The HOME Show

In today’s episode of The HOME Show, "The HOME Girls" — HOME magazine publisher Trish Roth, editor Jen Redmond, and Producer Ashley — sit down with industry experts to help you level up your home’s functionality and safety.

We kick things off with Jake Nuckols from DoorTek Garage Door Service to discuss the latest in garage door technology and safety. Then, we dive into a project with a purpose: Andy Flint from L.G. Flint General Contractors joins us to discuss their incredible work on the St. Jude Dream Home - all while they celebrate 75 years of serving our community.

Finally, we tackle the "uninvited guests" with Jason Akers from Green Akers Pest Control, who shares the latest professional secrets for keeping your home pest-free year-round.

Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor:

A huge thank you to DoorTek Garage Door Service for sponsoring The HOME Show. Support the local businesses that support our community!

• 00:00 – Welcome to The HOME Show with Trish, Jen, and Ashley

• 02:15 – Raising the Bar: Garage Door Insights with Jake Nuckols (DoorTek)

• 15:40 – Quality Craftsmanship: Custom Homes & Remodeling with Andy Flint (L.G. Flint)

• 28:50 – Bug-Proofing Your Life: Pest Control Tips with Jason Akers (Green Akers Pest Control)

• 45:00 – Closing Remarks and Sponsor Thank You

Connect with our Guests:

• St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: stjude.org/dreamhome

• DoorTek Garage Door Service (Title Sponsor): doortekva.com

• L.G. Flint General Contractors: lgflint.com

• Green Akers Pest Control: greenakerspc.com

#TheHOMEShow #HomeImprovement #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #GarageDoorRepair #GeneralContracting #PestControl #HomeMaintenance #SupportLocal #DoorTek #LGFlint #GreenAkers #StJudeDreamHome

It’s a rainy spring day in Lynchburg, but we’re heating things up with expert advice for your home and furry friends on The HOME Show! Trish, Jen, and Rich sit down with local experts to help you tackle your summer "Honey-Do" list.

• Highlights:

• Why a new garage door is the #1 ROI for your home right now.

• Tips for keeping a pet-friendly home odor-free with enzyme cleaners.

• Signs your 90s-era windows are costing you money in drafts.

• A special Mother's Day giveaway with Jersey Mike's.

• Guest Directory:

• Pet & Aquatic Warehouse: Chris Herndon & Tammy Bachman.

• Blanks Services: Ryan Blanks.

• DoorTek Garage Door Service: Jake Nuckols.

0:00 - Introduction & Rainy Day Cereal

2:30 - Garage Door ROI & Customization (DoorTek)

5:45 - Mother’s Day Gift Ideas & Traditions

11:20 - Pet Care: Ferrets, Exotic Pets & Raw Diets

18:15 - Flea & Tick Prevention Tips

22:40 - Keeping an Odor-Free Pet Home

28:10 - Bathroom Renovations & Tile Trends

33:25 - When to Replace Your Windows

39:15 - Custom Greenhouses & Carpentry

#HomeImprovement #PetCareTips #HomeRenovation #Podcast #FleaAndTick #LynchburgVA #OurLynchburg #CentralVirginia #HOMEmagazine #ShopLocalLynchburg #TheHOMEShow #MothersDay #MothersDayGiftIdeas

Get your home and garden ready for May! HOME publisher Trish Roth, HOME editor Jen Redmond and Rich Roth do a roundtable on local spring events and gifts.

Special guest Nancy Thompson with Liberty Flower Farm gives us the scoop on her new retail location opening in June and shares her secrets for rooting hydrangeas and fiddle leaf figs. Plus, we discuss the Hill City Master Gardeners plant sale at E.C. Glass and share a "husband’s perspective" on finding the perfect Mother’s Day surprise.

In this episode:

• Planting for Fall: Why you should get your Dahlias in the ground by Mother's Day.

• DIY Workshops: Floral crowns, bachelorette parties, and bridal bouquets.

• Expert Service: Why a "fully stocked van" is a game-changer for garage door repairs with DoorTek

Resources:

• HOME magazine: homemagazineva.com

• Liberty Flower Farm: lynchburgvaflorist.com

• DoorTek Garage Door Service: doortekva.com

• Phantom Screens of Central VA: phantomscreenscva.com

• Local Bargains & Gift Cards: jamesrivermedia.com/bargains

00:00 – Introduction Rich, Trish, and Jen discuss the recent rain, local drought conditions and the benefits for gardens.

03:15 – The Art of "Plant Clipping" Rich and Trish talk about their success with rooting cuttings from pothos, hydrangeas, and fiddle leaf figs.

06:40 – Garage Door Maintenance with DoorTek Jake Nuckols discusses service repairs, the importance of fully stocked vans for "one-visit" fixes, and annual maintenance plans.

09:50 – Meet the Expert: Nancy Thompson Introduction to Liberty Flower Farm and the story of moving from financial services to a five-acre flower farm.

12:15 – Best Flowers for Beginners Nancy recommends Zinnias, Strawflowers and Cosmos for those starting their own cut-flower gardens.

15:30 – Deer-Proofing Your Garden A discussion on deer-resistant varieties like Peonies and how to manage wildlife on the farm.

18:45 – New Retail Shop & DIY Workshops Details on Liberty Flower Farm’s new retail location opening in June on Forest Road and upcoming floral design classes.

21:10 – The "Three Fs" of Floral Design Nancy explains the secret to a beautiful arrangement: Focal flowers, Filler flowers, and flowers that Flutter.

23:40 – Mother’s Day Roundtable The hosts share gift ideas, from wearable health tech and rings to local shopping at Accents Flags and Gifts and All Fired Up.

27:15 – Upcoming Events A reminder about the Hill City Master Gardeners Plant Sale at E.C. Glass and a preview of next week’s program.

#TheHOMEShow #FlowerFarming #GardeningTips #HomeImprovement #CutFlowers #Zinnias #Dahlias #MothersDayGifts #DIYGarden #FloralDesign #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #HOMEmagazine #LibertyFlowerFarm #HillCityMasterGardeners #DoorTek

Join "The HOME Girls", HOME publisher Trish Roth, HOME art director Kira Rider and producer Ashley for a jam-packed spring edition of The HOME Show. This week, we dive into the best ways to prep your property for the season.

In this episode:

• Retractable Living: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek introduces Phantom Screens of Central Virginia and how motorized screens can transform your porch or garage.

• Orange Days Sale: Zach and Leah Jones from Kubota of Lynchburg (and Confident Equipment in Montvale) share details on this Saturday’s exclusive ECHO sale and how to save up to $2,000 on Kubota equipment.

• Financing Your Dream: Cindy Martin from The Farmers Bank breaks down the "intimidating" world of construction loans, self-contracting and why they still offer financing for manufactured homes.

• Garden Day Recap: Trish shares her favorite highlights and "mental notes" from the recent local Garden Day tours

00:00 – Welcome to The HOME Show: Introduction with "The HOME Girls" Trish Roth, Kira Rider, and Producer Ashley.

01:25 – Spring Buzz & Productivity: Trish and the team discuss the "crazy" spring season and getting things done while Rich is away.

02:30 – Garden Day Recap: Highlights from the 400-volunteer event and a peek inside a unique house.

05:30 – Upcoming Plant Sales: Details on the Bedford and Hill City Master Gardeners' annual events.

06:50 – The Right Track with Door Tech: Jake Nuckols introduces Phantom Screens and motorized retractable solutions.

10:15 – Kubota "Orange Days" Event: Zach and Leah Jones share exclusive Saturday savings on Echo and Kubota equipment.

13:45 – Battery vs. Gas Power: Exploring the benefits of modern battery-operated yard tools.

16:20 – Expert Mower Maintenance: Why spring is the best time for service and the convenience of mobile repair vans.

24:40 – Financing Your Forever Home: Cindy Martin from The Farmers Bank on the value of local, personal lending.

26:50 – Navigating Construction Loans: Understanding draw schedules, overages, and self-contracting.

33:20 – Manufactured Home Options: Why Farmers Bank supports single and double-wide financing.

37:45 – Closing Reminders: Weekend event wrap-up and where to find the show online.

Featured Guests & Useful Links:

• DoorTek Garage Door Service: doortekva.com

• HOME magazine: www.homemagazineva.com 

• Phantom Screens of Central VA: phantomscreenscva.com

• Kubota of Lynchburg: kubotaoflynchburg.com

• Confident Equipment (Montvale): confidentequipment.com

• The Farmers Bank: thefarmersbankva.com

• Lilly Construction: lillyconstruction.com 

Spring has officially sprung in Central Virginia! In this episode of The HOME Show, HOME publisher Trish Roth and Rich Roth dive into everything you need to get your home and yard ready for the season.

On this week's show:

• Mastering Your Lawn: Chad Wheeler of WheelerGreen Lawn Care joins us to talk "Turf Science." Learn why proper fertilization reduces the need for pesticides, how to handle invasive crabgrass, and the importance of soil pH testing for a healthy, green yard.

• The Power of Color: Ashley Hilbish from Greer Design Co. discusses Color Theory and the "60-30-10" rule. Discover how "color drenching" can transform a room and why you should always wait until the end of a project to pick your final paint shade.

• Smart Home Tech: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek Garage Door Service shares the latest in garage door technology, from Wi-Fi smartphone controls to battery backups and integrated LED lighting.

• Community Highlights: We discuss the upcoming Garden Day and the "Parade of Playhouses" fundraiser for Rush Homes

Presented by: DoorTek Garage Door Service — The Techs Who Do It Best. Visit them at www.doortekva.com.

Read More: Pick up the latest issue of HOME Magazine or visit us online at homemagazineva.com.

• 00:00 – Welcome: Garden Day Tickets & Poplar Forest

• 07:44 – Tech Talk: Smart Garage Doors with DoorTek

• 10:52 – Lawn Care: The Science of a Healthy Turf with WheelerGreen

• 20:15 – Common Soil Issues & Erosion Tips

• 26:50 – Design: Parade of Playhouses & Space Themes

• 30:10 – Interior Design: Color Theory, Tonal Rooms, and Paint Tips

• 40:00 – Wrap Up: Solar Shades and Next Week’s Preview

#HOMEShow #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #HOMEmagazine #LawnCareTips #InteriorDesign #ColorTheory #GarageDoorTech #WheelerGreen #GreerDesignCo #DoorTek #SpringHomeMaintenance #VirginiaGardens #HomeImprovement

In this episode of The HOME Show, host and HOME magazine publisher Trish Roth, along with Rich Roth, dive into everything you need to make the most of the spring season. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or looking to transform your backyard into an oasis, this episode is packed with local expertise.

What’s inside this episode:

• Historic Garden Day 2026: We sit down with Kris Lloyd and Anne Royer to preview the upcoming tours on Tuesday, April 21st. Discover the "iconic" Lynchburg homes opening their doors, learn about the beautiful floral arrangements at Poplar Forest and get details on the first-ever children’s ticket and activities at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah.

• The ROI of Your Home: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek Garage Door Service reveals the staggering 268% return on investment for new garage doors and how modern technology is boosting curb appeal and security.

• Mastering Outdoor Living: Ashby Perrow and Thacher Jennings from Southern Landscape Group join us to discuss the shift toward multi-functional outdoor spaces. They share expert advice on managing your lawn during the current drought, including the "deep soak" method for tall fescue and the importance of professional irrigation.

Visit us online:

• Read the spring issue at homemagazineva.com.

• Get tickets for Garden Day at vagardenweek.org.

• Explore landscaping galleries at soscapes.com.

• HOME Show title sponsor: www.doortekva.com & www.phantomscreenscva.com

#LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #HistoricGardenWeek #VirginiaGardens #SmithMountainLake #HomeImprovement #LandscapingTips #OutdoorLiving #CurbAppeal #GardenInspiration #HOMEMagazine #GardeningTips #TheHOMEShow

In this episode of The HOME Show, HOME publisher Trish Roth, HOME editor Jen Redmond and co-host Rich Roth celebrate the launch of the Spring 2026 issue of HOME magazine, featuring a cover so vibrant it looks "good enough to eat". We dive into the unofficial "Color Issue," exploring how color analysis can transform both your wardrobe and your living space.

Featured Guests:

• Jake Nuckols (Phantom Screens of Central Virginia): Discover the "disappearing" screen technology that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Jake explains how these low-profile, motorized, and manual screens protect your home from bugs and UV rays without obstructing your view.

• Matthew Weltz (Root & Leaf): Meet the "Tree Doctor." Matthew discusses the emotional connection we have with our landscape and provides expert advice on "well-visits" for trees, the science of deep root fertilization, and the critical "surgery analogy" for pruning.

Plus: We announce a massive giveaway for Historic Garden Day in Lynchburg! Tune in to find out how you can win a pair of tickets to tour some of the area's most beautiful historic homes and gardens on April 21st.

#TheHomeShow #LynchburgVA #HOMEmagazine #PhantomScreens #TreeHealth #Arborist #GardenDay #CentralVirginia #HomeImprovement #CVAEvents

Transform your outdoor living space just in time for spring! In this episode of The HOME Show, presented by DoorTek Garage Door Service, hosts Rich Roth and HOME magazine editor Jen Redmond alongside HOME art director Kira Rider dive deep into the world of landscaping, hardscaping, and achieving the perfect lawn.

We sit down with Mark Maslow, owner of Southern Landscape Group, to discuss "Landscaping as an Investment." Mark shares professional insights on building functional outdoor living spaces—from patios and fire pits to choosing deer-resistant plants—and explains why a well-planned landscape is actually less expensive in the long run.

Later, we’re joined by co-owner W.B. Bass alongside Jacob and Michele from Bass Sod Farm. If you’re tired of a patchy yard, learn the differences between Fescue, Bermuda, and Zoysia grasses, and find out why sod is the "ultimate makeover" for instant curb appeal.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The ROI of Curb Appeal: How exterior maintenance translates to real estate value.

• Smart Planning: Why forecasting plant growth saves you from ripping out shrubs 10 years down the road.

• Sod vs. Seed: The benefits of instant turf and the critical "first two weeks" of watering.

• Retractable Screens: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek explains the benefits of Phantom Screens for entryways and oversized doors.

• Smith Mountain Lake Living: A look inside the new SML edition of HOME Magazine featuring three showcase homes.

Featured Experts:

• Mark Maslow – Southern Landscape Group (soscapes.com)

• W.B. Bass – Bass Sod Farm (basssodfarm.com)

• Jake Nuckols – DoorTek Garage Door Service (doortekva.com)

Stay Connected: Read the latest digital edition of HOME Magazine at homemagazineva.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @HOMEmagazineVA

#HomeImprovement #Landscaping #CurbAppeal #SodFarm #OutdoorLiving #VirginiaHome #DoorTek #RealEstateROI #LynchburgVA #SmithMountainLake #TheHOMEShow #HOMEmagazine

Join HOME publisher Trish Roth, HOME art director Kira Rider and Rich Roth as they dive into the 2026 edition of Smith Mountain Lake HOME Magazine. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to embrace "lake life," improve their curb appeal, or even consider adding a four-legged friend to their backyard.

• The SML HOME Issue: Trish and Kira preview the latest annual issue of Smith Mountain Lake HOME Magazine, featuring expert fishing tips and a tour of three unique properties—including an incredible "she shed" transformed from an old fishing shack.

• Retractable vs. Motorized Screens: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek & Phantom Screens explains the "Legacy" retractable screen—a durable, low-profile solution for entry doors that can survive kids and pets without popping off the track.

• Equine Care 101: First-time guest Dr. Suzanne Shalet of All Around Equine shares her journey from training racehorses to running an ambulatory veterinary practice. She offers essential advice for homeowners considering a backyard horse, including property requirements and the therapeutic benefits of horse swimming pools.

• Spring Gardening Tips: Carsen Wilkerson from Rainfrost Nursery discusses why mid-March is the perfect time to get trees and shrubs in the ground to beat the summer heat. Plus, learn about the "Throwing Shade" program, offering $25 discounts on native trees.

• All Around Equine: 540-874-4893 | allaroundequine.com

• Rainfrost Nursery: rainfrostnursery.com

• DoorTek Garage Door Service: doortekva.com

Spring is in the air! Even if the Virginia weather can't quite make up its mind! In this episode of The HOME Show, HOME publisher Trish Roth, HOME editor Jen Redmond, HOME art director Kira Rider and Rich Roth dive into a jam-packed hour of community giving, expert gardening, and home-grown culinary inspiration.

• Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving (March 25th): Franchise owners Scott Buckner and Whitney Waltman join us to discuss the 16th Annual Month of Giving. Learn how 100% of sales on March 25th will benefit the Special Olympics USA Games and local athletes. Plus, get the inside scoop on how to "stock up" on BOGO sub coupons for a good cause.

• Retractable Home Solutions: Jake Nuckols from DoorTek Garage Door Service and Phantom Screens explains how to merge your indoor and outdoor living spaces with motorized, low-profile retractable screens for porches and garages.

• Mastering Your Garden: Extension Master Gardener Cathy Jackson from the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association shares essential tips for early spring seed starting. We discuss "hardening off" your plants, the importance of soil temperature over frost dates, and details on their massive annual plant sale on April 25th.

• Viral Kitchen Vibes: We welcome "LivinWithMonilla" creator Monica Felder. Monica shares her journey from a self-proclaimed "okay" cook to a viral food influencer with millions of views. She demystifies the perfect Crème Brûlée and explains why "practice makes perfect" in the kitchen.

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• Read the Magazine: Find our latest articles at homemagazineva.com.

Presented By: DoorTek Garage Door Service – Learn more at doortekva.com.