The HOME Show

The summer issue of HOME magazine is out!  This week we spoke with Chesley Vohden with Society of St. Andrew about their non-profit spotlight in Roanoke Valley HOME. Chesley shared the history of SoSA, talked about their network of growers who help harvest and share healthy food, and what the definition of “gleaning” is. She also talked about some events they have coming up along with opportunitie...

We wrapped up the spring issue of HOME magazine on The HOME Show! Corey Argentino with Earth Right Mid-Atlantic joined The HOME Girls to talk all about solar energy. He shared the importance of diversification, why they got started in solar, and the many programs and incentives to get add solar power to your home right now. He also talked about his ongoing fight in Washington D.C. to keep solar in...

It’s Memorial Day weekend on The HOME Show!  The HOME girls welcomed Claire LeFew, Jill Mollohan, Michelle Thomas (and, of course Winnie!) with the Lynchburg Humane Society to the studio to talk about their Premier Profile in the spring issue of HOME magazine. They talked about their capital campaign to build a new regional veterinary clinic to provide affordable vet care to pets and families in o...

This week on The HOME Show we welcomed our friends Charles Snider and Anthony Markham with Piedmont Floor Show to the studio. Anthony reminded us about what he does with cabinetry and countertops at the showroom and Charles talked about flooring products that may be better for damp or humid environments. They also talked about new technology coming to the showroom and their financing options  WB B...

It’s Mother’s Day weekend on The HOME Show! We welcomed Alicia Smith with F&S Building Innovations to the program to talk about their Premier Profile featured in this year’s Smith Mountain Lake HOME magazine. Alicia talks about the difference between working with residential and commercial customers, the importance of making your home your own, and how they help you navigate the process when y...

We’re talking all things Spring on The HOME Show!  Tom Cobb with Bank of the James dropped in to talk about HELOCs as discussed in the spring issue of HOME magazine. He educated us on the difference between home equity lines of credit and home loans, how the debt consolidation process works, and discussed the different products they have available. He also expressed the importance of planning ahea...

It’s all about events on this week’s edition of The HOME Show!  We welcomed Ashley Hilbish & Mady Perillo with Greer Design Co. to the program to talk about creating your own mood boards. They talked about using them as a jumping off point if you are trying to pull a creative vision together and how they are hosting a workshop at Curtains, Blinds & Bath on May 8th to help you get started....

It’s Easter weekend on The HOME Show!  Susan Childs & Jeff Hallauer with Virginia Furniture Market talked about being your furniture destination all over Central and Southwest Virginia. They talked about having five different outlets within a mile from each other, their new billiards store, and their award-winning Bedford showroom. They also discussed trends in furniture both indoor & outd...

We’re talking all things Spring on The HOME Show!  Chad Wheeler with WheelerGreen Lawn Care dropped in to talk about his background in lawn care & maintenance and the importance of your soil health and customized care. He also talked about their process for pest control, “weeding” through an overwhelming product selection in stores, and the personal touch they incorporate into your customized...

The spring 2025 issue of HOME magazine has dropped! And The HOME Boy returns to The HOME Show!  To help us kick-off our spring issue Laura Francis Borel with Francis Oil & Propane dropped in to talk about the end of the cold season, planning for the future to see how much propane your house needs, outdoor uses for propane such as fireplaces and heated pools and the pros and cons of ventless ve...

We are wrapping up the Early Spring issue of HOME magazine on The HOME Show! Ashby Perrow & Thacher Jennings with Southern Landscape Group dropped in to remind us about all the different services they offer. They discussed how there’s still time this year to get on a maintenance plan and what that entails along with why it might be extra important this year because we had an ACTUAL winter. The...

Spring is officially here as we continue to talk all things Early Spring and Smith Mountain Lake HOME! Kevin Christian with Grand Home Furnishings in Lynchburg dropped in to talk about their Premier Profile in the Early Spring issue of HOME magazine. Kevin shared how Grand started out selling pianos & furniture and giving away free cokes to showroom visitors. He talked about popular brands and...

The Smith Mountain Lake issue of HOME magazine is out! The HOME girls take a look at a few of the things you might find inside  Bry Woodard with Piedmont Floor Show dropped in for an extended edition of “Your Next Step” where she introduced us to DJ Sipes, their new Service Coordinator & Installation Manager. DJ talked about what the role entails and how it is a vital part of serving Piedmont...

Spring is right around the corner!  WB Bass with Bass Sod Farm dropped by The HOME Show to talk about making the grass greener on your side of the fence. He talked about the three different types of sod they grow & install and the differences between them, preparing your yard for sod, and what maintenance to expect with sod  HOME writer Shelley Basinger joined us on The HOME Show to help us “B...

Refinancing and puppies! On this very busy edition of The HOME Show we welcomed Mortgage Loan Officer with The Farmers Bank of Appomattox, Cindy Martin, to the program. Cindy talked about the history of The Farmers Bank and how they recently added a branch in the Lynchburg area. She also talked about refinancing as discussed in the Early Spring issue of HOME magazine and how their bank strives wor...

We’re talking all things Early Spring (HOME magazine) but the theme is wintry weather!  Keith Settje with Plumb Care Plumbing talked about how his brother started the company and shared some tips about dealing with frozen pipes this winter, water heater installation and maintenance, camera inspections, and their kitchen & bathroom remodeling services  Jeff with Central Virginia Mulching droppe...

We’re talking “floors & more” – and Colors of the Year on The HOME Show!  Charles Snider & Anthony Markham with Piedmont Floor Show dropped in to talk about thinking ahead while working on your home projects. They also talked about how they do more than just flooring now with expanding their cabinetry and countertop services, adding tools for DIYers, having experts available for every depa...

We’re talking chocolate, financial preparedness, and kindness on The HOME Show!  Allan Malina with Servus Capital Management (and host of Purpose Driven Finances on WLNI) dropped in to share some knowledge on “Building for the Future” as discussed in the Early Spring issue of HOME magazine. He talked about the financial side of building your own home from thinking ahead on expenses, getting multip...

The Early Spring issue of HOME magazine has dropped! Billy Morris with the Lynchburg Association of Realtors dropped by the program with a housing market update. He talked about what a REALTOR is and how the association helps with their continued education. He gave some insight into the 2025 housing market and gave some advice to both buyers and sellers ahead of this year’s Spring market The HOME...

We’re talking biscuits and basements on The HOME Show! Joe Katany & Steve Kinzer with Fortress Foundation Solutions dropped by to talk about helping homeowners and real estate agents during the inspection process with the services they offer. They also touched on lifting and leveling concrete and why now might be a good time to get your home pre-inspected before Spring arrives HOME writer Beck...

New things to come in 2025! This week on The HOME Show we introduced Roanoke Valley HOME’s contributing editor Katherine Knopf who talked about how she got started with HOME magazine, her love for writing and working in the community, and she commented on choosing a recipe for our “Staff Favorites” article in the Winter issue of HOME magazine Nancy Fitzgerald with Piedmont Floor Show dropped in fo...

The HOME Girls take over The HOME Show on WLNI! The Woodsman Tommy Parmiter dropped by the studio to talk about icy tree limbs in light of recent weather events. He talked about vertical hazards, downed power lines, the importance of preventative maintenance of the trees around your home and why you should call a professional We also welcomed Dawn Rezai with Persian Rugs & More to the program...

It’s the first show of 2025! This week on The HOME Show Ron Blackwood & Chris Burriss with LG Flint, General Contractors dropped by to talk about HOME magazine’s article on the smart home. They talked about the different gadgets being used today, how wireless access makes smart technology easier to implement, and how they can help you map out your favorite smart home features Ashby Perrow with...