Home Design Chat with Nancy
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHome Design Chat with Nancy Hugo, certified kitchen designer, covers all aspects of every room in the home. Kitchens, baths and whole-house remodeling, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring & countertop materials, and lighting are some of our topics. In addition, we cover aging-in-place, security systems, smart homes, backyard kitchens, window coverings, water treatment units & even wine pairing. Some of the favored topics are trends in kitchens, baths & interior designs, colors of the year & what we think of HGTV's suggestions for your home. View NancyHugo.com for design ideas. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support
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Before you buy carpet, listen to this!
June 02, 2021 12:09 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBWall-to-wall carpet became popular in the 1950s when it became more affordable for everyday families and not just the wealthy. People used carpeting in those days not knowing the pros and cons. It just looked good and was affordable. Times have changed. The consumers are more educated and want to know about the products they put in their home. Our guest, John Koslowski, a Flooring Consultant with Healthy Home Flooring, explains everything we want to now about carpet. . Choosing the Rig...
Is your Ceiling Fixture the right Size?
May 26, 2021 01:19 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBPutting the finishing touches on your design project can either make it or break it! Knowing the right size and shape of the chandelier, and more importantly, how high to hang the fixture is something not everyone is familiar with. Jem Funk, interior designer and lighting designer, is the perfect guest to give tips on choosing light fixtures. Jem has been with us on several occasions and always shares her knowledge with us. These podcasts are meant to share information but, as always, Je...
2021 KITCHEN TRENDS TO AVOID
May 19, 2021 14:33 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBIf you’re planning on undertaking a full-on kitchen remodel, the last thing you want to do is pick a trend that are outdated or overdone. Jan Rutgers, founder of Vestabul School of Design, is back with Nancy this week. They chat about the trends to avoid and alternative suggestions to help your design choices withstand the tests of time. CABINETRY PAINTED DARK COLORS Dings, bumps, and scratches from everyday use can be more apparent on a darker surface, leading them to be one kitchen tren...
Is your House Smarter than You?
May 12, 2021 14:43 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBThe best smart home devices are an essential part of a 21st century home, as they ensure you can turn your thermostat up, dim the lights, lock your doors, and play your music with a simple voice command – creating a seamless, smart environment that makes your life easier. Nancy chatted with Chris Diamond about all the smart devices he has installed in his home and what the pros and cons are. Show notes: smart speaker smart lighting smart plugs and switches smart thermostat video doorb...
Beauty In & Out
May 05, 2021 13:42 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBOur last podcast was all about appliance trends for 2021. This week Nancy chatted with Deron Rensen, senior area sales manager with Monogram. Deron explained why manufacturers offer packages and what new and exciting appliances Monogram has introduced for this year. Specifically we talked about the new Monogram column Refrigerator and Freezer and what the benefits are. Show Notes: Products Special promotions appliance packages Finishes Stainless Steel Mixing Metals Monogram Column...
2021 Appliance Highlights
April 28, 2021 04:32 - 33 minutes - 46 MBWithout question, if you have a kitchen, and who doesn't, you are interested in the newest appliances, even if you are not going to purchase immediately. Our subject today is the newest and greatest appliances for 2021, and who better to chat with Nancy than Steve Ertle with Spencer's Appliances in Arizona. Steve is extremely knowledgeable since he has been in the appliance business for 40 years and keeps up with all brands, makes and models. Trend #1. On the Rise: Steam Ovens Steam ovens...
What are you Doing for Earth Day - April 22
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBNancy's guest this week is Christine Sterling, Client Experience Manager with Image Craft. Christine is an advocate of sustainability and explains how she has encouraged changes at her workplace. These changes can apply to residential as well as commercial. An environmentally aware business considers more than just profits — it considers its impact on society and the environment. Such a business is sustainable because it contributes to the health of the structure within which it operates, ...
Is your Outdoor Kitchen safe?
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBLast February we discussed the need for a vent hood in your kitchen with Doug Elbert is Vice President of Business Development at Trade-Wind Manufacturing, a premier manufacturer of residential kitchen and ventilation projects. Many people are extending their living and entertaining space, so Nancy invited Doug back to chat about the important things to know before you build your outdoor kitchens. Do I need a vent hood for outdoor kitchen? What is a CFG and How many CFMs do I need for an ...
What's in your Drawers?
April 07, 2021 04:10 - 35 minutes - 49 MBNancy welcomed back Jan Rutgers, kitchen designer and founder of Vestabul School of Design, to chat about the ergonomic use of drawers in the kitchen which has become a very important element in kitchen design. You will find this podcast enlightening and very interesting. Find the show notes below: Refrigeration The first appliance to really embrace drawers was refrigerators. Dual Drawers The upper end of the appliance market took the lower freezer drawer to the next level by developin...
Make your Vision Come True with This.
March 31, 2021 15:40 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIf you are looking for the unique, custom steel and stone items for your home, you have to listen to Nancy chat with Lane Cook, founder & co-owner of Visionmakers Intl. Here are some of the topics discussed and the questions asked of Lane: Visionmakers seems to offer a lot of varied products. Stone, steel doors, lighting, and other things. How do you describe Visionmakers to a new client? How did Visionmakers get its start? How did you arrive here? You have mentioned that Visionmakers has...
Tile Cleaning & Maintenance... Beyond Floors
March 24, 2021 14:52 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBA very large percentage of homes have tile flooring, showers, backsplashes and more. The question is how to clean the tile and grout. Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, chatted with Nancy about the do's & don'ts of cleaning all tile. Share with friends & family who have tile. Most people are using the wrong products! These are the show notes: > Generally accepted cleaning myths Water Liquid dish soap w/ exception Vinegar, bleach, glass cleaner "Windex" > Types of tile...
Do's & Don'ts of a Home Office
March 17, 2021 18:16 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBNancy didn't have a guest this week so her conversation is with you, the audience. The home office was a luxury at one time, but now it's a necessity. Pick your spot. Not just any spot. Not the kitchen table or the coffee table Get Creative With Space – Necessary Items: Your zoom background Don’t work in the bedroom Clean up the clutter Set your schedule so everyone in the house knows when you are not available Remember, this situation could possibly be permanent either by choice o...
Picture This on your Wall
March 10, 2021 01:14 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBYou've heard the phrase, "Make it your own!" It's easier than you think when you let your imagination run wild. Listen to Nancy chat with Brent Moncrief, VP, Sales & Marketing with Image Craft, as he explains how easy it is to create a fun & functional space with their products. After you listen to our conversation, check out their website HERE. Educate to Differentiate: Specifiers are very busy, but need to find (make) the time to stay up to date on options Programs like this Associa...
Is your Website Outdated?
March 03, 2021 16:12 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWhat does your website have to do with Home Design? Many listeners are professional designers and builders who have websites for potential clients. In addition, the suggestions and hints Chris Diamond and Nancy chat about will help anyone who has a website connected to their business or hobby. By the way, Chris Diamond, owner of Hogfish Studios, designs and maintains all my websites and produces my podcasts. Can you answer these questions in regard to your own website? Is your website mo...
Cover Up Those Windows!
February 24, 2021 15:01 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThe subject this week is Windows! Should we cover them or leave them naked? To answer that question and more, Nancy invited Tracy Doane, Certified Interior Designer specializing in Window Coverings to see what's in and what's out in the world of window treatments. Window Covering Options: Blinds, Shutters, Shades and Drapery. Shutters - Contemporary, Traditional & Transitional Wood shutters Composite shutters PVC shutters Colorful shutters Shades - Modern/Contemporary Honeycomb or...
Should you Stay or Leave?
February 17, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBNancy chatted with Jem Funk, our resident guest who is a lighting and interior designer, about the pros and cons of renovating vs. relocating. Does your home no longer meet your needs? Take into consideration what your current and long-term requirements are that you are looking for in your ideal home. What do you need and want? Consider the following aspects: •size of your home – too big, too small? •location of your home – on a busy road? • neighborhood – access to shops, schools an...
Of course you need a Vent Hood in your Kitchen.
February 10, 2021 17:51 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBSeveral weeks ago Jamie Gold, author of Wellness by Design, talked about having a healthy home on our show. One of the key items to having a healthy home is your kitchen ventilation system. Nancy's guest is Doug Elbert, Vice President of Business Development at Trade-Wind Manufacturing, a premier manufacturer of residential kitchen and ventilation projects. Topics of discussion on this podcast: All about Trade-Wind Ventilation Why is ventilation important What kind of ventilation is re...
You Need a team to build your Dream Kitchen
February 03, 2021 15:36 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBNancy welcomes back Jan Rutgers, experienced kitchen designer and owner of Vestabul School of Design. Jan and Nancy chat about the benefits of having a team work together on a remodel project, specifically a kitchen. Listen to the step by step points on how to build a team will work together to accomplish your dream kitchen. Who to hire to get the kitchen of their dreams. Kitchen Designer, the Architect, the Contractor/Builder Interior Designer/Decorator. Some of the key responsibili...
Attend KBIS 2021 ~ Listen for free Tickets from Monogram
January 27, 2021 17:05 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis is the time of year when all the manufacturers introduce their new lines to the Design Community. Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager for Monogram, is Nancy's guest today. Deron explains 3 of the fantastic new products Monogram is offering. These products will be shown at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show February 9-11. This show has been exclusively open to the trade but this year you, the consumer, will be able to attend the show virtually with designers, architects and build...
And the New Colors for 2021 are . . .
January 13, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWelcome to season 4 of Home Design Chat with Nancy. One of the questions many people ask me is "what colors will be popular for 2021?" Today's guest is Laurie Clark, Senior Designer Account Executive, with Sherwin-Williams. Listen to our conversation to learn about this year's color palette. Laurie will explain how the Sherwin-Williams compiles the years forecast colors. What is the Color Marketing Group How they determine colors for all industries The four palettes for Sherwin-William...
WHY YOU NEED A PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
January 06, 2021 18:04 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBHappy New Year and welcome to our first podcast of Season 4. My special guest is Tami Hugo Haley, an Arizona attorney specializing in divorce and child custody law. Tami explained her background and law experience and we chatted about the following: What to do when clients who are involved in remodeling their home, bring their designer or builder into their disagreements. What Tami’s experiences were during her home remodel What is a pre-nuptial Agreement Why are pre-nuptial important ...
Good Bye 2020, Hello 2021
December 26, 2020 22:09 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBThis podcast will be the last one for 2020, so Nancy takes the opportunity to wish you all a happy & healthy 2021. She has some comments for 2020 and lets you know when the next podcast will be published. Ciao You can contact Nancy by email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support
What's REALLY in and out in the Design World for 2021
December 16, 2020 14:50 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBJem Funk, Interior & Lighting Designer with Premier Lighting, is back talking with Nancy about what interior design ideas are in and out for 2021. Jem and Nancy share their honest opinions with you on trends and fads. Enjoy their light-hearted chat and take notes. You won't want to miss this one. OUT FOR 2021 Shiplap is one of the fastest fading trends Once used to waterproof boats, shiplap siding became a trendy way to decorate interior walls in the 2010s. "Shiplap appears in nearly e...
Time for Change
December 09, 2020 14:41 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBNancy explains all the changes taking place on Designers Circle for 2021 in addition to summarizing all the Home Design Chat with Nancy Podcasts for 2020. Nancy also introduces her newest podcast - Hugo Floss which will be available very soon. Summary for 2020 podcasts Many shows about kitchen design How to work with a kitchen designer How to get the work done How kitchens have changed since the 20’s What is universal design and the importance of it Recently what is an unfitted kitch...
IS YOUR KITCHEN FITTED OR UNFITTED?
December 02, 2020 19:44 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBNancy’s welcomes back Jan Rutgers, a regular guest on this podcast. A little bit about Jan: Jan Rutgers has been designing kitchens and products for over 25 years and is a recipient of Kitchen & Bath Design News’ Top Innovators in 2020 for the Kitchen & Bath Industry. She has designed more than 1000 kitchens learning valuable skills with each one! Her experience in Kitchen Design, Millwork Manufacturing and Product Development has led her to create VESTABUL SCHOOL OF DESIGN where she edu...
If your Home isn't Healthy and Happy, find out why.
November 26, 2020 14:15 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBNancy’s guest this week is wellness design consultant, industry speaker and author Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC. Jamie’s latest book, Wellness by Design: A Room-by-Room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness (Simon & Schuster/Tiller Press, September 2020), is the first comprehensive consumer guide to this very timely topic. Wellness design was emerging as a trend before the pandemic. Covid has just accelerated the pace. With so many people spending so many more ho...
Don't Be a Victim! Learn how to avoid being scammed.
November 18, 2020 16:59 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat do scams have to do with Home design? Nothing, but our lives have changed and using this podcast to educate about various things is what we’re all about. Scammers are inventive and keep coming up with new ways to con people out of their money. Nancy and Chris Diamond chat about different types of scams and how you can protect yourself. Scammers do their homework and find information about you before they make contact. They use a variety of techniques, including flattery and emotional...
De-stress for the Holidays with These Gift Tips
November 11, 2020 15:55 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBLori Ann Harnish, Independent Ambassador with Boisset Wines, is Nancy's guest this week. The subject is wine of course, and as usual, Lori Ann gives great suggestions for pairing wine with holidays foods as well as gift ideas for the season. Hope you enjoy this fun podcast. We can turn living rooms and board rooms into tasting rooms Appreciation events – share an experience Private in person tastings & Virtual tastings Wine Sparkling Wine Gifts - Variety of sets Example: Jingle Bubble...
DON’T REMODEL YOUR BATH UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THIS
November 04, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRemodeling is booming and many of you are doing your own projects. Marsha Madras, Kitchen & Bath Designer, chatted with Nancy about what to do and what not to do for a great bath design. Follow this hints and suggestions for a great bathroom. Don’t Install a Bathtub You Won’t Use Large, roomy shower stall over a spacious tub Keep one tub in the house Think About Converting Your Tub to a Shower Basic tub size 5-ft x2½-ft. Converting it to a shower cost effective The Perfect Shower Wa...
ARE YOU TIRED OF WHITE KITCHENS YET?
October 28, 2020 14:37 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAre you tired of the “white kitchen?” Sharon Sherman, an awarding winning designer from Bergen County, New Jersey, chatted with Nancy about the popularity and evolution of the white kitchen. Why white has been popular clean fresh look quick freshen up for an old kitchen realtors say white sells. kitchens with a combination of other woods or paint colors with white will continue to trend upward. Overwhelming number of white kitchens shown in magazines White is a great way to ground wo...
We Don't Agree with the Experts when it comes to the 2021 Design Trends!
October 21, 2020 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe new design trends for 2021 are here and Nancy isn't at all happy with a lot of them. Jem Funk, Interior Designer and Lighting Consultant with Premier Lighting, and a frequent guest on this podcast, chatted with Nancy about what the experts have decided for 2021. You be the judge. Power of Color IN: Bright palettes and rich colors in the design of furniture, lamps, accessories. OUT: Pastel shades, inspired by the Scandinavian style.2021 Colors: Pantone color institute chose Ultra ...
We Don't Agree with the Experts!
October 21, 2020 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe new design trends for 2021 are here and Nancy isn't at all happy with a lot of them. Jem Funk, Interior Designer and Lighting Consultant with Premier Lighting, and a frequent guest on this podcast, chatted with Nancy about what the experts have decided for 2021. You be the judge. Power of Color IN: Bright palettes and rich colors in the design of furniture, lamps, accessories. OUT: Pastel shades, inspired by the Scandinavian style.2021 Colors: Pantone color institute chose Ultra ...
Don't Believe What you Hear on HGTV
October 14, 2020 16:20 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week Nancy chatted with Jan Rutgers, founder of Vestabul Design School, about the positives and negatives of HGTV and how it affects our clients. Follow the outline on our conversation: Biggest complaints from the industry Unrealistic budgets Unrealistic timelines Biggest misconceptions from consumers This is entertainment not representative -A lot of the drama is fabricated Many of the front people are actors not professional designers Good on camera with a huge team behind the...
Good & Bad Tile - Know the Difference
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBFloor and wall tile have been the rage for the last 15 years, but before you chose your tile, listen to Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, chat with Nancy about good tile vs. bad tile, and more. 1. A brief history uses of clay (terra cotta, mosaics) tile date to ancient Egyptian times 2. Size trends applicable to 'field' tile not mosaics 24" was ever popular & predominant just 5-6 years ago 24" x 48" and greater sizes are, now, ubiquitous 3....
What is Universal Design and Why do you Need it?
September 30, 2020 15:01 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBNancy's guest this week is Jan Rutgers, a professional kitchen designer with more than 25 years experience. Jan is the founder of Vestabul School of Design where she educates and mentors people passionate about the Kitchen Design Industry. Our topic is Universal Design and how important it is for everyone to use the concept and ideas in their home so aging in place becomes second nature. What is Universal Design and how useful is it to everyone? Design for your lifetime, not just your pr...
You Can't Work from Home without This
September 23, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNancy's guest this week is Sharon Sherman CKD, ASID, CID, an award-winning designer residing in Bergen Country, New Jersey. Sharon has been published in many magazines and newspapers and has appeared on several TV shows. The pandemic has resulted in many lifestyle changes, one of them being the necessity for a home office. Many of us will most likely continue working from home and having a space to work efficiently is a must. Sharon and Nancy talk about some basic considerations for a ho...
More Mistakes you Shouldn't be Making when Remodeling A Kitchen
September 16, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn our last podcast Nancy and Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, Az, discussed the key items to be addressed when planning your kitchen remodel. This week they continued that topic with several more important key points to be considered: Expanding the Space: Removing non load bearing walls might be a way to open up your floorplan and increase the size of the kitchen. This could create a large open floorplan that would be more inviting giving you more use...
Don't make these Mistakes when Remodeling a New Kitchen.
September 09, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBNancy's guest this week is Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, AZ. Les and Nancy discussed these key items to be addressed when planning your kitchen remodel: Forgetting to plan a realistic Your Budget - Do this before you tear out your cabinets! Plan for the Big Picture - To look professional, chose all the finishes for your project before you start. Choosing your Appliances First - Your appliances should fit your space, your budget and your lifestyle....
Is it Wine Time yet?
September 02, 2020 16:49 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDuring this Summer time of Covid-19 are you taking the opportunity to relax a little? Some of us might even relax and enjoy a glass of wine to say we made it through the day! Lori Ann Harnish, Independent Ambassador with Boisset Wines, is Nancy's guest this week. Lori Ann, also a very knowledgeable foodie, talked about the kinds of wines that would be the best for this time of year and what foods and menus to use when pairing with wine. Get wine knowledgeable and impress your friends . . ...
Are you Missing this in your Kitchen?
August 26, 2020 16:48 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBBrad King, president of B & B Marketing, was Nancy's guest this week. Brad and Nancy chatted about one of the most important areas in your kitchen - the Water Area. Naturally, every kitchen at least one sink, some larger kitchens have 2 sinks and even 3 sinks. Brad explains what a fire clay sink is, specifically the Bocchi sink with accessories. Added to this wet area, the following items were discussed: Faucets - So many to chose from. Everhot Water Dispenser - Hot water for tea, soup...
Are you Still Drying Your Dishes?
August 19, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMonogram appliances introduced some new and interesting products so Nancy invited Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram, to explain why we don't have to dry our dishes after they come out of the dishwasher, how the disposal works and the new pre-steam technology. New Dishwasher with Max Dry technology Max Dry dries 2X better than leading DW Internal LED Lights Quiet Performance Over 90 water jets (including bottle jets) Hard Food Disposer Steam and Sanitization We als...
Steam + Convection = Perfection
August 10, 2020 14:04 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you don’t cook with steam or know nothing about how to use it, you have to listen to this podcast. Janne Mahan, a chef and product trainer for Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau, is Nancy’s guest this week. Did you know that when steam is added in various amounts to convection cooking, food is prepared faster, with greater nutrient retention, and favorite recipes can be used without change in temperature in less time AND with no preheating? Janne also explains: the premise of steam cooking...
Don't Follow the Trends
August 03, 2020 20:13 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBNancy and Jem Funk, Interior and Lighting Design with Premier Lighting, is Nancy's guest. The subject of their conversation was about some of the suggestions designers make for residential interiors. We agree that you people shouldn't do whatever the designer says if it's not your lifestyle. Nancy and Jem gave their viewpoint on the following design trends: Wall-to-wall carpet - not practical but a good price point, comfortable to walk on All white rooms - hard to keep clean, needs co...
You Need More Color in your Life with This
July 25, 2020 00:54 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBTired of same the old colors for your kitchen? Now you have 1,000 colors to pick from when you purchase your new range, hood, refrigerator and dishwasher. Nancy's guest is JC Abbey, regional sales manager with BlueStar Appliance. JC talked about BlueStar's ability to customize their appliances to enhance your kitchen. In addition to all those colors they also do custom plating to match your hardware. JC also explained what duel fuel is, convection with gas and open burners. BlueStar app...
You Need a Website - Where Do You Start?
July 17, 2020 18:38 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMany of us are staying home creating things to do to keep busy. Many of us already have a business and we certainly don't want to keep it a secret. We all know that social media drives business but where do we start? Having a website is one of the most important things for every business to have, no matter the size of the business. Nancy chatted with Chris Diamond, owner of Hogfish Web Studios, to explain 5 things to think about regarding your website: What do you want your website to d...
Has the Pandemic Affected the Phoenix Housing Market?
July 11, 2020 14:48 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week Lisa Rane with Berkshire Hathaway talked with Nancy about the Phoenix housing market and how the pandemic has affected sales. Also, they discussed the new home builds, mortgage rates, the resale inventory, and why Phoenix is still experiencing immense growth. If you are buying or selling a home, you'll want to know what the market changes are and what buyers & sellers are looking for. Are those photos of your home really that important? Can virtual tours take the place of open h...
Learn how to Finish your Home with Beautiful Art
July 03, 2020 03:43 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHave you ever wondered who prints those beautiful scenes on buses and trains? Who prints those huge signs at arenas? Nancy's guest is Lisa Perkins, Art Consultant & Sales Representative with Image Craft and Viapagi, who does it all. Image Craft has large format printing capabilities, and in-house services to make your project turnkey. They have award winning designs to bring your inspiration to reality. They will print banners, wrap fleets, fine art reproduction, and have the latest fabric...
Pavers will add Beauty to your Backyard
June 26, 2020 15:49 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNancy's guest this week is Vince Cavale, National Sales Manager with QDI Surfaces. Summer is here and everyone is working on their backyard so this is the perfect time to learn about pavers, which can be porcelain, concrete or stone. Learn about the benefits of using pavers, their characteristics, how they are installed and how to maintain them. You'll want to listen to this podcast to learn about pavers and other products available at QDI Surfaces. This podcast sponsored by Premier Light...
If you are getting new Appliances, Listen to this First.
June 19, 2020 13:59 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBNancy’s guest is Steve Ertle, Merchandising Representative for B/S/H appliances. Steve explained how the new crystal dry works on the Bosch dishwashers and why the in-line water heater is a plus instead of a heating element. We also chatted about ProRanges with Titanium door and glass, side swing wall ovens and the Freedom induction cooktops. If you are remodeling your kitchen or just need to replace the existing ones, you really can’t afford to miss this podcast. This podcast sponsored ...
Pro tips to improve your home’s lighting— without an electrician
June 12, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBNancy chatted with Jem Funk, lighting expert with Premier Lighting, about how to get the right lighting to change the mood of your home without contracting an electrician. Lighting can make or break the mood in a room and today we covered several ways to accomplish this. Listen and learn about unifying your bulbs, picking out the right LEDs, using layers of lights, diffusing your lights, dimming your lights without hard-wired dimmers, and more. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting e...