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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3593: Sam from Financial Samurai dismantles the myth that remodeling guarantees a return on investment, explaining that most renovations recoup only about 65% of their cost. He emphasizes that true profit comes from expansion, not remodeling, and encourages homeowners to remodel for personal enjoyment rather than profit, unless increasing livable square footage is the goal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/does-remodeling-pay-off-make-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Almost all property remodeling does not recoup the cost spent remodeling based on national averages." "Remodeling is a lifestyle choice with generally negative returns." "Increase the livable square footage of the home, and you increase the home's selling price. It's that simple." Episode references: 2023 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3593: Sam from Financial Samurai dismantles the myth that remodeling guarantees a return on investment, explaining that most renovations recoup only about 65% of their cost. He emphasizes that true profit comes from expansion, not remodeling, and encourages homeowners to remodel for personal enjoyment rather than profit, unless increasing livable square footage is the goal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/does-remodeling-pay-off-make-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Almost all property remodeling does not recoup the cost spent remodeling based on national averages." "Remodeling is a lifestyle choice with generally negative returns." "Increase the livable square footage of the home, and you increase the home's selling price. It's that simple." Episode references: 2023 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3593: Sam from Financial Samurai dismantles the myth that remodeling guarantees a return on investment, explaining that most renovations recoup only about 65% of their cost. He emphasizes that true profit comes from expansion, not remodeling, and encourages homeowners to remodel for personal enjoyment rather than profit, unless increasing livable square footage is the goal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/does-remodeling-pay-off-make-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Almost all property remodeling does not recoup the cost spent remodeling based on national averages." "Remodeling is a lifestyle choice with generally negative returns." "Increase the livable square footage of the home, and you increase the home's selling price. It's that simple." Episode references: 2023 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Hogarty has founded two design/build construction firms that have received 8 NARI awards and an elite "Big 50" from Remodeling Magazine. Derek has been pivoting his business into the SC multi family market since 2019 and is currently a GP partner in 105 units and growing on a monthly basis.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Transitioning From Construction to Multifamily The Advantages of Being Apart of The Warrior Program The Breakdown of Derek's Screaming Deal The Projection of The Next Few Years In Multifamily Advice For Aspiring Multifamily Operators A Morning Routine For Absolute Success   To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we'll help you crush it in this business. Please Review and Subscribe  

Michael speaks with Entrepreneur and Coach Clifton Muckenfuss about avoiding jail time and moving from poverty to creating a $1M business.Clifton Muckenfuss, Owner and Head Coach at Building Raving Fans is an Entrepreneur with an extensive background in Sales, Marketing and Leadership.He has Co-Founded several successful service based companies, including a multi-million dollar Home Improvement Company.With a passion for people, Clifton is hyper focused on Client Experience, and his companies have won numerous awards for Service Excellence.He has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Qualified Remodeler, and Remodeling Magazine.Find out more at http://www.buildingravingfans.comAbout the Crushing Your Fear Podcast Bio Michael Power is a #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker and the Host of the Crushing Your Fear Podcast. He is also an Entrepreneur who has started multiple revenue generating companies both in the US and Europe. He has learned to conquer Fear through leaving the past behind, learning from it and adopting Gratitude and a Positive outlook for the future. On his Crushing Your Fear Podcast, Michael explains "We live in a Society of Fear. Everywhere we turn, fear is there. Most people we know are affected by fear in one form or another. We ourselves are consumed by fear - we can't move forward - we won't take chances – we 'fear' what others may ‘think' of us - and on and on and on. Enough! There is another way. We explore different areas in society, flush out the manipulation and empower you to overcome fear. Our guests are experts and give you the insight and tools needed to identify and conquer fear. So join us and Crush Your Fear!" Michael PowerHostCrushing Your Fear Podcast michael@crushingyourfear.com Website: http://www.crushingyourfear.com/ Instagram: @crushingyourfear Facebook: @crushingyourfear Twitter: @crushingfear Tik Tok: @crushingyourfear Twitter: @michaelpower100 Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crushing-your-fear/id1465751659 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/craft-beer-storm/crushing-your-fear Blog: https://medium.com/@the_real_michael_power

Single Stop Integrated Residential Design BuildDave Pollard, AIA LEED AP is an architect, builder, and co-founder of Liv Companies; a full service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave has worked for several high profile Chicago firms such as Goettsch Partners, and David Hovey's Architect-led development company, Optima Inc, honing his skills to better understand how to make the process of design more efficient, and therefore more accessible. With Dave as the Design lead, LivCo has won numerous awards including Twenty-six Chicago Remodeling Excellence Awards, Five regional remodeling excellence awards, a National Remodeling Excellence Award in 2021, Home of the Year Award, Contractor of the Year Award, Six consecutive years Houzz Best in Service, Remodeling Big50, and in 2018, Dave was on ProRemodelers 40 under 40 list. Dave is considered a thought leader in the industry, and has been published in both the Journal of Light Construction and Remodeling Magazine. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Single Stop Integrated Residential Design Build with David Pollard. Connect with Dave online at https://www.livcompanies.com/ (Liv Companies), and find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidppollard/ (LinkedIn). Please visit Our Platform Sponsorshttp://arcat.com/podcast (Detailed) is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at http://arcat.com/podcast (ARCAT.com/podcast). http://entrearchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://entrearchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The Graphisoft + EntreArchitect PartnershipI am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I've been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM. Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That's why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I'll share more on that as I progress.) I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at https://graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect (Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect). There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to https://graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect (Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect) and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That's https://graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect (Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.)

Go Be Great is a mantra Clifton Muckenfuss yells from the mountaintop! One of the first steps toward becoming great is to build a championship day. Join me on this week's show where Clifton and I talk about dreaming big, building championship days, and so much more.  A common theme at Medicine Revived is that of intentionality. All too often, we enter into a state of stasis and comfort and just go about our workday, and frankly, our personal life is "comfortable" with the way things are. This is not a recipe for growth, success, or wellness. We are in this for the long term and building processes to be intentional is just the first step. Clifton Muckenfuss Clifton Muckenfuss is an Entrepreneur with an extensive background in Sales, Marketing, and Leadership. He has Co-Founded several successful service-based companies, one being a multi-million dollar Home Improvement Company.  With a passion for people, Clifton is hyper-focused on Client Experience, and his companies have won numerous awards for Service Excellence. He / his companies have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Qualified Remodeler, and Remodeling Magazine. He recently became the director of coaching at WinRate Consulting where he helps others create their championship in the work and home life! What You Will Learn How to create your championship day The pitfalls of chasing money Identify specific ways to dream big–personally and professionally How to nurture your relationship with spouse and children For a complete list of resources, click HERE!

You can't go wrong with a franchise business in the home improvement sector! According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Remodeling Magazine, one of every seven households—roughly 10 million single-family homes—will be either newly constructed or seriously remodeled this year. Moreover, the NAHB and Central Valley Business Journal estimate that the value of homes in the $100,000 to $300,000 range will increase at least 12 percent this year across 56 metropolitan areas in the U.S. Question is: will you be there to serve your neighbors and accommodate this HUGE demand? If you're not yet up to speed with how you can capitalize on this massive opportunity, let's have JB Sassano and Emmanuelle Hardy, from Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly Company, set you up for business success. JB is the current President of Operations for Mr. Handyman, and has forty years of experience in franchising in the Home Services and QSR space. He leverages his degree in Business Administration and his abundant experience in domestic, corporate, and franchise operations to fulfill his role, focusing on system improvements, owner profitability and providing an amazing customer experience. Emmanuelle currently serves as the VP of Franchise Development for Mr. Handyman, utilizing her extensive experience in growing franchise businesses. She brought Curves, a 30-minute fitness for women, to France and built the network to over 150 fitness clubs. She also co-founded and developed BodyBrite (beauty industry) in Minneapolis, MN and grew it to 28 locations. Together, they are a force that makes Mr. Handyman a great opportunity for both franchise owners and consumers alike! Besides huge profit margins, there's so much impact to be made in the home improvement industry, and Mr. Handyman is at the forefront. They understand that despite the DIY trend, many people remain ill-equipped, either lacking knowhow or the tools, to accomplish home improvement projects – this is where they come in to provide the exceptional quality service they're known for. Tune in to our Podcast to learn more about everything you WANT and NEED on franchising, investment, financing processes and options.This is Eye On Franchising, where we share our vision for your franchise future. https://www.facebook.com/lance.graulichhttps://ionfranchising.com/

Peter Feinmann joins me to discuss the merits of Design-Build, what to look for when choosing a design build company, and why putting out a job to bid doesn't serve anyone very well. About our guest: Starting in 1987 from Peter's home, Feinmann, Inc. has grown into a multi-million design-build firm with over 20 employees. As a leader among both design and build professionals, Peter has received hundreds of awards, including the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's (NARI) Contractor of the Year Award and Remodeling Magazine's Remodeler of the Year. Between thoughtful management practices, honest communication, a collaborative approach, and an emphasis on client satisfaction, Peter has instilled a set of core values that has made Feinmann successful for more than three decades. With his mission to expand his skillsets and positively impact Feinmann, Peter recently completed a two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California in Berkeley. https://www.feinmann.com (visit www.Feinmann.com) **************************** Visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com (Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts. There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Help me spread the word about this podcast! If you like this podcast, subscribe and tell your friends about it! Love a review or a rating! Thank you for your support. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter, help make that a thing: @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (sign up here ) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. http://www.raybernoff.com/ (www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig by Neil Pearlman, performed by Troy MacGillivray and Neil Pearlman https://my.captivate.fm/www.neilpearlman.com (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam White http://www.samowhite.com/ (www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects. http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ (www.demiosarchitects.com) Email questions, comments, suggestions for future episodes to thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help. We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues. Contact me for more information. This podcast is a member of the design network- http://designnetwork.org/ (www.designnetwork.org) Support this podcast

This is our annual review of the Cost vs Value report review from Remodeling Magazine. Every year in early January this report comes out and gives us the hard data of what a project might cost you when hiring a contractor AND what the return on investment might be to your house. This might help you figure out what you might do to your house if you are moving in the next few years or what could help you add some quick value. © 2020 Hanley Wood Media Inc. Complete data from the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com We would also like to thank our sponsor NaturalSof and Solo Sales Company. To find out more you can find them here! Tell them Eric G sent you! https://www.solosalescompany.com/ Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen . We love comments to we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our annual review of the Cost vs Value report review from Remodeling Magazine. Every year in early January this report comes out and gives us the hard data of what a project might cost you when hiring a contractor AND what the return on investment might be to your house. This might help you figure out what you might do to your house if you are moving in the next few years or what could help you add some quick value. © 2020 Hanley Wood Media Inc. Complete data from the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at http://www.costvsvalue.com (www.costvsvalue.com) We would also like to thank our sponsor NaturalSof and Solo Sales Company. To find out more you can find them here! Tell them Eric G sent you! https://www.solosalescompany.com/ Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen . We love comments to we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

Join Dave and Brenda as they break down the Cost vs. Value report for 2020 from Remodeling Magazine, explain the benefit of the report, and how to determine what projects make sense based on the goals for your home. Check out the report: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2020/Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill PorterfieldFind us @renovationmaderight on social mediawww.renovationmaderight.comwww.blackdogbuilders.comSend us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com!

The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back for another episode, and Cat and Kevin are joined by Shelley Shiroma, HAWAIʻI Magazine and Hawaiʻi Home and Remodeling Magazine's newest digital media specialist. Here are a few things you need to know about her; she was a girl scout, has a blind dog and knows how to dunk. As the COVID-19 situation continues to grow in the U.S., Cat and Kevin also talk about what is happening here in the Islands and how event and festival groups are either postponing or canceling their coming concerts or festivities.

What does a new roof cost? How about siding, windows or a new deck? We talk about all of these and more in our annual report from Remodeling Magazine and the Cost Vs Value report. How much does it add to your house in value? You might be surprised!

Taking a home from blah to beautiful through sophisticated makeovers is just one service that Southland Development offers. Eric Koehler, founder of Southland Development Services joins us on today's All About Real Estate episode to talk about his company's client-focused approach to home remodeling, how the kitchen and master bath are still two favorite areas to remodel and shares a bit on all of the many awards his firm has won. When the nation faced a financial crisis in 2008, many people were forced to find another career. Before the downturn, Koehler served as chief development officer of a residential construction company and managed a custom home-building business. Remodeling was a side job at the time but quickly morphed his business into a remodeling firm that took on whole-house remodels, then additions, kitchens, baths and more. Defying all odds, within two years, Southland grew to rank among the Top 25 Residential Remodelers in the metro area according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The company has also been named to a number of “Best Of…” lists throughout the Atlanta area and continues to be one of the largest remodeling firms in the metro area. Southland has also won several OBIE awards over the years. The ultimate recognition of the Southland team's quality work and client service occurred in 2015 when the industry's leading national trade magazine, Remodeling Magazine, selected Southland as one of the “Big50” home remodelers in the U.S. and Canada. How does a remodeling company that developed straight out of the recession acquire such recognition? “Word of mouth and happy clients,” explains Koehler. “Referrals from past clients and happy clients is what I work for. I want to hear people referring Southland and talking about their amazing home and remodel. It's what I strive for every day.” Another distinct aspect of Southland Development is using the same trusted subcontractors for every project. “Finding the right guys took a while, but I have a crew I'm in love with,” Koehler says. “We're a well-oiled machine, they know what I want, and I trust them with everything.” During the interview, Koehler discusses the occasional strange projects that his team works on and talks about unique challenges they have encountered over the years. Southland Development's process is complete customer focused. Koehler gives details about how his team uncovers desires, including the gray area of expectations. “We are upfront, and we take all of our client's concerns to heart,” he states. “We try to make it as less stressful as possible and we have a process for that.” In addition to remodeling, Southern Development also builds two-to-three custom homes a year featuring 6,000 square feet or more. “I like keeping my feet in both the remodeling and custom home building areas to carry us through tough times and to bring variety to the table,” states Koehler. To learn more about the services offered at Southland Development Services, tune into the podcast with the link above. For pictures, details and contact information for Southland Development, visit www.southlanddevelopmentservices.com. ______________________________________________________ A special thank you to Jackson EMC for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio.  Jackson EMC offers homebuyers peace of mind and lower bills with its certified Right Choice™ new home program.  These homes are built to be energy efficient and sustainable with improved indoor air quality, convenience and comfort. For more information on Right Choice new homes and Jackson EMC, visit https://RightChoice.JacksonEMC.com. ______________________________________________________ The Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio “All About Real Estate” segment, presented by Denim Marketing, airs on Fridays and highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans.

According to Remodeling Magazine, big-ticket remodeling activity is enjoying record economic conditions and is expected to rise 5.1% this year alone. While remodeling is great for the economy as well as a home’s equity, problems can arise when owners take on the tasks themselves without the proper training and preparation. Of course, some of these problems can be avoided, which is why I have made a list of the three biggest mistakes homeowners can make while renovating. 1. Overestimating your skill. Tiling may look easy, but attempting to tile your whole bathroom without so much as taking a class or at least watching a YouTube video could be a recipe for disaster. Chances are you’ll either end up calling a professional to come finish the job, or rip it out and start all over again. To avoid making this costly mistake, take on something small first to see if you’re any good at it and, most importantly, if you have the patience to finish it with details all the way to the end. If not, it may be a good idea to get a quote from a professional who can get the job finished in a timely manner. “While remodeling is great for the economy as well as a home’s equity, problems can arise when owners take on the tasks themselves without the proper training and preparation.” 2. Underestimating your budget. It is a universal truth that no one ever puts enough money aside for the renovation. The last thing you want to do is have a problem that arises where you’ll have to change your plans or stop mid-renovation to find more money. Experts say to avoid this you should create your budget amount for the renovation and then add an additional 20% or more; if you think it will cost about $10,000 for your renovation, save $15,000 just in case. 3. Minimizing the timeline. Homeowners doing their own renovations can greatly underestimate the amount of time needed to make the changes mostly because of their inexperience. It is can also be shaped by individual needs; just because you can have two weekends to redo your kitchen before your in-laws arrive doesn’t mean that it can be finished in that time frame. There could be unknown issues that slow you down. If you are considering renovating your home and want to avoid all of these problems, give us a call and we can put you in contact with some of our trusted vendors. They can help you finish the job in a timely manner. As always, if you have any questions about buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

 Jami and Brian discuss Remodeling Magazine's list of remodeling projects that give you biggest and smallest return on your money when you sell your house. Then they talk about their own projects compare and the "you have to live there" factor. Jami shares recipes from the garden for spring, and they both discuss a riveting book series they've been listening to together.

Which remodel projects will bring the highest returns when you list your home? Let’s take a look at the results of a recent study.Selling your Salt Lake City home? Get a free home value reportBuying a Salt Lake City home? Search all homes for saleRemodeling Magazine recently came out with a list of the top projects with the highest return on investment. I’m going to share this list with you today but before I do, there’s something I want you to keep in mind: Things in our market might be a little different than what works well on a national level. Overall, this list has a lot of great points that can help you earn more money for your home. Before you make any major remodels, we’d be happy to provide you with guidance as to which projects will work best for your home.“Before you make any major remodels, please come to us for guidance.”Finally, let’s take a look at the list of top projects: 1. Attic insulation 2. A new front door 3. Stone veneer 4. A new garage door 5. Kitchen updates 6. New siding 7. New windows If you would like to see the full list and a more detailed breakdown of the statistics supporting it, click here. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Here are three ways to winterize your home. Making these improvements will save you money and add value to the home.Winterizing your home can pay for itself and then some. It can help you save money on costly repairs. The right project could save you money directly in the form of lower utility bills. The right winterization project could significantly increase the resale value of your home.But here's the thing: Not all winterization projects are equally valuable. That's why I've collected the top three projects that stand out in terms of the return they will give on your investment.1. Fiberglass attic insulation. Each year, Remodeling Magazine releases its Cost vs. Value Report for various home upgrades. This year, only one project had an ROI of over 100% and that was fiberglass attic insulation. If you add insulation to your attic tomorrow and decide to sell your home right after, you can expect that you will be able to sell for a premium. Even if you aren't selling your home just yet, then the improved attic insulation will accrue even more value, in terms of lower heating bills and increased comfort in your home.2. Energy-efficient windows. A typical window replacement yields over a 70% return in terms of the resale value of your home. Depending on the shape of your current windows, you could save an additional 15% or more off your heating bills. Plus, new windows can add even more value to your home in terms of increased thermal and acoustic comfort, more light, and better design. New, energy-efficient windows bring a nice ROI.3. Gutters and downspouts. This last item won't save you money directly by cutting down your energy bills. It could, however, save you tens of thousands of dollars in terms of avoided repairs. Clogged gutters and downspouts can trap moisture. When the weather gets really cold, they can also help ice to form. This can ruin your roof and sidings, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. It will also impact the curb appeal of your home, which generates higher returns in terms of resale value than remodeling the inside of your home.And those are three of the best winterization projects you can undertake to maximize your investment. If you have any questions for me about any of these upgrades or anything else related to real estate, give me a call or send me an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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#96 True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh Part III LIVE! We are back for True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh Part III! If you have tuned into Marta On The Move Podcast in the past, the lead up to Halloween always has this episode included. Usually, John Schalcosky from The Odd, Mysterious, and Fascinating History of Pittsburgh comes over, we hang out in Pj's, invite a few friends and chill out to record.  We got so many requests from fans to be able to view a taping of the live podcast, that we decided to take it to the public this year! What a ball we had. On Friday the 13th of October we entertained around 30 folk for a sold out showing of True Spooky Stories. We loved it, and hope everyone else did as well. We will be back next year, and hope to open it up to more folks to get to enjoy. We were truly honored to have some guests join the show and tell some stories of their own. They were really cool. So I hope you will join us and tune in to this podcast. Curl up, dim the lights, and take in some true history of Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their stories for the show, we really appreciate it.  We truly do love hosting this event, and cannot way to see everyone next year! Photos by Stephanie Strasburg. Closing music by Aaron Leeder If you missed part I and part II from past years, head on back and check them out.   This episode is sponsored by Carnegie Coffee Shop and Energy Swing Windows"Our mission is to provide our customers with an authentic yet accessible espresso bar experience in an inclusive, community oriented space. We are the only coffee house in Pittsburgh & all of western Pennsylvania serving Illy caffè and pride ourselves on what we consider the best representation of Illy coffee through the espresso preparation, but we welcome any & all of our customers coffee wishes." -Ashley and Greg Comer Owners “Energy Swing Windows provides the Pittsburgh area with the easiest-to-clean, most energy efficient window on the market. Located in Murrysville, Energy Swing markets, sells, manufactures and installs their products using only company employees – no subcontractors! Their unique swing window boasts the industry’s only true Lifetime Warranty, including glass breakage, with no exceptions and no fine print. In addition to windows, Energy Swing offers entry doors, patio doors, and Total Basement Finishing. They are the recipient of numerous awards, including the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, and have been named as one of the country’s Big50 contractors by Remodeling Magazine. They are the first and only three-time recipient of the Western Pennsylvania Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, and have proudly replaced windows for Marta and her family.” Drew Barto Director of Marketing Carnegie Coffee Company Early Bird tickets are now up for "Marta Match- A throwback of The Match Game" at City Theatre on January 5th! YOU could be chosen as a contestant to win big prizes. Join me as I invite personalities of Pittsburgh on stage with me that include- Rick Sebak, Kellee Maize, Maggie Carr, Day Bracey, and many more. Magic by Lee Terbosic. Music by Deep Violet. Free beer samplings by Helicon Brewery. Part of the proceeds benefit Big Brothers and Sisters of Pittsburgh Sponsored by- Gaucho Parilla Argentina, Levity, Aldo's Food Service, Helicon Brewery, Specialty Food Service, The Church Recording Studio, and Harris Grill.

This is a compilation of some of the earliest PM Point of View episodes, covering new directions in Project Management. Robert Brese, former CIO of the Department of Energy, talks about risk and what he looks for in a Project Manager. John Cable, Director of the Project Management Center for Excellence at the University of Maryland, discusses PM in the Academic sphere. Greg Balestrero, CEO Emeritus of the Project Management Institute, focuses on sustainability in Project Management – and it’s more than just the environment. German futurist, Oliver Schlake and Michael Hannan of Fortezza Consulting talk about how PMs need to create and nurture an environment that promotes innovation. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PM Point of View® (PM-POV) is a podcast series produced by Final Milestone Productions and PMIWDC. PM-POV allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management -- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listeners can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PM Point of View® is a registered trademark of M Powered Strategies, Inc. PDUs Awarded:  1 PDU Information Earn education PDUs in the PMI Talent Triangle for each podcast you listen to — over 11.25 PDUs by listening to the entire series! Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: PMPOV0041 PDUs for this episode: 1 » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speakers Robert Brese   Department of Energy (DOE) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Mr. Brese is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Energy (DOE). He provides leadership, establishes policy, and maintains oversight of DOE’s annual $2 billion investment in information technology (IT), at more than 25 National Laboratories and Production Facilities, to enable urgent missions that span from open science to nuclear security. Mr. Brese is also a leader in the U.S. Government’s cybersecurity community and a key contributor to the Administration’s efforts in legislation, policy and technology research, development, and deployment. He is a Chair to the CIO Council’s Management Best Practices Committee and also serves as an advisor to the Domestic Policy Council’s Strong City, Strong Community Pilot. Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Brese served as DOE’s Deputy CIO. Previously, Mr. Brese was the Deputy CIO for Information Technology for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and also the Director of the Office of Program Evaluation within Defense Nuclear Security in NNSA, where he began his civilian career and his tenure in Senior Executive Service. Prior to working in NNSA, Mr. Brese served as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, retiring after a 22-year career, which culminated in his assignment as a Senior Advisor to the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs within NNSA. Mr. Brese holds a Federal Chief Information Officer Certificate from The National Defense University. He obtained a Master of Science from Catholic University of America, was a qualified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Engineer in the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program, and received a Bachelor of Engineering at Vanderbilt University.   John H. Cable, R.A., PMP   Center for Excellence in Project Management Executive Director Mr. Cable is a licensed architect and general contractor with over 35 years experience. His activities have included planning, design, and construction of buildings; building energy conservation research; management consulting; and teaching. In 1980 he was cited by Engineering News-Record as “one who served in the best interests of the building industry.” And, in 1992 he was selected by Remodeling Magazine as one of the 50 best remodeling contractors in the United States. Since joining the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland in the fall of 1999, John initiated the graduate program in project management, an undergraduate minor, and the Center for Excellence in Project Management. He teaches courses in Project Management Fundamentals, and Managing Projects in a Dynamic Environment and is widely sought after for his seminars and workshops on a variety of Project Management topics. John is also chairman of the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center Board of Directors, a member of the Federal Government’s Project Management Working Group, and a member of the Science & Engineering Council of NASA’s Center for Program/Project Management Research. John is also a founding member of the International Project Management Educational Union along with Peking University and 6 other universities worldwide. In 2004 he coauthored a report for the National Academy of Sciences Federal Facilities Council on “Key Performance Indicators for Federal Facilities Portfolios”. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Cable was a Research Fellow in the Logistics Management Institute’s Facilities and Engineering Management group where he managed a variety of lead assignments analyzing facility design and construction practices, conducting benchmarking and business process re-engineering studies, assessing the use of information technology in the management of design and construction, managed business and program planning assignments, and training/assisting clients in becoming certified in compliance with ISO9000 Quality Management Standards. Prior to LMI, John created and managed a design/build firm specializing in renovation and new construction of residential, commercial and retail properties and directed energy conservation research in buildings for the U.S. Department of Energy.   Gregory Balestrero   International Institute for Learning, Inc. Strategic Advisor on Leadership, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability Greg Balestrero has been a global advocate for excellence in performance management and business results. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he has been a project engineer, project manager, and for the last 30 years, a senior executive of professional membership associations related to engineering and project management. From 2002 – 2011, Greg served as the President and CEO of Project Management Institute (PMI®). He has met with business and government leaders in more than 60 countries, advocating and promoting a project focus in engineering, construction, and a broad range of business sectors. This exposure has shaped his thinking and message, reinforcing the need that organizations must transform to sustain themselves, integrating the values of community and the planet, with their own corporate strategies and values. Through his work at IIL as strategic advisor, Greg aims to help global corporations discover how they can change their strategies to focus on serving their communities and the planet, while being or becoming market leaders.   Oliver Schlake   Robert H. Smith School of Business Clinical Professor Dr. Oliver Schlake is a Clinical Professor at Robert H. Smith School of Business, a senior business consultant, entrepreneur and researcher. His publications and research on scenario-based strategic planning and innovation strategy have been featured in leading academic and practitioner journals worldwide. Oliver has been an international management consultant and strategic advisor for leading companies and government agencies in Europe and North-America. Prior to joining the Smith School he was Assistant Professor for E-Business at National University, San Diego and CEO for German based consulting firm Scenario Management International (ScMI AG).   Michael Hannan, PMP, TOC Jonah   Fortezza Consulting, LLC Principal Consultant & Founder Mike Hannan is Founder and Principal Consultant for Fortezza Consulting, LLC, which helps CIOs, IT PMO Directors, and project teams improve the speed and reliability of their Project Portfolios. Mr. Hannan brings over 20 years’ experience as a Consulting Executive, IT Project Portfolio and Program Manager, Process Engineer, and Software Architect/Engineer/Designer/Tester. His background in Project Portfolio Management started at NASA in the early 1990s supporting large, complex programs such as the International Space Station and High-Performance Computing & Communications (HPCC). He has managed and consulted on $500M+ project portfolios, and trained CIOs and other senior executives in Federal Civilian, Military, and Commercial environments. Mike has been an active speaker at industry events, including local PMI chapter and community meetings, webinars, PM Symposia, and in the Agile community. He is a leading innovator of disciplined ways to integrate Agile, Lean, Critical Chain, and other techniques to drive dramatic breakthroughs in the performance of IT Project Portfolios. Mr. Hannan has been a PMP since 2005, and is a member of both the PMIWDC and Montgomery County chapters. He has been a Theory of Constraints Jonah since 2011, and has Masters degrees in Information Technology and International Affairs. He is also a devoted father of 3 teenage boys, a competitive masters-level track athlete, and an amateur oenophile.    

The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you plan to sell in the next few years, you may want to avoid doing anything dramatic and instead incorporate small changes that would appeal to buyers.Why are these trends gaining popularity?The underlying theme of these trends is creating a home environment you love; one that appeals to your emotions and feels like a retreat from the stresses of the world. Although the home is a place where you can relax and spend time with loved ones, work expectations are beginning to blur the line between work and home. Even if people don’t work from home specifically, many are stretching their work hours into their evenings and weekends to complete work projects. It’s no wonder the Nordic concept of hygge (most often pronounced “hoo-gah”) has become a hot trend. A centuries-old concept, incorporating hygge in the home means creating simple and comfortable spaces that make you feel cozy and safe and appeal to your senses.1 The emphasis is on simplicity and fostering positive experiences, whether you’re spending time with family, reading a good book or catching up on work emails.WARM AND RICH COLORS.Whether you want to play with a bold color or stick with neutrals, one thing is clear—paint is the foundation of a great design. Painting your interiors has a return on investment of about 75 percent and is a relatively inexpensive project to complete, costing between $25 to $100 for paint alone.2 If you’re thinking of refreshing your home’s interiors with a coat of paint, popular colors include warm taupe, fresh green and dark tones. These colors are popular choices because they evoke feeling of warmth and coziness when you walk into a room.Wondering how to pair these colors? Taupe is the perfect alternative to traditional neutrals, such as gray and white, and goes well with cool blues, earthy greens and deep shades of wine.  Green goes well with other earthy shades, such as copper and moss, as well as deep plum and bright pink. If you’re hesitant to paint your walls green, incorporate it into your home by way of accent pillows, rugs, lamps, vases and other accessories or add a few house plants.                 If you’re interested in adding more drama to a room, include bold, dark colors.  Dark shades add color and sophistication to any space. Plum and dark gray pair well with pale blues, warm whites and light gray.Try one of these Colors of the Year: Poised Taupe – Sherwin Williams            Greenery - Pantone Shadow – Benjamin MooreRICH MATERIALS.Lux materials create a space in which you can’t wait to kick off your shoes and relax at the end of the day. The Danes use a mixture of materials and pattern as a way of adding character and interest; however the overall look still needs to adhere to a color palette to prevent it from looking distracting. Natural materials and textures allow you to maximize the comfort of the bedroom, living room or family room. Wood accents give rooms an earthy feel. Incorporate rustic wood sculptures, trays and furniture into your space. Choose furniture made with sustainably harvested wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or use reclaimed wood for an environmentally friendly alternative.If natural elements aren’t your style, but you want to add more visual interest to your room, try mixing patterns. Although it may have been avoided in the past, mixing stripes, florals and geometric prints actually help ground a space as long as the patterns feature complimentary colors or different shades of one color. If you’re worried about going overboard and making your room look “busy,” focus your mix in one area of the room. For example, add throw pillows in a variety of patterns to your sofa.GOING GREEN.According to a recent study from the American Psychological Association, people are more stressed than ever, with 24 percent of adults reporting they’re experiencing “extreme stress.”3 Top sources of stress include work and money. By incorporating small changes, like making your house more energy efficient, you can start to lower your bills and get back to relaxing and enjoying life like the Danish do (who consistently top the polls as the happiest people).Save money on your energy bills by sealing the “envelope” of your home, which includes the windows and doors, walls, floor and roof. The better insulated your home is, the less heat will escape and the lower your energy bill (and stress level) will be.  The most heat loss occurs through the walls of the home: up to 35 percent of heat loss, to be exact.4 Ceramic insulating paint is a space-inspired coating of paint mixed with ceramic compounds and applied to interior or exterior surfaces. It seals your walls and prevents heat from escaping, which means reduced energy bills all year long.THE FUNCTIONAL HOME OFFICE.Twenty-four percent of employed people do some or all of their work at home.5 Since more people are working remotely than ever, home offices are becoming more popular. Even if you don’t plan on working from home, a home office gives you a place to pay bills, work on personal projects, plan your family’s schedule and more. Home offices tend to be multifunctional, serving as a guest room when family and friends visit, and have the potential to meet other needs that arise. The key idea behind hygge is to enjoy the environment around you and for each room to be a sanctuary to sink into at any given moment. Your home office is no exception! Maximize your productivity, efficiency and focus by painting the walls shades of green or blue.6 If space is an issue, create a nook by installing docking and tech cabinets that are big enough to store a printer and other small office equipment and files without taking over the room.If you don’t have room in your home for an office, look no further than your backyard. Shedquarters, small structures or sheds built in the backyard for use as an office or home-based business, are an attractive option for homeowners who don’t have a room to dedicate to an office and don’t wish to add on their homes. while the jury is out on how much value these structure add to a home, they can convert easily into a storage shed if you plan to sell in the future.          SPLURGING ON KITCHEN RENOVATIONS.The kitchen is often the busiest, most hectic room in the house and one of the top renovation projects with a high return on investment.7 We do more than cook meals there; it’s where homework is done, bills are paid, weeks are planned and more. Kitchen remodels consistently show a respectable return on investment. According to the 2017 Cost vs Value Report from Remodeling magazine, a minor kitchen remodel touts an 80.2 percent return on investment.8 You don’t need to overhaul your entire kitchen to make it more hygge. Smaller additions can transform it into a relaxing and functional space you enjoy spending time with friends and family in.What does a “minor kitchen renovation” entail? In addition to replacing the fronts of your cabinets and drawers, it also includes replacing out-of-date appliances and fixtures. You may also consider replacing countertops. Quartz and quartzite are becoming more common as are other green laminate options, including ones that mimic stone, wood and concrete. Laminates install in less time, often over the existing countertop, make it an ideal choice for busy homeowners as well. Other hot kitchen trends include incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo into your countertops and floors and water filtration systems.                 Want to improve the look and feel of your home’s interior? Are you thinking of upgrading to a home that better fits your changing needs? Call us—we’d love to help you achieve all of your home-related dreams.Sources:  1. Time, Hygge, the Nordic Trend That Could Help You Survive 2016                2. Quality Smith                3. American Psychological Association, 2015 Stress in America4.  Department of Energy5. Department of Labor                6. Entrepreneur, How the Color of Your Office Impacts Productivity                7. Realtor.com                 8. Remodeling Magazine, 2017

Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day.Small Maintenance and RepairsIf you think that home maintenance on the weekends waste your time and energy, think again. The small chores you do around your home prevents it from losing value. Neglecting small maintenance and repairs causes 10% of your home's value to walk out your door and slip through your windows. Most appraisers claim that homes showing little to no preventative maintenance can depreciate from $15,000 to $20,000.A study conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut and Syracuse University shows that regular maintenance boosts your home value by about 1% per year. However, ongoing maintenance costs offset that value, which means that regular maintenance actually slows down your rate of depreciation. Furthermore, because home buyers generally notice any repairs needed upon buying a new home, proactive maintenance lets the home buyer know that he or she will not have to spend extra money to maintain the basics. This makes your home more attractive, and thus more likely to get higher priced offers.Maintaining the basics can cost you little money and certainly some effort, but there’s a way to accomplish this very important activity smartly. This article by HouseLogic, for example, shows you how to keep home maintenance below $300 a year.  Planning ahead will also help make maintaining your home easier. Most professional appraisers and real estate agents recommend a proactive maintenance schedule that includes: ·         Keeping enough cash on hand to replace systems and materials·         Creating and following a maintenance schedule·         Planning a room redo every year·         Keeping a notebook of all your maintenance and repairsLandscapingThe Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech published a study that shows landscaping can increase a home's value by 15%.  The study claims that a home valued at $150,000 could increase its value between $8,300 and $19,000 with the addition of landscaping. Particular landscape elements add different value. For instance, landscape design can increase your home's value by 42%, plant size can increase your home's value by 32%, and diversity in plants can increase your home's value by 22%.Replace Entrance DoorsIf your entry doors are wood, consider switching them out for either fiberglass or steel doors. Steel doors add style and architectural interest to your home while improving security; you can add a deadbolt and electronic keypads to keep out intruders. Unlike wood doors, steel doors do not rot or splinter. Alternatively, fiberglass doors can be designed to look like wood doors and give your home a modern look. Fiberglass doors conserve more energy than steel doors. Price-wise, a steel door will cost you $1,335 with a 91% return on investment whereas a fiberglass door will cost you $3,126 with an 82.3% return on investment.Garage Door ReplacementAt first, you might not think that your garage door increases the value of your home. However, your garage door distinguishes your home from the other homes on your block. As the largest entryway of a house, garage doors get noticed first because they're the focal point of your home. If you want to quickly increase the resale value of your home, you need to make the most of this space. Some interesting things being done with garage doors include: Increased Size: Bigger garage doors help homes stand out more.Bold Colors: Bright and bold colors now can complement the color of your home, or you can build a concept around the color of your home. Faux Wood: You can install fiberglass or steel garage doors that look like wood garage doors. This gives your home a new level of sophistication.Windows: Large Windows on your garage door improve the aesthetic of your home, and provide light into your garage so that it's no longer a dark space. More importantly, a garage door replacement will cost you $1,652 and add $1,512 to the value of your home; that's a return on your investment of 91.5%.Fiberglass Attic InsulationWhile energy efficiency is still not the sexiest selling point of your home, installing fiberglass attic insulation saves energy and garners a big payback on your investment. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2016 Cost vs. Value top trends report, fiberglass attic insulation gained the top return on investment among the 30 projects in this year's report. Using Remodel/Max as the cost source, a fiberglass attic insulation project cost $1,268 nationwide.  Real estate professionals surveyed estimated that the work would boost the price of a home at resale, within a year of its completion, by $1,482. That's a 116.9% return on investment.Replacing WindowsReplacing your windows is another way to save energy and increase your home's resale value. Replacing your old windows with energy saving models will beautify your home, keep it comfortable, and ease the workload of your HVAC system. According to HGTV, you'll see a reduction in your utility bill by 7% to 15%. However, if you're selling your home, you could expect a 60% to 70% recoupment of your investment. The two types of replacement windows that fetch the best return are vinyl and wood. Remodeling Your KitchenKitchen remodeling can get expensive, but small renovations can make your home more buyer friendly. Changing your kitchen's texture and color using a matte finish and neutral colors such as putty or grey enhances your home's resale value. Because matte finishes have transitional qualities, your potential homebuyer can easily match his or her stainless steel or black and white appliances. Also, refinishing cabinetry, or switching to Energy Star™ appliances provide comfort you like and pizazz buyers adore. Flow is important to any interior design of a home. If you feel that your kitchen hinders a good flow, change it. A small investment to knock out a non-structural wall or remove a kitchen island creates space and provides flow that buyers love. A minor kitchen remodel can cost you $20,122 while putting $16,716 of resale value into your home; that's an 83% payback on the project. If you want to do a major kitchen model, this can cost you about $60,000 and put about $39,000 of resale value into your home, which is only about a 65% payback on the project. Therefore, consider a minor kitchen remodel first.Bathroom Addition or RemodelLikewise, carefully consider adding a bathroom or remodeling your bathroom. Switching out your frosted glass shower doors for glass doors, cleaning the grout, replacing the shower and floor tiles, switching out your sink or toilet, or replacing your sink and shower fixtures can cost you little money.Adding a bathroom can get expensive, but it can reduce congestion during hectic times and provide your guests with a bathroom. Consult with your real estate agent or a local appraiser before deciding whether a full remodel or addition is right for your situation. While a bathroom remodel will cost you about $18,000 with a return on investment of about 66%, a bathroom addition will cost you about $42,000 with a return on investment of about 56%. Therefore, it's best to do your due diligence before working on your bathroom.Your Needs and Buyers' WantsOn that note, if you need to renovate your home, be sure to consider how those changes will affect its appeal to future buyers. Knowing design trends will give you the opportunity to make changes to your home based on where your needs and your potential buyer's desires intersect, thus increasing your property's resale value drastically. Designers and design websites provide great ideas when you’re brainstorming home renovations. Keep in mind as you research, however, that you don’t want to sacrifice your needs for a comfortable home just for the sake of what you think a future buyer will want! Therefore, before you begin making any changes to your home, consult your real estate agent. Real estate agents, because we are constantly working with new buyer clients, have insider insight into what homebuyers are looking for now and in the future. We’ll be able to help you make smart choices when remodeling or renovating your home.If you think you might want to remodel or renovate your home in the near future, or if you are just curious about other ways you can increase its resale value, please reach out to me! 

The dramatic increase in project management degree programs leads us to ask, “what is the academic inquiry telling us about the future project management that we hadn't anticipated?” and Mr. John Cable of the university of Maryland obliges us with answers. Do you have comments or thoughts about this episode? Join the discussion on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PMIWDC Project Management Point-of-View (PM-POV), a podcast series produced by the Washington DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute, allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management-- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listens can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to: pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PDU Information You can earn 0.25 Category "A" PDUs for each PM-POV podcast you listen to! Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Cat A: Registered Education Provider/PMI Component Activity Type: "Find an Activity" Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: 05282014PC » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speaker John H. Cable, R.A., PMP Center for Excellence in Project Management Executive Director Mr. Cable is a licensed architect and general contractor with over 35 years experience. His activities have included planning, design, and construction of buildings; building energy conservation research; management consulting; and teaching. In 1980 he was cited by Engineering News-Record as “one who served in the best interests of the building industry.” And, in 1992 he was selected by Remodeling Magazine as one of the 50 best remodeling contractors in the United States. Since joining the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland in the fall of 1999, John initiated the graduate program in project management, an undergraduate minor, and the Center for Excellence in Project Management. He teaches courses in Project Management Fundamentals, and Managing Projects in a Dynamic Environment and is widely sought after for his seminars and workshops on a variety of Project Management topics. John is also chairman of the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center Board of Directors, a member of the Federal Government’s Project Management Working Group, and a member of the Science & Engineering Council of NASA’s Center for Program/Project Management Research. John is also a founding member of the International Project Management Educational Union along with Peking University and 6 other universities worldwide. In 2004 he coauthored a report for the National Academy of Sciences Federal Facilities Council on “Key Performance Indicators for Federal Facilities Portfolios”. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Cable was a Research Fellow in the Logistics Management Institute’s Facilities and Engineering Management group where he managed a variety of lead assignments analyzing facility design and construction practices, conducting benchmarking and business process re-engineering studies, assessing the use of information technology in the management of design and construction, managed business and program planning assignments, and training/assisting clients in becoming certified in compliance with ISO9000 Quality Management Standards. Prior to LMI, John created and managed a design/build firm specializing in renovation and new construction of residential, commercial and retail properties and directed energy conservation research in buildings for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Rob Baugher is the CEO of Baugher, Inc. down in Homewood Alabama. Rob has a whole lot of letters after his title… CGR, CAPS, GMB to name a few and many awards like Remodeler of the Year in Alabama and Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 award.  Rob shares some of his tips for running a successful remodeling business with over 40 years of experience. He made a big change in his life early on in his business that transformed his life and his business for the better.

MyFixitUpLife hosts are talking DIY deck tips and money-saving tips to get your outdoors spaces ready for winter.   DIY Network's Cool Tool guru Grundy joins us from deep inside the big wide world of outdoor living with the North American Deck and Railing Association at DeckExpo in Chicago. We're getting ready for winter with Fine Homebuilding magazine's expert editor and real deal home improvement expert Andy Engel. Remodeling magazine‘s uber editor Lauren Hunter checks in with a report from the show floor. Therma-Tru doors' Brad Johnson shares more getting ready for winter tips that will keep the house's heat where we want it and help save money on our energy bills. And we get best-in-the-business DIY deck tips from cleaning stains to pro pressure washing advice that will help you DIY your deck and whole house ready for winter.

MyFixitUpLife hosts are talking DIY deck tips and money-saving tips to get your outdoors spaces ready for winter.   DIY Network's Cool Tool guru Grundy joins us from deep inside the big wide world of outdoor living with the North American Deck and Railing Association at DeckExpo in Chicago. We're getting ready for winter with Fine Homebuilding magazine's expert editor and real deal home improvement expert Andy Engel. Remodeling magazine‘s uber editor Lauren Hunter checks in with a report from the show floor. Therma-Tru doors' Brad Johnson shares more getting ready for winter tips that will keep the house's heat where we want it and help save money on our energy bills. And we get best-in-the-business DIY deck tips from cleaning stains to pro pressure washing advice that will help you DIY your deck and whole house ready for winter.

On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show with Mark and Theresa... We're sitting around the table to talk kitchen design with HGTV Remodels' Laurie March, Remodeling magazine's Lauren Hunter, HGTV contributor and interior designer Lori Gilder, and Residential Building Products and Technology editor Nigel Maynard. Broadcasting live from inside the Wellborn Cabinet castle at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, style stands off with rough-and-ready renovation realities when HGTV Remodels' Laurie March takes tough design and remodeling challenges head on. From lounging around to the laundry room, Laurie hammers home style. We talk trends in cabinet color, profile, and finish. And we talk what's new from inside-the-drawer lighting to weighing-in on grey as the 'new white.' And from HGTV's Designers' Challenge and Designing For The Sexes, Lori Gilder gives us golden guidance to get through remodeling, renovating and design dilemmas big and bigger. Remodeling Magazine expert editor and products pro Lauren Hunter reports on what she's scoping out on the show floor. The always cool Nigel Maynard, editor of Residential Building Products and Technology, talks tech and top notch products. From brilliant bathrooms to classic kitchens, super storage to sleek design what works and brings a smile to the soul is well born. Style say hello to substance. Tune into this episode on Friday, May 10th at 2pm.

On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show with Mark and Theresa... We're sitting around the table to talk kitchen design with HGTV Remodels' Laurie March, Remodeling magazine's Lauren Hunter, HGTV contributor and interior designer Lori Gilder, and Residential Building Products and Technology editor Nigel Maynard. Broadcasting live from inside the Wellborn Cabinet castle at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, style stands off with rough-and-ready renovation realities when HGTV Remodels' Laurie March takes tough design and remodeling challenges head on. From lounging around to the laundry room, Laurie hammers home style. We talk trends in cabinet color, profile, and finish. And we talk what's new from inside-the-drawer lighting to weighing-in on grey as the 'new white.' And from HGTV's Designers' Challenge and Designing For The Sexes, Lori Gilder gives us golden guidance to get through remodeling, renovating and design dilemmas big and bigger. Remodeling Magazine expert editor and products pro Lauren Hunter reports on what she's scoping out on the show floor. The always cool Nigel Maynard, editor of Residential Building Products and Technology, talks tech and top notch products. From brilliant bathrooms to classic kitchens, super storage to sleek design what works and brings a smile to the soul is well born. Style say hello to substance. Tune into this episode on Friday, May 10th at 2pm.

  Leks Stanic health and wellness expert, has formed CPFitBody after realizing how much false health information is provided to the public. Leks, who once lived unlealthy herself, has learned on her own about proper lifestyle, and discovered that anyone can benefit greatly from wellness programs. Leks has completed over ten fitness and specialty certifications . Eddie Overdyke is an independent financial advisor based out of Atlanta, GA.  He has been an advisor for 9 years. He's been featured in America's Top Hometown Financial Advisors and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and he has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary ® (AIF®) designation from Fiduciary 360 (fi360).  Eddie was a guest on the television program “Leading Experts”, and was recently featured in USA Today as one of “America's Game Changers” in his industry.  Dr Emily Letran is a general dentist graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry  and practices in Southern California. Dr. Letran is a contributing author of the book "Out Front, Business Building Strategies from Front Line Entrepreneurs,"  which features the country's foremost business experts and thought leaders revealing their top secret break-through action plans.    Frank Istueta  is the owner of Istueta Roofing in Miami, FL. Istueta Roofing has been in business for 28 years. Frank is a best selling author, was selected in 2012 by "Remodeling Magazine" to join the Remodeling Big 50 -- the top 50 owners in the remodeling industry based on exceptionally high standards of quality -- and he is a member of the steering committee for the Certified Contractors Network (CCN).  

Special accents can turn an ordinary house into a home with panache and Canine Style! Tune in to this episode of Decorating Tails as host and Interior Design Hound Cynthia Waldenmaier explores the world of tile with Ceramic Tile Artist and Dog lover, Margaret Licha. Margaret’s tiles have appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Remodeling Magazine, Women’s Day, Old House Journal and Bark Magazine. Crafted in her studio, Margaret Licha Designs Her handmade Dog Tiles have added warmth and whimsy to the Interiors Design of pet friendly homes, commercial projects and Veterinarians’ offices across the country. Don’t have the room to create a Dog shower? Don’t worry, Margaret has tips for bringing a touch of style with tile to any size home or budget. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Designing with Dog Tiles & Creating a Dog Shower on Pet Life Radio.