The HOME Show

Steven Jefferson, Hickey Plumbing, Air & Electrical

Steven Jefferson with Hickey Plumbing, Air and Electrical joined us on The HOME Show to discuss the rising demand for whole-home generators and compared them to portable generators. He offered critical maintenance advice for the extreme cold, warning homeowners never to “chunk” ice off a frozen heat pump. Steven also touched on how emergency or auxiliary heat works to help your HVAC unit.

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Matthew Weltz, Root & Leaf

Most people don’t call an arborist until a tree is already dying—but Matthew Weltz of Root & Leaf wants to change that. Comparing tree care to human medicine, Matthew breaks down the ‘surgery analogy’ for pruning and explains why your lawn fertilizer isn’t actually reaching your trees’ roots. Discover how to protect the emotional and financial value of your landscape with a holistic, root-to-leaf approach.

Jake Nuckols, Phantom Screens of Central Virginia

Stop choosing between fresh air and a clear view. Jake Nuckols from Phantom Screens of Central Virginia explains how these innovative, retractable systems disappear when you don’t need them and stand up to the ‘real-world’ testing of energetic kids and pets. Whether it’s custom wood-grain matching for historic homes or motorized UV protection for the lake, learn why these aren’t your average screen doors.

W.B., Jacob, & Michele, Bass Sod Farm

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.

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