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New Orleans will be helping some homeowners cover the costs of getting a fortified roof. We get the details from Councilmember Matthew Willard.

Original Air Date: June 2025 Episode Number: 463Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan tells the story of Earl Young -- a self-taught architect from Charlevoix, Michigan who never finished his degree, never drew a blueprint, and never really cared what the architecture establishment thought of him. What he left behind are some of the most unusual homes in the Midwest: curved stone walls, swooping roofs, fireplaces that feel like the center of the universe, and boulders he spent decades hauling out of Lake Michigan. Dan covers the full story -- where Young came from, how he worked, and what eventually happened to the neighborhood he built. Then he takes six design lessons from Young's approach and applies them to homes most of us actually live in.In This Episode[00:00] -- Opening: Rain, Roofs, and a Dead Sprinkler Pump[01:40] -- Charlevoix, Michigan[02:34] -- The Mushroom Houses[05:15] -- Earl Young: Origins[09:05] -- Breaking With the Rules[13:41] -- Vision and Inspirations[16:39] -- No Blueprints[19:31] -- The Boulder Problem[24:24] -- The Weathervane Restaurant and the 9-Ton Boulder[26:26] -- Fireplace as the Heart of the House[28:08] -- Legacy[29:22] -- How to Visit[32:29] -- Six Design Lessons from Earl YoungOpening: Rain, Roofs, and a Dead Sprinkler Pump [00:00]Dan opens with the classic split-brain problem of being a homeowner in summer. He's relieved that rain is coming -- the yard needs it. He is not relieved that rain is coming -- the roof has been suspicious lately. Then, one more thing: the sprinkler pump died. Standard summer. He moves on quickly.Charlevoix, Michigan [01:40]Before getting to the houses, Dan sets the scene. Charlevoix sits on a narrow isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. It's a resort town -- the kind of place people drive through and immediately start calculating whether they could afford to move there. It's also the kind of place that, if you grew up on its beaches and walked them long enough as a kid, could do something permanent to the way you see the natural world.The Mushroom Houses [02:34]Charlevoix has a neighborhood most people don't know about unless someone tips them off. The houses there don't look like anything else. Curved stone walls. Rooflines that swoop down low to the ground. Windows tucked into stone like they were always meant to be there. The whole feel of the place is fairy-tale -- which is why people have been calling them hobbit houses, gnome houses, and Flintstone houses for decades.They have an official nickname too: the Mushroom Houses. Named for the way the rooflines spread outward from the walls, sort of like a cap on a stem. Once you know that, you can't unsee it.They were all built by the same man. One man, working from dirt sketches and intuition, over most of his adult life.Earl Young: Origins [05:15]Earl Young was born in 1889 in Mancelona, Michigan. He moved to Charlevoix with his family around age 11. His parents divorced -- which wasn't common then -- and Young spent a lot of time on his own, walking the beaches around town. He wasn't doing anything in particular. He was just out there, picking up rocks, watching water, paying attention to the way the land looked.He fell in love with stones. Big ones specifically. The kind of boulders that Lake Michigan just deposits on the shore like it has nowhere else to put them. Most people walk around them. Young was already thinking about what he could do with them.Breaking With the Rules [09:05]Young went to the University of Michigan to study architecture. He lasted about a year. The curriculum was heavy on classical styles -- Victorian, Greek revival, Roman influence -- and Young had no patience for it. He didn't come to school to copy old European buildings. He went home to Charlevoix.For a while he sold insurance and real estate. He wasn't building yet. But he was watching. He kept picking up rocks.He eventually started building. No firm, no staff, no architecture license. Just an eye for stone, an instinct for how a building should sit on a piece of land, and a willingness to take as long as it took to do things the way he wanted them done.Vision and Inspirations [13:41]Dan identifies three things that shaped the way Young approached his work.The first was Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy -- not Wright's specific style, but the underlying idea that a building should belong to its site. It shouldn't be dropped onto a lot. It should feel like it grew there. Young took that idea and ran with it in his own direction.The second was his rejection of academic architecture. Everything he'd been asked to learn and repeat in school was exactly what he didn't want to do. The rebellion wasn't just aesthetic -- it was personal.The third was the stones. Young's whole sensibility came from what Lake Michigan left on the shore. The materials weren't a choice he made at a building supply store. They were the starting point for everything else.No Blueprints [16:39]Young did not draw blueprints. When he had an idea for a house, he went outside and drew his plan in the dirt with a stick. He'd sketch the layout right there on the ground, work it out, make adjustments, and that was the plan.His wife Irene was an art teacher. At some point she started translating his dirt sketches and descriptions into actual drawings -- not formal blueprints, but enough that a builder could follow them. The designs came from him. She put them on paper. They worked like that for years.The Boulder Problem [19:31]Young didn't just use the rocks he could find lying around. He hunted for specific ones. When he found a boulder he wanted, he'd sometimes bury it in the woods to keep it safe until he needed it. Or he'd sink it in Lake Michigan and come back for it later.Dan compares this to hiding GI Joes as a kid -- the careful stashing of things you intend to retrieve. Except the things Young was hiding weighed several tons.When it was time to retrieve a boulder, he'd bring in teams of workhorses. No machinery, no cranes in the early years. Just horses, ropes, and however many men it took to move something that heavy across however much ground stood between the boulder and the house.The Weathervane Restaurant and the 9-Ton Boulder [24:24]The clearest example of how far Young would go for the right stone is the Weathervane Restaurant in Charlevoix. He built it. And for that building, he had been saving a single boulder -- nine tons -- for 26 years.When they finally set it in place, the floor sank. The supports weren't adequate for a 9-ton rock sitting on them indefinitely. They had to redo the foundation underneath it before they could move on.Young didn't reconsider the rock. He redid the floor.The Weathervane is still there. The boulder is still there too.Fireplace as the Heart of the House [26:26]Young treated the fireplace as the center of everything. Not a feature of the house -- the heart of it. In a lot of cases the fireplace was the first thing he designed, and the rest of the floor plan grew outward from there.The fireplaces in his houses are big and boulder-built, and they feel exactly as permanent as they look. They're not decorative. They're structural in the emotional sense of that word -- the thing the rest of the room organizes itself around.Legacy [28:08]Young built somewhere around 26 to 28 homes and three or four commercial buildings over his career. His last major project was the Castle House, which he worked on from 1970 to 1973. By then he was legally blind. He designed parts of it by touch -- running his hands over stone and timber to make decisions he couldn't make with his eyes anymore.He died in 1975. His last act, reportedly, was directing the placement of a boulder at the entrance to his neighborhood. Not a plaque, not a sign. A rock. In the right spot.How to Visit [29:22]The homes are private property. You can drive through the neighborhood and see them from the street -- people do that all the time and it's welcome. Just don't go up to the windows. They're people's houses.The Weathervane Restaurant is open to the public. You can eat there, walk around, and see the 9-ton boulder up close. Dan recommends it. Website: weathervanerestaurant.com.Earl Young's personal home is available to rent on Airbnb. If you want to actually sleep in one of the houses, that's how you do it.Six Design Lessons from Earl Young [32:29]Dan spends the back half of the episode pulling practical design lessons out of Young's approach. Not abstract principles -- specific things a regular homeowner can actually do.1. Snag What Speaks to You [32:29]Dan tells a story about a Cleopatra bust he found years ago. Bought it without knowing what he'd do with it. Then built a whole corner of a room around it -- brass candlesticks, an Art Nouveau painting of Cleopatra by a Michigan artist, pieces that fit the theme. The room came from the object, not the other way around.Young did the same thing with rocks. He found something he loved, and let that be the starting point. Most people wait until they have a plan before they start collecting anything. Young's lesson -- and Dan's -- is that sometimes the piece you can't explain wanting is the piece that tells you what to...

Hail is the mystery weather phenom that damages roofs often unnoticed. Listen free now to this episode to understand how hail damages roofs and how to know the true condition of your roof after a significant hail storm. To arrange a free, HONEST, professional roof inspection by a state-licensed roofing contractor in the Memphis region, please call Ed Hill, Masters Roofing at 901-273-6594. #olivebranch #olivebranchms #memphis #memphisweather #memphisroofers ( Photo attribution: WordSwag.com )

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2025. The RepcoLite Endura sale mentioned at the end ran through the end of that month.Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the entire show to one topic: choosing exterior paint colors without the stress, the second-guessing, or the Smurf house. He adapts a color training that RepcoLite's own Haley developed for store employees, adds a few of his own thoughts along the way, and walks listeners through everything from basic ground rules to architectural styles to brick homes to how many colors are actually too many. Practical, thorough, and worth saving if you've got an exterior project anywhere on your horizon.In This Episode[00:49] -- Sweet Corn Disaster Story[06:20] -- Why Exterior Color Choices Are So Stressful[08:41] -- The Training Framework from Haley[09:39] -- Three Ground Rules Before You Pick a Single Color[13:27] -- Working With What's Already There[20:00] -- Architectural Styles and Their Traditional Color Palettes[25:53] -- Working With Brick[30:08] -- How Many Colors Does an Exterior Need?[33:29] -- Shutters and Doors[34:42] -- Final Tips and Tools[37:43] -- Picking the Right PaintOpening: The Sweet Corn Incident [00:49]Dan opens with a story from his week that he feels compelled to share and equally compelled to forget. Hot dogs and sweet corn for dinner. A deep-in-thought face while eating. His daughter Hannah catching the whole thing and trying not to laugh. Dan catching her. And then, involuntarily, the entire table getting covered in sweet corn. The family was not pleased. The corn was found in unexpected places for weeks. Dan relates this story on live radio to a large audience, which he acknowledges is exactly the kind of decision that defines him.From there, on to the actual show.Why Exterior Color Choices Are So Stressful [06:20]Dan did some research on how other homeowners describe the experience of choosing exterior paint colors. A few real quotes he pulled:"I cried. A lot, actually.""It was the most stressed I've ever been."One person described the finished result as looking "so childish. It was like a Smurf house, and I couldn't afford to have it repainted."It's not an irrational reaction. The exterior of a home is visible to everyone who drives by. Getting it wrong costs real money and time, and it's on display for the whole neighborhood to see. Getting it right matters.The Training Framework from Haley [08:41]This episode is built around a color training module that Haley -- longtime show co-host, now full-time RepcoLite product and color trainer -- recently developed for store employees. Dan adapted it for the show and gives her full credit throughout. What follows is largely her framework, with Dan's thoughts mixed in.Three Ground Rules Before You Pick a Single Color [09:39]1. Colors Look Lighter OutsideOutdoors, with the sun as the light source, your colors are going to look two to three shades lighter than that same color would look inside the home. This is one of the most common exterior paint mistakes. Someone picks a mid-tone gray, it looks clearly gray on the chip, and then comes back to say it looks almost white on the house.The fix: choose colors a couple shades darker than you want the final result to look. It feels counterintuitive, but it's how it works.2. Scale Changes EverythingThe exterior of a home is a huge canvas, and colors gain strength at that scale. The "Smurf house" situation almost always comes from a color that looked good at smaller doses but became overwhelming when it covered the whole exterior.Look for toned colors that have some gray in them. They're easier on the eye, feel more sophisticated, and don't overwhelm at large scale. Good starting places: Benjamin Moore's Affinity Collection, the Historic Collections, and the Williamsburg Collection (144 muted tones inspired by 18th century colonial homes). These fan decks are safe bets that scale beautifully on big surfaces.3. Sample on the Actual SurfaceBenjamin Moore color samples put real paint in your hands. Use them. Paint a large area -- at least two feet by two feet -- directly on the siding, brick, or whatever surface you're actually painting. Texture affects how color looks, so a smooth foam board won't give you an accurate read. Paint the real surface, then observe it in the morning, at midday, and in the evening before you decide anything.Working With What's Already There [13:27]Before you even open a fan deck, take stock of the materials already on your home that aren't changing. These aren't limitations -- they're clues. Constraints, it turns out, actually help narrow decisions rather than just frustrating them. Research in psychology shows that small obstacles can increase creative problem-solving by nearly 40%. The things that feel like limits are often what give you a direction to push from.Landscaping and Fixed Materials [16:06]Landscaping -- Easy to forget about if you're choosing colors in winter, but it plays a big role. A lot of green in the yard -- hostas, ferns, evergreens -- means you probably don't want a green exterior. The house will disappear into the yard. Lots of white blossoms in spring? Maybe skip white for the body color. Look at the dominant tones in the landscaping and choose colors that complement them, not match or compete with them.Unpainted materials -- Stonework, brick, block foundations all have color. If you're leaving them as-is, they should guide your choices. Dan drives past a house where the stone has a cool bluish tone and the new siding clashes with it. From straight on you don't notice it. From an angle where they meet, it's jarring. Let permanent features inform your palette.Gutters, downspouts, fascia, and soffits -- These can be painted or changed, but if you're not planning to, factor them in.Roof Color [17:36]The biggest and least flexible element on most homes. Roofs don't get replaced often, so their color really matters when you're making paint decisions. As a general rule, the body of the house should be lighter than the roof. Gray or black roof: cooler tones like blues and grays tend to work better. Brown roof: warmer tones like beige, taupe, and red are usually a safer bet.Architectural Styles and Their Traditional Color Palettes [20:00]Style Guides, Not Rules [20:00]Unless you're in a historic district with regulations to follow, you're not locked in to any particular color scheme based on the style of your home. Architecture can guide and suggest. It doesn't have to dictate. Dan's main message going into this section: you've got more freedom than you probably think.Colonial Color Classics [21:30](Cape Cod, Georgian, Dutch Colonial)Traditional palette: muted classic neutrals for the body -- crisp whites, soft creams, beiges, grays. Usually paired with darker accent colors for doors, shutters, and trim: dark green, black, barn red, or yellow.Victorian Color Freedom [22:07]Lots of options here. More than most people realize. You can go rich jewel tones like emeralds or sapphires, soft pastels, or anything in between. There really aren't many firm rules with Victorian architecture. If you've got a Victorian home, stretch a little and have some fun.Craftsman Earthy Palettes [22:49](Bungalows, four-squares, Mission-influenced homes)These homes are about warmth, craftsmanship, and natural materials. Traditionally they lean toward earthy, muted colors -- browns, sages, grays. Colors that feel grounded and historically accurate for the style. Mustard and olive accents work particularly well as a way to modernize without losing the character.Ranch and Mid-Century Options [23:53]Mid-century Americana. Earthy tones are most common for the body: beige, taupe, brown, tan. White or brown for the trim. Burgundy or deep green for doors and shutters. That said, ranches in the '50s and '60s could be pretty expressive -- soft pastels on the body with bright doors and shutters wasn't unusual, and it still works on the right house.Working With Brick [25:53]Brick deserves its own section because it shows up across all architectural styles and it's frequently handled wrong.Brick isn't really a single color. It's a texture and a collection of tones that your eye averages into one overall impression. Any painted surface on a brick home -- shutters, trim, doors, foundation -- should take a backseat to the brick. That's the guiding principle.The most common mistake: going straight to white trim. White is too stark against brick. It breaks up the home's natural flow and creates visual tension. The brick is absorbing light while the white trim bounces it back aggressively, and the result just looks wrong.Instead, choose trim colors that recede: dark taupes, browns, blacks, dark blues, teals, greens. These complement the warm orangey-red tones in most brick without competing for attention. The house ends up looking more settled and intentional.If you're committed to lighter trim on a brick home, match the mortar color rather than going white. Mortar is already part of the visual mix that makes up the brick's overall tone, so it works with the pattern rather than against it.How Many Colors Does an Exterior Need? [30:08]No single right answer, but here are some practical guidelines.Two colors -- body plus one accent. Clean and simple. Works well on a ranch or any home where the...

We can construct buildings and homes so they're more resilient in the face of storms and other hazardous weather. How do we do it? Carol Friedland, Director of the LaHouse Research & Education Center at the LSU AgCenter, joins us.

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What if scaling back was actually the smartest move you could make for your business and your life?That was certainly the case for Michael Hill of Boise Roof Repair — a former insurance claims adjuster who walked away from corporate life in 2020 to build a lean, profitable roofing business on his own terms.Michael shares how he carved out a niche in a retail-only market by focusing almost entirely on repairs, and how that strategy created an unplanned (and powerful) long game with customers.Michael also digs into the tools that keep his one-man operation running smoothly, including how a $150/month virtual office changed everything, and how Roofr's automations replaced a patchwork of four different software programs.In this episode:How to play the long game with a repair-first roofing businessWhy scaling hurt Michael's profits — and what he did about itThe power of a virtual office for solo operators (for just $150/month)Using Roofr as a full CRM, from measurements to invoicingBig goals, like Michael building a legacy for his kids

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Miliani Rodriguez is a senior at Coachella Valley High School. The school buildings are old, she says, and they show it. The air conditioning often breaks in over 100-degree heat. When it rains, the ceilings leak. The sinks in her ceramics classroom broke and flooded the classroom. Miliani thought these kinds of things were normal, after attending school in the Coachella Valley Unified School District since kindergarten. But last year she visited her cousin's high school, just a couple of miles away from her, and found modern buildings, spacious athletic fields, and working air conditioning. Now, she is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit, Miliani R. v. State of California, which claims the way the state subsidizes school renovations perpetuates vast inequalities for students, sending more money to districts that already have more property wealth, and locking out poor districts from accessing funding. Guests: Miliani Rodriguez, Lead plaintiff, Miliani R. v. State of California John Fensterwald, Editor-at-large, EdSource Read more from EdSource:  Equity advocates to ask California court to suspend billions in school construction funding California sued over bond program that sends more money to fix facilities in wealthy school districts Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube

* The fortified roof lottery is opening back up. Here's what to know * "Email incivility" is a big problem. How to avoid it, how to handle it * Beef prices are up, up, up. How long will they stay that way? * How fortified roofs can lower insurance costs * Congress has another bill on college sports. Does it stand a chance?

Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details from Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple

Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Landry, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details from State Rep. Paul Sawyer and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.

The legislature is giving the fortified roof program more money. We check in with Representative Paul Sawyer about what his bill will do.

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Joe Ayler of Tar Heel Construction Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community, and the mindset behind building one of Harford County's most recognized brands. From cleaning up roofing job sites to running an award-winning company, Joe shares the real story behind Tar Heel's growth and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation dives into business growth, work-life balance, company culture, customer trust, community impact, and what success actually means as you get older. Joe also opens up about fatherhood, leadership pressure, and why "healthy leader, healthy team" has become one of the principles he lives by. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with perspective and real conversations you'll relate to. Subscribe to The TMA Connection on your favorite podcast platform or watch the full episode on YouTube by searching "The TMA Connection." Don't forget to like, comment, and share — your support keeps the conversation growing!

In this episode of Pad Wives Unfiltered, Sophs and Kirsha read out real listener experiences of military housing, and what you sent us stopped us in our tracks.Mould growing on walls and ceilings. Leaking roofs left unrepaired for months, 34 weeks pregnant and falling through the kitchen ceiling?! Contractors coming out, doing the job wrong, and having to come back again. And again. Families living in conditions that would be unacceptable anywhere else — while the MOD continues to spend money patching problems that a proper repair would have fixed the first time.This is not a new problem. You've been telling us for years. This episode we're finally saying it out loud — with your stories, your names if you wanted them used, and the receipts.We also talk about: the complaints process and why so many families feel it goes nowhere, the financial cost of repeated botched repairs versus doing it properly, and what the new Defence Housing Service announcement actually needs to mean for this to change.If you have lived in military housing, this episode is for you. If you haven't, this is the conversation that needs to be louder.Share this episode. Send it to someone in the MOD. Post it everywhere.

The Burlington Police Department releases body camera footage from a March immigration raid and protests in South Burlington; a local electric aircraft company's CEO reports big earnings; and a seven-year-old song from a Starksboro musician and carpenter Erin Cassels-Brown went through some renovations this year.

Nearly a year ago, an EF3 tornado tore through neighborhoods and homes in St. Louis. Roofs are still tarped. Windows still boarded. Many families are still displaced and waiting for aid. St. Louis Public Radio's “Meet Me” project invited residents to an open mic to share their stories of that day — and every day since. =

The raid begins just after midnight on March 10, with napalm bombs designed to puncture roofs and spray flaming gel inside Tokyo's wooden homes. The resulting fires quickly meld into a catastrophic firestorm that consumes 16 square miles of the city. Survivors recount the horror of hurricane-force winds and a "tidal wave of fire" that causes people's clothing and hair to spontaneously ignite. Families who fled to primitive home shelters often died from the heat, while those in concrete communal shelters were incinerated when the glass windows melted, allowing superheated air and toxic gases to rush inside. The firestorm becomes its own weather system, overwhelming all traditional firefighting efforts and creating a vacuum that pulls in cold air to feed the inferno. Photographer Coyo Ishikawa documents the apocalypse, describing the phenomena as a wave crest approaching from the ocean as the fire devours the world's most densely populated districts. 6/81959 LEMAY

Description: Dean reminds homeowners that a solid roof starts from the inside—repairing and insulating the attic before tackling the roof itself. He breaks down the world of roof tiles, explains tear-offs, and what it really means to do a “roof over,” including how roof shape can change. With California gearing up for a hot summer and a wet winter thanks to El Niño, Dean shares why now’s the time to get ahead on repairs. Plus, a full recap of roofing essentials to keep your home covered year-round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean tackles the sounds and secrets of your home—starting with a caller hearing a mysterious low-frequency rumble coming from their sliding door. He also helps another homeowner weigh the pros and cons of adding insulation versus upgrading their water heater to fix a chilly house. Then, Dean digs into the buzz about using soybean oil to extend the life of a roof—fact or fiction? Plus, a look at vintage attic designs with no nail holes and how they help protect Spanish tile roofs from moisture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean lifts the lid on everything roofs—from the six essential components to the hidden details that keep your home safe and sound. He explains rafters, trusses, roof planes, and why proper venting isn’t just smart—it’s required. Plus, Dean and Tina celebrate the return of their backyard bees after years of trying, and Dean breaks down the importance of fireproof vents for added home protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A spooky start to the show as Patsy has a real‑life ghost encounter in the radio station building. Then we dive into Tombstone Texts, Failed Proposal Stories and Mount Rushmore of Ice Cream. Plus, we play a new round of Name Game: As In and At Work Time Waster: Make a 90s Movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a Typhoon leaves a trail of damage across the Northern Mariana Islands.

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The new stadium under construction in Nashville embraces a trend the team once ran away from. Plus the local news for April 9, 2026 and HealthQ discusses AI at the doctor.  Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Ever increasing record high flood levels are marked on the side of Lismore’s flood levee. Lismore, a town in Northern New South Wales is dissected by two major rivers. When there’s heavy rainfall, water flows down from the surrounding hills, slowing at the bottom and spreading across the floodplain. The town’s residents know floods, their houses are built high, some four metres off the ground in the canopies of trees. Many have flood plans, keeping kayaks and dinghies tethered to their homes in case of emergency. On February 27 2022, water inundated the town, sweeping away cars, stranding residents on rooftops and filling houses with inches of mud. In the weeks that followed volunteer hubs sprang up to feed and clothe locals forced to shelter in tents and cars as they struggle to recover with minimal support and start to clean out and rebuild their homes in the trees. Guests:Vicki FindlayNaomi MoranAidan RickettsLucy WiseFreya Woodland Production team:Producer and sound design: Sarah MashmanEngineer: Tegan NicholsTheme composer: Oliver BeardAdditional music by Blue Dot SessionsManagement team: Abe Killian and Sime Knezevic Roofs above water was made on Widjabul Wia-bal Country of the Bundjalung Nation and the lands of the muwinina people from Country around nipaluna. These lands were never ceded. From the Embers Season 2: Phoenix is supported by The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas, The Paul Ramsay Foundation, Monash University’s Fire to Flourish program and The Minderoo Foundation Fire and Flood Resilience Initiative and broadcast across Australia via the Community Radio Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparing for potential problems that could come with heavy snow in the forecast. How homes across the country are built differently. Why a metal roof can be a good idea for your home. How insurance handles metal roofing. The process of getting a quote from Lindus. How to make a small room feel bigger. Making window adjustments. Contact Andy at lindusconstruction.com or you can call 844-9lindus.

We check back in with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about discounts for fortified roofs and what he's watching in the legislative session.

* We'll continue to check in with local legislators ahead of the session. State Senator Kirk Talbot has a bill aimed at increasing the number of fortified roofs and decreasing insurance premiums. We'll get the details. * Do you have a kid that's a picky eater? It's something that can start as early as when they're still in the womb, but there are ways to expand your child's palate. We'll talk with Kathleen Keller, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State, about what to do.

The start of the legislative session is less than a week away. We'll check in with Representative Mandie Landry about some of the bills she's profiled, including ones about notifying people when an inmate is improperly released and AI use in political campaigns.

Every real estate investor has at least one deal they would redo if given the chance. Some teach expensive lessons. Others leave scars. In this episode, Brian Hamrick shares a live panel recording from the 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, where three experienced investors pull back the curtain on their toughest deals and what they learned the hard way. This is not theory. These are real properties, real numbers, real mistakes, and real consequences. Panelists Featured Ramond Harris – Detroit investor and founder of Harris Family Contracting, sharing the realities of rehabbing in high-risk neighborhoods and managing theft, vandalism, and city challenges. Brooke Veltkamp – Newaygo County investor walking through extreme fixer projects, budget blowouts, and why buying right still matters more than anything else. David Hall – Lansing-based investor, broker, and coach breaking down due diligence failures, permit issues, and why "new" does not always mean "good." Topics Covered Buying properties with hidden deferred maintenance When zero-down and creative financing deals go sideways Fires, theft, vandalism, and city enforcement surprises Roofs, plumbing, HVAC, and inspections that were missed How long projects really take versus the original plan When luck saves a deal and when it does not Risk versus reward in changing market conditions How experienced investors recover, pivot, and move forward Why This Episode Matters This panel is a clear example of what you get at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. Experienced operators sharing real decisions, real consequences, and what they would change if they had the chance. No theory. No highlight reels. Just lessons earned the hard way and explained so you do not have to repeat them. If you want to make better decisions, manage risk more clearly, and avoid common traps, this episode delivers. Join Us in 2026 The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is a two-day, content-dense event built for investors who want to think clearly, act decisively, and grow with intention. You will hear from active investors, operators, lenders, and builders covering acquisitions, financing, market cycles, operations, and risk. Conversations are practical, candid, and grounded in real experience. If this panel resonated, you will want to be in the room. For more information and to get your ticket, go to midwestreiconference.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Kurt Welch from Storm Shield Roofing & Construction.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Kurt joins Pam for the first segment to talk about storm damage and inspecting roofs, and then, Pam finishes out the hour talking about proper ventilation and cleaning roofs.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* There's been huge demand for Louisiana's fortified roof program, but many aren't able to afford some of the extra costs. * A recent poll shows it's a tight Senate race between Julia Letlow, Bill Cassidy, and John Fleming. We'll break down how things are looking * Update on the Lacombe wildfire

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On this Real Estate Roundtable podcast we will talk about ROOFS. Asphalt shingle brands and innovations, especially aesthetic trends, and the evolution of colors plus life cycle and sustainability. Skylights – love them or hate them- there's new technology that makes them very appealing.

Do hard winters curb garden pests? A listener's question about whether cold weather reduces “bad bugs” leads to a deeper conversation about beneficial insects, biological control, and sustainable pest management. In this episode, Mary Stone shares insights from the NJ Nursery & Landscape Association's Total Pro Expo, exploring why most insects belong in our ecosystems and how predator-prey relationships naturally regulate pest populations. She discusses the importance of native plants, plant diversity, layered landscape design, and nectar-rich flowers in supporting pollinators and beneficial insects. Nature reminds us that harmony grows not from elimination, but from inviting more of what sustains life in our gardens and in our garden of life. Companion Blog Post : Inviting the Beneficial Garden Guests - To Come Thanks for tuning in!Links to Related Podcasts and Posts you'll EnjoyEp 237. Roofs to Roots: Reviving HouseplantsHarvesting Rainwater & Snowmelt Wisdom – Blog PostEp 68. Gift of Meadows & Mountain MintGift of Meadows & Mountain Mint – Blog Post8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories, as well as your thoughts on topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

What Yellow Leaves Teach UsTending houseplants—and hearts—through seasons of change.Yellow leaves on a fiddle-leaf fig often point to watering issues—but they can also offer deeper lessons. In this episode, Mary Stone explores common houseplant dilemmas, from root-bound money trees to yellowing leaves and sneaky pests, while sharing a tender personal chapter. Through gardening wisdom and lived experience, she reflects on patience, balance, and how tending plants can help us tend our hearts during times of transition.Thank you for tuning in!Companion Blog Posts: When Fiddle-Leaf Figs Turn Yellow  and Making Room for Growth  Related Podcast and Posts you'll enjoy: Ep 146 Money Tree-Houseplants in DuressA Money Tree Brings Abundance - Blog Post Ep 237. Roofs to Roots: Reviving HouseplantsHarvesting Rainwater & Snowmelt Wisdom - Blog Post8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories, as well as your thoughts on topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

His best year was selling 585 roofs totalling $18.7 million in residential sales. I ran into Dan at the IRE and we took over the ‘Master Your Craft' booth for this special interview. Watch the full interview with industry legend Dan Walrack and learn: 1) Why he pitches the way he does. 2) How he starts every single morning. 3) The sales opportunities most are overlooking in 2026.He shared a lot more, and this was one of the most valuable conversations I've had. I hope it inspires you and your team like it inspired me. Share this in your group chat because everyone will thank you. =============FREE TRAINING CENTERhttps://adamsfreestuff.com/ FREE ROOFING MARKET REPORT:https://roofmarketreport.com/FREE COACHING FROM MY AI CLONEhttps://secure.rsra.org/adams-cloneJOIN THE ROOFING & SOLAR REFORM ALLIANCE (RSRA)https://www.rsra.org/join/ GET MY BOOKhttps://a.co/d/7tsW3Lx GET A ROOFING SALES JOBhttps://secure.rsra.org/find-a-job CONTACTEmail: help@rsra.orgCall/Text: 303-222-7133PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQiev Spotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJe Available everywhere else :)FOLLOW ADAM BENSMANhttps://www.facebook.com/adam.bensman/   https://www.facebook.com/RoofStrategist/ https://www.instagram.com/roofstrategist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@roofstrategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/roofstrategist/#roofstrategist #roofsales #d2d  #solar #solarsales #roofing #roofer #canvassing #hail #wind #hurricane #sales #roofclaim #rsra #roofingandsolarreformalliance #reformers #adambensman

Florida's insurance market is unlike any other—and longtime Pensacola insurance expert Eddie Zarahn explains why.With over 50 years in the insurance industry, Eddie breaks down what's really happening behind rising premiums, disappearing carriers, roof age restrictions, and the growing gap between market value vs. replacement cost.In this in-depth conversation, we cover:Why Florida insurance is a “different animal”The real reason older roofs are being denied coverageReplacement cost vs. market value (and why most homeowners misunderstand it)Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost policiesCommon homeowner and business insurance mistakesWhy underinsurance is more dangerous than no insuranceHow hurricanes, lawsuits, and maintenance issues impact coverageBusiness insurance gaps that can financially crush small businessesThe role of independent agencies vs. captive insurance companiesEddie also shares insights from decades of experience serving Pensacola and the Florida Panhandle, helping homeowners, contractors, churches, condos, and business owners navigate an increasingly complex insurance landscape.If you live in Florida—or own property or a business—this is a conversation you need to hear.

How does emotional intelligence give real estate agents an edge in guiding clients through one of life's most stressful decisions? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Robyn McIntosh, a top-tier real estate professional with a rich background in psychology and insurance. Robyn opens up about her unexpected path from working catastrophe claims at State Farm to becoming one of Florida's most trusted names in real estate. Her ability to blend empathy with industry knowledge helps clients navigate not only deals but emotions, turning stress into strategy. From navigating new construction pitfalls to educating buyers on insurance red flags, Robyn emphasizes the value of transparency, community, and staying informed. Whether it's explaining roof replacement impact on home values or the critical timing of involving an insurance agent, she lays out the realities that every buyer and seller should hear. Her journey is a masterclass in resilience, customer service, and intentional business-building. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with someone considering a move or career in real estate! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   Highlights: 00:00 - 14:49 New Construction Exposed How Robyn's builder background shaped her strategy Why agents should attend builder meetings Critical need for third-party inspections Permitting issues and layout mix-ups The communication breakdown in national builder pipelines 14:50 - 28:59 The Insurance Mindset Advantage Robyn's State Farm experience in catastrophe claims How it shifted her approach to risk in real estate Explaining Florida insurance pitfalls to out-of-state buyers Why home age affects insurability Avoiding last-minute insurance deal-breakers 29:00 - 42:49 Roofs, Claims, and Seller Strategy When to address aging roofs before listing Educating sellers on repair ROI vs. reality How inspectors and insurance agents derail contracts Preparing buyers and sellers emotionally for negotiations The true cost of ignoring deferred maintenance 42:50 - 57:59 Pivoting from Setback to Success Robyn's career curveball: from nuclear medicine to real estate Losing out on a medical program led to reinvention How real estate filled the service gap she craved Her "Come to Jesus" moment with her husband Turning rejection into redirection 58:00 - 01:12:29 Service, Community & Emotional EQ What "being of service" means to Robyn Why communication is more powerful than contracts Balancing emotion with education in transactions Her husband's public service and how it influences her work The mindset shift from salesperson to problem-solver 01:12:30 - 01:28:59 Broker Choices & Real Estate Realities Choosing the right brokerage for growth Online courses vs. classroom experience Learning curves and mentorship matters Brokerage fit vs. personal discipline Advice for new agents entering the market   Quotes: "Before my feet hit the floor, I say: money flows to me easily and abundantly." – Robyn McIntosh "You don't need an inspector because it's a bad builder—you need one to cover everything." – Robyn McIntosh "Life is hard. If selling your home is the hardest thing you face, let me help you through it." – Robyn McIntosh "I love everything about homes—their stories, their challenges, their potential." – Robyn McIntosh   To contact Robyn McIntosh, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on her Website.   Connect with Robyn McIntosh! Website: https://www.christiesrealestate.com/real-estate-agents/robyn-mcintosh/35322/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #RobynMcIntosh #RealEstatePodcast #HomeBuyingTips #FloridaRealEstate #WomenInRealEstate #ServiceDrivenSales #NewConstruction #RealEstateExpert #RealEstateJourney #CustomerExperience #HomeSellingTips #RealEstateMarketing #InsuranceTips #HomeInspection #EmotionalIntelligence #RealEstateLife #PodcastInterview #RealEstateMentor #RealEstateEducation #RoofReplacement #JacksonvilleRealEstate

In this episode, Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow discuss what's happening in the Northern Colorado housing market as we head into spring 2026. From interest rates and inventory trends to inspections, insurance, HOAs, and long-term buyer strategy, this episode covers what buyers and sellers really need to know right now.Plus, a few Fort Collins food and coffee recommendations along the way.00:00 Winter arrives in Fort Collins02:10 Is the Northern Colorado market picking up?03:55 Interest rates drop & buyer activity returns06:20 Inventory growth explained (why housing moves slowly)08:40 Why buyers should start earlier than spring10:55 Fort Collins vs Boulder affordability reality12:05 Price corrections vs a “flat” market14:10 Long-term appreciation in Northern Colorado16:10 Why major housing crashes are unlikely18:15 Water, development & supply constraints21:05 Real examples: homes losing (or holding) value23:40 Best burgers in Fort Collins27:10 Coffee shops & Old Town restaurant talk30:25 Roofs, hail damage & insurance problems33:15 Class 3 vs Class 4 roofs explained35:05 Permits, basements & unpermitted work risks37:45 ADUs, canyon homes & county enforcement40:20 Inspections: what general inspections miss42:55 Sewer scopes, radon & specialty inspections45:30 HOA risks, reserves & special assessments48:15 How to read HOA documents efficiently50:45 Talking to neighbors before buying53:10 Listing homes on holiday weekends55:45 Pricing pressure on sellers & agents58:30 71% of agents did zero deals — why it matters01:01:45 Overpricing homes & buyer psychology01:04:50 Long-term ownership vs short-term fear01:07:40 Glade Reservoir overview01:10:30 Hwy 287 reroute & property impact01:13:15 Future growth, controversy & buyer awareness01:16:00 Final thoughts & wrap-up

The guys began the show with their reactions to the Giants hiring John Harbaugh. Then, they got into a conversation about an idea from Stoney regarding new NFL stadiums and retractable roofs before David joined for an "In Football Today".

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Adam Cherup, a “disaster roofer” who's built a niche, high-margin business installing shrink-wrap temporary roofs after hurricanes, wind events, hail, and fires. Instead of blue tarps that fail in weeks (and often aren't covered more than once), Adam installs a manufacturer-rated wrap that can last up to a year (or longer)—buying homeowners, schools, hospitals, and commercial properties time while insurance claims and full roof replacements drag on.Adam breaks down the economics: 60–80% margins, typical residential jobs around $20K–$30K, and large commercial/school projects in the $150K–$350K+ range (with massive roofs reaching even higher). You'll hear how he gets work (including a key referral partner who pre-positions before storms), why this niche is best paired with an existing roofing operation, and what makes the job uniquely difficult: travel, logistics, training crews, and negotiating with insurers who hate the sticker price—but can't ignore the cost of “future loss.”If you like niche business models with weirdly great unit economics, this one is basically printing money… in a disaster zone.What You'll LearnWhat shrink-wrap roofing is (and why it beats tarps after storms)Unit economics & margins: how this can hit 60–80% gross marginTypical job sizes: $20K–$30K homes, $150K–$350K schools, big commercial upsideHow insurance actually reacts (and how Adam gets paid ~99% of the time)How the work is sold: referrals, pre-storm positioning, and inbound search demand

THE HORROR ON THE GROUND IN TOKYO Colleague James M. Scott. The raid began just after midnight, catching families asleep. The napalm bombs were designed to puncture roofs and spray fire inside homes, turning the wooden city into kindling. The resulting firestorm created a tidal wave of flame that moved across the city, blocked escape routes, and melted the glass of concrete buildings, killing those sheltering inside. Survivors, including a young girl named Shizuko Nishio, fled through an apocalyptic landscape. Photographer Koyo Ishikawa documented the event, describing the fire as a "surf wave" approaching from the ocean. NUMBER 6 1945 OKINAWA