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About Next-Level Home Experts
Welcome to Next-Level Home Experts with Boss Services. This is the show that helps you take your home to the next level, giving you all the answers to commonly asked questions about topics every homeowner should know, including HVAC, plumbing, kitchen and bath remodeling, water damage prevention, smart home technology, landscaping, and more! We will be featuring in-depth interviews with the best home services experts in the industry, as interviewed by Jeff and Jerry Street, owners of BOSS Services, the fastest growing home services company in Michigan. Jeff and Jerry are home improvement fanatics on a mission to educate others and perhaps even learn something new for themselves along the way!
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- 19 Jul 2022
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- 18 May 2023
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14 episodes in the feed.
18 May 2023
Episode 14: Most Costly Roofing Mistakes to Avoid
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.We are joined by Mighty Dog Roofing for this episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast! Mighty Dog Roofing offers innovative and top-of-the-line products and services, backed by warranties and their lifetime Watchdog Maintenance Program. Mighty Dog Roofing’s mission is to be an industry leader, finding innovative ways to exceed client expectations and provide a customized experience with every job! Throughout this episode, Tom provides us with information on the services he offers, shares some of the most common roofing issues he comes across, provides his best roofing tips and tricks and so much more! Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:15) – Tom gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started(5:14) – Tom explains the benefits of the size and scale of the franchise and how it benefits both employees and customers (7:50) – Tom shares some of the most common roofing issues homes run into during Spring(10:08) – Tom speaks about the airflow roofing system(16:18) – Tom talks about the importance of diagnosing roofs as systems before carrying out repairs or replacements (28:25) – Tom discusses the stat that roofing businesses are not trusted by homeowners 68% of the time (31:250 – Tom provides his best roofing tips and advice How to contact Mighty Dog Roofing:Website: www.mightydogroofing.com Phone: 269-682-1876
9 May 2023
Episode 13: Benefits of Having your Home Professionally Staged
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.On this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Baren from Home Love! Home Love offers home organization, home staging, and home design. Jennifer has been staging homes since 2007 and has a hugely successful track record with homes she’s staged on average going to contract within the first week and selling at 105% of the asking price! Including home organization, staging, and design, Jennifer can help you with pantry organizing, closet organization, bathroom, and vanity organization and so much more! Jennifer shares how she believes she was born with the gifts of organizational savvy and an eye for design so that she could help others achieve their dreams of living in a home that is both functional and beautiful. Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:10) – Jennifer gives us an insight into her business: what she offers and how she got started(4:01) – Jennifer shares one of the top tips she gives people when organizing their homes: use the 20 minutes rule!(4:56) – Jennifer explains how home staging is not just for selling homes but also a budget-friendly alternative to hiring an interior designer (7:18) – Jennifer states that if you’re not staging you’re leaving money on the table(10:40) – Jennifer speaks about her desire to help short-term rental owners with design and staging (12:57) – Jennifer talks about the differences between staging for sale and staging for living (16:50) - Jennifer encourages you to not follow trends when designing your home, just do what makes you happy (21:05) – Jennifer provides us with some tips and tricks for staging vacant homes (27:52) – Jennifer shares her contact information and how you can reach out to her! How to contact Home Love for all your home organization, design, and staging needs!: Website: www.homelove.space/ Phone: (269) 209-4964Email: jennifer@homelove.space
10 Apr 2023
Episode 12: How to Maintain Your Home's Septic System
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.On this episode, we are joined by Ron Colvin from Pride the Portable Toilet Company, and WOW! Septic Services of Benton Harbor! Pride the Portable Toilet Company and WOW! Septic Services of Benton Harbor provides and services high-quality portable toilets as well as providing a variety of sink units, hand wash stations, and luxury event trailers. Throughout this episode we speak to Ron about what a typical system looks like, how to spot when your system needs replacing or servicing, what treatments you should and shouldn’t be using, and Ron’s idea of a ’perfect’ system!Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:45) – Ron gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started(3:10) – Ron speaks about how labor-intensive pumping portable toilets is how it’s common for rural homes and sites to use septic tanks (4:12) – Ron provides information about what a typical system looks like and how it works (6:20) – Ron tells people what to look for and how to notice when your system needs replacing (7:27) – Ron explains how often you need to have maintenance and cleaning on your system (9:50) – Ron shares the necessary treatments you should be using and what treatments to avoid when cleaning your septic system(14:18) – Ron describes the ‘perfect’ system he would install if he could build everyone’s systems (18:30) – Ron speaks about the importance of maintaining filters and how a bad filter can create many different problems How to contact WOW Septic and Portable Toilets for all your septic home needs and portable toilet installations! Website: www.prideportabletoilets.com Phone: (269) 208-1484Email: pridecolvin@gmail.com Address: 2300 Archie Dr. Benton Harbor, MI 49022You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.
28 Mar 2023
Episode 11: Lawn Care Tips to Get Your Yard in Top Shape this Spring!
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! On this episode, we are joined by Michael Petlick from Evergreen Lawn Care & Landscaping! Evergreen Lawn Care & Landscaping specializes in lawn maintenance including mowing, fertilizing, weed spraying, aeration, and much more! They also offer services such as landscape mulch, rock, edging, weeding, and bush trimming. Throughout this episode, we speak to Michael about how to best care for your yard, fighting the Michigan mole battle, different types of soil conditions, and why it’s best to hire a professional instead of doing it yourself. Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:29) – Michael gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started(2:26) – Michael speaks about working for his father and his passion for golf(3:30) – Michael shares some of his top lawn care tips for the spring(5:00) – Michael talks about the most common soil conditions he comes across in Michigan (6:38) – Michael takes us through his steps to re-vamping lawns (7:08) – Michael informs us how moles are a never-ending battle for our yards in Michigan and shares how he can help fight the mole battle! (8:10) – Michael speaks about why aeration is one of the most important things you can do for your lawn (10:34) – Michael shares why you should hire a service to take care of your yard instead of trying to work on it yourself (13:55) – Michael talks about new mowing equipment and the benefits they offer (16:24) – Michael provides his contact information How to contact Evergreen Lawn Care & Landscaping:Website: www.evergreenlawncare.usPhone: (269) 876-2483Email: mike@evergreenlawncare.usYou can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.
13 Mar 2023
Episode 10: Ultimate Guide to Exterior Spring Clean-Up
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast presented by BOSS Services, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! On this episode, we are joined by Rick Sparks, owner of RICS Gutter Covers and Power Washing! Rick provides a great episode full of tips and tricks on what you should and shouldn’t be using on your decks, what solutions work best for exterior cleaning depending on what surfaces you’re tackling, how to maintain your powerwashing equipment, and much more! Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:45) – Rick gives us an insight into his business: what he offers and how he got started(7:49) – Rick shares how he made the jump from just power washing to gutter cleaning (9:41) – Rick speaks about all the surfaces he can wash – which is everything! Rick also talks about the different products you should be using for different surfaces (15:04) – Rick informs us about the importance of keeping up with machine maintenance (19:58) – Rick talks about his busiest time of year, how he doesn’t only work on houses, and shares some of the tips and tricks he’s learned over the year (22:11) – Rick speaks about cleaning decks and why you should use toners and not solid-color stains (26:37) – Rick gives us some information on how a lot of newer houses have problems with clogged gutters. Rick explains why and how you can help prevent this from happening to your home(31:26) – Rick provides us with his contact information in case you’ve got any home exterior clean-up needs!How to contact RICS Gutter Covers, and Power Washing for all your home exterior clean-ups this spring!: Website: www.ricsmobilepowerwashing.com/ www.ricsguttercovers.com/Phone: 269-492-8069Like this episode? Help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice!
21 Feb 2023
Episode 9: How to Prep Your Home for Spring with Fresh Paint or Stain
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast presented by BOSS Services, your source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! In this episode, we’ll be interviewing James Thomas from Armed to Paint! Based in Benton Harbor and serving all of Southwest Michigan for over 8 years, Armed to Paint is a local business providing interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial buildings. Armed to Paint offers services such as staining, wallpaper removal, power washing, patchwork, and repairs. James offers some great advice to customers looking to revamp their homes as well as take the best care of their paint jobs!Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:24) – James gives us an insight into his business and how they can help you(3:45) – James explains how their specialty is smaller homes and families who have just moved into a new home that needs a revamp (5:00) – James takes us through the process of picking new paint colors for your home and shares his advice on the best way to get started (6:37) – James speaks about working with people who are colorblind and how he ensures the client gets the color they’re looking for(7:10) – We ask James about the current trends in the painting industry (10:10) – James shares the do’s and don’ts for painting vinyl (11:55) – James gives us the rundown on why you should power wash your house and shares his best advice on how to do it correctly and safely (15:21) – James shares some final advice and tips on ways to correctly prep your house for a paint revamp! How to Contact Armed to Paint:Website: https://armedtopaint.weebly.com/Phone: +1 269-519-8859Email: armedtopaint@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmedtoPaint/aboutEnjoy this episode? You can help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.
10 Feb 2023
Episode 8: Tips for Selecting the Right Flooring for Your Home
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts presented by BOSS Services, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! We’ll be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.In this episode, we’ll be interviewing Tom of Carpet Mart. Carpet Mart is a family-owned and operated retail store that has been running since 1976, offering full-service installations for all the products they sell and promote. It’s a one-stop shop for all flooring needs. Tom offers some great advice to consumers looking for new flooring, as well as those looking to keep their flooring in the best possible shape.Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:48) – Tom gives the background of Carpet Mart and how he got into it(3:39) – What does the process look like for someone looking for kitchen and living room floors(6:36) – Tom talks about carpets in bathrooms and how it can sometimes not end well(10:32) – Tom gives his recommendations on what to do with your bedroom floors(11:47) – Tom explains how he would usually bring people into the showroom, but the website is the initial icebreaker and what the process usually entails from there(15:13) – Tom talks about the lifespan of the different types of floor(19:06) – The guys ask about what are some of the things people can do to protect their flooring from wear and tare (23:49) – Tom explains how pets are a misnomer when thinking about flooring, but it really depends on the pet (26:59) – Tom advises people to come in and talk to them, even if they don’t have a plan or strategy(28:16) – Tom talks about his service area and his contact infoHow to Contact Carpet Mart for assistance for all your flooring needs!:Website: www.carpetmartmi.comPhone: (269) 924-0488Email: thomas.p.kolaskey@carpetmartmi.com
23 Jan 2023
Episode 7: Home Storage Ideas to Get More Out of the Space You Have
Welcome to another episode of The Next Level Home Experts Podcast, your new source for all home improvement and home safety questions! Jeff and Jerry Street, owners of BOSS Services, will be interviewing the top local home service experts in the industry. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and leaving us a review on the streaming platform of your choice.On this episode, we’ll be interviewing the owner and operator of Eccentric Closet, Heather Fedewa! The Eccentric Closet designs and installs custom closets and storage systems for customers who feel overwhelmed with all their ‘stuff’. Heather works to declutter your life through luxury walk-in closets, organized home offices, functional garage storage solutions, and more. Here’s our episode at a glance:(1:41) – Heather shares how she got into the closet organization(7:09) – Heather explains how closets are misused and how creating more vertical space will increase storage space (11:23) – Heather provides an insight into turning spare rooms into closets without losing a ‘bedroom’ (Murphy beds)(16:14) – Heather speaks about why custom cabinetry is worth the investment (16:27) – Heather explains the process of working with The Eccentric Closet for custom storage solutions(17:25) – The guys and Heather discuss how she works with her team on kitchens and kitchen cabinets (19:15) – Heather talks about the design she’s doing in garages to help create more space and storage (21:50) – Heather shares her design tips for organizing man caves, ‘cloffices’, she shed’s etc. (23:25) – Heather provides her contact information for those eager to re-design their homes! Visit: www.TheEccentricCloset.com Live in Southwest Michigan and need custom storage solutions? Contact The Eccentric Closet today!Website: www.TheEccentricCloset.com Phone: 269-350-4140Email: info@theeccentriccloset.com
21 Nov 2022
Episode 6: Top Cold Weather Plumbing Tips from a Master Plumber
Next-Level Home Service Experts Episode 6: Top Cold Weather Plumbing Tips from a Master PlumberWelcome back to another episode of Next-Level Home Experts presented by BOSS Services, your source for anything you could ever want to know about home improvement and home safety. Every month, we interview the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! This episode features Sarge Hemsath, our Master Plumber here at BOSS Services. After sharing some of his background from the Marine Corps, he tells us about how he got into plumbing and answers all the plumbing questions BOSS owners, Jeff and Jerry Street, can throw at him about plumbing issues that most frequently occur in the winter months.Check out this episode as Sarge tells us about his top tips to keep your plumbing system in good shape and some warning signs of potential plumbing problems you should watch out for.Here’s our episode at a glance:(0:57) – Sarge shares his background in the US Marine Corps and how he became a plumber(2:15) – The full list of services Sarge and his team provide at BOSS Services(3:58) – Erosion on rebuildable faucets – should this be a concern?(5:25) – How to make sure a plumbing expert has done a good job.(7:05) – Details on various plumbing testing requirements (9:34) – Common plumbing problems in fall and winter (10:49) – How do you prevent roots from growing into your pipes?(12:58) – Recommended drain treatments (what to use and what not to use)(14:13) – Can you put anything down a garbage disposal?(15: 49) – Are coffee grounds ok to put down the drain?(16:48) – Sarge’s most memorable plumbing story(18:46) – What kept Sarge in the trade?(20:06) – Why true professionals should know the necessary codesHow to Contact BOSS ServicesHave you been experiencing frequent plumbing problems in your home? You can schedule an plumbing appointment with BOSS Services by contacting us one of the following ways:Phone: 269-468-6682 Website: www.theBOSSservices.com (http://www.theBOSSservices.com)You can also find BOSS Services in the following social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bossheating (https://www.facebook.com/bossheating)Instagram: @bossheatingTwitter: @Boss_HeatingTikTok: @thebossservicesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaPNllIQs-cka6VN0uW6zkg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaPNllIQs-cka6VN0uW6zkg)
24 Oct 2022
Episode 5: Must-Know HVAC Tips from a 20-Year Industry Expert
Welcome back to another episode of Next-Level Home Experts with BOSS Services, your source for anything you could ever want to know about home improvement and home safety. Every month, we interview the top local home service experts in the industry so make sure to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode! You can also help us continue to grow and bring you great content by sharing this episode with a friend who may find it helpful and by leaving us a review on the streaming platform on your choice! This episode features Gary Zimmerman, the HVAC Field Service Manager at Boss Services, who has been in the industry for 21 years. We aren’t exaggerating when we say you won’t meet many people with more HVAC knowledge than Gary, and we’re thankful he’s here today to share that knowledge with us! Check out this episode as Gary tells us about his top tips to keep your HVAC system in good shape, what to look for when considering purchasing a new HVAC system, what efficiency ratings mean, and more! Here’s our episode at a glance: (1:00) – Gary’s extensive HVAC background (4:12) – The full list of services Gary and his HVAC team provide at BOSS Services (5:12) – How to determine if you need an HVAC professional or just a simple DIY fix (6:51) – How to make sure you’ve hired a knowledgeable HVAC professional (8:08) – How to prepare your HVAC system for winter (8:59) – The importance of annual HVAC system check-ups (10:30) – What is the lifespan of a furnace and what factors determine how long it will last? (13:35) – Key advancements in HVAC technology over the years (17:59) – What exactly is HVAC efficiency and what should you look for when replacing your system? (19:30) – Gary’s 5 HVAC system maintenance tips to perform this fall (25:21) – How to schedule an HVAC appointment with Gary’s team at BOSS Services How to Contact BOSS Services You can schedule an HVAC appointment with BOSS Services by contacting us one of the following ways:
25 Sept 2022
Episode 4: Hassle-Free Smart Home Technology to Make Your Life Easier
Welcome back to another episode of Next-Level Home Experts,your favorite new source for all home improvement and home safety questions. Every episode, we’ll be interviewing the top home se...
3 Sept 2022
Episode 3: What to Expect When Buying and Selling a Home in 2022
Welcome back to Next-Level Home Experts with BOSS Services, your source for all your home improvement and home safety questions! Every episode, BOSS Services owners Jeff and Jerry Street interview the top home service experts in the industry. Make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Today we are joined by Amy Broglin from Siriano Realty, a fantastic Real Estate Agency specializing in Residential, Commercial, and Investment Real Estate. Amy began her broker career in Colorado as an associate broker before moving to Michigan, where she got her license that allowed her to become an excellent mentor to a team of realtors. After nearly seven years in the business, Amy never looked back and is here to share with us her top expert tips for buying and selling your properties in the 2022 market! Throughout this episode, you’ll learn about the fluctuations between buyers and sellers' markets, how to prepare for putting your property on the market, the pros and cons of pre-inspections, how to hire the right broker for your circumstance, and the most common mistakes homeowners make during the buying process. Here’s our episode at a glance: 1:07 – Amy educates us on the potential change we’re about to see in the market yet in 2022 2:07 – The key things to inform a client of when they’re prepare to put their house on the market 4:42 – How to choose a good relator and the questions you need to ask before hiring your relator 5:18 – Differences between a sellers agent and a buyer’s agent 7:09 - Top mistakes home owners make in the buying process / common red flags in a home 10:40 – Timeline of buying a home: What you should prepare for 12:18 – The highlights of being in the real estate business: Being a small business owner of a business that has no ceiling! If you would like to learn more or you are interested in working with Amy make sure you reach out to her through email: Amysellsthemitten@gmail.com or phone: 269-247-2302. You can also follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.
11 Aug 2022
Episode 2: Expert Tips for Preventing Water Damage in Your Home
Welcome back to another episode of Next-Level Home Experts with BOSS Services, your source for all your home improvement and home safety questions! Every episode, BOSS Services owners Jeff and Jerry Street will be interviewing the top home service experts in the industry so make sure you subscribe to ensure you’ll never miss an episode! Today we are joined by Jon Towne and Russ Cripe of Towne Fire and Water Damage Restoration, a fantastic company with expert knowledge in preventing and correcting water and flood damage, fire and smoke damage, storm damage, mold issues, and more. In this episode you’ll learn how you can prevent the most common sources of water damage and more to your home. If you are ever in need of any of these services, Towne Restoration serves Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Short on time and need answers on specific topics? Here’s our episode at a glance: (3:34) – Jon and Russ talk about how they got into the fire and water damage industry and how long they’ve been doing it (4:50) – What are the biggest causes of water damage? (8.25) – The guys share their tips for discovering the cause of a leak(10:49) – What is their most common call? How quickly does mold set in? (12:21) – What does a typical clean-up procedure look like? (15:10): Tips Jon and Russ give to homeowners in general, specifically why plumber shut off tags are super important (16:58): The pros and cons of the restoration business (19;24): Best storm prep advice. Hint: it’s the simple things that matter (22:03): How you can reach Jon and Russ if you have a watery vent. (24:10): Jon and Russ reinforce the importance of getting inspections, plus they’re free of charge so don’t neglect the problem! Have it looked at to prevent it from becoming an invasive issue. Pro Tip: Just make the call!
19 Jul 2022
Episode 1: Taking Your Backyard Back from Mosquitoes and Other Insects (Special Guest: Josh Kitchell, Mosquito Mob)
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