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 Alana LIGHT'S MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME,  SHINING A *LIGHT* ON
GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME & GOOD THINGS
FOR YOUR LIFE. 

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HEARD GLOBALLY ON WWW.SANTAFE.COM
​ AND ON   
​KVSF 101.5 FM, THE VOICE OF SANTA FE
 

ASK A PRO: Make your House a HOME

1/29/2017

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Chris Pacheco (L) and Jose Lovato (R) answered your DIY questions this week
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29-Jan-2017: ASK A PRO

Chris Pacheco, owner of Pluma Construction and his foreman Jose Lovato who happens to also own a handyman service, joined me in studio for a special MYHH show. Pluma is New Mexico's most innovative contracting company.  This week we opened the phone lines to answer your pressing home improvement questions. We heard from homeowners all over the country,  answering questions from how to patch nail holes, french doors, to stucco repair and replacing windows.  
 
For commercial, design/build, green, or certified historic restoration, contact Pluma Construction Systems by clicking here. See their Facebook feed here. For other jobs, contact Jose Lovato’s handyman service by emailing him here.
  
As always, thanks for listening.  Tune in every Sunday at 2 (MT) as we make your house a HOME.   BE A LIGHT…. in the home, the community and the world. 

Update: Congrats to the mom in Ireland!  Welcome the world, beautiful Stella.

This is Henry.... After years of dementia, he really was ALIVE INSIDE.... Watch this brief video and see the power of an iPod + favorite music = bringing Alzheimer's & dementia patients to life thanks to Dan Cohen's  Music & Memory.
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SELL THIS HOUSE: Make Your House a HOME

1/22/2017

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Let's get your house sold!   Click media player below to hear this week's show.

​BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER TIP: What amenities are most desirable to buyers these days? Hear the top amenities that help homes sell for more.  Stay tuned to the last segment for staging tips & hints for showing your home in winter.  For help with your home contact us for personalized room-by-room suggestions getting your home looking it’s best from day 1 on the MLS.  For more, sign up for the Stage Your House for Sale workshop.
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REAL ESTATE PRO:  Investment adviser – turned real estate pro, Andrew Robb joins us again by popular demand. Best practices for getting your home ready for sale, what improvements to make (and which to skip), and more. What if someone died in the home? He's the only Realtor I've met who has a 67 day guarantee. Wow. ​ Andrew is a wealth of information. To hear our interview last year, click here. To contact Andrew Robb visit www.AndrewRobb.com   

BONUS: 4 important tips to get your home ready for sale. (#4 will surprise you!). Also, things to remember when showing your home in the winter months. For help getting your home ready for listening contact us.
 

This week’s music:  Auctioneer

As always, thanks for listening.
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​Tune in next Sunday 29-Jan for the LIVE CALL-IN SHOW   
We are opening the studio lines so you can ask your questions. How do you install a faucet?  How do you swap out the old light fixture? 

Chris the Contractor and Jose the Handyman (catchy, right?) will be in studio TAKING YOUR CALLS.  Sunday 29-Jan from 2-3 p.m. MT dial 505.424.4550   We look forward to talking to you.

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BE A LIGHT.... in the home, at work, in the community and the world
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SMART WOMEN: Make your House a HOME

1/15/2017

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This week's guests are strong, smart women!

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 BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER tip of the week: SMALL SPACE SOLUTIONS

Do you have a small space? If so, Alana Light shares 5 easy to implements tips that will help you make the most of your cozy space.  Most of these ideas cost less than $100.

If you would like general help with your home, sign up for Alana's workshops held in the Santa Fe area.  Click here for upcoming events. Or, contact Alana and arrange a virtual consultation for your space. (That's why God invented Skype / Facetime & email!)  It's like she's right there advising what's best for your own space. 

Also, watch for Alana Light's upcoming Destress, Dejunk, Declutter online workshop right here on the website.   Coming soon!


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Rebekah King, Queen of D.I.Y.
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Rebekah's suitcase chair w/ custom painted fabric
YOU DID IT:

Rebekah King joins us again to inspire us with her latest DIY projects.  Hear how this forensic psychologist- turned - Queen of DIY continually is creating, while staying budget-conscious.  What did she do with a suitcase? What are the must-have power tools for the DIY'er?   What should you think about when going into a thrift store?  She always inspires us.   Check out Rebekah's Pinterest account.
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SHE'S THE BOSS:

​Sheila Weidner’s UPS store in Santa Fe, is one of the top stores in the nation. Sheila offers traveling tips on how to save $ and hassles through UPS.  (Hint: no more airline baggage fees.)

Visiting Santa Fe? How to ship your Santa Fe furniture & treasures home. Visit Sheila’s store 223 N Guadalupe, within walking distance of the Santa Fe Plaza. It's *the* go-to place for all our shipping needs.  (And no, we're not paid to say that - we really do love store #1750!)



This week’s music:  You Did it and I’m Every Woman

As always, thanks for listening!  May you use your talents and abilities like these smart women.  

Give us a thumbs up and tune in next Sunday at 2 (MT) to make your own house a HOME.

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Dreams Come True: Make your House a HOME

1/8/2017

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Today's guests help others' dreams come true!    

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BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER TIP:   Green for your Home

​Alana Light talks about Pantone color of the year, Greenery and other suggested paint colors to incorporate more of the color green into the home. Symbolism of the color green.  Also, appropriate indoor plants for completing your space.

If you like to make your home more beautiful, be sure to sign up for upcoming Be Your Own Designer workshop held in February.  Click here for info.

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McDonald's franchise owner Nic Snowberger created the Dream Ambassador position
DREAM MAKER

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Nic Snowberger, franchise owner of Roswell McDonald’s, wanted to do more for his employees. He created a Dream Ambassador position, whose sole job is to help his employees’ dreams come true.  Not only is his Spaceship McDonald’s one of the top 3 properties in the world (yes, world!), he is an exceptional person. You’ll be inspired by his compassionate heart.  Because of Nic's outstanding efforts,  McDonald's in Roswell NM is our choice when traveling in that area. 

Just think.... if each and every person reached out to coworkers and employees like Nic Snowberger does, can you imagine what positive changes we could make in society?  We can be the change we wish to see in the world.
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​SACRED REALM: BLESSINGS & GOOD FORTUNE

Curator Felicia Katz-Harris discusses the meaning behind Feng Shui principles used at the Museum of International Folk Art exhibit. Shout out to her team and the Feng Shui master that all made the exhibit possible.  

One area of the exhibit allows you to write out your own dreams / prayers / wishes and leave them at the exhibit.  Visit the exhibit through the end of March 2017.  

This week’s music: Hall & Oats You Make my Dreams Come True
 
As always, thanks for listening. May your dreams come true in 2017! 

​Tune in every Sunday at 2 (MT) as we make your house a HOME.
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It's a new year... and we have a new look for the 2017 radio page....

1/1/2017

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Be sure to tune in Sunday 1-Jan-2017 for the very exciting New Year's show!  Come back to this page for links to the guest and more info on topics covered.  Heard on KVSF 101.5 FM, the Voice of Santa Fe, and streams globally on SantaFe.com.   Come back here for the podcast.  

Hints as to who is coming on the show this Sunday:

   * Oprah, DisneyNature, and the Pope (yes,the Pope) all ask for his work

   * He has over 50 million(!) views of his TED talks

   * Because of him, millions around the world are opening their hearts

   * His work is calming, transformative and healing. Alana often uses it to shift the energy in a home.  

Tune in Sunday at 2 in Santa Fe, or come back here for the podcast.
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New Year's Day show: Make your House a HOME

1/1/2017

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Happy New Year everyone. It's a new year and new opportunity for good things in your life. 2017 is your year!

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BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER TIP of the week: Alana Light shares 3 steps towards how to start the new Y.E.A.R. (Your Easy Affordable Refresh). Three steps to refreshing your home economically. How to rearrange your rooms, and refresh your artwork to feel like you have a new space. Also, what to give away now, to make more room for good in your life.  Best part? All three steps cost you $0.
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LOUIE SCHWARTZBERG: Award-winning cinematographer, director and producer whose breathtaking imagery uses time-lapse, high-speed and macro cinematography techniques. His TED talks have been viewed over 50 million times! Louie talks about his greatest teacher, Mother Nature, and the healing power of gratitude. Why understanding mushrooms is so important.  Hear how can his amazing, heart-opening, inspiring MOVING ART being used at the UCSD hospital.  Be part of the 2017 Gratitude Movement (Oprah approved) by visiting Louie’s Gratitude Revealed website.  See the links page for even more of his gorgeous, stunning work. You’ll fall in love with our beautiful glorious earth, every time you watch his jaw-dropping films.
Alana’s note: I am so grateful to Louie for coming on the show!  He is truly shedding new “light” on what is truly important in our lives. ​
WORKSHOPS: Announcing the next fun, interactive, hands-on workshops. Learn to "Be Your Own Designer", and bring photos of your own home for personalized recommendations.  Refresh your home in "Your Home is Your Canvas".  Getting ready to sell? Help your home look it's best from day 1 on the MLS by attending "Stage your Home for Sale".  Ever popular, budget-friendly "Drab 2 Fab" offers hundreds of economical ways to get the look you want, for less.   Click here for more info.  
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Alana congratulating a previous class attendee for donating over 1200 lbs of clutter
Learn how to choose & coordinate paint colors
Learn secrets to refreshing your space economically
Hands-on practice styling accessories like a pro
Furniture & artwork - how to choose wisely
You can learn to be your own designer
Renovating or building? Learn how to choose finishes
 PIN OF THE MONTH:   Pinterest has over 150 million monthly users, and while the majority are women, men are the fastest growing demographic. (40% of global signups are men.) For inspiration for your own home see my Pinterest boards: LifeIsMeant2bLived  Out of 14K+ pins on my boards, the #1 most pinned item last month was a good reminder for us all!  See the FB page Monday 2-Jan-2017 for what that pin is!

This show reached over 38K people on FB.

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This week's music:  ​Matthew West's Day One

Thanks for listening! Let's make your house a home every Sunday at 2.
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    About Make Your House a HOME show

    There was always something to uplift and inspire you on Make Your House a HOME show. We showcased good ideas for your home and your life. By listening to this podcast, you join an international group of listeners who share a desire to beautify their homes, and make their communities better places to live, one compassionate act at a time.   To date, we've had 172K podcast listeners in now a total of 47 countries.

    Alana Light  helped you make your house a home with weekly BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER tips. She also talked with people who are  GIVING BACK / PAYING IT FORWARD, making the world a better place. You heard from professionals whose tips and expertise will bless your home in PRO CORNER.  We also celebrated  listeners' successful DIY home improvement projects in  "YOU DID IT" segments. 

    The show was heard globally on SantaFe.com, and broadcast on KVSF 101.5 FM, the Voice of Santa Fe.  

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