Home Improvement USA Radio

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On the August 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve discuss the many reasons why people move from their existing homes and neighborhoods. Ashton Ritchie also joins us to talk lawn and garden, and UL’s John Drengenberg covers safety and protecting yourself in the home.

Weekly DIY show continues to inform and educate listeners.

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LAKE BLUFF, IL, July 10, 2019

July 9th marked the 25th anniversary of The Home Improvement USA Radio Program. The show began syndication in 1994 from the River North studios of the Illinois Radio Network, and has been produced by north suburban Chicago-based SRN Broadcasting. The DIY format features a variety of industry experts from across the country. Hosts in the early years included Ken Walchak, owner of Clark-Devon Hardware, and Jerry Kuc, longtime Chicago talk and sports personality. Home Improvement USA has been hosted by Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal for the last eighteen years and can be heard weekly on fifteen terrestrial and online radio stations. The program now has an expansive internet presence, is available on-demand, and is showcased on InternetFM.com‘s 24/7 streaming Home Improvement USA channel.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the July 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve learn what it is like to live in a “tiny house”…and also about living off the grid. The program features useful information on home interior design and “Da Plantman” (Don Guzan) joins the show again with discussions on lawn and garden.

tags: tiny house, off the grid, interior design, lawn & garden

On the June 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, rodent control is discussed with Dave Colbert from X-Cluder. Don Guzan, “The Plantman”, returns for an informative segment followed by the knowledgeable Ashton Ritchie from The Scotts Company as plants and lawn and garden are front and center on the show.

On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, learn about high-tech home technology with HomeOn, and expanded gutters with Kevin Leahy from Spout Off. Safety concerns are discussed with John Drengenberg from UL out of Northbrook IL, and in the final segment the guys cover disaster preparation.

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On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, learn about modern HVAC technology for older homes from Unico System. Rebecca Fyffe talks wildlife control around the home, Dave and Steve engage in discussions on lawn irrigation and maintenance, along with Ashton Richie of the Scotts Company offering expert advice on plants around the home.

tags: Unico Rebecca Fyffe Animal control Irrigation and sprinklers, Ashton Richie, Scotts

On the March 2019 edition of Home Improvement USA, learn about heating rooms individually with new technology from Fujitsu. John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago offers more home safety information, Steve Dubell from the Image Home Improvement Show in Phoenix talks about southwest living and home features, and Dave and Steve discuss projects that can actually decrease the value of a home.

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tags: home heating, home safety, home improvements

Protective coatings for roofs and decks is the topic for the opening of the show. Also, Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com joins the show, followed by professional radio engineer Jay Brentlinger talking electrical safety. In the last segment, Dave and Steve discuss ways to increase your overall enjoyment level while living in your home.

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On the January 2019 edition of Home Improvement USA, John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratory discusses electrical safety. Dave and Steve take a look at a list of top affordable US cities to live in. The guys also cover travel topics, from sports travel opportunities to tips for your travel safety. 

Home Improvement USA – January 2019

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The December 2018 Home Improvement USA edition is all about windows in the first segment of the show, followed by a discussion on home safety with UL. Home interior redesign, and adding a second floor to the home in a fun discussion between Dave and Steve, are also covered.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Show, David Goodman from SuperGreen Solutions tells us how to become more energy efficient. Learn how Alan Schulman’s Basement Watchdog solves flooding issues. Hear information from the National Association of Remodeling, and get tips from Ashton Ritchie from Scotts Lawn Care.

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Home Improvement USA takes an entertainment break and talks to the producer of “The Wrecking Crew” documentary movie about the L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of top tracks of the 60’s and 70’s. If you want to live off the grid, Planetary Systems already does and can tell you how. Sump pumps and home construction are also covered.

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This month on Home Improvement USA, Dave and Steve discuss ways to reduce your cost for TV consumption. Caroline Blazovsky from My Healthy Home educates us on mold and allergen prevention, and John Bellave from iDeal Furniture talks about ways to get top brands for less. Then, Arizona insurance agent Joy Estus gives advice on optimizing your homeowners policy.

tags: home improvement, healthy home, furniture, homeowners insurance

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On the July 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, the discussion focuses on protecting roofs, decks, and walls from sun exposure and leaking with elastomeric coatings. Electrical safety and proper ways to deal with home electrical repair is also covered. General home improvement question and answer, and energy efficient homes, are featured on the show.

Tiny House – source: Country Living Magazine

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the June 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, Dave and Steve learn what it is like to live in a “tiny house”…and also about living off the grid. The program features useful information on home interior design and “Da Plantman,” Don Guzan joins the show again with discussions on lawn and garden.

Read more about tiny houses at Country Living Magazine

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On the May 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, author and energy expert Harry Braun discusses developing mass systems for production of renewable energy. Learn how to keep your home safe from crime with one of Lake Bluff, Illinois finest, and how to prepare your home for potential disaster situations. Also, Don Guzan, aka”Da Plant Man” joins Dave and Steve in-studio.

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On the Home Improvement USA radio program for April 2018, recycling and composting toilets are topics of discussion. Alternative home heating options from Fujitsu USA are also featured, along with lawn and garden care from the program’s longtime contributor and former county extension agent Ashton Ritchie of the Scotts Company.

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The March 2018 Home Improvement USA edition is all about windows in the first segment of the show, followed by a discussion on home safety with UL. Interior redesign, and adding a second floor to the home, are also covered.

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Sean Monaghan of PEP Solar discusses this energy efficient option. We talk safety with UL, and home improvement in the desert with our friends at Image Home Improvement.

Lastly, Dave and Steve feature home improvement projects you should NOT do, because they decrease the value of your home.

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Learn about new heating/cooling technologies with Fujitzu. Safety tips from UL, and hurricane recovery information from Ames Research are featured.

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The trials and tribulations of moving are discussed, along with helpful product information from Ames Research for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Home inspection, and rodent exclusion from the home, are also covered.

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How to stage your house for sale, plus a discussion on improvements that don’t help with resale value. Get lawn and garden tips from Scotts expert Ashton Ritchie. Lastly take a trip down memory lane with Ken Walchack, one of our first co-hosts from twenty years ago.

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Learn about high-tech home technology with HomeOn, and expanded gutters with Spout Off. Dr. William Ames talks roof maintenance, and in the final segment the guys cover disaster preparation.

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….Dr. Williams Ames from Ames Research talks basement waterproofing. “Mr. Safety” John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories offers good, common sense advice, ideas for turning sunshine into profit are presented by Environment Arizona, and Ashton Ritchie from Scott’s talks lawn and garden.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On this month’s Home Improvement USA, learn about modern HVAC technology for older homes from Unico System. Rebecca Fyffe talks wildlife control around the home, and we engage in discussions on lawn irrigation and maintenance.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

Dave and Steve discuss ways to reduce your cost for TV consumption. Caroline Blazovsky from My Healthy Home educates us on mold and allergen prevention, and John Bellave from iDeal Furniture talks about ways to get top brands for less. Then, Arizona insurance agent Joy Estus gives advice on optimizing your homeowners policy.

tags: home improvement, healthy home, furniture, homeowners insurance

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

…Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com joins the show, followed by CRLRadio.com Owner and Engineer Jay Brentlinger talking electrical safety. Sara Cobble, Chief Operations Officer for Pono Home in Hawaii discusses energy and water efficiency. The best in home improvement information. To get 24/7 streaming radio, please visit homeimprovementusa.com

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…. Our guests include Bill Von Brethorst of Planetary Systems, who discusses how to create your own energy and get off the grid; Alan Schulman from Glentronics on basement sump pumps and battery backups to prevent flooding; Stu Faux from TheHomeMD.com, a network of licensed professional contractors, realtors, and tradesmen, who tells us about the challenges of working with older and historic homes.

Lastly Dave has a few reasons why carpeting enhances your home.

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Information from our experts on eco-friendly rodent control, gardening advice, and ways to use renewable energy systems to live off the grid. Plus, do’s and don’ts for your rain exposed outddor deck.

Guests: Drew McFadden from X-Cluder (buyxcluder.com);  Don Guzan aka D-Plantman;  and lastly, Bill Von Brethorst from Planetary Systems  (s614039909.onlinehome.us)

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….we begin our show with maintenance tips for concrete driveways from Dave. Next, preventing mold damage due to roof leaks with Dr. William Ames from Ames Research, then Ashton Ritchie from Scotts has lawn care ideas. Lastly, Ken Walchack from Clark-Devon Hardware in Chicago tells us why going to a traditional hardware store has advantages over the big box stores.

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…. You never know when disaster can strike, and our expert Aaron Miller gives us some tips on preparing for the unexpected. Our long time friend of the show, Denis Kutch, an architect/designer from Northern California discusses innovative home ideas. Lastly, Rebecca Fyffe from ABC Wildlife Rescue has some entertaining stories on critter encounters, and dealing with situations with wildlife intrusions in the home.

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John Drengenberg from Underwriters Labs joins us with a timely discussion of product safety, including the popular hoverboards. Steve Duebel from Image Home Improvement tells us about his Home Improvement talk show.  Dave Colbert from X-Cluder educates us about his eco-friendly rodent control kit.

topics: home improvement, DIY, safety, rodent prevention

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

….our guest John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories discusses home safety, Alan Schulman from Basement Watchdog helps us understand how to prevent basement flooding, and Mark Donovan from HomeAdditionPlus.com gives advice on a wide variety of home improvement problems.

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We start off with ten common roof problems. Next, our guest Bernadette Long from Broan-NuTone tells us about their new ventilation systems. Also, Ashton Richie from Scotts informs us about insects and how to deal with them. Harry Braun discusses alternative energy sources, and lastly, Dave has a list of things your plumber may not be telling you.

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Home Improvement advice from Mark Canella of Pro Energy Consultants, who talks insulation and A/C issues. Scotts Company‘s Ashton Ritchie discusses lawn and garden, and Tara D’Oliveira from Envirolet informs us about composting toilets.

Lastly, get some car safety tips from Dave and Steve.

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…our topics include Basement Waterproofing with Dr. William Ames of Ames Research, rodent prevention from Dave Colbert, VP of Sales from X-Cluder, and George Rieger of North Branch Property Inspection in Evanston, IL. Plus mold prevention tips. All on this edition of Home Improvement USA.

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We begin the show with some tips on hiring a roofing contractor.  Next, Dr. William Ames from Ames Research discusses how to avoid water damage and mold prevention in your roof.  Then, Todd Miller, President of Classic Metal Roof Systems tells us why metal roofs aren’t just for commercial buildings anymore.  Lastly, Alan Schulman from Basement Watchdog talks about his sump pumps and battery backup systems that will avoid basement flooding when you lose power in a storm.

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….our guests include Mark Cannella of Pro Energy Consultants, who discusses how to avoid cooling and heat loss in your home, Ashton Ritchie from Scotts Lawn Company on insect control in the garden, and Drew McFadden of Xcluder, telling us about his ingenious product that provides a barrier to prevent rodents and protect insects from entering your home.

Protect your sub-floor with the Toilet Flange Tile Guide. Courtesy: barracudabrackets.com

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…. John Sipe from leading manufacturer’s representative firm United Marketing Force in Chicago talks roofing and basement waterproofing. Tim Wood, inventor and entrepreneur, introduces us to “Toilet Flange Tile Guide“, featuring a product that makes it easier to tile up to the round toilet flange.  Lastly, long time friend of the show, Ashton Ritchie from Scotts offers lawn and garden advice.

on Home Improvement USA with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

….we are joined by Drew McFadden of XCluder who tells us how to stop rats, mice and other pest from entering the house with his solution to rodent prevention.  Ashton Ritchie from Scotts discusses lawn care, and Art Donnelly from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry talks about what his organization is doing to help ensure contractors adhere to the highest ethical standards.

on Home Improvement USA with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

…. as Bob Terrell from Crye-Leike Realtors gives us helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, Steve informs the listeners on the latest news in personal computer safety, and Ashton Ritchie from Scotts tells you how to protect your lawn from unwanted pests.

Lastly, Jeff Rich appears on Sports Break USA talking about Wisconsin sports history.

with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

….our guests Rebecca Fyffe from ABC Wildlife Rescue tells us some of her more memorable experiences handling wildlife intrusions into homes and yards.  This includes skunks, bats, and a bison.  Bill Von Brethorst from Planetary Systems checks in from Ennis, Montana and informs the listeners how he got off the grid and generates his own electricity.  Lastly, Brad Fluke talks about his company, Honey Do Service. They are a residential contracting firm that provides local, licensed contractors.  Home Improvement radio since 1993.

on Home Improvement USA with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

….our guests are Don Guzan, with more useful lawn and gardening  tips, John Poulter talks about advances in Internet radio, Smart TV’s, and ways to cut the cable, and one of our original hosts, Ken Walchak from Clark-Devon Hardware, makes a return visit to update us on how independent hardware stores are doing in this age of Internet shopping and big box retailers.

Lastly, we debut a new feature, Sports Break USA, with a look at Arizona sports history.

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….One of our favorite guests, John Drengenberg of Underwriters Laboratories joins us to discuss power tool safety and tells us about the wide variety of products that UL test, including items that most people don’t realize, such as roof shingles.  Harry Braun talks about progress, or the lack thereof, in getting off of fossil fuels and moving into alternative energy sources.  Lastly, Bill Von Brethorst from Planetary Systems tells our listeners how to use renewable energy systems to live off the grid.

Home Improvement USA

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We visit Ashton Ritchie of Scotts Lawn Company and learn about how to control bugs and insects that threaten your lawn. Denis Verhagen  from Travel Network discusses how the Internet has affected the travel industry, John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories talks about heat producing products in the home that can cause fires. It’s not just the stove. Lastly, Dave and Steve have some basement ideas for home improvement.

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John Elson from Inspect-It 1st discusses energy efficient lighting ideas during “This Week in Home Services.” Author and energy expert Harry Braun sheds light on the downsides of current fracking practices on “Focus on the Future.” Composite decking is featured during our interview with Starborn Industries.

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Guests Bill Von Brethorst from Planetary Systems tells our listeners how to use renewable energy systems to live off the grid. Don Guzan from the D-Plantman Gardening Show returns with useful lawn and garden information, and Brian Carney from “Carney’s Crawlers” discusses the benefits of worm castings. Lastly, Dave and Steve present ideas to make use of your attic space.

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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 off of fossil fuels and nuclear energy. He is a big proponent of renewable hydrogen energy, and get helpful housecleaning hints from Kylene Golubski of MTO-Clean. Lastly get energy saving tips from Steve and Dave.

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