Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

We started off this week’s show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero to share tips on what to do after storm damage occurs. Next, Perma-Seal Basement Systems‘ Chief Operating Officer, Joel Spencer, discusses concrete lifting and leveling. Then, Barry Brownstone, owner of Sears Garage Doors, joins to talk about garage door […]

Duration:01:40:00

How often should you clean your dryer vents?

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/31/2025: Barry Brownstone, owner of Sears Garage Doors, Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning, joins the show to discuss how often you should clean your dryer vents. Additionally, Barry shares the timeframe of their services and discusses the importance of keeping your vents clean to prevent […]

Duration:00:07:28

Perma-Seal on their PolyLevel foam being an effective way to fix sunken & cracked concrete

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/31/2025: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer joins the show to talk about concrete lifting and leveling. Joel discusses how their PolyLevel foam works, how it interacts with soil, and the aesthetics of the finished product. To learn more about the services Perma-Seal provides, […]

Duration:00:07:29

BluSky Restoration Contractors on what to do after storm and fire damage

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/31/2025: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss water and fire damage restoration. Pete also shares what we can expect during storm season and offers tips on what to do after damage occurs. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration […]

Duration:00:06:25

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/24/25): David Hochberg with Michael Huston of Lindholm Roofing, Andrew Simmons from Simmons Power & Soft Washing & Joel Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer, Joel Spencer, about preparing your home for storms. Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston, joined the show to talk about roof inspection practices. Then, Andrew Simmons, owner and Operator of Simmons Power & Soft Washing, shares the benefits of power washing and talks […]

How do you know when it’s time for a roof inspection?

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/24/25: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike talks about roof inspection practices, gutters, and more! To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

Get your home ready for the summer with Simmons Power & Soft Washing

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/24/25: Andrew Simmons, Owner & Operator of Simmons Power & Soft Washing, joins to discuss the value that powerwashing can add to a home, oil stains on driveways, and roof cleanings. Visit simmonspower-softwash.com for more information and for a free quote, call (847) 416-8869.

Be proactive and be prepared for storms with Perma-Seal Basement Systems

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/24/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses leveling municipal sidewalks, preparing for storms, and installing drain systems. To learn more about Perma-Seal’s services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/17/25): David Hochberg with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions, Teagan Overhaug of Integrity Concrete Coatings & Mr.Floor, Igor Murokh

5/18/2025

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino about how to prep your yard to keep mosquitoes away before your summer parties. Then, Integrity Concrete Coatings’ Teagan Overhaug joins the show to discuss the services their company offers. And Vice President and Sales Manager Igor Murokh, AKA Mr. […]

How does humidity affect your floors in the summer?

5/17/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/17/25: Vice President and Sales Manager Igor Murokh, AKA Mr. Floor, joins the show to discuss how humidity affects your floors. To learn more about Mr. Floor Companies, their products, and what services they provide, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Preparing your garage for a concrete coating

5/17/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/17/25: Integrity Concrete Coatings’ Teagan Overhaug joins the show to discuss the services their company offers. To learn more, you can call 815-220-5015 or visit integrityconcretecoatings.com

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/10/25): David Hochberg with Sara Andreas of Andreas and Sons, Inc., Next Door and Window’s Amer Khan, and Lisa Greenberg of Sealmaster, Inc.

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete about rust and if it will damage your concrete. Next, Amer Khan, a Design and Energy Expert with Next Door & Window joined the show to talk about how to properly vet companies to see who […]

Meet the creators of one80 soap

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/10/25: David Hochberg is joined in-studio by Lexi Nortman, Lila Gallinson, Mimi Peifer and Andrew Weingardt to highlight their product, one80 Soap, and their mission to repurpose oil and create eco-friendly soap. For more information, visit one80soap.wixsite.com/180-soaps-3.

How Sealmaster, Inc. can protect your furniture

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/10/25: Welcome Lisa Greenberg of Sealmaster, Inc. to the show! Listen in while Lisa highlights their cleaning services and how they can help protect your furniture and fabric from future staining. For more information about Sealmaster, Inc. and what they can do for you, call 847-480-7325 […]

How to properly vet companies

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/10/25: Amer Khan, a Design and Energy Expert with Next Door & Window, joins the show to discuss how you can properly vet companies to see who can provide you with the best service. To learn more about what Next Door & Window can do for […]

Can concrete be damaged by rust?

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/10/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to answer listener questions, including if rust can damage your concrete. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, and what […]

What are intrafamily transactions and why are the beneficial?

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/03/25: Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins the show to discuss intrafamily transactions. Dave talks about how they work, what a gift of equity is, and what the numbers look like in the process. To learn more about […]

Make your next move an easy one with Two Men And A Truck

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/03/25: Cody Uidl of Two Men And A Truck joins the show to discuss how they can facilitate your next move. Cody and David discuss when to schedule movers, moving to a different state, and the benefits of having someone to help you move instead of doing […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/03/25): David Hochberg with Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing,Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter and Cody Uidl from Two Men And A Truck

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing about regular water heaters vs electric water heaters. Next, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter explains intrafamily transactions. Then, Cody Uidl from Two Men And A Truck discusses the benefits of having movers help you settle into your […]

Electric heaters vs regular heaters with Center Guard Plumbing