Sunday, December 19, 2010

December 18, 2010

THIS WEEK ON THE HOME SHOW!
Our co-host: Reuben Stafford from Ameristar Roofing
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!
• Ray, producer and crack newsman, has found what we believe is the phone number for a special guest.
• Our last show before the New Year!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

December 11, 2010

THIS WEEK ON THE HOME SHOW:

• Chuck Sauro, AB May, the energy tax credit is going away!
• Jennifer Bertrand, Design Star – Quick Holiday fixes.
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!

Take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit before it runs out December 31st! Check out the particulars at the Energy Star website, CLICK HERE

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

December 4, 2010

ON TODAY'S SHOW
• John Yates and Reuben Stafford from Ameristar
• Jennifer Bertrand, Design Star – Quick Holiday fixes

Sunday, November 28, 2010

November 27, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE HOME SHOW!
Our guests:
Henry Temchin from AB May Co-Energy Audits
Mike Holmes-we replay our earlier conversation.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

November 20, 2010

Today:
• Odds and Ends
• Richard Duncan returns with more information about Universal Design.
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!
Visit the Universal Design website CLICK HERE

Find out if you should do that next project yourself, take the NARI Quiz!

Do-it-yourself (DIY) jobs are a popular trend in the home improvement industry; however, before you grab a hammer and start swinging, you should know that this is a trend with a few potential problems. Before you decide to do-it-yourself, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends taking this DIY quiz:

Yes or No:

1. Do you enjoy physical work?
2. Are you persistent and patient?
3. Do you have reliable work habits—meaning that once the project is started, will it get finished?
4. Do you have all the tools needed and, more importantly, the skills required to do the job?
5. What quality level do you need for this project? Are your skills at that level?
6. Do you have the time that will be required to complete the project? (Always double or triple the time estimated for a DIY project, unless you are highly skilled and familiar with that particular project.)
7. Will it matter if the project remains unfinished for a period of time?
8. Are you prepared to handle the kind of stress this project will create in your family relationships?
9. Do you know all of the steps involved in the project?
10. Have you gotten the installation instructions from the manufacturer to determine whether this is a project you still want to undertake? (Most manufacturers will send you installation instructions before purchase to determine whether the product will meet your needs.)
11. Is this a job you can do completely by yourself or will you need assistance? If you do need assistance, what skill level is involved for your assistant? If you need a professional subcontractor, do you have access to a skilled labor pool?
12. Are you familiar with your local building codes and permit requirements? (Some jurisdictions require that the work be completed by a licensed and bonded professional in order to meet code.) It’s best to check these requirements before beginning work on the project.
13. What will you do if the project goes awry? (Most contractors are wary about taking on a botched DIY job, and many just won't take them at all.)
14. Is it safe for you to do this project? (If you are not familiar with roofing or do not have fall protection restraints, you may not want to venture into a roofing job. Similarly, if you know nothing about electricity — leave it to the professional. Some jobs can be fatal if not performed correctly. Your health and safety should be the primary concern. Never enter into a DIY project that would jeopardize either.)
15. Will you be able to obtain the materials you need? Who will be your source of supply? Will they deliver?
16. Are you attempting to do-it-yourself for financial reasons? If so, have you looked at all of your costs, including the cost of materials, your time, and the tools you need to purchase? If you are new to the DIY game, you may also want to look at the cost to correct any mistakes you may make — i.e., the damage factor. Will it still be a cost-saving venture?
17. If you are trying DIY for the satisfaction of a job well done — can you ensure that the job will be "well done"? If it doesn't come out right, how will you feel? Will you be able to afford to redo any unsatisfactory work?
If you answered yes to eight or more of these questions, you might attempt a DIY project. But before you run for the nearest hardware store, revisit those questions you marked "No" and carefully consider the potential problems you will face in those areas if you proceed with the project. Hiring a professional might still be your best choice.

Should you decide to work with a remodeling contractor, NARI suggests that you be prepared and take your time in selecting a home improvement partner — this type of project can be one of the most important investments that a homeowner can make. To help consumers through the process, NARI’s website CLICK HERE offers many tips under the “Home Owners” section. NARI also offers a free brochure, “How to Select a Remodeling Professional,” to consumers who call their toll-free hotline at 800-611-NARI.
This quiz is not meant to scare you away from DIY projects — they can be extremely rewarding and fun if you are prepared and have the proper skills. However, you need to be aware that home improvement can be hazardous to your wallet and, more importantly, to your health.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

November 13, 2010

Today:
• The garden in Fall and Winter
• Molly Fussselman & Marlin Bates, U of MO Extension Horticultural Excperts.

Visit the University of Missouri Extension website HERE

It's time to sort out and dispose of unnecessary garden chemicals! For the Hazardous Waste Disposal Center near you CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 7, 2010

November 6, 2010

Today:
• Remodeling the basement.
• John Yates from Ameristar
• Allyn Self from Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU

If a basement finish is in your future call Allyn Self 913-208-2638 or to check them out on the web CLICK HERE

Sunday, October 31, 2010

October 30, 2010

Today:
• Safety is our theme!
• Reuben Stafford from Ameristar Roofing is our co-host.
• Richard Duncan on Universal Design and Aging in Place.
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!

If you would like a copy of the report UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN HOUSING from the R.L. Mace Universal design Institute CLICK HERE and ask Richard Duncan to send it to you.

For an informative and interactive Aging in Place website CLICK HERE

To comment on this show or any other home remodeling topic send your e-mails to homeshow@710kcmo.com

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

October 23, 2010

THIS WEEK ON THE HOME SHOW, TWO IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR YOUR COMFORT AND SAFETY!

• Jason Smith from AB May to talk about tuning up your furnace for the season. For the AB May website GO HERE>>>
• Scott Balentine to shed light on the new lead paint rules for remodeling. Scott is an accomplished builder and remodeler and a member of NARI. Check out his website HERE>>>
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

October 16, 2010

Today:
• It’s a day for the grab bag!
• Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, dog trainer to the President!
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

October 9, 2010

On this episode of The Home Show:

Computers in the home: Tom Noon, KC Computer Support. For more information go HERE

Jennifer Bertrand, getting ready for the holidays. View her website HERE

Next week on the Home Show: Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, dog trainer to the President.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

October 2, 2010

You’re in THE RIGHT PLACE to get unbiased information about home repair, renovation, design, and remodel. It’s for the diy’er, the biy’er, and those who never want to touch a hammer or a shovel! Bringing you the people, the products and the services to fill every need in making your home more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.


Today:
• 10 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
• Are you prepared for winter?
• Aging in Place
• Kansas City Tree Auction. Go to treeauction.org
• Some news, some e-mails, and YOU!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

September 18, 2010

Today:
• Plans change. No kitchens but lots of landscape and outdoors!
• Robert Bledsoe, Cripple Creek Rock Company
• Kansas City Tree Auction. Go to treeauction.org

Tip of the Week: Take the plunge but don't get wet!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

September 11, 2010

You’re in THE RIGHT PLACE to get unbiased information about home repair, renovation, design, and remodel. It’s for the diy’er, the biy’er, and those who never want to touch a hammer or a shovel! Bringing you the people, the products and the services to fill every need in making your home more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.

Today:
• Kitchen remodeling time is here! Where is your plan?
• John Yates from Ameristar Roofing.
• A money saving opportunity.
• Some news, some e-mails, my thoughts on 9-11, and YOU!


Here's an opportunity to purchase plants to landscape your home: THE GREAT BIG TREE AUCTION FOR KANSAS CITY

Thursday, September 9, 2010

September 4, 2010

You’re in THE RIGHT PLACE to get unbiased information about home repair, renovation, design, and remodel. It’s for the diy’er, the biy’er, and those who never want to touch a hammer or a shovel! Bringing you the people, the products and the services to fill every need in making your home more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.


Today:
• Kitchen remodeling time is here! Is your plan ready?
• Ahmed Hassan, Host of Yard Crashers on DIY Network.

Here's a great website for kitchen planning: CLICK HERE

And here is the Yard Crashers website: CLICK HERE

Next Week: More about designing your dream kitchen!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

August 28, 2010

Your Lawn Needs Help!!
Our guest, Marlin Bates of the University of Missouri Extension, is here to give it!

Here's a link to guide you in your lawn renovation: CLICK HERE

Sunday, August 29, 2010

August 21, 2010

IT'S THE BEST OF THE HOME SHOW!

Let's re-visit some fascinating interviews from earlier shows.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

July 31, 2010

This week on The Home Show!

Molly & Marlin to talk about your garden!
It’s never too early to get started on that kitchen re-model.
How is my basement remodel coming along?

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

July 24, 2010

Today:
• Remodeling the basement.
• Some news, some e-mails, my thoughts, and YOU!
• John Yates & Reuben Stafford from Ameristar Roofing
• My current remodeling project.


If you have any questions you would like to hear answered on the air e-mail me: homeshow@710kcmo.com

Sunday, July 18, 2010

July 17, 2010

ON TODAY'S SHOW:

• Energy saving pays for itself!
• Some news, some e-mails, my thoughts, and YOU!
• Bill Kelley from Home Performance Services!
• Susan and the dogs!
• My current remodeling project.

Here is a great article from our friend MIKE HOLMES.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

July 10, 2010

TODAY ON THE HOME SHOW:

• 10 Home Repairs That Will Save You Money!
• John Yates from Ameristar!
• SPECIAL GUEST: Pater Hatch, gardens & landscaping at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Have you got a question for THE HOME SHOW? Send your e-mail to homeshow@710kcmo.com

Interested in Monticello? CLICK HERE

From the HOME SHOW Hall of Fame here's an amusing story

Monday, July 5, 2010

July 3, 2010


• It’s the July 4th weekend Grab Bag!
• Some news, some e-mails, my thoughts, and YOU!
• SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Self, Architectural Conservator at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.
For more information on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello CLICK HERE

Sunday, June 27, 2010

June 26, 2010


Today:
• It’s hot, hot, hot but your garden still needs attention!
• Molly Fusselman, Horticultural Educator, and Sue Waltemath, Master Gardener, U of MO Extension are here to answer your questions.
• SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Holmes from Holmes on Homes, HGTV

For GREAT information on gardening and horticulture visit the University of Missouri Extension website HERE

View episodes of HOLMES ON HOMES HERE

Sunday, June 20, 2010

June 19, 2010

Today:
• Just for Fathers Day: IT’S THE TOOL SHOW! TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE TOOL! WHAT TOOL WOULD YOU WANT FOR FATHER’S DAY?
• Reuben Stafford from AMERISTAR is our guest for the first half of the show and then NORM ABRAM will join us!

One of my favorite tools: Joe Ford’s Try Square.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

June 12, 2010

Today:
• Travis Crain, Master Electrician from AB May is here to answer your shocking questions!
• This Old House host Kevin O’Connor joins us at the bottom of the hour.

Do you know someone who would make a great guest on The Home Show? E-mail your suggestion to homeshow@710kcmo.com!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

June 5, 2010

Today:
• Lots of storms in the area, has your roof been damaged? Reuben Stafford from AMERISTAR is our guest and we’ll cover the the questions you have about roofs and roof repair. From the initial damage assessment to the quality control inspection after the job is done Ameristar Roofing is your partner!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

May 29, 2010

• Memorial Day weekend and I hope you will be enjoying your beautiful lawn! You have a problem lawn? We talk to Marlin Bates, Horticultural Specialist, U of MO Extension. Go HERE for a great page of resources to plant and maintain your lawn.


• A few thoughts about Memorial Day. HERE is the link to the story of John McCrae on the Arlington Cemetery website.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

May 22, 2010

Today:
• A rainy May! How’s your roof holding up? We talk to John Yates from Ameristar Roofing. Go HERE to see the options available from Ameristar and take advantage of the KCMO TalkRadio 710 Hot Deal (A LIMITED TIME OFFER!)
• Continuing the tale of Thomas Jefferson, American Remodeler: We talk to Travis McDonald from Poplar Forest. CLICK HERE for the Poplar Forest website.

One of God's greatest gifts is laughter...use it this week!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

May 15, 2010

Today:
• How do I design and build the deck of my dreams? Let’s talk to John Hutchins of Sealmasters.
• Thomas Jefferson, American Remodeler. We talk to Jack Gary from Poplar Forest.

Building stairs can be a challenge CLICK HERE for an informative site on planning steps.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

May 8, 2010

Today:
• What makes a great contractor? How do you find one? We’ll ask our guest Amy Matthews, Licensed Contractor and host of Sweat Equity on the DIY Network.
• May is the rainiest month of the year in Kansas City; will you get through it with a dry basement? Let’s get help from Chuck Sauro from AB May.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

May 1, 2010

ON TODAY'S SHOW:
• Explore your backyard with David Mizejewski of the Animal Planet’s Backyard Habitat! Find out how to invite birds and other desirable wildlife to hang out there. Visit the website HERE.
• Clean and spruce up your deck with Sealmasters, John Hutchins is our guest. See what they can do for you HERE!
• Plant those vegetables with Molly & Marlin. Here's the U of MO Extension WEBSITE!

Join me next week for a coversation with Amy Matthews, Licensed Contractor and host of SWEAT EQUITY on the DIY Network.

Send your questions and comment to homeshow@710kcmo.com

Thursday, April 29, 2010

OUR SPRING GARDEN


Looking across the patio. We really enjoy the sound of splashing water.

OUR SPRING GARDEN


Looking back from the house. We planted the redbud 6 years ago from cuttings.

OUR SPRING GARDEN


Here's the view from below looking back at the house.
The garden was designed by my wife Susan.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

April 24, 2010

Our guests this week:
Dan Heydon from AB May brought information about energy efficiency and programs available to upgrade our homes. Go to their website HERE

P. Allen Smith of PBS Garden Home show talked about garden design. His website has lots of great ideas GO HERE

Molly & Marlin, Horticulturalists for the University of Missouri Extension, on putting together your garden tool kit.

AND...
My favorite tool site on the web is COOL TOOLS