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After years on the radio, host Ron Melk has flipped the switch to podcasting! The Home Improvement Replays can spark ideas about projects for your home. The Horror Stories can help you avoid one and the Featured Segment draws in experts f

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Navigating First-Time Home Building, Electrical Safety Woes, and Wildfire Preparedness Tips from a Firefighter

Posted February 14, 202501:05:05

In our first segment today, Ron speaks with architect Matt Piotrowski about the viability of first-time buyers stymied by a tight real estate market...

Part 2: the Inside Story of the 20-plus year renovation of a Historic Philadelphia Mansion

Posted February 7, 202500:39:04

We’re going straight to our weekly Horror story in this episode. During the recent presidential election cycle, seniors who weren’t on their...

Restoring a Historic, 12,000-sq. ft. Mansion: It’s a Mission Not a Project – Part 1

Posted February 1, 202500:43:09

Welcome to the first release to kick off the 12th year of Your Valuable Home with the story of the 20+ year renovation of a magnificent mansion in...

2024 LISTENER FAVORITE #5 - The Revealing Inside Story Behind Homeowner’s Insurance Rates and Rate Increases

Posted January 24, 202500:42:34

In the Replay today, Mike talks about the final stages of his Kitchen/Laundry Room reno.

In our Feature today Matthew Carletti, who monitors the...

2024 LISTENER FAVORITE #4 - Types of filtration systems you need to mitigate risks caused by PFAS in your drinking water

Posted January 17, 202500:27:24

Our Replay today is all about ProVia® metal roofing, the appeal, the

choices (cedar, slate and barrel tile configurations), the 50-year, limited

warranty....