2023•56 min
In the replay this week, Pat Leach, talks about his Provia windows. In the Horror Story, a homeowner had a contractor fix wood windows with duct tape and paint. In our Feature segment, Sandy Smith, Home and Real Estate Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, talks about the state of the real estate market in Philadelphia and Beyond!
Jun 02, 2023•50 min
In the replay this week, Pat Leach, talks about his Provia windows. In the Horror Story, a homeowner had a contractor fix wood windows with duct tape and paint. In our Feature segment, Sandy Smith, Home and Real Estate Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, talks about the state of the real estate market in Philadelphia and Beyond!
Jun 02, 2023•50 min
In our Replay today, with the help of New Pod City's Frank Sasso, we scam a scammer who is eager to flip off an estimate for a roofing job sight unseen and take a credit card number over the phone. You’ve got to hear this! In the Horror Story today, social media ads enable a scare tactic to make a roofing sale. In today’s feature, we do a fascinating interview with Chase Morrill, one of the hosts of the hit Magnolia Network show, Maine Cabin Masters. How did the show, now in its eighth season, g...
May 25, 2023•45 min
In our Replay today, with the help of New Pod City's Frank Sasso, we scam a scammer who is eager to flip off an estimate for a roofing job sight unseen and take a credit card number over the phone. You’ve got to hear this! In the Horror Story today, social media ads enable a scare tactic to make a roofing sale. In today’s feature, we do a fascinating interview with Chase Morrill, one of the hosts of the hit Magnolia Network show, Maine Cabin Masters. How did the show, now in its eighth season, g...
May 25, 2023•45 min
