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Expert plumber and craftsman Steve Suarez of RJ Graham Plumbing hosts. Steve and special guests of all walks of like will teach you everything you need to know about home maintenance and do it yourself repairs.

Steve Suarez


    • Feb 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES


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    Zach Crider with The Floor 4U

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 46:17


    Hope everyone had a GREAT Valentine's Day!!! As for Steve...go ahead and skip ahead to the 1 minute mark for tips on how to lose a wife in 10 seconds. So...moving forward...if anyone needs to get a hold of Steve, he currently resides in a van...located in the parking lot of his nearest Taco Bell.On the upside, we welcomed back Zach Crider with The Floor 4U to the show.  Listen as Zach, not only discusses the current pallet sales at The Floor 4U, but digs DEEP within...to connect with his long lost love for poetry.Meg basically texted June the entire show, as they plotted Steve's banishment, and booked the most readily available U-Haul.Prepare 2 Repair Radio Show

    Zach Massell with Chicago Water & Fire Restoration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 48:44


    Happen to miss last Monday's show?Well, take a seat!!!Listen here, as Steve introduces Zach Massell, with Chicago Water & Fire Restoration. You'll begin to wonder who AND where Zach actually is! Well go ahead and wonder yourselves right dang close to halfway through the show, where we finally hear him speak. Steve's overexcitement for his recent homeowner's soda machine install derailed us a bit. We even got, the one and only, Evan Bredeson to chime in with enthusiasm. All in all, we absorbed many key learnings from Zach, with his explicit knowledge on how to handle a loss after substantial damage to the home.  Meg pretty much sat there, mowing on a Slim Jim, as she mentally calculated how many pair of leggings she would need to sell to own her very own soda pop machine. (installation included)Also...audio cuts out at 13:35 for some reason or another. The ending word you're looking for here is..."Problem"#wetried   Prepare 2 Repair Radio Show                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

    Mack Tracey with Ferguson Enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 46:00


    Mondays don't feel much like Mondays with a little Mack Tracey on the show. Take a listen as Mack boasts about the supposed "uptick" in listeners every time he makes an appearance. He'd also like everyone to take note of his velvety, Barry White'ish voice that he'd acquired after his multiple weekend Karaoke ragers.Steve goes on to reveal an incredibly useful "Homeowner's Hack," while Meg keeps things casual, as she bounces her face off the microphone because she can't take anything seriously...or without some sort of filthy connotation.And to wrap the show up... the proverbial icing on the cake...Ferguson Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting Supply has gone ahead and excitedly renewed their sponsorship with the Prepare 2 Repair radio show!!!

    Shawn Porter from Porterhouse Heating & Cooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 46:22


    Miss Monday's show?  Shawn Porter from Porterhouse Heating & Cooling kicked it with Steve and Meg, as they went over the importance of properly cleaning your duct work and emptying your dryer's lint trap. We also touched base on AC units, and whether or not to repair or replace when issues arise.Jump to 2:58, and listen to Shawn say "Doo Doo." You may be able to hear Meg cackling under her breath because she's a 12 year old.Prepare2Repair's newest segment, "Homeowner's Hack," is up and running! Steve went ahead and confused the hell out of Shawn and Meg with this week's tip, but hang in there...we're working on it!

    Mike Schnyders with Junk Squad IL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 43:21


    This week on episode 88, we welcomed Mike Schnyders with Junk Squad IL. to the mic! We dug right into what Junk Squad is all about, while also tackling some de-cluttering homeowners' hacks! Listen to "Monster'ed up" Meg, as she interrupts Mike close to every 4.5 seconds while waiting for her meds to kick in. Steve threatens Meg with walking home in the rain. Nothing new.

    Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 43:44


    This Monday we welcomed loyal guest, Audrey Johnson, with Home Source Realty to the show. Listen as we discuss the overabundance of people that allowed their pipes to freeze over the Holiday. Steve offers sympathy. Meghan and Audrey do not. (LOL)Enjoy!

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    Bill Baker with Relentless Carpentry and Surface Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 46:48


    On today's show we have Bill Baker with Relentless Carpentry and Surface Solutions. Steve, Meghan, and Bill cover everything from Christmas movies to countertops, circle around to publishing a book, and then finish it off with basic nonsense.Enjoy!

    Steve and Meghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 44:15


    Who loves toilet talk? Well, you're in the right place! On this week's episode of the Prepare2Repair show, (AKA how quickly can Steve and Meghan derail themselves from the actual topic of conversation) Steve and Meghan chat (or bicker) about clearance sales and Holiday toilet troubles.Let me ask you this...While hosting a Holiday party, do you ever find yourself worrying about what objects or knick knacks your guests may or may not chuck into your toilet bowl?Yeah...me either, but Steve does.

    Zach Crider from The Floor 4U Mokena

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 46:09


    Miss Monday's show? Steve (RJ Graham Plumbing) and Zach Crider (The Floor4u) Mokena debate over online reviews, discuss winterization for your home, and sales on flooring. Meg's just a buffer that basically does nothing but argue with Steve. Do you, as a consumer, take reviews into consideration before purchasing a product or service? What type of reviews do you look over first? 1 star, 2...4? Tell us your thoughts and why!Take a listen.

    Steve and Meghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 44:20


    Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! If you happened to miss this past Monday's show, tune in here!!!Host Plumber Steve Suarez and co-host Meghan Maza Oeser with the Prepare 2 Repair Radio Show discuss Holiday matters, such as...shopping deals, household tasks, and bingeworthy Christmas movies.That being said...- IS 'Die Hard' considered a Christmas movie? - Do you agree with Meghan that Home Alone is a garbage movie?- Who is your favorite NLCV character?

    Steve and Meghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 46:32


    Who missed Monday's show? It was a DOOZY!!!Host Plumber Steve Suarez and co-host Meghan Maza Oeser go head to head as they debate the "Man Cave."Where do YOU stand? Need one? Must have one? Or Waste of space? Let us know!!!

    Josh Bryl from Enterprise Glass Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 46:48


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez and co-host Meghan Maza Oeser are very excited to welcome Josh Bryll with Enterprise Glass Co., Inc. in Mokena to the show today!They specialize in custom shower enclosures and mirrors. They also do a lot of replacement glass for double and single pane windows as well as shelves and table top glass (most residential glass needs).

    Mack Tracey from Ferguson Enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 44:14


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome back fan favorite Mack Tracey from Ferguson Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting Supply Showroom in Tinley Park, IL. They will be sharing some "spooky' stories. This will be a show to die for!

    Tyler Libersher from TL Renovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 46:21


     Plumber Steve Suarez welcomes Tyler Libersher welcomes TL Renovations to the studio. Steve and Tyler will discuss how hard it is to do what people think "Is a simple job."  Some projects are far more complicated and require much more work than you would think.

    Dan Genty with Sentry Pest Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 44:06


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is excited to welcome back Dan Genty from Sentry Pest Solutions to the show. They will be going over some homeowner tips to start the week off.

    Robert Bogda from Zark Heating and Cooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 45:41


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is excited to welcome back Robert Bogda from Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. to the show.They will be talking about heating/cooling and everything in between.

    Steve Suarez Solo Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 45:55


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez will be solo for today's show.He will be expanding on a conversation about flooding from last week's episode with David Hanley. He will discuss the different causes of flooding, as well as prevention, maintenance and repairs. This is an area that scares people to death.

    David Hanley from DH Imaging Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 46:09


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is excited to welcome back David Hanley from DH Imaging Group to the show.They will be talking about buying/selling houses as well as renovations to your home.

    James Spurney from Hart, Travers, & Associates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 45:53


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is excited to welcome James Spurney from Hart, Travers & Associates, Inc.  to the show. He's also a manufacturer representative for Zoeller Pump Company.

    Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty and Nancy Long-Graham with American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 42:58


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome Audrey Johnson from Home Source Reality and Nancy Graham with Portfolio Mortgage Corporation to the show.They will be discussing the housing market after the interest rate increase and what to expect in the coming months. They will also talk about home inspectors and warranties that are often purchased at closing.

    Kevin Mathers with KGM Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 47:28


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome Kevin Mathers with KGM Home Inspections to the show.They will be discussing that recent news story about the woman in Chicago who bought the house with a ton of problems. They will also dive into the importance a good reputable home inspector plays in the purchase of a home.

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    Jerry Ruab from Hot Rods House of Power and Melissa Fedora with Mokena Chamber of Commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 46:16


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome Jerry Raub from Hot Rods House of Power and Melissa Fedora with the Mokena Chamber of Commerce.They'll be discussing summer maintenance and things that can be done to help save on fuel costs. They will also be discussing the upcoming 4th of July parade and other Mokena happenings.

    Bill Baker of Surface Solutions - Cabinet & Countertops - Mokena

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 48:19


    "Certified Plumbing Inspector" Steve Suarez welcomes back Bill Baker owner of Surface Solutions - Cabinets & Countertops - Mokena. They will be talking about countertops and more.

    Matt Pehr with Floor4U

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 48:04


    Plumber Steve Suarez welcomes back Matt Pehr from The Floor 4U.  Steve and Matt will be talking home maintenance and repairs from the floor up!

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    Mack Tracey with Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 47:41


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome back fan favorite Mack Tracey from Ferguson Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting Supply Showroom in Tinley Park, IL. We'll be announcing the winner of the Delta IQ Touch faucet. Mack will also help kick us off into Memorial Day weekend and into the unofficial start of the summer!

    Dan Maka with Maka Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 46:42


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez  is very excited to welcome Dan Maka owner of www.makahomes.com. Don't miss today's show, it will be lots of fun.

    Special Appearance from Alysen (Silent Al)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 45:58


    Plumber Steve Suarez welcomes back Alysen (Silent Al) Suarez. They will be talking about Customer expectations when it comes to hiring, projects and budgets. Also, they will be discussing some of the most commonly asked customer questions.

    Lauren Skiniotes of Momentum Dance Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 49:08


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez is very excited to welcome Lauren Skiniotes owner of Momentum Dance Studio. She teaches dance to students of all ages and skill levels including children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Don't miss today's show, it will be lots of fun.

    Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty and Nancy Long-Graham with American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 47:35


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez welcomes Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty and Nancy Graham with Portfolio Mortgage Corporation. We will be talking the housing market, rates and the overall insanity of the real estate market right with housing going as much as 30-40k over asking price. We'll also be going over the question of the week. "How important are warranties in your buying decisions?

    Mack Tracey with Ferguson & Gerard Pagliuco with Added Sales Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 46:31


    Host Steve Suarez welcomes fan favorite Mack Tracey with Ferguson and Gerard Pagliuco with Added Sales Company to discuss the brands: Delta, Brizo, State water heaters, and Takagi tankless water heaters.As well as several other quality brands that will make your home pop! 

    Questions with David Hanley and Special Appearance from Silent Al

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 46:18


    Host Plumber Steve Suarez welcomes regular guest David Hanley back to the show, as well as Steve's daughter Alysen.  Steve will be answering some of our wildest listener questions.  Don't miss today's show, it will be fun and informative.

    Mack Tracey with Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 46:48


    If you are remodeling your bathroom or kitchen tune in. Host Steve Suarez  welcomes Mack Tracey with Ferguson to the show to discuss what is new and exciting in plumbing fixtures. 

    Bob Krupske of Krupske Sprinklers Systems, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 46:29


    You have questions. We have answersWe are on the edge of sprinkler season, we will be talking sprinklers with Expert Bob Krupske of Krupske Sprinkler Systems, Inc.

    Special Episode: Get to Know Steve Suarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 47:08


    On today's episode the spotlight is on Steve Suarez Our producer Evan has been a part of the show since day 1, and he has some questions... Listen to find out more about Steve, and how he came to be where he is today!

    Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty and Nancy Long-Graham with American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 45:42


    We have a very informative show today, Host Steve Suarez has Audrey Johnson from Home Source Realty and Nancy Long-Graham with American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.  The housing market is very hot right now and so are interest rates, there are many options out there for the savvy owner. Tune in to get some great insights from two experts. 

    Jerry Raub from Hot Rods House of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 47:42


    Host Steve Suarez  1340 AM WJOL Will County's News Talk Sports d master mechanic Jerry Raub from Hot Rods House of Power.  Steve and Jerry will be talking cars and how to qualify a reputable mechanic to service your vehicle.

    Matt Pehr with Floor4U

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 48:42


    Host Steve Suarez welcomes Matt Pehr back to the show this week.  Matt is the owner of The Floor 4U a flooring superstore located in Mokena.  Matt and Steve will be discussing flooring options for your home and best practices when selecting a contractor to work on your home.

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    Robert Bogda with Zark Heating & Cooling Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 47:52


    Joining us on today's show we have Robert Bogda with Zark Heating and Cooling. Today we will be talking about the Will County Sheriff's recent arrest of a local contractor on various charges including defrauding homeowners in the area. We will be sharing our list of tips so you can prevent this from happening to you. Robert will also touch on indoor air quality as we get into allergy season and much more. It's a show you don't want to miss!!

    Jerry Raub from Hot Rods House of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 46:03


    On this episode, our host Steve Suarez welcomes Jerry Raub from Hot Rods House of Power in Joliet to the show.  On the show, Steve and guests often talk about the importance of trusting the people who service your home.  Your car should be no different. Jerry and Steve will be discussing how to qualify a mechanic and shop to work on your second most expensive asset, your vehicle.We also welcome back Todd Randall back to the show.  Todd is the owner of Zap! Taco, Mokena's newest restaurant.

    Joe Strong from Plumbers Local 130

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 45:48


    Host Steve Suarez welcomes Joe Strong  from Plumbers local 130UA.  We will be talking about union apprenticeships through Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall.

    Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 44:14


    We have an action-packed show. Host Steve Suarez gives his "Homeowner Tip of the Week"We also welcome back Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty.  Audrey is a real estate expert and will be discussing the current state of the market and what we can expect in the coming months. Our favorite regular guest Mack Tracey from Ferguson in Tinley Park has a special giveaway for listeners!!And in our "What's for Lunch?" segment where we highlight our favorite restaurants in the area, Ms Jana's Candy joins us.

    Bob Gonsch from FloodStop and Debbie Luscombe a State Farm Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 50:03


    Host Steve has Bob Gonsch from FloodStop www.getfloodstop.com and Debbie Luscombe - State Farm Agent.    Find out what's for lunch at Plainfield's Black Dog Vinyl Cafe.We have a packed show with plenty of information to empower you as a homeowner.

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    Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 47:41


    In this episode, host Steve welcomes Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery to the show. to discuss their newest showroom in Tinley Park.We will also be giving away a $25 gift card to Gina's Teardrop Cafe. to our winner Anna Olivia. Tune in and hear what is going on at area favorite Gina's Teardrop Cafe.Prepare 2 Repair is an AM radio show, Podcast, and YouTube channel dedicated to empowering homeowners to maintain and upgrade their homes with confidence.

    Tyler Roeske of TBR construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 49:35


    Host Steve welcomes Tyler Roeske  to the show.   Tyler is the owner of TBR construction.  TBR construction is a home builder building homes all over the Chicagoland area. Steve and Tyler will discuss the challenges of building the perfect home.  If you are considering building a home in 2022 tune in to hear all about it from one of the area's top rated professionals.

    Matt Pehr with The Floor 4U & Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 46:14


    On today's Show, Host Steve and guests are celebrating Christmas. In the studio we have  Matt Pehr with The Floor 4U  and Audrey Johnson with Home Source Realty .Tune in as We will talk about finding the right people for your specific job and we will also be discussing hiring people from a female perspective and the challenges they face

    Bill Baker from Floor4U Relentless Carpentry Inc. & Surface Solutions Granite & Quartz Countertops

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 44:10


    Host Steve welcomes back Bill Baker for part two of their discussion on kitchen remodeling, customer service, and the challenges of the remodeling industry.Bill Baker is an absolute expert in upgrading homes. He is the proud owner of: The Floor 4U , Relentless Carpentry Inc., and Surface Solutions Granite & Quartz Countertops - Mokena.  Listen as these two discuss the ins and outs of kitchen remodeling. 

    Bill Baker from Floor4U Relentless Carpentry Inc. & Surface Solutions Granite & Quartz Countertops

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 47:08


    Host Steve welcomes Bill Baker to the show today. Bill is an absolute expert in upgrading homes. Bill is the proud owner of: The Floor 4U Relentless Carpentry Inc. and Surface Solutions Granite & Quartz Countertops - Mokena   Listen as these two cover almost everything you need to know about updating and upgrading your home.

    Brian Drafke of Metropolitan Pump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 47:32


    Host Steve welcomes Brian Drafke with Metropolitan Industries, Inc. back to the show.Steve & Brian will continue talking about Navien tankless water heaters, ION Pumps, and back-up Pump systems.

    Dan Maka with Maka Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 48:52


    Host Steve invites Dan Maka from Maka Homes to the studio.   Dan is an expert home builder and remodeler.  Listen to the experts discuss home construction, maintenance, and just about anything else Steve thinks up.

    Brian Drafke of Metropolitan Pump and Debbie Luscombe of State Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 46:34


    Host Steve will be hosting plumbing fixture expert Brian Drafke of Metropolitan Pump.  Steve and Brian will be discussing the question of the week: "Will your next water heater be tankless or traditional?"We will also be welcoming Debbie Luscombe - State Farm Agent into the studio.  Is your insurance policy winter ready?  Tune in to find out.

    Alan Rutherford and John Ivancicts from Southwest Fireplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 45:44


    Host Steve welcomes Alan Rutherford and John Ivancicts from Southwest Fireplace If you have a fireplace in your home you do not want to miss this episode.   If you do not have a fireplace that is ok too.  We will be covering all kinds of things pertaining to maintaining your home.

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