Home Improvement USA – 5/9/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal We are joined by Rebecca Fyffe of ABC Humane Wildlife Rescue who tells us a few stories about the right and wrong ways to deal with wildlife when they become unwelcome guests in your home. Energy and environmental analyst Harry Braun has concrete ideas on how to get America [...]

Home Improvement USA – 4/25/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Join us as we talk with Alan Schulman of Glentronics about energy efficient basement sump pumps. Then George Rieger of North Branch Property Inspection in Evanston, IL describes the differences between commercial vs home inspections and relates some crazy stories from his years in the business. Also, Asthon Ritchie [...]

Home Improvement USA – 4/11/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Bruce Pinsler from Galaxie Home Remodeling enlightens the audience with information on current trends in the remodeling business and how state regulation helps the average homeowners. Paul Taub from Kachina Lead Paint Solutions explains how his company helps contractors and property managers working with pre-1978 buildings be in compliance [...]

Home Improvement USA – 4/4/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Our guests include Jeff Lynch, a home builder, discusses how to avoid common mistakes made in planning a remolding job. D-Plantman, Don Guzan, talks about environmentally friendly gardening.  Home inspector George Rieger explains what to look for when buying a new versus an older home.  Lastly, Steve gives some [...]

Home Improvement USA – 2/29/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Jeff Lynch from Lynch Construction talks remodeling and what to do when searching out a contractor. We cover tips on how to sell your home in this tough climate, what short selling is, and how to choose a realtor with Brad Andersen and Scott Lackie from Griffith, Grant, & [...]

Home Improvement USA – 2/21/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Home Improvement USA welcomes back Jon Sipe from United Marketing Force to discuss roofing problems and solutions. Paul Taub from Kachina Lead Paint Solutions joins the show to shed light on recent legislation regarding older buildings with lead paint, and how his company works with individuals to educate them on the safety issues [...]

Home Improvement USA – 2/15/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Rebecca Fyffe from ABC Wildlife Rescue returns and tells us how to deal with racoons, snakes, and skunks. Kevin MacMillan from Duradekdiscusses his single sheet product line that covers and protects outdoor decking. Don Guzan, D-Plantman explains how composting works, what can be composted, and how to start your [...]

Home Improvement USA – 2/7/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal John Dregenberg, Consumer Affairs Manager from Underwriters Laboratories gives some history on UL, and how they function as a third party safety evaluator of products.  Manufacturer’s representative Jon Sipe discusses the differences between the big chain stores and cooperatives like Ace and True Value.  Rebecca Fyffe of ABC Humane [...]

Home Improvement USA – 1/25/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Bruce Pinsler from Galaxie Home Remodeling discusses roof maintenance and gives his basement remodeling ideas. Julia Billen from Warmly Yours Radiant Heating gives insight into floor heating and heating panels for the living room. In our third segment, Tony Cobb from Underdeck Oasis talks about using the space below [...]

Home Improvement USA – 1/17/12

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with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal Join us as we talk with Alan Schulman of Glentronics about energy efficient basement sump pumps.  Then George Rieger of North Branch Property Inspection in Evanston, IL describes the differences between commercial vs home inspections and relates some crazy stories from his years in the business.  Also, Asthon Ritchie [...]