Episodes

  • Episode 14: Most Costly Roofing Mistakes to Avoid
    May 18 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

    We are joined by Mighty Dog Roofing for this episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast! Mighty Dog Roofing offers innovative and top-of-the-line products and services, backed by warranties and their lifetime Watchdog Maintenance Program. Mighty Dog Roofing’s mission is to be an industry leader, finding innovative ways to exceed client expectations and provide a customized experience with every job! Throughout this episode, Tom provides us with information on the services he offers, shares some of the most common roofing issues he comes across, provides his best roofing tips and tricks and so much more! 

    Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:15) – Tom gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started

    (5:14) – Tom explains the benefits of the size and scale of the franchise and how it benefits both employees and customers 

    (7:50) – Tom shares some of the most common roofing issues homes run into during Spring

    (10:08) – Tom speaks about the airflow roofing system

    (16:18) – Tom talks about the importance of diagnosing roofs as systems before carrying out repairs or replacements 

    (28:25) – Tom discusses the stat that roofing businesses are not trusted by homeowners 68% of the time

     

    (31:250 – Tom provides his best roofing tips and advice 

    How to contact Mighty Dog Roofing:

    Website: www.mightydogroofing.com  

    Phone: 269-682-1876

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    40 mins
  • Episode 13: Benefits of Having your Home Professionally Staged
    May 9 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

    On this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Baren from Home Love! Home Love offers home organization, home staging, and home design. Jennifer has been staging homes since 2007 and has a hugely successful track record with homes she’s staged on average going to contract within the first week and selling at 105% of the asking price! Including home organization, staging, and design, Jennifer can help you with pantry organizing, closet organization, bathroom, and vanity organization and so much more! Jennifer shares how she believes she was born with the gifts of organizational savvy and an eye for design so that she could help others achieve their dreams of living in a home that is both functional and beautiful. 

    Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:10) – Jennifer gives us an insight into her business: what she offers and how she got started

    (4:01) – Jennifer shares one of the top tips she gives people when organizing their homes: use the 20 minutes rule!

    (4:56) – Jennifer explains how home staging is not just for selling homes but also a budget-friendly alternative to hiring an interior designer 

    (7:18) – Jennifer states that if you’re not staging you’re leaving money on the table

    (10:40) – Jennifer speaks about her desire to help short-term rental owners with design and staging 

    (12:57) – Jennifer talks about the differences between staging for sale and staging for living 

    (16:50) - Jennifer encourages you to not follow trends when designing your home, just do what makes you happy 

    (21:05) – Jennifer provides us with some tips and tricks for staging vacant homes 

    (27:52) – Jennifer shares her contact information and how you can reach out to her!   

    How to contact Home Love for all your home organization, design, and staging needs!:  

    Website: www.homelove.space/  

    Phone: (269) 209-4964

    Email: jennifer@homelove.space  

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    30 mins
  • Episode 12: How to Maintain Your Home's Septic System
    Apr 10 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

    On this episode, we are joined by Ron Colvin from Pride the Portable Toilet Company, and WOW! Septic Services of Benton Harbor! Pride the Portable Toilet Company and WOW! Septic Services of Benton Harbor provides and services high-quality portable toilets as well as providing a variety of sink units, hand wash stations, and luxury event trailers. Throughout this episode we speak to Ron about what a typical system looks like, how to spot when your system needs replacing or servicing, what treatments you should and shouldn’t be using, and Ron’s idea of a ’perfect’ system!

    Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:45) – Ron gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started

    (3:10) – Ron speaks about how labor-intensive pumping portable toilets is how it’s common for rural homes and sites to use septic tanks 

    (4:12) – Ron provides information about what a typical system looks like and how it works 

    (6:20) – Ron tells people what to look for and how to notice when your system needs replacing 

    (7:27) – Ron explains how often you need to have maintenance and cleaning on your system 

    (9:50) – Ron shares the necessary treatments you should be using and what treatments to avoid when cleaning your septic system

    (14:18) – Ron describes the ‘perfect’ system he would install if he could build everyone’s systems 

    (18:30) – Ron speaks about the importance of maintaining filters and how a bad filter can create many different problems 

    How to contact WOW Septic and Portable Toilets for all your septic home needs and portable toilet installations! 

    Website: www.prideportabletoilets.com 

    Phone: (269) 208-1484

    Email: pridecolvin@gmail.com 

    Address: 2300 Archie Dr. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

    You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 10: Ultimate Guide to Exterior Spring Clean-Up
    Mar 13 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast presented by BOSS Services, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode!

    On this episode, we are joined by Rick Sparks, owner of RICS Gutter Covers and Power Washing! Rick provides a great episode full of tips and tricks on what you should and shouldn’t be using on your decks, what solutions work best for exterior cleaning depending on what surfaces you’re tackling, how to maintain your powerwashing equipment, and much more! 

    Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:45) – Rick gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started

    (7:49) – Rick shares how he made the jump from just power washing to gutter cleaning 

    (9:41) – Rick speaks about all the surfaces he can wash – which is everything! Rick also talks about the different products you should be using for different surfaces 

    (15:04) – Rick informs us about the importance of keeping up with machine maintenance 

    (19:58) – Rick talks about his busiest time of year, how he doesn’t only work on houses, and shares some of the tips and tricks he’s learned over the year 

    (22:11) – Rick speaks about cleaning decks and why you should use toners and not solid-color stains 

    (26:37) – Rick gives us some information on how a lot of newer houses have problems with clogged gutters. Rick explains why and how you can help prevent this from happening to your home

    (31:26) – Rick provides us with his contact information in case you’ve got any home exterior clean-up needs!

    How to contact RICS Gutter Covers, and Power Washing for all your home exterior clean-ups this spring!: 

    Website: www.ricsmobilepowerwashing.com/

    www.ricsguttercovers.com/

    Phone: 269-492-8069

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    34 mins
  • Episode 9: How to Prep Your Home for Spring with Fresh Paint or Stain
    Feb 21 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast presented by BOSS Services, your source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode!

    In this episode, we’ll be interviewing James Thomas from Armed to Paint! Based in Benton Harbor and serving all of Southwest Michigan for over 8 years, Armed to Paint is a local business providing interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial buildings. Armed to Paint offers services such as staining, wallpaper removal, power washing, patchwork, and repairs. James offers some great advice to customers looking to revamp their homes as well as take the best care of their paint jobs!

    Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:24) – James gives us an insight into his business and how they can help you

    (3:45) – James explains how their specialty is smaller homes and families who have just moved into a new home that needs a revamp 

    (5:00) – James takes us through the process of picking new paint colors for your home and shares his advice on the best way to get started 

    (6:37) – James speaks about working with people who are colorblind and how he ensures the client gets the color they’re looking for

    (7:10) – We ask James about the current trends in the painting industry 

    (10:10) – James shares the do’s and don’ts for painting vinyl 

    (11:55) – James gives us the rundown on why you should power wash your house and shares his best advice on how to do it correctly and safely 

    (15:21) – James shares some final advice and tips on ways to correctly prep your house for a paint revamp! 

    How to Contact Armed to Paint:

    Website: https://armedtopaint.weebly.com/

    Phone: +1 269-519-8859

    Email: armedtopaint@gmail.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmedtoPaint/about

    Enjoy this episode? You can help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 8: Tips for Selecting the Right Flooring for Your Home
    Feb 10 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts presented by BOSS Services, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

    In this episode, we’ll be interviewing Tom of Carpet Mart. Carpet Mart is a family-owned and operated retail store that has been running since 1976, offering full-service installations for all the products they sell and promote. It’s a one-stop shop for all flooring needs. Tom offers some great advice to consumers looking for new flooring, as well as those looking to keep their flooring in the best possible shape.

    Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:48) – Tom gives the background of Carpet Mart and how he got into it

    (3:39) – What does the process look like for someone looking for kitchen and living room floors

    (6:36) – Tom talks about carpets in bathrooms and how it can sometimes not end well

    (10:32) – Tom gives his recommendations on what to do with your bedroom floors

    (11:47) – Tom explains how he would usually bring people into the showroom, but the website is the initial icebreaker and what the process usually entails from there

    (15:13) – Tom talks about the lifespan of the different types of floor

    (19:06) – The guys ask about what are some of the things people can do to protect their flooring from wear and tare 

    (23:49) – Tom explains how pets are a misnomer when thinking about flooring, but it really depends on the pet 

    (26:59) – Tom advises people to come in and talk to them, even if they don’t have a plan or strategy

    (28:16) – Tom talks about his service area and his contact info

    How to Contact Carpet Mart for assistance for all your flooring needs!:

    Website: www.carpetmartmi.com

    Phone: (269) 924-0488

    Email: thomas.p.kolaskey@carpetmartmi.com

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    30 mins
  • Episode 7: Home Storage Ideas to Get More Out of the Space You Have
    Jan 23 2023

    Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! Jeff and Jerry Street, owners of BOSS Services, will be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.

    On this episode, we’ll be interviewing the owner and operator of Eccentric Closet, Heather Fedewa! The Eccentric Closet designs and installs custom closets and storage systems for customers who feel overwhelmed with all their ‘stuff’. Heather works to declutter your life through luxury walk-in closets, organized home offices, functional garage storage solutions, and more.

    Here’s our episode at a glance:

    (1:41) – Heather shares how she got into the closet organization

    (7:09) – Heather explains how closets are misused and how creating more vertical space will increase storage space 

    (11:23) – Heather provides an insight into turning spare rooms into closets without losing a ‘bedroom’ (Murphy beds)

    (16:14) – Heather speaks about why custom cabinetry is worth the investment 

    (16:27) – Heather explains the process of working with The Eccentric Closet for custom storage solutions

    (17:25) – The guys and Heather discuss how she works with her team on kitchens and kitchen cabinets 

    (19:15) – Heather talks about the design she’s doing in garages to help create more space and storage 

    (21:50) – Heather shares her design tips for organizing man caves, ‘cloffices’, she shed’s etc. 

    (23:25) – Heather provides her contact information for those eager to re-design their homes! Visit: www.TheEccentricCloset.com 

    Live in Southwest Michigan and need custom storage solutions? Contact The Eccentric Closet today!

    Website: www.TheEccentricCloset.com

    Phone: 269-350-4140

    Email: info@theeccentriccloset.com

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    25 mins