Boxcar Universe

There's more to just plugging in strings of lights together! Sean LaPointe from Mr. Electric shares some insights with Steve about practicing good electrical safety when decorating your home this holiday season!

John Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of Freight Farms at the Biosphere 2, University of Arizona in Tucson & will give us an inside look at what they are doing and how it’s changing the way we think about growing food. Holiday time is here & we think about friends, family and getting together. We also need to think about electrical safety for our homes as there will be...

Greg Hazelwood, Senior Sales Director for Rhino Shield of Arizona will be with us, Protect the exterior of your home, not just with paint…Go Rhino! We have your sustainable transportation solution, Keith Watts from Pedego Electric Bikes. Pedego is your transportation solution when thinking about those CO2 carbons your car puts into the air everyday. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe,...

The episode delves into the evolution of human shelters, transitioning from primitive structures to contemporary container homes, highlighting a pressing need for sustainable living practices. We explore the initiatives of Operation Enduring Gratitude, headed by Charlie Ellis, who focuses on assisting needy disabled veterans through home rehabilitation. As we honor our service members in conjuncti...

It’s November, Time for Mel & Steve on the Street at Bene Vivendo Farms at Greenhouse Gardens in Chandler, AZ. as we speak to Michele Caporali from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance about their Help-A-Farm Volunteer Event. Also Randy Bailey from Green Cork Products on location at their customer’s home that they just finished spraying their fabulous cork product to the exterior of their home....

We’re talking with Green Cork Products. Randy Bailey, One of the Founders is here to teach us the applications of their amazing product & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”

We’re bringing you some great container home & pool information from Boxcar Universe University with our Mel & Steve on the Street Segment as well as our semi annual mortgage update from our good friend and advisor Jeff Kadlec from 4 C Lending group. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe , Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”

“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with two experts in the Tiny Home & Container Home Industry, Karl Foust from IMS Builders & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle.  “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, your Home For...

Tom Zimmerman from Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania  will be with us. Tom will tell us all about what their project is doing to help homeless veterans with building a Tiny Home Village. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming will be here with us again in case you missed last week’s podcast. Your opportunity to help the organization (DAV) Disabled...

Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes will be with us. Taria will tell us all about what you can create in a container home. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming. Jack and his team are changing Veterans lives when they return from the service  “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living...

Mel & I are talking about  Do’s & Don’t’s about designing  & building  your own dream container home. Also joining us is the host of the hit TV show Around The House Nation with Eric G.  The show for all homeowners can go for top notch home improvement info. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”

Bob Wheeler from Habitats-4-Humans will be here with along with Felisa Benton from Benton Home Furnishings ….. They will share some great information on the magic and lifestyle in sustainable tiny home living..  “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”

Joseph James, CEO & President of Mobil Emergency Housing Corp will be with us. With the fires in Maui many of people there are currently homeless. Joseph’s company is filling the gap with Mobile Emergency Housing!  Also with us is Chuck Warshaver, Advisor & Operating Partner of Stardust Building Supplies. Your Choice for Reclaiming & Recycling all kinds of Building Materials, “All...

Susanne Percey from "A New Leaf". Phoenix's largest Human Services Non-Profit Organization. Also with us is Casey Inman from Land Is Home. Having difficulty finding a lot for your Container Home? Casey can help!! All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”

Joe Steggs is here with us from Mythic Sound, Lighting & Shade with the latest info on Home Automation. Joe can bring your home into the 21st Century.  Also with us is Karl Foust from IMS Builder. Our choice for container home living. Karl will give us an update on the Family Promise Project and the Temporary Excessive Heat Container Homes known as XWing his company is building for our co...

Thinking of getting a new car, maybe an EV? Sean Lapointe is here from Mr. Electric to give you the information you need. Also a visit from our friends at SRP, one of our utility companies in Phoenix. They will update us on the company's conservation programs. Also an update on the Arizona Monsoon Season and the preverbial expression "Haboob" Along with a great humor segment from years gone by fro...

Tips from the owner Joe Steggs of Mythic Sound Lighting & Shade...Your choice for Eco-Friendly Solutions for your home.

We're talking with Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Design about what you need to know about getting ready to put that new Dream Container Home on your property! Learn from the professionals. Kevin and Steve will explain the planned steps for you so you don't waste time & money!

Are you thinking that your castle, cabin or container home is in need of a makeover? Kirk Dempster from Gila Cabinet & Stone is with us to explain the variety of products & services his company has for your remodel, Cabinets, Stone Countertops & plumbing fixtures. One Stop Shopping!  How about all the DIY homeowners building their own container home? Our second guest is Micah Wood...

Are you thinking that your home may be the reason you are sick? Everyday products you use in your home along with the air you breathe may be the reason. It is a possibility. Scott Johnson from Home Toxicology & Dan Haydon from DEC Inspections will share info that you need to know. Also Amber Sullins, chief meteorologist from ABC15 is with us with our yearly Monsoon and preparedness alert. If y...

We’re speaking with Derek Baker, Designer & Engineer for Freight Farms. With their global infrastructure, learn how they aim to revolutionize local access to food for a more sustainable future utilizing the renewable source of Shipping Containers!. Trust me you won't believe what they have accomplished....... Learn how you can start your own Freight Farm business!

We’re speaking with Ashley Weisman, Executive Director of GreenLight Solutions. Learn how they are advancing sustainability and impowering their students to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Also joining us today is Chris Conover with Tiny Custom House. If you ever had any Container Home questions, Chris has all the answers for you.  You won’t want to miss this! “All that and more this week on...

We’re talking with Sean LaPointe owner of Mr. Electric of Phoenix Metro. Learn how Summer can play havoc on your home’s electrical system. Keep you & your family incident free & cool this summer. Also joining us today is Matt Walton, owner of ContainUR Pools. Matt will share with us how to stay cool with a fabulous sustainable container pool for your backyard! You won’t want to miss this!...

We’re talking with Dennis Stinson, Vice President of Sales for Fujitsu General America, a national manufacturer with local distributors across the country, and 30-year industry veteran. Learn about Summer’s Hottest Home Cooling Cost-cutting Hacks & Leveraging The Inflation Reduction Act and More!

We’re talking with Jayne Bahoura from Platinum Cabinetry & Stone. It’s you realize it’s time for new kitchen cabinets, countertops are usually on the menu. Jayne will be unraveling the mysteries of what’s good and what you should be looking at. Shipping containers are being utilized for many purposes. One would be called Freight Farms. Hydroponic Farming in a Shipping Container. We have the in...