In this segment, Jake Nuckols from Phantom Screens of Central Virginia joins The HOME Show to discuss the revolution in “disappearing” screen technology. If you love fresh air but hate bulky, fixed screens that block your view or get damaged by kids and pets, this interview is for you.
Key Takeaways:
The “Phantom” Concept: How these screens retract into low-profile housings that match your home’s trim or wood grain.
Extreme Durability: Jake shares a “product testing” story involving his own children and why these screens are more forgiving than traditional panels.
Versatility: From standard doors and windows to massive motorized units for lakeside decks that block 80°C heat and UV rays.
Local Service: Learn about their service area covering Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, and Charlottesville.
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.
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.