Hans Ulrich, owner of Hill City Builders, joined us on The HOME Show to discuss windows, doors and some of the other services they offer. He noted how important energy efficiency is and shared some signs your windows may need replacing especially in older homes with original windows. Hans also shared some maintenance tips to help your windows and doors last longer and why he stands by the ProVia brand of windows.
W.B. Bass’s team on The HOME Show discussed using sod for an instant lawn makeover, comparing year-round Fescue with seasonal Bermuda and Zoysia. They detailed the installation—stressing soil prep and heavy initial watering—noting sod eliminates a year of intensive weed and labor compared to seed, achieving an immediate, professional landscape.
Mark Maslow highlights on The HOME Show that professional landscaping is a high-ROI home investment. He advocates transitioning from basic foundation planting to functional “outdoor living” areas like patios and fire pits. Maslow stresses the need for long-term planning, anticipating plant growth to prevent overcrowding. For quick curb appeal, he suggests pruning dead branches and refreshing mulch to give the home a well-maintained, “coddled” look for buyers.
Carsen Wilkerson, manager of the family-owned Rainfrost Nursery, stops by to help listeners get their hands dirty as the 2026 planting season kicks off. Having grown up among the greenhouses, Carsen shares why now is the time to ignore the “April 15th” rule and start improving your landscape today.