Here is an archive of programs, with major topics and names of guests:
February 19, 2012: Interview with Mark Smith, Master Mechanic; new products; product recalls and fire warnings; update on interior design legislation
February 12, 2012: Repairing an old TV, deciding which one to get, and how to pick a good value. Planned obsolescence, having fun creating new Zazzle products. New kitchen countertops, other new products
January 29, 2012: Interior Design license legislation, Mortage fiascos with old, closed mortgages coming back, home ownership, winter-safe your home, 12 steps
January 22,2012: Interview with Clackamas Fire Department's Steve McAdoo, winter fire safety; 10 best cities to retire to, laptop computer heat safety
January 15, 2012: All about organizing, interview with Judy Schiller, owner of Simplicity Now!, Use a tackle box for your jewelrey box
January 8, 2012: New Year resolutions, interview with Rosemary Levesque, principal of Rosemary's Solutions
January 1, 2012: 2011, best interviews of the year.
December 25, our Christmas music may be listened to with high-quality or downloaded from this page:
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Christmas program: Listen or Download
December 18, 2011: Holiday decorating, how to survive a party, things to stay away from.
December 11, 2011: More gift ideas, decorating tips, Tom Lehrer's Christmas Carol (seriously funny)
December 4, 2011: Gift ideas, and interview with Anne-Louise Sterry (Aunt Lena). Includes song, "Make Your Own Gravy" with Aunt Lena and Diane!
November 27, 2011: Eco-friendly gifts, decorator items, scams to watch out for in your shopping.
November 20, 2011: More Holiday safety, deep-frying a turkey, food safety, poisonous plants.
November 13, 2011: Holiday safety, continued, holiday decorating tips, recalls, unsafe products.
November 6, 2011: Discussion about holiday safety, food, decorating, more…
October 30, 2011: Interview with Gary from "Defend My Life", Tech Talk with Jay on photography and scanning your old pictures.
October 23, 2011: Holiday safety, LED Christmas lights, kids sports injuries, halloween costumes
October 16, 2011: New and interesting products, tips on remodeling, powder room remodel on a budget.
October 9, 2011: What kind of remodeler are you? "Do it all for me"?, "I want full control over everything"? Diane and Jay talk about your options
October 2, 2011: Gardening in fall, interview with Mike McGroarty, Gardener Extraordinary
September 25, 2011: What's new, interview with Ciro Girammona, president of Harrell Remodeling
September 18, 2011: Live from the Mid-Century Modern meeting, interviews with owners of classic mid-century modern homes
September 11, 2011: 9/11 tribute, interviews with thoughtful people, asking, "When faced with enormous challenges, what do you do to overcome negative thoughts and feelings?, How do you maintain a positive outlook, to help yourself and others? What do you love about America?" Truly thought-provoking answers.
Interview: Addie Smith, Interior Designer
Interview: Taylor Ellwood, "Imagine Your Reality"
Interview: Greg Olson, Top 550 Contractor
Interview: Shawna Schuh, People Skills expert
Interview: Iris Harrell, Top Contractor
August 28, 2011: What do you expect from a Design Professional? A discussion of Reality Show, "We'll design it for you, just let us work", and the client-friendly, "Let's design it together, so you love it" approach.
August 21, 2011: Sorry, we had technical difficulties, and lost the podcast.
August 14, 2011: Do DIY shows give bad information? Interview with Greg and Polly Malby, Take Shape For Life coaches.
Interview: Greg and Polly Malby, Take Shape For Life
August 7, 2011: Live from The Gordon House (Oregon's only Frank Lloyd Wright building).
July 31, 2011: Mis-information in "DIY Projects" from magazines and tv shows. Interview with Contror Robert Cummings (http://ModernUrbanDevelopment.com).
July 24, 2011: Organizing options, Upcoming Events, TechTalk about how to choose a new laptop computer/table/netbook.
July 17, 2011: Green Options, Heated Towel Bars, Interview with Kaye Powell, VP, Chown Hardware.
Interview: Kaye Powell, new and beautiful plumbing, hardware, etc.
July 10, 2011: Organizing your home and life, Home Offices, Interview with Julie Farrell, American Cancer Society.
Interview: Julie Farrell, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
June 26, 2011: Summer safety, fireworks safety, grilling tips and techniques with Jay.
June 19, 2011: AIA recommendations for new products, TechTalk:what kind of BBQ/Grill should you get.
June 12, 2011: New technology in sustainability, interview with award-winning contractor Iris Herrell.
Interview: Iris Herrell, Herrell Remodeling
June 5, 2011: Meetup visits to Pringle Creek Community and Zena Sustainable Forest. Interview with David Bonn about WaterShed home rain water harvesting sheds.
Interview: David Bonn, watersheddesigns.com
May 22, 2011: How to green your home, new lighting, insulation, SIP construction, ICF construction.
May 15, 2011: KBIS update, new products, color choices; garden basics: soil amendment, composting, deer-resistance.
May 8, 2011: Mortgages, interview with Nancy Alwin and Teresa Tullio, Certified Color Consultants; "full spectrum color", where do which colors look best?
Interview: Nancy Alwin and Teresa Tulio
May 1, 2011: Solar power, NW Solar show, Tech Talk with Jay Plesset on upgrading a computer instead of getting a new one.
Tech Talk: Upgrade or Replace your computer
April 23, 2011: Sustainability, update on Mortgages, interview with Mona Das, Certified Mortgage Consultant with River Capital
April 16, 2011: LIVE at Pacific Northwest Cabinetry. Update on Mortgages, Legislation, interview with Peter Schraner, AND a virtual tour of this fine cabinet shop
April 9, 2011: Legisation, new products, interviews with Greg Olson (General Contractor and Owner of Olson & Jones Construction) and Kathryn Leech (Landscape Designer, owner of River City Gardens)
April 2, 2011: Spring topics, interview with Dylan Saito, Certified Arborist with Oregon Tree Care
Interview: Dylan Saito, Certified Arborist
March 26, 2011: LIVE from the Better Living Show, interviews, new products, trends. 3-hour show!
Interview: Rodney Goodman, Mr. Sandless
Contact Mr. Sandless (541-282-3212)
Interview: Dave Richards, RS Energy
Contact Dave Richards; see RS Energy website
Interview: The Rebuilding Center
Contact Chris Bekemeier; see Rebuilding Center website; see United Villages website
Interview: Lynn Wolfstone, Landscape Architecture (President, Association of Landscape Designers)
See Association of Landscape Designers website
Contact Environmental Impact Products: 541-279-3342/888-210-5029; see website
Interview: Beverly Perry Greenhouses
Contact Beverly Perry: 503-400-6817; see Solexx website
See The Better Living Show website
Interview: BJ, Andersen Windows
Contact BJ: 503-465-8600; see website
March 19, 2011: Better Living Show, interview with Michael O'Laughlin. (show slightly trimmed, due to audio problems)
March 12, 2011: Japan earthquake, safety. Tech-Talk with Jay: What power tools do you need? (show slightly trimmed, due to audio problems)
March 5, 2011: Diane on foreclosures, water-saving toilets. Interview with Addie Smith, Florida designer and author
Contact Addie Smith; see Addie's website
February 28, 2011: Diane on new products, Michelle Fiasca, "Seniors Homing Together"
February 12, 2011: Diane's rants, techtalk with Jay on new LED dimmable bulbs
February 5, 2011: Social Media, In-home offices. Interview with Taylor Ellwood, Social Media Coach
Interview: Taylor Ellwood, Imagine Your Reality
Contact Taylor Ellwood; see Taylor's website
January 29, 2011: Building Show highlights, Tech Talk including Hybrid Water Heaters, LinearCorp products, Verve wireless lighting controls
January 22, 2011: Interview with Patti Morrow, President of the Interior Design Protection Council on regulating the interior design business
Contact Patti Morrow; see The IDPC website
January 16, 2011: Diane talks on "Sunday Night With Jeremy Scott"
January 15, 2011: New products, Sustainable building,
January 8, 2011: Solar Energy, New Products.
January 1, 2011: Encore/Best of
December 25 (Christmas): A collection of music played by Diane.
December 18: Diane and Jay talking about LED Christmas lights, the year in review.
December 11: Cancelled due to technical difficulties. You could hear maybe two words at a time….
December 4: How colors (and light) affect your mood. Interview with Nancy Alwin, Color Specialist.
November 27: Interview with Peter Schraner, Cabinet Maker
November 20: Interview with Iris Herrell, award-winning Contractor.
November 13: Concrete countertops Lifetime Design Interview with Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Diane Plesset.
November 6: Bank forclosures, stupid products;interview with Addie Smith, author of "Sophie Gets Curtains.
October 30: New products, Tech Talk (Home Networks and Router), Homeowner Survey Announcement
October 23: Future Kitchens, TechTalk with Jay Plesset (Home Theater).
October 16: Interview with Nathan A. Wolfstein IV (Disaster preparedness).
Interview: Nathan A. Wolfstein IV
October 9: Interview with Taylor Ellwood (Why do you need Social Media?).
October 2: Interview with Kaye Powell (What's New in plumbing fixtures).
September 25: Tips for improving your kitchen, new appliances. Interview with Michele Fiasca (senior housing) — Listen, or download.
September 18: What DIY shows miss; Tech Talk (New technology for home lighting control, wireless controls).
September 11: Tribute to 9/11; freshen up your home without over-investing.
September 4: Cheaper or better service? New products; solar in a box; dimmable LED lights.
August 28: How do you tell if a DIY project is too big for you? Stone/grout sealers and "Oops!" projects.
August 21: Stainless Steel paint, finishes and primer. Interview with Emery Baldwin, FabCab.
August 14: New products, Microwave Ovens. Interview with Dr. Doug Fitzgerald of boomer-living.com
August 7: FIRST PROGRAM! Second chances, LED lighting, Innovations in door and window manufacturing. Tech Talk, Jay Plesset (LED lighting*)
*LED comparison charts located on the Links page.