Podcasts about home sweet home chicago

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to share his top tips on getting your floors holiday-ready before the party starts, and more importantly, getting them back to life after the night ends. Igor is here to help make sure your floors […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about the success and pitfalls of estate sales. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what taxpayers can expect after the IRS shutdown and the Illinois Amnesty Program, which ends on Nov. 17. To […]

We kicked off this week's show with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, who shared his expert advice on getting your floors holiday-ready and how to bring them back to life once the celebrations wind down. Next, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers broke down the successes and pitfalls of estate sales expansion and what homeowners should […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to share his thoughts on the Trump administration proposing 50-year mortgages. David says that the option of 50-year mortgages could be beneficial to some, but it probably is not the best idea over the long run. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to share his thoughts on the Trump administration proposing 50-year mortgages. David says that the option of 50-year mortgages could be beneficial to some, but it probably is not the best idea over the long run. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to share his thoughts on the Trump administration proposing 50-year mortgages. David says that the option of 50-year mortgages could be beneficial to some, but it probably is not the best idea over the long run. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/08/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discusses getting through your end of year list for exterior work and managing realistic expectations. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

We started this week's show by chatting with Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm to discuss the latest federal student-loan changes. Next, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discussed yearly roofing expectations. Then, HVAC Hall of Famer, Rich Dykstra Sr. of Dykstra LLC discusses the top tips for getting your home ready for winter. […]

As featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11-08-2025: Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins David Hochberg to talk about the latest federal student-loan law changes and why now is an extremely important time for families to plan for their future with loans and scholarships. For more information, call (312) 564-4267.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/08/25: Dykstra LLC's Rich Dykstra Sr., HVAC Hall of Famer, joins the show to discussing the top items for getting your home ready for the winter. To learn more about what Dykstra LLC can do for you, email rich.dykstra.llc@gmail.com or call (708) 417-7391.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses protecting your foundation for the transition into fall and winter. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to discuss caring for your home after a fire. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration Contractors can do for you, go to goblusky.com or call them at 1-800-956-8844.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in as Mike discusses the importance of getting your roof inspected before installing solar panels. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

We started this week's show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Cory Ambrose on taking care of your home after a fire. Next, Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses protecting your foundation for the transition into fall and winter. Then, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discusses the importance of […]

We started off this week's show by chatting with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss spiders and mice. IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss tax liens. Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about their in-home […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/25: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Burgg Girl,' joins the program to talk about spiders. Janelle talks about the brown recluse spider, yellow sac spiders, and more! To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/2025: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about their in-home shopping experience. Lewis discusses how customers enjoy the process and can compare materials. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss tax liens. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or call 1-312-664-6649.

Every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM, David Hochberg and his weekly guests help WGN Radio listeners and prospective homeowners with all the questions and challenges someone in the Chicagoland area could think of. David’s career on the radio spans decades, and his career as a mortgage lender goes back even further. He joined […]

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the increase in refinancing rates and an update on the Cook County Tax Bill. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/2025: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about the benefits of cabinet refacing and their timeframe of work. Redo Cabinets also has a Fall savings promo, ending 11/9: $2,500 off your kitchen project or no interest, no payments for 12 months! To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss W-2 employees and their water heater sale. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, joins the show to discuss the importance of having W-2 employees. To learn more about the services Perma-Seal provides, visit permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about home rates and what the current market looks like. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.

We started this week's show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, who joins the show to discuss the importance of W-2 employees. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss their water heater sale. Then, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets talks about the benefits of refacing your cabinets instead […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25:  Shaun Peters of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling joined the show to talk about converting wood fireplaces into gas fireplaces and answer listener questions. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to answer listener questions. Plus, Igor shares how their deep cleaning process works. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to discuss home insurance and why it’s essential that your coverage is seamless. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Wendy Snyder fills in for David Hochberg on Home Sweet Home Chicago! She’s joined by Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices David R. Schlueter to discuss home coverage. Next, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, discusses his deep cleaning process for floors. Then, Wendy talks to Shaun Peters of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling about gas and wood fireplaces.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/04/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about what real estate agents need to know, including quotes and other key questions to ask when preparing a home for sale. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/04/25: Access Elevator's VP of Sales, Frank Wasilewski, joins the show to talk about the typical cost of a stairlift. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators, who discusses starlifts and the importance of understanding the typical cost of one. Then, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform Realtors what they need to know, including quotes and other key […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about what’s really scratching up your floors. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how they can improve commercial and industrial facilities this winter. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, […]

We started this week's show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors, discussing bollard installation and loading face lifts. Next, Green Attic Insulation’s Andrei Turea shares why proper insulation and air sealing matter. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, discusses how dirt encapsulation is damaging your floors. Throughout the show, listeners call and […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, joins David Hochberg to discuss his bid for Cook County Board President and the changes that need to be made in the position.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the program to talk about flat roof and attic insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and mold remediation. To learn more about Green Attic Insulation's services, go to greenattic.com or call 847-777-4777.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/2025: BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss how to prevent pipes from bursting during the winter. For more information, call 877.623.8583.

We started off this week's show by chatting with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss Stink Bugs, Boxelder bugs, and Asian Lady Beetles. Next, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO, Rob Lindemann, joined the show to talk about the history of the company. Then, BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Pete Marrero discusses how […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/25: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO Rob Lindemann as well as Founder Gary Lindemann join the program to discuss the history of the company.To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/25: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' joins the program to talk about Stink bugs, Boxelder bugs, and Asian lady beetles. Janelle shares why they keep popping up on sunny days and how to minimize their population. To learn more about […]

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest on credit card rates and what companies don’t tell you about zero percent financing. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in as Mike discusses preparing your home exterior for the changing seasons. Also hear about a new Illinois benefit for World War II veterans and a local veteran fundraiser! To learn more about what Lindholm […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program, how the IRS will stop accepting paper checks, and the looming deadlines for tax returns.. To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/2025: Aimee Ferrarell joins the show to discuss home assessments using Dwell Safe software, allowing Access to work with licensed therapists to help determine the areas of concern in the home! She also talks about tactics other accessibility contractors might use to get more money out […]

Jon Hansen sits in for David Hochberg this week and starts the show with Michael Huston of Lindholm Roofing, who joins the show to discuss preparing your home exterior for the colder seasons. Then, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, talks about the Illinois Tax Amnesty […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/25: NEXT Door & Window's Gary Armstrong joins the program to talk about this being the busiest and best time of year to install your windows. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, go to nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/2025: Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about how they can make your remodel easy in 3-5 days! To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/25: Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the program to talk about the common mistakes homeowners make with insulation. To learn more about Green Attic Insulation’s services, go to greenattic.com or call 847-777-4777.