Our in studio guest is Danielle Chin who is the dealer representative for Techo-Bloc in the New England area. Techo-Bloc is one of the leading manufacturers in the concrete paving and interlocking wall business.  If are in the business or you are thinking about starting a new hardscape or outdoor room project, this is the show for you!

We spend most of our lives in our homes and never stop to think how toxic our air quality can be. Do you or a family member have asthma or severe allergies? Are your worried about mold and mildew in your basement? What are some of the household products that constantly omit unsafe chemicals? Caroline Blazovsky CEO of My Healthy Home answers all your questions this week.

Jodi Allen Global Chief Marketing Officer at Behr Paint and Erika Woelfel VP Color and Creative Services are our special guests. Jodi and Erika are very passionate about the business of paint. If you are getting ready to paint the inside or outside of your home, don’t touch that paint brush until you listen to this show!

There are so many choices when considering building new or remodeling existing front steps. The front entryway of your house is one of the most important aspects of your homes curb appeal. Dean and Derek will break down some of the options that will help you design the right steps for your home. Whether it’s masonry or composite steps we have got you covered.

Choosing the right stone or tile for either your residential or commercial project can be a serious investment. Choosing the right mortar or cement is just as important. Our guest today is Barry Cullen from Ardex. Ardex is an international company that is one of the leaders in the masonry and tile adhesive business. Barry is here to educate us on the right mortars and moisture barriers to use that will ensure your projects last for many years to come.

Keith Vincigurra from Cambridge Pavers is here to let us know what’s new and exciting for the coming year in pavers and wall products.  Cambridge Pavers have been one of the leaders in the hardscape supply business and have just completed construction on the largest concrete paving manufacturing plant in the United States.  Manufactured pavers are one of the leading segments of the hardscape design business and continue to grow each year.  The past few years have seen tremendous advancement in manufacturing technology, colors and design.  If you are looking to do a patio, walkway, or retaining wall this is the episode for you.

On this weeks episode we have plant expert Steve Tomasi owner of Tomasi Nurseries in Pembroke MA.  Steve has been in the plant supply business for two generations and is also a landscape architect. He is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field and we have him in studio.  If you are looking for insight into plant designs tune in because this is the “Master Class” of the plant world.  Unfortunately there isn’t enough time to touch on everything, so it looks like Steve is on the top of our list to be a regular guest on our show.

Yale Appliance And Electric in Boston, MA is one of the largest family owned appliance and lighting businesses in the country with over 100 employees. Dennis MacDonald who has worked with Yale for over 17 years in the sales division is our guest. Our focus will be on what’s new in refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves. What is the best choice for you? Who are the leading manufacturers in the business? What features should you be looking for in your new appliance? Dennis will help us answer these questions and many more.

If you are in the process of purchasing a new vanity top or new kitchen countertops this is the episode for you! Dean and Derek have invited Jim Mcadden owner of Tiles By Perfection to stop by and talk about whats new and exciting in the countertop world. There have been a lot of changes in the business with textures and new products. We are going to touch all of the bases make you an educated consumer, and hopefully help you avoid some of the expensive pitfalls when it comes to spending your hard earned money on the wrong countertop or vanity for your home.

Do you know your Aggregates? The different types and what they are used for? How about Loam? Is it just a pile of dirt? Mikey Driscoll from J.F. Price and Plymouth Quarries is our guest this week, and we will break it all down for you. Crushed stone, size of stone, and how you can use them on your jobs and on your property. Did you know that not all Loam is the same? Well it isn’t, and if you are installing a new lawn, or planting a garden stay tuned to get informed!!