The HOME Show

Thursday, February 26, 2026

This episode of The HOME Show presented by DoorTek Garage Door Service navigates the transitional “late winter/early spring” season in Virginia, offering expert advice on community support, home maintenance, and seasonal comfort.

Episode Summary

Hosts Trish and Rich Roth are joined by local experts to discuss how to prepare your home and heart for the changing seasons. This week, we highlight the vital work of Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg and get professional HVAC and generator tips from the team at Mills Heating & Air Conditioning. 

What’s Inside This Episode:

  • Community Spotlight: Meals on Wheels
    • Becky Tweedy, Communications Director for Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg, discusses their 50-year legacy of delivering hot, healthy meals to the homebound.
    • Learn about their “Nourish the Need, Fuel the Future” endowment campaign designed for long-term sustainability and strategic planning.
    • Discover how the organization operates entirely on local support without accepting any government funding.
    • Hear about the 765 volunteers who provide more than just nutrition—they provide a vital human connection to the community.
  • HVAC & Seasonal Transitions
    • Josh and Laura Mills from Mills Heating & Air tackle the unpredictable Virginia weather and the demands it puts on your system.
    • Learn why leaving your thermostat at a consistent setting (recommended between 68 and 72 degrees) is more efficient than turning it off when you leave the house.
    • Discuss the benefits of whole-home generators for maintaining comfort during unpredictable ice storms.
  • Home Maintenance & Air Quality
    • Explore “the lungs of the home” with tips on duct cleaning and maintaining air filters.
    • Learn about UV light technology that can be installed in air handlers to kill viruses and improve indoor air quality.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg: mealsonwheelslynchburg.org
  • Mills Heating & Air: millsheating.com
  • DoorTek Garage Door Service: doortekva.com
  • HOME Magazine: homemagazineva.com

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