From the St. Jude Dream Home to Pest-Free Living: Andy Flint & Jason Akers | The HOME Show

Navigating the Central VA Real Estate Market & Secret Local Hidden Gems | The HOME Show

Welcome to another edition of The HOME Show! In today’s episode, hosts Trish Roth (Publisher of HOME magazine), Rich Roth, and producer Ashley hold down the fort to chat about everything from the shifting local housing market to the ultimate Central Virginia staycation guide. First, we welcome our special guests, Dan and Lauren Kramer from Allixir Legal Solutions. They break down their unique "pocket lawyer" approach to real estate, explain how Dan’s biochemistry background shapes his legal perspective and share a crucial warning about the massive financial DMV trap involving manufactured homes that could cost sellers thousands. Plus, Lauren shares why treating clients like human beings—not just a contract—makes all the difference during a stressful home purchase. Later in the show, the team dives into the HOME magazine feature article, "Live Like a Tourist". They spotlight incredible local destinations you need to check out this weekend, including Bedford’s Wharton Garden, the Old City Cemetery and more. Meanwhile, Rich has a hilarious confession about how many of these local landmarks he’s actually visited. We also hear a quick "On the Right Track" segment from Jake Nuckols at DoorTek Garage Door Service regarding what you need to look for in home service warranties. The HOME Show is proudly presented by DoorTek Garage Door Service, the techs who do it best! * 00:00 – Welcome to The HOME Show & A Sneak Peek at the Summer Issue * 02:15 – Meeting the Guests: Dan & Lauren Kramer of Allixir Legal Solutions * 03:40 – Why a Biochemist "Slipped and Fell" Into Real Estate Law * 05:20 – Current State of the Central Virginia Real Estate Market * 06:50 – The Human Side of Closing: Reducing the Stress of Home Buying * 09:15 – The Manufactured Home Trap: DMV Titles & Property Tax Nightmares * 11:45 – Do You Actually Need a Realtor? (Pros, Cons, and Septic Inspections) * 14:10 – Free Closing Costs & Net Sheet Tools on Allixir.org * 15:30 – "Live Like a Tourist" – Exploring Hidden Gems in Lynchburg, Bedford, & Roanoke * 17:05 – Rich's Confession: Local Spots He Has Never Been To * 18:40 – On the Right Track with Jake Nuckols: Demystifying Garage Door Warranties * 20:15 – Wrap-up & Next Week's Preview (Hill City Builders & Old City Cemetery) Useful Links: * The HOME Show / HOME Magazine: homemagazineva.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://homemagazineva.com] * Title Sponsor: DoorTek Garage Door Service & Phantom Screens of Central Virginia – doortekva.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://doortechva.com] | phantomscreenscva.com [https://phantomscreenscva.com/] * Featured Guest: Allixir Legal Solutions (Get your free closing cost quote tool here) – Allixir.org [https://elixir.org/] * Segment Sponsor: Lilly Construction – "Don't dream it, build it." www.LillyConstruction.com #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #CentralVARealEstate #LynchburgHomes #BedfordVA #RoanokeVA #HomeImprovement #RealEstateLaw #LocalStaycation #GarageDoorRepair #HOMEmagazine #WLNI #TheHOMEShow

The Core of Custom Homes & Color Analysis | The HOME Show

In today’s episode of The HOME Show, "The HOME Girls"—Trish Roth (Publisher of HOME magazine), Kira Rider (Art Director) are back in the studio alongside co-host Rich Roth to bring you the best local expertise in home improvement, design, and lifestyle. First, the crew dives into the spring edition of HOME magazine, sharing delicious recipes for a classic English afternoon tea party—complete with a debate on what exactly makes a chutney. Then, we sit down with Emily Burnette, a luxury personal stylist and color consultant, to unpack the massive resurgence of color analysis. Discover how finding your personal "season" (Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter) can completely streamline your wardrobe and boost your confidence. Finally, Brent Lilly, owner of Lilly Construction, joins the studio to talk about the Central Virginia housing market. Brent shares invaluable insights into the custom home building process, what features you shouldn't skimp on, how social media is driving high-end remodeling trends (like dog baths in the kitchen!), and the unexpected pros and cons of trendy dark siding. * [01:45] – Planning the Perfect Tea Party: Coronation Chicken Salad, Scones & The Great Chutney Debate * [04:45] – DoorTek Garage Door Service: Understanding Warranty & Service Levels with Jake Nuckols * [06:15] – Color Analysis Unpacked with Luxury Personal Stylist Emily Burnette * [08:10] – The 4 Color Seasons: Why AI Analysis Can't Beat a 1-on-1 Session * [12:35] – Building Custom Forever Homes with Brent Lilly of Lilly Construction * [15:10] – Master Baths & Kitchen Innovations: Social Media Trends vs. Timeless Choices * [17:40] – The Core Checklist: What Not to Skimp On When Building * [19:15] – Dark Siding & Black Windows: The Hidden Energy Costs of Dark Exterior Trends * [21:20] – Next Week's Preview & Closing Remarks A huge thank you to our guests and sponsors. Check out their official resources below: * Title Sponsor: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.doortechva.comwww.DoorTekVA.com – The Techs Who Do It Best! * HOME magazine: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.homemagazineva.comwww.cvhomemag.com * Style & Color Consultations: www.EmilyBurnette.com * Custom Builders & Remodeling: www.LillyConstruction.com * Phantom Screens: www.PhantomScreensCVA.com #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #HOMEmagazine #WLNI #VirginiaIsForLovers #VirginiaHomes #TheHOMEShow #HomeImprovementPodcast #CustomHomeBuilder #ColorAnalysis #PersonalStylist #ColorSeason #WardrobeStylist #KitchenRemodel #MasterBathSpa #GarageDoorService #FarmhouseDesign #HomeDesignInspiration

From the St. Jude Dream Home to Pest-Free Living: Andy Flint & Jason Akers | 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 [https://www.stjude.org/give/dream-home.html] * DoorTek Garage Door Service (Title Sponsor): doortekva.com [https://doortekva.com/] * L.G. Flint General Contractors: lgflint.com [https://www.lgflint.com/] * Green Akers Pest Control: greenakerspc.com [https://www.greenakerspc.com/] #TheHOMEShow #HomeImprovement #LynchburgVA #CentralVirginia #GarageDoorRepair #GeneralContracting #PestControl #HomeMaintenance #SupportLocal #DoorTek #LGFlint #GreenAkers #StJudeDreamHome

Pet Trends, Window Upgrades, and Mother’s Day Ideas | The HOME Show

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

Mother’s Day Guide, Local Plant Sales, & Liberty Flower Farm | The HOME Show

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 [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://homemagazineva.com] * Liberty Flower Farm: lynchburgvaflorist.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://lynchburgvirginiaflorist.com] * DoorTek Garage Door Service: doortekva.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://doortechva.com] * Phantom Screens of Central VA: phantomscreenscva.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://phantomscreencva.com] * Local Bargains & Gift Cards: jamesrivermedia.com [https://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