Talkin' Trades

One thing that can quickly give your home a whole new look is painting! Jason H. & Jason F., owners of Heritage Custom Painting, join Renee to talk about painting expectations!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether you enjoy working with plants or prefer to hire it out, landscaping can give your home a whole new look! On today's episode, Gregg Pulley with Wesley's Landscape, joins Renee to share some DIY tips and other ideas to make your home functional and beautiful!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all have insurance on our homes but do we have the coverage we really need? Renee welcomes Brent Sutton, owner of Brent Sutton Agency with American Family to discuss coverages and tips when having work done in your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most HVAC repairs around the home are not planned. Wondering how much the service will cost can be a big stressor! On today's episode, Renee discusses different types of services and associated costs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owning a home can be a lot of work! Sometimes it seems like there is something that always needs to be fixed. Samantha Mitchell, Office Manager at LCS Heating and Cooling, joins Renee to share 5 things you can do now to prepare your home for summer that could save you big bucks later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever experienced one of those spring days when it's beautiful outside but uncomfortable inside? On today's episode, Travis and Renee discuss how to know if you have an air conditioner problem or a humidity problem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Purchasing a home is a huge decision! It's one that can create a lot of excitement, but anxiety too! Bernadette Buckley is a homeowner in Westfield, Indiana. She joins Renee to tell her story of their new home purchase, what had them excited and what they quickly found they needed to fix to have the home comfort they truly wanted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When looking to replace HVAC equipment, homeowners often request a particular brand of furnace or air conditioner. This may be based on past experience, reviews or just luck! Renee invites AJ Eder, Territory Manager with an HVAC distributor, to discuss how important brand really is when investing in a new system for your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Preventative maintenance is necessary to keep furnaces and air conditioners running as efficiently as possible. Sometimes your technician may have recommendations after completing the maintenance service. This can leave us feeling a little weary because everything seems to be working fine. LCS Maintenance Technician, Jason Smith, joins Renee to let you know how to tell if the recommendations are legit or if you're getting sold.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warranties can be quite confusing. What do they cover, how much are they, is it worth it? Renee and Service Technician Tyler Parke, share details and differences between part warranty, labor warranty and home warranty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Renee discusses some of the most frequently asked questions about pricing that you may receive when having work done in your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When HVAC technician Tyler Parker started his career, he had no training and no experience. Renee invites Tyler to share his story on today's episode of Talkin' Trades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee is back with Travis, her husband and co-owner of LCS Heating and Cooling, in Part 2 of the series about working in the trades. In this episode, they discuss how to know if a career in the trades is the right fit for you and how to get started.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder what it's like to work in the trades? In Part 1 of working in the trades, Renee, along with her husband and co-owner of LCS Heating and Cooling, discuss the work itself and what to expect with this type of career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The heating and cooling system is one of the biggest investments in your home. LCS Heating and Cooling Home Comfort Specialist, Travis Ross, joins Renee to discuss the 5 things that often take homeowner's by surprise when they are looking to replace their heating and cooling system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode Renee and her guest, James Yarnelle with Jackson Systems, discuss the 3 C's for your home: Comfort, Cost and Convenience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home projects and home emergencies can create some serious stress and anxiety! On today's episode, Life Coach Jenn Baron joins Renee to discuss ways to keep that stress under control.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The real estate market is hot right now! Renee and Dayne Collings, Realtor with FC Tucker, bring their home experiences together to share realistic expectations for buyers and sellersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee sits down with Jay Barclay, Financial Advisor at Strategic Financial Planning, to discuss 3 things to consider when spending money on your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a little planning, there can definitely be some advantages to working with seasonal businesses. Renee gives a few tips on how to make this work for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Need a major project done in your home? Renee talks through the process with Samantha Mitchell, the LCS Install Coordinator, so you know what to expect when having contractors in your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's common to hear someone ask for a recommendation for a service that is both "cheap and good." Renee and Travis discuss what you get with "cheap" and what you get with "good" when it comes to your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indoor Air Quality is a hot topic, particularly because of COVID-19. This has people wondering if air cleaners really work. Are they a gimmick or are they legit? Renee talks about this with homeowner, mother and LCS favorite, Gretchen Tilley, as well as the right options for your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some people choose DIY projects around the home to save money and some do it for pure enjoyment! Renee chats with her dad and do-it-yourselfer, Rick Rowand, about the 4 most common DIY HVAC tasks around the home. Listen for tips to do it correctly, what can go wrong and when to call a professional.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smart Thermostats are the gaining popularity with homeowners. Renee chats with LCS Service Manager, Mark Harvey, about the right thermostat for your home as well as program settings to be aware of.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An increasing number of people are now working from home and virtual learning is also bringing the kids home too. With everyone home all the time, things can get uncomfortable around the house. Renee talks with new homeowner, Dawn Butler, about comfort issues around the home and what she did about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Thanksgiving, the inside temps can rise with a houseful of guests and all day cooking. Include the unpredictable Indiana weather outside, and that could put a strain on your home's heating and cooling systems! Renee shares some advice on keeping everything in check so everyone's comfortable and the day isn't ruined by costly repairs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee along with husband and co-owner, Travis, share five simple and very important things you can do now around the home that will save a lot of money later!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to make a change with our perspective of the trades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.