Around the House® Home Improvement: The New Generation of DIY, Design and Construction
1,225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe ULTIMATE Home Improvement Podcast and Syndicated Radio Show. Eric Goranson “Eric G” and his contributors help homeowners and contractors tackle projects around the house. This is not your typical handyman show. This talk show will bring you everything from the latest home DIY project and building advice to current events and celebrity guests. You will hear from leading experts, your favorite home improvement stars and creators of exciting new technologies for your home. If you want to learn about home improvement and be entertained this show is for you.
About our host:
Eric Goranson, CKD is a Certified Kitchen Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association for over 20 years and has been designing since 1993.
Nationally recognized as “Eric G®”, he is a syndicated 10-year home improvement radio talk show host. Eric talks with homeowners and contractors about remodeling and new construction techniques every week. He is also a national podcaster and is now heard internationally and with about half of the listening audience being from the building trade. His shows draw great support from the contracting community.
Eric has managed everything from home builders, design firms, to custom cabinet shops and has been involved in thousands of projects being constructed or remodeled. Eric also consults with national brands on product design and industry trends, with companies such as Baldwin Hardware, Kraft Maid Cabinetry, and many more.
From opening keynote addresses to hands on training seminars, Eric uses his communications skills to inspire and educate the people that are attending his events. Eric is a design and home technology speaker at national construction and remodeling events such as the Northeastern Retail Lumber Associations Lumber and Building Materials Expo, National Kitchen and Bath, Association’s Voices from The Industry, and for the National Association of Home Builders. Eric was a Kitchen and Bath Design News: Top 50 Innovator for 2019 and served on the Baldwin Hardware Design Council: 2017-2019. He enjoys home renovation projects and used to play the bass in Seattle rock bands.
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Episodes
A Contractor wanted to get paid early and he destroyed her new bathroom. We talk about the video.
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBIts been all over the interweb! A contractor in Colorado said he wasnt getting paid so he went and "repossesed" the bathroom. That is what the media is saying but it is the truth? Not really. We sure would have have paid him! We dive into the details and we hope to get the homeowner on the show real soon. Bad contractors are a huge problem and lets take a look at the details we know. If you just read the headling its not what you think. Here is a link to the video: https://www.kptv.com/video...
A Contractor destroyed her new bathroom. We talk about the video
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBIts been all over the interweb! A contractor in Colorado said he wasnt getting paid so he went and "repossesed" the bathroom. That is what the media is saying but it is the truth? Not really. We sure would have have paid him! We dive into the details and we hope to get the homeowner on the show real soon. Bad contractors are a huge problem and lets take a look at the details we know. If you just read the headling its not what you think. Here is a link to the video: https://www.kptv.com/vid...
We talk with Andrew Guido from Erth Homes, building homes centered on human health & well-being
September 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis is just not another healthy home conversation. We take a dive with Andrew Guido, a building biologist. Andrew has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Schulich School of Business from York University in Toronto, Ontario and is a Certified Building Biologist from the Building Biology Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When you are building a new home, or even remodeling there are a LOT of things that you should take into account to make your house heathier to live...
Do you pre-wash dishes before the dishwasher? We answer your questions! Plus DIY Appliance tune up!
September 18, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWhen was the last time you tuned up your appliances? Have you checked the water filter on your front load washing machine? When was the last time you adjusted the thermostat on your oven? There are a ton of things that can save you money and are DIY friendly that you can tackle! We will discuss pre-washing those dishes and if that is actually making your dishes even dirtier than if you just scraped them off into the trash and loaded them up. All this and so much more on this weeks Around t...
After school storage ideas and mistakes you can make with your garbage disposal
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this weeks mid-week special we tackle those ideas for storing the kids stuff. You know that pile when they get home from school by the front door? Yeah that one! Then we dive into garbage disposals and the mistakes people make using them. Are you tired of that uncle or mother in law coming over and plugging yours up? Here are the secrets to keep it working! Make sure you take a moment and get yourself a chance to win a new set of work boots that are perfect for that fall and winter weat...
Win a pair of boots with the kings of giveaways What Tools Inside! Plus we talk utility rooms!
September 11, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBA number of years ago What Tools Inside took over the Tools and Home Improvement space with their contests giving away now over a millions dollars of tools and workwear in their weekly contests. We have them in the studio to talk about what they are up to as well as our giveaway with Iron Age Boots. For more information on What Tools Inside: https://www.whattoolsinside.com/ For the Iron Age Boots giveaway head to the website and enter for a chace to win: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/...
Buying a Home? What you should think about during the inspection process!
September 11, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThere is a huge trend with the housing shortage and buyers not having inspections. Lets talk about the things you should be looking for when purchasing that home. Have you went back and taken a look at your old inspection to see if you got it all done? There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home and we will be giving you some secrets that no one is looking for that could burn you down the line. We are giving away a pair of Iron Age Boots! The winner gets a pair of Solidifi...
Mid Week Special: Our quick tips for Demo Day and we talk Guns and Roses
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThese mid week special shows always fly a little fast and loose comapred to the radio show and this one does not dissapoint! We talk Demo Day and Eric G's favorite tools for Demo Day and how it can go wrong if you dont plan ahead plus Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky talk about cover bands and Guns and Roses. This is one of those episodes that should leave you laughing. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest ...
What is Around the House? Our Trailer...
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 6.58 MBOur background and our schedule for Around the House with Eric G. Our goal is to help homeowners and contractors tackle those projects that they seem beyond their abilities. This is not your typical handyman show as we take a deeper dive into projects so you know how to complete them. We will help you tackle that new project while keeping your health and wellness in mind. We talk about everything from your latest DIY project to a Healthy Home and what you need to think about before you jump...
Classic Rewind with Clyde Lewis from Groud Zero on how to fix your haunted house
September 04, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHappy Labor Day Weekend! We took the weekend off for some good old fashoned fun and brought back a classic episode from earlier this year. We will be back next week with a new episode and a new giveaway! We travel to Clyde Lewis's Studio in Portland to ask some of those questions people have been asking us for years. Questions like "I think my house is haunted... what can I do?" and "I caught my kid playing with a Ouija board in their bedroom... What did they do?" Who is Clyde Lewis? C...
Happy Labor Day weekend! Our top homeowner tips of the last few months
September 04, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBWe start out catching up with a new first segment of the show and rewind into some previous favorite tips of the last few months with Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky. If you are a regular listener the first segment is brand new and the last three are repeat segments. We will be back with a brand new show next week with a new giveaway! Stay tuned! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts a...
Mid-Week Special: Sump pumps and Caroline ends up chasing a spider
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Western US is needing rain and the East Coast needs to send that rain West. Having that sump pump working correctly is a huge park of keeping it working and water out of your basement and crawlspace. With the potential flooding in some areas it is something you should keep an eye on! Plus Caroline ends up chasing a spider in her office. Welcome to spider season! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest epis...
We talk small engines with Youtube star Steve from Steve's Small Engine Saloon
August 28, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBWe dive into lawnmowers, string trimmers, chain saws and generators and we discuss the common issues owners create when using these machines. How are you supposed to store them? Lets see what Steve has to say about the care and use of all your small engines Around the House. For more information check out Steve on his website: https://www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ Make sure you subscribe to his videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqca7L2YYDN-BIHUQ2TfAA Thanks for listening to A...
How to deal with Bats, Angry Fall Wasps and Hornets and air conditioner maintenance
August 28, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBWe are slowly creeping into fall and bats might be making home inside your home. They are at Caroline Blazovsky's house and then we discuss how the wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets are out in full angry force this time of year and how to deal with them correctly and safely. Have you been using a portable or window air conditioner in your home? We dive into making sure its not making you sick or creating water damage in and around that window. All this and MORE in this episode of Around t...
Mid-Week Special: Material shortages, Meth Labs, and The Skee Ball Kid Elan Footerman
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBWe start out talking about the latest in material shortages and with lumber headed to historical lows from the historical highs we are done talking about expensive lumber for a while. We then dive into some funny stuff from last weeks show that didnt make it when we were having technical difficulties and then we dove into Meth Labs and Astronomy. We close out the episode talking with the Skee Ball Kid Elan Footerman the Skee Ball National Champion. We also have a Panasonic vent fan giveawa...
Bathroom Ventilation with Panasonic plus our new Giveaway!
August 21, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBHaving something to take the moisture, smells, and everything else bad in the air in your bathroom is importnat. That can prevent so many bad things from happening. We have Russell Pope with Panasonic in the studio to talk ventilation and we discuss many of the issues that homeowners and contractors run into with bathroom ventilation. Do you hate those steamy mirrors after a shower. This can fix you up! We also have a Panasonic vent fan giveaway. Enter to win here: https://aroundthehouse...
How to score free landscaping materials, Exterior projects PLUS a New Giveaway!
August 21, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBFall is going to be right around the corner! What exterior projects can you get tackled as kids start looking to get back to school and the fall weather is right around the corner. We only have so many weekends left before that sneaks up on us! What projects are Caroline Blazovsky and Eric Goranson working on? Find out by tuning into this funny and informative episode. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episo...
Great Late Summer Exterior Projects PLUS a New Giveaway!
August 21, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBFall is going to be right around the corner! What exterior projects can you get tackled as kids start looking to get back to school and the fall weather is right around the corner. We only have so many weekends left before that sneaks up on us! What projects are Caroline Blazovsky and Eric Goranson working on? Find out by tuning into this funny and informative episode. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode...
Mid Week Special: Lumber Prices like its 2019? YES! Plus after hours with WIlliam White from Ardex
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIt is so refreshing to see lumber prices right where they used to be. That now will create other supply chain issues. What are the issues this week? We will discuss this and our after the show conversation about tile showers with WIlliam White from Ardex. There is a sneak peek at a new shower system here you wont want to miss! To enter this weeks contest head to AroundtheHouseOnline.com Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified...
Tile installation secrets with William White from Ardex
August 14, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBWhen you are installing tile, the technology behind the materials have sure changed in the last few years. If you have been dropping into the home center and using the same old products your dad was using then you might be well behind in what is new. There are a ton of new products that work better and are much easier to use that can be the difference of a tile project lasting a few years or a handful of decades. William White has a long history of tile. After installing for many years he ...
Our tricks to drywall repair before painting! Plus the last weekend of our giveaway!
August 14, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBDrywall repair can be a tedious task. Eric G has some tricks for you that might save a few steps and that can save you a few days of dry time. Those secrets can make you have a better-looking repair and a faster project. We will also talk about the process of drywall and some of the products used so you can hit the store and get the right stuff on the first trip. We also talk about the giveaway of the Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control. For more information about the giveaway that i...
What is wrong with the people on NEXTDOOR? Plus Lumber prices are back to normal!
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIt is SOOO Nice to see lumber prices back in a normal swing of things! That is great news! We talk about that plus what is going on with the NEXTDOOR App? There are some crazy people on there and we will talk about that plus so much more on this weeks Mid-Week Special! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen We love comments and we would ...
Controlling your temperature with Ecobee plus we give one away!
August 07, 2021 19:55 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBEric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky tackle home energy with Cory Fox from Ecobee. Just adding a smart thermostat can save you big money on your heating and cooling bills each year. Plus it can add indoor comfort and better air quality when it is used correctly. Plus listen to win an Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control! Click HERE to enter to win and the basic rules of this giveaway! Plus we talk about the other things this system can do with motion detection, cameras and motion se...
Making your home a bit healthier with tips from America's Healthy Home Expert
August 07, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBWho doesn't want a healthier home right? There are small steps you can take that really help reduce the chance of getting sick, catching that flu or cold, or even just make your home more comfortable. Most of that bad stuff in your home you might be the one that is even bringing it in without even knowing it. Take a listen to these easy DIY tips to make sure your home is as healthy as it can be. Plus listen to win an Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control! Click HERE to enter to win a...
Mid Week Special: Lumber in the stores is crashing lower and Eric G's bad food review
August 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWOW! Lumber is finally getting back to normal in the lumberyards and home centers. Many can now start to tackle a project. We talk about that plus what is going on right now in the lives of Eric G and Caroline B plus a discussion on our giveaway that is coming up. All this and MORE on this weeks mid week special. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captiva...
How to manage and save money on your DIY project with these contractor insider tips
July 31, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBHow can you keep that DIY project on budget? As a homeowner one of the hardest part of remodeling is managing the costs and not estimating the amount of work that needs to be done. We dive into this and give you the tricks that contractors use to estimate projects so you can have a more complete idea of the project and what it will cost? We will also expose the pitfalls of ordering discount materials online and what can happen if this goes wrong. Plus we will talk about what projects are bes...
Does your kitchen need a refresh without remodeling? Our DIY tips
July 31, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBHow do you fix up that kitchen without taking on a remodel? Kitchen remodels are expensive. A basic one if you are paying a contractor typically costs over $70,000. We dive into some smaller DIY projects that can make it look so much better without spending the big dollars with a little hard work. How easy it is to paint a kitchen? What are the steps? We talk about this and so much more in the first hour of Around the House. Some of these same techniques can be used in a bathroom or just abo...
This weeks lumber prices update and Caroline stops in the chat about our upcoming contest
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBLumber prices have been all over the board this week but hopefully Eric G can add some clarity of when and where those prices will be coming down. What products are in short supply this week? Tune in to find out and then Caroline joins in the studio to talk about our new giveaway and some fun banter between the two of them. Thanks for listening to our news update and mid week special. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of ...
What stories are hidden in your home? We talk with History Attic Research to find out.
July 24, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBHave you ever wondered who lived in your house? When was it actually built? Did anyone famous live there? We talk with our friends Chris and Linda from History Attic Research. Does that name sound familliar? You might have seen them on the most recent DIY Network show Stone House Revival or with Kevin O'Connor from This Old House. We discuss some of the great finds and what steps they take in these research projects and what kind of information they find. Here is what they do: History Att...
How to DIY a flooded basement and why Jon Bon Jovi can't sing....like he used to
July 24, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBWhat happens when Caroline Blavosky, America's Healthy Home Expert has her basement in her office flood? She takes on a DIY clean up project. Lets talk about what happens when you get a flooded basement and how to fix it. Then we will jump into the many causes of a flooded basement and your best move in how to prevent it. Then Eric brings up the subject "What happened to Jon Bon Jovi's Voice" after watching a concert on AXS TV. We answer that question and so much more on this episdoe of Aro...
Pro Insider: What would your family and business do without you? My day of reflection.
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB9 years ago, life changed in a huge way. It was the hardest day of my life and looking back it was one of the best results. So today is always a day of reflection. My question for you is how put together is your plan if something went wrong? Could your spouse, business partner or business manager keep things moving if you were not there one day? What if you picked up with no notice and left without internet or phone for three weeks? Could it function without you? Could someone even open t...
How are this weeks lumber prices? Todys News! Plus materials shortage updates
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBWhere are we at with this weeks lumber prices? They have come down on the markets but we are starting to see them show up a little lower in the retail stores. Lets share some great news with you on that front and discuss the transportation issues that are slowing down other projects right now. What is causing it? Lets discuss what is different from last week and what we can see in the weeks ahead. All in about 11 minutes. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more pl...
The best Pizza and Architect David Applebaum, Architect of the Stars
July 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe try to settle the debate with who has the best pizza with all three, Eric G, Caroline B, and David Applebaum. David is known as the Architect of the Stars with a portfolio of clients that is the who’s who of Hollywood. A little about David Applebaum: David Applebaum Architect creates beautiful works of architecture that are an expression of the life and taste of each client. Indeed, every commission is a uniquely choreographed blend of the client’s dreams, the setting’s personality, and...
Can you reuse an oil tank for a DIY project? Let’s get prepared for Hurricanes and wildfires!
July 17, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBEric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky start out with a DIY project gone wrong. These is a trend on social media where people are using old indoor heating oil tanks to convert into a BBQ or smoker. We dive into this subject quickly and discuss what might go wrong with this plan. Next up we talk about a huge recall on portable dehumidifiers that could cause a fire inside your home. For more information about this recall head to https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/gree-reannounces-dehumidifier-r...
Pro Insider; Is your business ready for the upcoming building boom?
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBAs we talked about earlier this week lumber prices are tanking fast. So that will change our lumber prices in the next six weeks or so. Is your business ready for the next BOOM? One of the biggest challenges for 2021 in the construction industry will be our ability to get products to the jobsite. Have you got your supply chain figured out where those challenges will not hurt you in 2021? All this and more in today’s Pro Insider Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast p...
Mid Week Special: Lumber prices are crashing. Its time to get ready to restart that project on hold
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you been holding off on a project due to the insane lumber prices? If you have and you were waiting for lumber prices to lower now is the time to hit the restart button. Are lumber prices down in the stores? Not yet but that is right around the corner. IF you wait for them to drive down then you will end up getting in line after many people have already started the process. Eric G gives you his advice on how to restart your project in this weeks mid week specail! Plus a sneak peek in...
Around the House Trailer
July 12, 2021 20:09 - 4 minutes - 5.86 MBOur background and our schedule for Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B. Our goal is to help homeowners and contractors tackle those projects that they seem beyond their abilities. This is not your typical handyman show as we take a deeper dive into projects so you know how to complete them. We will help you tackle that new project while keeping your health and wellness in mind. We talk about everything from your latest DIY project to a Healthy Home and what you need to think about b...
Jeff Devlin, Host of Stone House Revival on DIY Network.
July 10, 2021 19:58 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBAround the House this week: Jeff Devlin, host of DIY Network’s Stone House Revival, is a licensed contractor with more than 20 years of building experience. Jeff says he has always had a passion for designing, creating and building things. He started as an apprentice for a historic home remodeler where he honed his skills in the trade and gained an appreciation for the craftsmanship and beauty of historic dwellings. His first TV gig was as the resident carpenter of HGTV's Spice Up My Kitche...
How to save money on your power bill plus the last couple days of our giveaway!
July 10, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBWith the heat and humidity across the country we have a feeling your power bill is going to show it over the next few months. Is there something you can do to help save money? Of course there is. Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky will discuss how you can monitor your energy use and identify those things that could be costing you money. It could be an appliance that is quitting or even an air conditioner that is having a hard time starting or even an old water heater that is running that b...
Pro Insider: Has your team reached critical mass burnout? Here is how you fix it.
July 08, 2021 00:02 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBAround the House this week: In today's building climate burnout is a HUGE issue. Contractors, Designers, and anyone in the Trades is running out of gas. How do you prevent it for your team? How do you prevent it for yourself? We will dive into this and discuss some solution on how to keep moving forward all while managing the situation. If you are a homeowner working on projects this one is also for you. We love contests here on Around the House. Through July 12, 2021 we will be gi...
Mid Week Special: Are you ready for Hurricane OR Fire Season?
July 07, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBAround the House this week: WIth Hurricane Season in full force and Wildfire Season ramped up we have a potential for a disaster on both coasts and inbetween at the same time. Are you ready for that? Here are some things to think about in the mid week special that you should have covered so you are ready for the next bad weather event or natural disaster. It doesnt take a lot of work but there are some basics you should have covered. Plus we talk about the giveaway and this Saturdays sh...
Controlling humidity in your home with Marc Marchillo from Aprilaire plus a contest giveaway!
July 03, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAround the House this week: Our bodies feel humidity just like temperature. So many times, when our house feels too warm it is the humidity that is high. If you live in a Southern State that same humidity can reduce the lifespan of your Air Conditioner by many years as it tries to fight that added moisture. Not all dehumidifiers are equal as some of those lower end portable ones really are too small to do the job. In many cases they might fix an area in a room but not your whole house and i...
Controlling humidity in your home with Marc Marchillo from Aprilaire
July 03, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBAround the House this week: Our bodies feel humidity just like temperature. So many times, when our house feels too warm it is the humidity that is high. If you live in a Southern State that same humidity can reduce the lifespan of your Air Conditioner by many years as it tries to fight that added moisture. Not all dehumidifiers are equal as some of those lower end portable ones really are too small to do the job. In many cases they might fix an area in a room but not your whole house and...
How buildings collapse in 2021 and Eric G's epic fail on chemicals inside his home
July 03, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBAround the House this week: So many of us are wondering how a residential building can collapse in 2021 whithout a lot of people knowing what is going on. We are not going to speculate on what happened in Florida but talk about how neglected buildings need much more attention through local building codes and inspections. If you are curious about the building you are living in we will talk about what you should be looking for when you are inside the building and what should be a cause of a...
Pro Insider: Is your business ready for an adverse situation? What is your plan?
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today's Pro Insider Podcast, we address the upcoming cold and flu season and is your remodeling, construction, or design business ready for a massive influx of business. What is your plan if you are an HVAC company and the weather is bringing you in 400 to 500 leads a day? How about a plumbing company with a big pipe freeze or a roofer with a big windstorm? I have some tips that might help you come up with a game plan you can pull out when and if these things happen. Thanks for listen...
What is going on with Around the House? Your questions answered!
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBYou might have seen the change this week to the cover art and title of Around the House! We decided to asnwer some of the many questions that have come up with the new rollout this week of Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B! it was time to freshen up the show a bit with a new expert to co-host the show with Eric G and you have heard her over the last few weeks as our guest co-host. Here is a little more about Caroline: Caroline Blazovsky is nationally recognized as America’s Healt...
The NEW Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B!
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBAround the House this week: You might have seen the change this week to the cover art and title of Around the House! We decided to asnwer some of the many questions that have come up with the new rollout this week of Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B! it was time to freshen up the show a bit with a new expert to co-host the show with Eric G and you have heard her over the last few weeks as our guest co-host. Here is a little more about Caroline: Caroline Blazovsky is national...
Roger Wakefield LEED AP: The Expert Plumber
June 26, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBAround the House this week: Roger Wakefield is a Texas Master Plumber and an entertaining video creator on YouTube and LinkedIn. He also teaches plumbing and is passionate about green-building and water conservation. He considers becoming a LEED AP in 2009 as a major accomplishment in his plumbing career, as very few plumbers received that certification. Roger isn't just Richardson, Texas' favorite plumber, he's America’s favorite plumber! That “looks great and smells good!” That was a lin...
Load bearing wall removal, LED lighting, and Caroline battles a Wasp in studio
June 26, 2021 19:30 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBAround the House this week: We have Caroline Blazovsky "America's Healthy Home Expert" back in the studio as co-host today. That open concept house is still a popular concept. Even after 2020 when people needed a lot of space for online meetings and school... people want that open feeling. You can really get yourself in trouble removing a wall without some research. Is there plumbing there? How about Electrical or HVAC? Plus there is all that engineering that needs to be figured out to see w...
Pro Insider: Its on us... How WE can fix the homeless problem in America
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBIn today's episode we talk about how it is on US... the Design and Construction Industry, to tackle the homeless and low-income housing issues. In the US we spend on average $35,578 per year for every person who must endure homelessness. You would think that with that level of effort we would not be having such a growing problem. We have a brilliant industry. We need to team up with medical professionals and come up with solutions to help fix this problem. Cheap housing is not just the iss...