Home Matters

The right to bear arms is our second amendment and part of the U.S. Constitution. Whether you agree or disagree with gun ownership - guns are here and may be in your neighborhood. So if you have children, this show is a MUST listen to educate you on how to have that gun safety conversation with your family. Pete talks with John, the gun education expert at West Coast Armory North all about gun storage, safety and education.

We live in a wonderful place in the Puget Sound. Water and an abundance of wildlife. And if you've ever looked out on the bay and saw the majestic Killer Whale, it's awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, Killer Whales are on the endangered species list and their numbers are declining in our place we call home. Pete talks with Shari about why this is happening and what you can do to help preserve these wonderful animals for your grandchildren.

Always fun, Pete talks with Mitch, owner of Leathers about what you should look for in quality furniture and what makes a 'real' leather couch or chair that most big box stores don't sell. So don't be fooled. Mitch shares his incredible knowledge of furniture quality and the process of choosing furniture for your home. If you're moving, building a home, or looking at your old worn out furniture, before you drive over to the chain stores, stop in at Leather's and see you can get exactly...

Have you been staring at that old, worn out, and dirty bathroom in your home? Maybe you're tired of climbing in and out of that tub in your master bath. It's time for a change. Pete talks with co-owner of Divine Bath Remodel Tony all about how to plan, design, choose materials, and remodel your bathroom. Tony is the driving force behind the implementation of a bath remodel project and Pete has him share the details of how to properly work with a General Contractor to get your bath remodel...

The real estate home buying market is 'white hot' now but so is the rental market! Pete talks with Josh of Renter's Warehouse on the ins-and-outs of becoming an investor and landlord. You'll reap all the benefits of investing in homes without all the headaches. Josh lets Pete know average time to get tenants into your home is about 17 days with lease agreements up to 36 months. The time is still great to build your home investment portfolio in the Seattle area. More tech companies, more...

More humor, jokes, and fun as Pete talks with Ole, John and and Sherri of Pacwest Propane about the scams and truth in Propane pricing to save you hundreds of dollars. Think about getting Propane. It burns cleaner and more efficiently than Natural gas and is Pete's choice for heating and cooking.

Okay so we all know the amount of wind and rain we get in the Puget Sound. While we are warm inside, the exterior of our house gets pounded with water and debris. All that water runs off your roof and is taken away by your gutters. Without them, you're house would be in a world of water, mold, rot, and mildew. The problem was gutters would get clogged, water would back up and spill over everywhere. Problem solved thanks to Alex Higginbotham and Pine Block Gutters. Pete talks to Paul one of...

Have you ever wondered what's the best type of tile to use in your bathroom and shower? Do you have grout that has brown stains and you can't get it out? Listen in as Pete talks with Darrel of Tile Lines all about new grout technology that eliminates brown stains and the right type of tile for your shower and bathroom. If you're thinking about doing a bathroom remodel, this Home Matters show will give you the education you need to do it right the first time!

There's many artisan movements going on in the Northwest and one of them is the cottage furniture industry. Pete talks with Julian and Brian all about furniture. Julian is a live edge furniture expert finding the art in reclaimed word to produce a piece that tells a story and last generations. Brian uses old world skills using hand tools to shape beautiful custom pieces using inlays and exotic hardwoods to create a piece that is functional, beautiful and can be passed down for generations.

Pete talks with Jeff and takes you on a journey through the science of color and how to choose that perfect color for your home - whether it be an interior room or the exterior of your house. Pete also educates you on why it's a big MISTAKE to use color cards or worse yet, paint samples, to choose your next color. If you're thinking about painting this is a must listen!

It's that time of the season to get outdoors and there's no better way to do that around the home than with a beautiful new deck. Pete talks with Paul and Dave of State Roofing all about decks. State's been doing decks for over 12 years and there isn't a deck they can't design and build. Pete delivers lots of useful tips on what to consider to get your new deck built safely and built the right way!

If you like beer, this show is for you! The craft beer movement is here and growing in the Northwest. Pete talks with startup couple Mark and Holly owners of Sumarian Brewing of Woodinville about the science and process of how beer is made. Along the way you'll hear the Ihrig's story of how they shot to success with Sumarian in just 2 years - a fascinating story.

Pete talks with expert Ben Surdi about carpet care and cleaning that'll extend the life of your carpet so you don't have to replace it every 10 years. Pete finishes the show with how to refinish your hard wood floors if you've noticed your floors getting dull and lackluster. It's much less expensive than you think with Pure Clean's dustless re-finishing.

The right to bear arms is our second amendment and part of the U.S. Constitution. Whether you agree or disagree with gun ownership - guns are here and may be in your neighborhood. So if you have children, this show is a MUST listen to educate you on how to have that gun safety conversation with your family. Pete talks with John, the gun education expert at West Coast Armory North all about gun storage, safety and education.

Ever wonder how you can get your home to sell fast and for top dollar? The secret is staging. Pete talks with Justin about the psychology and process of staging your home to create that emotional draw to your home and possibly multiple offers!