The vipHome Podcast

This summer, your backyard pool might be more important than ever, but pools require daily, monthly, and seasonal maintenance. Host (and Founder) Alfred welcomes Jeremy Johnson of America’s Swimming Pool Company of the Greater Charleston Area to discuss the ins and outs of pool maintenance and the new developments in pool tech. Smart pools, new pool pumps, and should you go all in with a saltwater pool? Listen now to find out!

Unwanted pests have a way of crashing inside your home’s crawl spaces, attic, and yard. From ticks to mice to even scorpions, you want to make sure your home is safe and pest-free. Glen Ramsey, Tech Services Senior Manager and board-certified entomologist for Orkin Pest Control, stops by the vipHome Podcast with DIY home pest control tips to help keep your home free from unwelcome guests.

When it comes to homeowners insurance, you probably have a lot of questions. How much do you need? What should your deductible be, and even if you’re not near a lake or river, do you still need flood insurance? (You might.) Michelle O’Connor of O’Connor Insurance Associates Inc. stops by the show to explain the complexities of homeowners insurance and what you need to know, whether you’re buying your first home or renovating your current one. Listen now!

Laurie Smith from Trading Spaces stops by the vipHome Podcast! Listen as Laurie explores her journey from a journalism major to a world-renown designing star and dishes easy decorating tips and tricks that can help upgrade any space inside your home. Plus, designing on a budget? Find out how to give your home a makeover with dimmers, lampshades, and even wallpaper (it’s back!). It’s all here and more on this episode of the vipHome Podcast!

As you increase your energy usage at home - whether remote working or charging your tablet - you’ve probably seen a rise in your energy bill. To help you find new ways to increase your home energy efficiency (and lower your costs), Hosts Caroline and Jeff welcomed Megan Turner and Peter Seyfer of PowerHouse Presented by Alliant Energy to the vipHome Podcast. Listen now!

Shopping for a home? Even before you can submit an offer, you must be preapproved for a mortgage. Since Host Caroline and her fiancé are shopping for a home, we reached out to 2020 LGAAR Realtor of the Year Rebecca Donatelli to learn more about the mortgage preapproval process and get answers to FAQs about home buying. Listen now!

Home organization should always be a priority. From where you keep your deed to where you keep your forks, it’s a very personal thing that takes a concerted effort. And that’s where a professional organizer can help.

As owner of Home Perspective LLC, Ashley Ingraham helps clients to organize their home, downsize before a move, and even donate some of their items to charity. Hosts Caroline and Jacqueline recently welcomed Ashley to the show to discuss the pain points of home organization, tips for surviving a quarantine, and FAQs about packing for a move.

Plus - why should you always be nice to your movers, and what’s the last things you should pack and the first things you should unpack? It’s all in the latest episode of the vipHome Podcast. Watch now!

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Jacqueline talks to Alan Grubb of 4U Inspection Services to talk about all things related to home inspections.

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