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If you own a home or other property, you know how much of a pain it can be to keep your lawn maintained or driveway tidy after a snowfall. TaskEasy is an affordable service that specializes in cutting your lawn and even snow removal if you live in an area where that can be a big hassle. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Being a parent can be extremely busy, but being a kid can be busy too. Between sports practices, after-school study sessions, and outings with friends, parents can find themselves driving their kids all over town and adding more stress to an already hectic day. A new app called HopSkipDrive is here to relieve that stress and help take some of the hassle out of being a parent. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

A new on-demand app called Joymode is providing users equipment and supplies so that they can have fun and unique experiences. Have you ever wanted to go camping, but not wanted to shell out hundreds of dollars on equipment you'll rarely use? Or maybe you've wanted to host a backyard movie screening complete with screen, chairs, and even an old-timey popcorn machine? Joymode has got you covered! Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Sometimes, the hardest part about working out is just making it to the gym in the first place. Handstand is an app that wants to send the gym to you by providing on-demand fitness trainers that will help you get a great workout from the comfort of your own home. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

The Buddytruk service is exactly what it sounds like. They want to be your buddy...with a truck! Do you have a large piece of furniture you need to move to a new home? Or maybe you need something delivered from the store that doesn't fit in your car. Buddytruk can help you with all that with just a tap of the app! Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Doctors making house calls may seem like a thing of the past, but a new app called Heal is pioneering health services by offering on-demand doctors who will come to you. Heal is an easy way to connect patients with fully vetted and licensed pediatricians and family practice doctors. Full show notes available at ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

There's nothing worse than dropping your phone on a hard surface, and then picking it up only to find the screen is now a shattered mess. In some cases, you might be out of a phone for a while until you can get it fixed, which can be time consuming and costly. Fortunately, a company called iCracked wants to take the stress and worry out of having a cracked phone screen. Full show notes available at ktla.com/TechSmartPodcast

These days, life on-the-go can leave little time for anything, let alone raising and caring for a dog. A company called Bark’N’Borrow is setting out to change that. They’ve created a platform that connects dog lovers with others in their community to set up dog walks, pet sitting, and even doggy play dates! Full show notes available at ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Food delivery might just be one of the original on-demand services. You would think there aren't any more ways left to revolutionize the process, but a restaurant called The Melt did just that. The Melt, which specializes in gooey grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy French fries, was frustrated that there wasn't a way to efficiently deliver their food without it getting soggy before reaching its destination. They turned to tech to solve the problem, and developed a "smart box" that keeps food as fresh as if it just came off the grill or out of the oven. Full show notes available at ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

America on Demand: BloomThat by Tech Smart with Rich DeMuro

Wag! is an app that is delivering dog walkers on-demand. A dog walker isn't necessarily hard to find. You can go to almost any park and find a flyer with a phone number to call. But Wag! is making it easier for busy folks to care for their pets, delivering quality dog walkers with the tap of an app. Full show notes available at ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Forget the spa! You can get a relaxing massage in the comfort of your own home thanks to an app called Soothe. It is delivering on demand massage therapists in about an hour to 35 cities and counting. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/techsmartpodcast.

Keeping your car clean is easier than ever thanks to the on-demand economy. An app called Squeegy delivers a mobile car wash to your door in about an hour. Plus, it uses nearly no water and is more eco-friendly than your typical wash. Full show notes are available at http://ktla.com/podcasts.