Home Improvement USA Radio

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the December 2020 edition of the program, Dave and Steve discuss constructive projects to do inside the home while staying safe from Coronavirus. Bill von Brethorst from Planetary Systems joins the show again to discuss advances in efficiency for solar and wind power, making it easier and more cost-effective to live off the grid. 

with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the September 2020 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, UL Corporate Fellow John Drengenberg covers concerns during hurricanes, fire barriers, and tips for safe ladder use. Dave and Steve discuss home selling and buying during the current “social distancing” era. Home improvement tips from expert Danny Lipford are also included on the program.  

with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the May edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Rebecca Fyffe of Landmark Pest Management in the Chicago area discusses environmentally friendly solutions to ant and raccoon control. Dave and Steve look at projects that, interestingly enough, could actually decrease the resale value of our home if you were to have them done. 

On the March 2020 edition of the Home Improvement Radio Show with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal the “we buy ugly houses” company, HomeVestors, lets us know about how to turn around houses in distress or in need-to-sell situations. The important topic of home security is also covered on the show.

On the January 2020 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve discuss a number of reasons why people move from their current home to a new location. Lawn and garden expert Ashton Ritchie makes a return appearance to the program giving advice on this important aspect of home life. 

tags: home improvement, moving, lawn and garden, scotts

On the November 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, learn about technology for the home from HomeOn. Having clear gutters is discussed with Kevin Leahy from Spout Off along with home safety with John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook, IL. Disaster preparation information is also featured on the show. 

On the September edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, home safety is featured with John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook, IL. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder joins the program, and Dave interviews Steve Dedman from Luxtiny Community and Manufacturing in the Arizona White Mountains about their quality efficiency homes.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the August 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve discuss the many reasons why people move from their existing homes and neighborhoods. Ashton Ritchie also joins us to talk lawn and garden, and UL’s John Drengenberg covers safety and protecting yourself in the home.

Weekly DIY show continues to inform and educate listeners.

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LAKE BLUFF, IL, July 10, 2019

July 9th marked the 25th anniversary of The Home Improvement USA Radio Program. The show began syndication in 1994 from the River North studios of the Illinois Radio Network, and has been produced by north suburban Chicago-based SRN Broadcasting. The DIY format features a variety of industry experts from across the country. Hosts in the early years included Ken Walchak, owner of Clark-Devon Hardware, and Jerry Kuc, longtime Chicago talk and sports personality. Home Improvement USA has been hosted by Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal for the last eighteen years and can be heard weekly on fifteen terrestrial and online radio stations. The program now has an expansive internet presence, is available on-demand, and is showcased on InternetFM.com‘s 24/7 streaming Home Improvement USA channel.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the July 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve learn what it is like to live in a “tiny house”…and also about living off the grid. The program features useful information on home interior design and “Da Plantman” (Don Guzan) joins the show again with discussions on lawn and garden.

tags: tiny house, off the grid, interior design, lawn & garden

On the June 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, rodent control is discussed with Dave Colbert from X-Cluder. Don Guzan, “The Plantman”, returns for an informative segment followed by the knowledgeable Ashton Ritchie from The Scotts Company as plants and lawn and garden are front and center on the show.

On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, learn about high-tech home technology with HomeOn, and expanded gutters with Kevin Leahy from Spout Off. Safety concerns are discussed with John Drengenberg from UL out of Northbrook IL, and in the final segment the guys cover disaster preparation.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, learn about modern HVAC technology for older homes from Unico System. Rebecca Fyffe talks wildlife control around the home, Dave and Steve engage in discussions on lawn irrigation and maintenance, along with Ashton Richie of the Scotts Company offering expert advice on plants around the home.

tags: Unico Rebecca Fyffe Animal control Irrigation and sprinklers, Ashton Richie, Scotts

On the March 2019 edition of Home Improvement USA, learn about heating rooms individually with new technology from Fujitsu. John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago offers more home safety information, Steve Dubell from the Image Home Improvement Show in Phoenix talks about southwest living and home features, and Dave and Steve discuss projects that can actually decrease the value of a home.

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tags: home heating, home safety, home improvements

Protective coatings for roofs and decks is the topic for the opening of the show. Also, Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com joins the show, followed by professional radio engineer Jay Brentlinger talking electrical safety. In the last segment, Dave and Steve discuss ways to increase your overall enjoyment level while living in your home.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the January 2019 edition of Home Improvement USA, John Drengenberg from Underwriters Laboratory discusses electrical safety. Dave and Steve take a look at a list of top affordable US cities to live in. The guys also cover travel topics, from sports travel opportunities to tips for your travel safety. 

Home Improvement USA – January 2019

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

The December 2018 Home Improvement USA edition is all about windows in the first segment of the show, followed by a discussion on home safety with UL. Home interior redesign, and adding a second floor to the home in a fun discussion between Dave and Steve, are also covered.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On this month’s edition of the Home Improvement USA Show, David Goodman from SuperGreen Solutions tells us how to become more energy efficient. Learn how Alan Schulman’s Basement Watchdog solves flooding issues. Hear information from the National Association of Remodeling, and get tips from Ashton Ritchie from Scotts Lawn Care.

with David Rusch and Steven Leventhal

Home Improvement USA takes an entertainment break and talks to the producer of “The Wrecking Crew” documentary movie about the L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of top tracks of the 60’s and 70’s. If you want to live off the grid, Planetary Systems already does and can tell you how. Sump pumps and home construction are also covered.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

This month on Home Improvement USA, Dave and Steve discuss ways to reduce your cost for TV consumption. Caroline Blazovsky from My Healthy Home educates us on mold and allergen prevention, and John Bellave from iDeal Furniture talks about ways to get top brands for less. Then, Arizona insurance agent Joy Estus gives advice on optimizing your homeowners policy.

tags: home improvement, healthy home, furniture, homeowners insurance

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the July 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, the discussion focuses on protecting roofs, decks, and walls from sun exposure and leaking with elastomeric coatings. Electrical safety and proper ways to deal with home electrical repair is also covered. General home improvement question and answer, and energy efficient homes, are featured on the show.

with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the June 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, Dave and Steve learn what it is like to live in a “tiny house”…and also about living off the grid. The program features useful information on home interior design and “Da Plantman,” Don Guzan joins the show again with discussions on lawn and garden.

Read more about tiny houses at Country Living Magazine

with Dave Rusch and Steve Leventhal

On the May 2018 edition of Home Improvement USA, author and energy expert Harry Braun discusses developing mass systems for production of renewable energy. Learn how to keep your home safe from crime with one of Lake Bluff, Illinois finest, and how to prepare your home for potential disaster situations. Also, Don Guzan, aka”Da Plant Man” joins Dave and Steve in-studio.