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- Episode 18: YOUR MAIL Asked & Answered, Show #18
INTRODUCTION
Nicky and friends help answer YOUR mail in our new series, Asked & Answered.
Remember, I love to hear from you on your challenges AND wins from the homefront. Write to us using our contact form at www.DirtDirtGoAway.com.SUMMARY
Answering in 'Quick Questions', what area rug will work best for your home, to why say YES or NO to Shoes Off at the door! Our experts' input may surprise you. And so much more. A not to be missed show.
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUESTS
DR. JOYCE SALTMAN, a professor Emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University. She taught graduate courses on Special Education since 1975, and "The Enhancement of Learning through Humor". She lectures all over the country and the world, from Japan to Belgium. She is nicknamed, " The Laughter Guru"!
DIANA HALL, a professor of Interior design at Paier College. Principal of "Interiors By Diana", a residential and commercial design firm for more than 20 years. And co-president of the Interior Design Society of Connecticut. And my co-host at The Life Talk Show! www.InteriorsbyDiana.com
MATT BAIER, a professional organizer, Principal of "Matt Baier Organizing" in business from 2004, helping us declutter our homes here in Connecticut and New York. His book "The Circulation Solution", is a must read. Also, Matt comes from an illustrator's background, worked for Jim Henson from the Muppets. www.MattBaier.com
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Circulation Solution by Matt Baier
It Is A Green Clean World by Nicky Tomboulides
The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber14 min - Episode 17: YOUR MAIL Asked & Answered, Show #17
INTRODUCTION
Nicky and friends help answer YOUR mail in our new series, Asked & Answered.
Remember, I love to hear from you on your challenges AND wins from the homefront. Write to us using our contact form at www.DirtDirtGoAway.com.SUMMARY
To help Adriana, Matt quotes from a popular book the three pillars of a small business, and why it matters to work 'on' your business than 'in' your business. Diana stresses the importance of doing your homework, and to have a packet ready with a price list. Joyce says, your price is your price across the board. Nicky advices what to do when you undestimate a job.
Why LESS cleaners, and MORE tools are best. What's the very easy and effective cleaner Diana and Matt love. Joyce shares her favorite cleaning cloth. Nicky's must have tool in every home, no exceptions. And how to successfully pick the right vacuum, your highest- ticket item, to keep it clean at home. And more! A not to be missed show!
MUST HAVE CLEANERS (5 or less)
Distilled Vinegar
Window Cleaner
Multisurface Cleaner
Bleach Based Cleaner OR Hydrogen Peroxide
Abrasive Cleaner OR Baking Soda
MUST HAVE TOOLS (10 or more)
An Apron
Microfiber Cloths
Tray to store your supplies
Heavy- Duty Step Ladder
Mop with a Washable Mop Head
A Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner
And other suspects...
NICKY SAYS: Buy concentrates of your favorite cleaners. It will save you money AND help the environment! ❤️
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUESTS
DR. JOYCE SALTMAN, a professor Emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University. She taught graduate courses on Special Education since 1975, and "The Enhancement of Learning through Humor". She lectures all over the country and the world, from Japan to Belgium. She is nicknamed, " The Laughter Guru"!
DIANA HALL, a professor of Interior design at Paier College. Principal of "Interiors By Diana", a residential and commercial design firm for more than 20 years. And co-president of the Interior Design Society of Connecticut. And my co-host at The Life Talk Show! www.InteriorsbyDiana.com
MATT BAIER, a professional organizer, Principal of "Matt Baier Organizing" in business from 2004, helping us declutter our homes here in Connecticut and New York. His book "The Circulation Solution", is a must read. Also, Matt comes from an illustrator's background, worked for Jim Henson from the Muppets. www.MattBaier.com
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Circulation Solution by Matt Baier
It Is A Green Clean World by Nicky Tomboulides
The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber24 min - Episode 16: YOUR MAIL Asked & Answered, Show #16
INTRODUCTION
Nicky and friends help answer YOUR mail in our new series, Asked & Answered.
Remember, I love to hear from you on your challenges AND wins from the homefront. Write to us using our contact form at www.DirtDirtGoAway.com.SUMMARY
The team offers valuable advice for Maria’s business and the company motto. Matt shares an apropos Benjamin Franklin quote.
Diana, Matt, Joyce, and Nicky help Gary, a father coping with a family loss, tackle his teenager’s messy room—including the clever “bribe” Diana recommends for a favorable outcome.
Matt reveals his unique approach to letting go of stuff, Joyce shares a personal family story, and the group explains the very fitting acronym for CHAOS!
Diana empathizes with Clara’s weakness, while Matt and Nicky suggest a feel-good solution: how a simple box can ease Clara’s anxiety and spread happiness to others.
Plus, discover where Joyce stored her valuables for posterity when she downsized.
A show not to be missed!
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUESTS
DR. JOYCE SALTMAN, a professor Emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University. She taught graduate courses on Special Education since 1975, and "The Enhancement of Learning through Humor". She lectures all over the country and the world, from Japan to Belgium. She is nicknamed, " The Laughter Guru"!
DIANA HALL, a professor of Interior design at Paier College. Principal of "Interiors By Diana", a residential and commercial design firm for more than 20 years. And co-president of the Interior Design Society of Connecticut. And my co-host at The Life Talk Show! www.InteriorsbyDiana.com
MATT BAIER, a professional organizer, Principal of "Matt Baier Organizing" in business from 2004, helping us declutter our homes here in Connecticut and New York. His book "The Circulation Solution", is a must read. Also, Matt comes from an illustrator's background, worked for Jim Henson from the Muppets. www.MattBaier.com
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Circulation Solution by Matt Baier
It Is A Green Clean World by Nicky Tomboulides
The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber25 min - Episode 15: YOUR MAIL Asked & Answered, Show #15
INTRODUCTION
Nicky and friends help answer YOUR mail in our new series, Asked & Answered.
Remember, I love to hear from you on your challenges AND wins from the homefront. Write to us using our contact form at www.DirtDirtGoAway.com.SUMMARY
In this episode, the team advises Maury after a dilemma brought on by a major purchase.
Our two educators, Diana and Joyce, offer very different perspectives on managing Mary’s busy household. Can skipping daily chores really have consequences at the dinner table? Matt shares how his book The Circulation Solution applies directly to Mary’s family, while Nicky makes a strong case for why making your bed every day matters.
We also explore whether a smaller service might be a better fit for Lexie and discuss strategies for handling excessive cell phone use by service professionals.
Meanwhile, the team helps David choose the highest-ticket item for his home and tackles his age-old conundrum: “Do I vacuum or mop first?”
All this and more in a not-to-be-missed episode!
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUESTS
DR. JOYCE SALTMAN, a professor Emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University. She taught graduate courses on Special Education since 1975, and "The Enhancement of Learning through Humor". She lectures all over the country and the world, from Japan to Belgium. She is nicknamed, " The Laughter Guru"!
DIANA HALL, a professor of Interior design at Paier College. Principal of "Interiors By Diana", a residential and commercial design firm for more than 20 years. And co-president of the Interior Design Society of Connecticut. And my co-host at The Life Talk Show! www.InteriorsbyDiana.com
MATT BAIER, a professional organizer, Principal of "Matt Baier Organizing" in business from 2004, helping us declutter our homes here in Connecticut and New York. His book "The Circulation Solution", is a must read. Also, Matt comes from an illustrator's background, worked for Jim Henson from the Muppets. www.MattBaier.com
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Circulation Solution by Matt Baier
It Is A Green Clean World by Nicky Tomboulides
27 min - Episode 14: How to Save Money and Reduce Waste, Show # 14
INTRODUCTION
In this episode, we sit down with a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the largest junk removal company in the U.S., to uncover how they make junk disappear. We'll also explore their commitment to sustainability, with over 60% of their haul being donated.
SUMMARY
Join us as we dive into recycling and repurposing with Nick Bennet, a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Durham, Connecticut. Nick shares insights into their training process and explains how they manage recycling efforts. He also takes us behind the scenes of their same-day service, a cornerstone of their professional approach. But there's more to their business model than speed—they focus on supporting people through life transitions. Hear how Nick’s journey took him from crew member to franchise owner and the valuable lessons he’s learned in the junk removal industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUEST
Nick Bennett
www.1800GotJunk.com
1.800.468.5865
BOOK MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Roland Geyer
34 min - Episode 13: Ask Nicky?, Show #13
INTRODUCTION
ASK NICKY? is designed to answer your 'Clean' questions from the home front. Ask away!
SUMMARY, SHOW #13
A not to be missed easy solution to an often asked question, ' How can I to get rid of mold in my shower?' And, 'Can shredded paper be recycled?' Last but not least, ' Is composting only for gardeners?'Please send your questions for how to Keep it Clean, using our contact form at DirtDirtGoAway.com. You may be selected to be read and answered on air! Thanks for listening!
HOST
Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
GUEST
Milford Edwards
www.Radio1400.AM
ASK NICKY?
Contact form
https://dirtdirtgoaway.com/contact/
13 min - Episode 12: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #12
In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.
INTRODUCTION
From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.
Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #12
Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.
For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station? WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!HOST
Nicky P.E Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
GUESTS
Sherill Baldwin
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Rachel Schnable
www.ManchesterCT.gov
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED
Quantum Biopower LLC
www.QuantumBiopower.com
Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com
Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Town of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.gov
BOOKS MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer
BUSINESSES MENTIONED
Buy Nothing Group
www.BuyNothingProject.org
Patagoniawww.Patagonia.com
30 min - Episode 11: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #11
In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.
INTRODUCTION
From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.
Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #11
Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.
For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station? WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!HOST
Nicky P.E Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
GUESTS
Sherill Baldwin
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Rachel Schnable
www.ManchesterCT.gov
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED
Quantum Biopower LLC
www.QuantumBiopower.com
Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com
Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Town of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.gov
BOOKS MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer
BUSINESSES MENTIONED
Buy Nothing Group
www.BuyNothingProject.org
Patagoniawww.Patagonia.com
27 min - Episode 10: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #10
In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.
INTRODUCTION
From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.
Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #10
Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.
For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station? WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!HOST
Nicky P.E Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
GUESTS
Sherill Baldwin
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Rachel Schnable
www.ManchesterCT.gov
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED
Quantum Biopower LLC
www.QuantumBiopower.com
Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com
Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Town of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.gov
BOOKS MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer
BUSINESSES MENTIONED
Buy Nothing Group
www.BuyNothingProject.org
Patagoniawww.Patagonia.com
29 min - Episode 9: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #9
In the next four shows we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.
INTRODUCTION
From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.
Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.
SUMMARY, SHOW #9
Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.
For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station? WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!HOST
Nicky P.E Tomboulides
www.DirtDirtGoAway.com
'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
GUESTS
Sherill Baldwin
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Rachel Schnable
www.ManchesterCT.gov
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED
Quantum Biopower LLC
www.QuantumBiopower.com
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Town of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.gov
BOOKS MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer
BUSINESSES MENTIONED
Buy Nothing Group
www.BuyNothingProject.org
Patagoniawww.Patagonia.com
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