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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The perfect Deck with MoistureShield plus a deep dive into the right way to build it
March 06, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBWe start out talking with Sean Ryan from MoistureShield Decking and we discuss Cool Deck Technology and how they are the company that can keep your deck cooler than anyone else. This is really cool stuff that can make that outdoor space more enjoyable in that summer heat. Then we will dive into how to flash a deck correctly and make sure that your deck will survive for many years out on the weather. For more information about MoistureShield Decking check them out online at https://www.mois...
My top 10 electrical mistakes homeowners make when taking on DIY projects
March 06, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBElectrical might seem easy for some homeowners but there is a reason that electricians work for years to get to journeyman status. Many people try to dig in and solve the problem instead of spending money on a Pro. Sometimes those best intentions can lead to big mistakes. Let’s talk about my top 10 mistakes that homeowners make when taking on these projects 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...
My top 10 electrical mistakes homeowners make when taking on DIY projects 03 06 2021
March 06, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBElectrical might seem easy for some homeowners but there is a reason that electricians work for years to get to journeyman status. Many people try to dig in and solve the problem instead of spending money on a Pro. Sometimes those best intentions can lead to big mistakes. Let’s talk about my top 10 mistakes that homeowners make when taking on these projects 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...
Pro Insider: Be the best boss you can be. It starts with caring about their success 03 04 2021
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBRunning your design, retail, or construction company is a hard job. Being a part of the management team is a tough one as well. However, as part of management you are the leaders of company culture. It comes down from the top. Today we will talk about how you can affect culture and keep those employees with simple changes to your day to day workings. When it comes down to company culture and happiness. It comes down to you. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more pl...
Pro Insider: Be the best boss you can be. It starts with caring about their success
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBRunning your design, retail, or construction company is a hard job. Being a part of the management team is a tough one as well. However, as part of management you are the leaders of company culture. It comes down from the top. Today we will talk about how you can affect culture and keep those employees with simple changes to your day to day workings. When it comes down to company culture and happiness. It comes down to you. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more pl...
Mid-Week Special: The best way to save water at home while still having a good shower
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBSome water saving tips can sure make for a miserable shower or not enough water coming out of a faucet to wash your hands. We will dive into my tips on water savings that you probably wont even notice. 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 (https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen) We love comments to we would love reviews on how ...
Mid-Week Special: The best way to save water at home while still having a good shower 3 3 2021
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBSome water saving tips can sure make for a miserable shower or not enough water coming out of a faucet to wash your hands. We will dive into my tips on water savings that you probably wont even notice. 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 (https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen) We love comments to we would love reviews on how ...
My top 10 mistakes that homeowners make when taking on plumbing projects 02 27 2021
February 27, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBPlumbing can seem like an easy project to tackle. However just because they sell the product at your local home center it doesn’t mean it is the right answer for your project. Let’s dive in to my top 10 mistakes homeowners make when taking on their own projects in plumbing. 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 (https://around-the-house-wi...
My top 10 mistakes that homeowners make when taking on plumbing projects
February 27, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBPlumbing can seem like an easy project to tackle. However just because they sell the product at your local home center it doesn’t mean it is the right answer for your project. Let’s dive in to my top 10 mistakes homeowners make when taking on their own projects in plumbing. 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 (https://around-the-house-wi...
My top 10 spring home maintenance projects you can tackle in late winter 02 27 2021
February 27, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBThis late winter can be a tough time getting started on projects. The weather might be still bad, you are tired of spending time in the house…you know how it is. Here are my top 10 projects that can be tackled NOW that will save you time when the weather gets better. 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 (https://around-the-house-with-e.ca...
My top 10 spring home maintenance projects you can tackle in late winter
February 27, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBThis late winter can be a tough time getting started on projects. The weather might be still bad, you are tired of spending time in the house…you know how it is. Here are my top 10 projects that can be tackled NOW that will save you time when the weather gets better. 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 (https://around-the-house-with-e.ca...
Pro Insider: Are you tracking your leads? Are they growing? 2 25 2021
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBIn our weekly special for the residential construction industry...Tracking your incoming leads is an important task. Are they shrinking? Are they growing? Are you closing them? This is an important data point, so you know if you are bringing in enough clients to keep your business growing at your pace. That way you catch the problems before they get to be a massive issue. Over the last two years business has changed so lets talk about how you make sure things are on track from the start. Than...
Pro Insider: Are you tracking your leads? Are they growing?
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our weekly special for the residential construction industry...Tracking your incoming leads is an important task. Are they shrinking? Are they growing? Are you closing them? This is an important data point, so you know if you are bringing in enough clients to keep your business growing at your pace. That way you catch the problems before they get to be a massive issue. Over the last two years business has changed so lets talk about how you make sure things are on track from the start. Than...
Mid Week Special: What to do before you hire a contractor
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBHiring a contractor can be scary. Each state and even city can have different rules for contractors. Here is my take on the steps you should take before you hire one. There are plenty of great contractors so if you follow these steps you will have a greater chance of pulling out those bad ones. 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 (https:/...
Mid Week Special: What to do before you hire a contractor 2 24 2021
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBHiring a contractor can be scary. Each state and even city can have different rules for contractors. Here is my take on the steps you should take before you hire one. There are plenty of great contractors so if you follow these steps you will have a greater chance of pulling out those bad ones. 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 (https:/...
Outdoor Kitchens with Jim Haas from Blaze Outdoor Products 02 20 2021
February 20, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBI think most of us will agree that it feels good to think about warmer weather and spring. Outdoor living is one of the hottest areas of a home that is expanding and giving people more living space. We talk with Jim Haas from Blaze Outdoor Products about all the things you can do with that space from grills to refrigeration to outdoor cabinetry. Plus, we will dive into planning that space later in the show. For more information about Blaze head to http://www.blazegrills.com (www.blazegrills....
Outdoor Kitchens with Jim Haas from Blaze Outdoor Products
February 20, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBI think most of us will agree that it feels good to think about warmer weather and spring. Outdoor living is one of the hottest areas of a home that is expanding and giving people more living space. We talk with Jim Haas from Blaze Outdoor Products about all the things you can do with that space from grills to refrigeration to outdoor cabinetry. Plus, we will dive into planning that space later in the show. For more information about Blaze head to http://www.blazegrills.com (www.blazegrills....
Are you ready for a winter storm or disaster? Plus, what to do if you were not!
February 20, 2021 19:15 - 40 minutes - 55 MBThere has been a winter storm this last week across most of the United States that crippled States like Texas and Oregon. We are going to talk about the moves you can make to be prepared for winter storms and or natural disasters. What can you do after it happened? We are going to dive into how to use a generator and some of the dangers of doing things the wrong way. What is your back up plan? What happens when that goes sideways? We will talk about that and so much more on this first half of...
Are you ready for a winter storm or disaster? Plus, what to do if you were not! 02 20 2021
February 20, 2021 19:15 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBThere has been a winter storm this last week across most of the United States that crippled States like Texas and Oregon. We are going to talk about the moves you can make to be prepared for winter storms and or natural disasters. What can you do after it happened? We are going to dive into how to use a generator and some of the dangers of doing things the wrong way. What is your back up plan? What happens when that goes sideways? We will talk about that and so much more on this first half of...
Pro Insider: Why you might want to wait before upgrading your fleet of work vehicles.
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBThis has been a wild week across the country with weather. However, with our push for electric vehicles it has exposed an Achilles Heel to recharging that vehicle. In my area and in many others this week there have been massive power outages. At my house we were down for about 5 days. I am one of the lucky ones as I know of plenty of people that might have another week before they get service. If you had decided to run a fleet of electric vehicles you would have probably a day of power and th...
Pro Insider: Why you might want to wait before upgrading your fleet of work vehicles. 2 18 2021
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBThis has been a wild week across the country with weather. However, with our push for electric vehicles it has exposed an Achilles Heel to recharging that vehicle. In my area and in many others this week there have been massive power outages. At my house we were down for about 5 days. I am one of the lucky ones as I know of plenty of people that might have another week before they get service. If you had decided to run a fleet of electric vehicles you would have probably a day of power and th...
Mid Week Special: Around the House storm update 2 17 2021
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBDay four of no power but our generator is holding its own! Lets talk a little bit about where we are at and what problems people are facing this week with the winter weather and how best to deal with it. 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 to we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Th...
Mid Week Special: Around the House storm update
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBDay four of no power but our generator is holding its own! Lets talk a little bit about where we are at and what problems people are facing this week with the winter weather and how best to deal with it. 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 to we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Th...
Floating Shelves and brackets and some new exterior options with Alside
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBWe talk with Pete and AJ and Pete from Right on Bracket and we dive into their floating shelf program. I used these in my house and on my segment this last week on MORE good day Oregon. They make some great shelf systems and brackets for tons of applications inside your home. You can get more info on their MADE IN USA website at https://rightonbracket.com/ (https://rightonbracket.com/) We then dive back into Design and Construction Week and talk to AlSide about their new products for exterior...
Floating Shelves and brackets and some new exterior options with Alside 02 13 2021
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWe talk with Pete and AJ and Pete from Right on Bracket and we dive into their floating shelf program. I used these in my house and on my segment this last week on MORE good day Oregon. They make some great shelf systems and brackets for tons of applications inside your home. You can get more info on their MADE IN USA website at https://rightonbracket.com/ (https://rightonbracket.com/) We then dive back into Design and Construction Week and talk to AlSide about their new products for exterior...
Floating Shelves and brackets and some new exterior options 02 13 2021
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWe talk with Pete and AJ and Pete from Right on Bracket and we dive into their floating shelf program. I used these in my house and on my segment this last week on MORE good day Oregon. They make some great shelf systems and brackets for tons of applications inside your home. You can get more info on their MADE IN USA website at https://rightonbracket.com/ (https://rightonbracket.com/) We then dive back into Design and Construction Week and talk to AlSide about their new products for exterior...
Design and Construction Week and lets talk about new products for 2021 Part 1 2 13 2021
February 13, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBDesign and construction week is always a great place that the industry showcases the new products for your home each year. We talk with Rich Albright VP and Owen Sexton Pr Manager from Samsung about the new offerings from Samsung in 2021 and some of the new products that we can expect for 2021 Then we dive into Sharp Appliances with Jim Sanduski President of SHCA and SVP Peter Weedfald about where Sharp is headed with their products for 2021 and beyond. Thanks for listening to Around the h...
Design and Construction Week and lets talk about new products for 2021 Part 1
February 13, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBDesign and construction week is always a great place that the industry showcases the new products for your home each year. We talk with Rich Albright VP and Owen Sexton Pr Manager from Samsung about the new offerings from Samsung in 2021 and some of the new products that we can expect for 2021 Then we dive into Sharp Appliances with Jim Sanduski President of SHCA and SVP Peter Weedfald about where Sharp is headed with their products for 2021 and beyond. Thanks for listening to Around the h...
Pro Insider: Learning from Failures 2 11 2021
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBFailure is never fun. What can we learn from it? A lot! Here are my quick tips in preventing and dealing with things when they go sideways. Our industry saw things go sideways this week for many people. Let's see how we can learn from it. 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 to we would love reviews on how this informati...
Pro Insider: Learning from Failures
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBFailure is never fun. What can we learn from it? A lot! Here are my quick tips in preventing and dealing with things when they go sideways. Our industry saw things go sideways this week for many people. Let's see how we can learn from it. 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 to we would love reviews on how this informati...
Mid Week Special: Preventing freezing pipes and the International Builders Show
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBWe have a ton of cold weather around the country with sub zero temperatures and snow. Lets talk about how to keep your home safe in that situation and some basic steps to fix it. Then we will give you an update on what is happening at the International Builders Show at Design and Construction Week. 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 (htt...
Mid Week Special: Preventing freezing pipes and the International Builders Show 2 10 2021
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBWe have a ton of cold weather around the country with sub zero temperatures and snow. Lets talk about how to keep your home safe in that situation and some basic steps to fix it. Then we will give you an update on what is happening at the International Builders Show at Design and Construction Week. 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 (htt...
Converting and attic space, How to deal with mold, and septic tank care
February 06, 2021 20:30 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBConverting an attic space seems simple enough. You might move some insulation away, drop down some wood and start stacking. This could do some serious damage to your home. Let’s talk about the right way to try to use this space. We then jump into the myths of getting rid of mold correctly and in a safe manner. First, we will put that bleach away. That wont work anyway Septic tanks are expensive to replace. Let’s talk about how to care for them and keep them working for as many years as you ...
Converting and attic space, How to deal with mold, and septic tank care 2 6 2021
February 06, 2021 20:30 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBConverting an attic space seems simple enough. You might move some insulation away, drop down some wood and start stacking. This could do some serious damage to your home. Let’s talk about the right way to try to use this space. We then jump into the myths of getting rid of mold correctly and in a safe manner. First, we will put that bleach away. That wont work anyway Septic tanks are expensive to replace. Let’s talk about how to care for them and keep them working for as many years as you ...
My 10 reasons you must be careful buying a flipped house 2 5 2021
February 06, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBThis whole episode was inspired by watching a video one of our listeners posted up on Around the House Nation. Our closed group Facebook group. You can see this video here: https://youtu.be/1pFbzLzNozM (https://youtu.be/1pFbzLzNozM) The level of poor workmanship is criminal as people have a great chance of getting killed with the lack of permits, engineering, and lack of construction knowledge. There are a ton of great flippers out there. This episode is going after the ones that don’t fit i...
My 10 reasons you must be careful buying a flipped house
February 06, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThis whole episode was inspired by watching a video one of our listeners posted up on Around the House Nation. Our closed group Facebook group. You can see this video here: https://youtu.be/1pFbzLzNozM (https://youtu.be/1pFbzLzNozM) The level of poor workmanship is criminal as people have a great chance of getting killed with the lack of permits, engineering, and lack of construction knowledge. There are a ton of great flippers out there. This episode is going after the ones that don’t fit i...
Pro Insider: Building your A Team
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBJust like in football you can’t just have one big player and the rest follow along to success. In Construction, Design, and Remodeling it takes a solid team for you to win. No matter what you define winning as. Let’s talk about the key mindsets to have around you and the ones you need to remove. Plus, Eric has a solid warning for something to be watched right now that could have you bleeding money if it is going unnoticed. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more pl...
Pro Insider: Building your A Team 2 4 2021
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBJust like in football you can’t just have one big player and the rest follow along to success. In Construction, Design, and Remodeling it takes a solid team for you to win. No matter what you define winning as. Let’s talk about the key mindsets to have around you and the ones you need to remove. Plus, Eric has a solid warning for something to be watched right now that could have you bleeding money if it is going unnoticed. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more pl...
Mid Week Special: Why lumber prices are even higher and how long will this last
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB$32 bucks for a sheet of 7/16" OSB? Are you kidding me? Yes lumber prices have gone crazy again and we talk about it in todays show. Why are they high again? How long might this last? Are Canadian lumber mills going to bail us out? We cover all of it and my take on when it will start to get better. If you are starting a project this is for you! 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://a...
Mid Week Special: Why lumber prices are even higher and how long will this last 2 3 2021
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB$32 bucks for a sheet of 7/16" OSB? Are you kidding me? Yes lumber prices have gone crazy again and we talk about it in todays show. Why are they high again? How long might this last? Are Canadian lumber mills going to bail us out? We cover all of it and my take on when it will start to get better. If you are starting a project this is for you! 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://a...
My top 8 things in your home you should never ever paint 1 30 2021
January 30, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBThis is going to be a controversial one for a few DIY’ers…. this is my top 8 of the things inside your home that you should never paint. Painting can make things look fresh in your home. However, there are plenty of materials that if you paint them you will most likely regret days, weeks, months or years later. Here is my list of those things that really tend to go sideways when you try to paint them. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you ...
My top 8 things in your home you should never ever paint
January 30, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis is going to be a controversial one for a few DIY’ers…. this is my top 8 of the things inside your home that you should never paint. Painting can make things look fresh in your home. However, there are plenty of materials that if you paint them you will most likely regret days, weeks, months or years later. Here is my list of those things that really tend to go sideways when you try to paint them. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you ...
Keeping your family safe with smart smoke and CO detector and keeping track of your tools
January 30, 2021 18:30 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWe start out with the first hour of the show with a caller with some tv antenna issues and then dive into a smart home fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide detector that is cool. Then we will talk about a new appliance for your home that could cut that dry-cleaning bill in half. Then we will dive into a good way to keep those online meetings on track with some new tech and then talk about a way to keep those tools safe and not in the hands of criminals…..or at least make them wish they never trie...
Keeping your family safe with smart smoke and CO detector and keeping track of your tools 1 30 2021
January 30, 2021 18:30 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBWe start out with the first hour of the show with a caller with some tv antenna issues and then dive into a smart home fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide detector that is cool. Then we will talk about a new appliance for your home that could cut that dry-cleaning bill in half. Then we will dive into a good way to keep those online meetings on track with some new tech and then talk about a way to keep those tools safe and not in the hands of criminals…..or at least make them wish they never trie...
Pro Insider: Tough love on Continuing Education for remodelers, builders and designers. 1 28 2021
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBFor many continuing education can be a drag. Its not fun to sit in a classroom and learn in an industry you have worked in for decades. However, your best opportunity in the next year is right now for learning a little about this ever-changing world of construction. Take a listen to this week’s Pro Insider 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.captiv...
Mid Week Special: A new law that would force you to remove natural gas from your home 1 27 2021
January 27, 2021 13:33 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBComing to a State near you! If you are in Washington State look at House Bill 1084. This bill will eliminate natural gas and propane from all homes by 2050. This will also limit gas companies hooking up starting in July of this year to a new home. Let’s take a quick look at this proposed legislation and discuss how the $20,000 or more that will be placed on the homeowner to retrofit their home will affect most homeowners and low-income families. Do you have that big 48” Gas range like I do?...
Hard Water, Issues with smart home light bulbs and butcher block countertops 3 21 2021
January 23, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBHard water can destroy your home. If you are fixing up your home, you want to deal with that first before you work on a bathroom or kitchen. That way your new fixtures don’t get ruined by that hard water again. Before you jump down to your local home improvement store and get a water softener and some bags of salt you should listen to this episode. If you went out an purchased a smart home switch to control some lighting and then picked up a handful of LED bulbs that are dimmable you might b...
A new smart home device that will predict electrical fires, Disposing of CFL lightbulbs and table saws 1 23 2021
January 23, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBTING is a new device that is the Minority Report of home tech devices. It really has one big job to do. Predict things in your electrical system that cause electrical fires in your home. We will talk about this new tech. This could save thousands of homes and a ton of lives every year. Those old curly Compact Fluorescent bulbs are bad for your home if they break and can be even worse when they end up in a landfill. Let’s talk about the best way to handle these. We should also talk about ta...
Pro Insider: My predictions for the Kitchen Design industry and your business plan 1 21 2021
January 21, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBFor our Pro Insider today I predict some changes that will effect how Kitchen and Bath Designers do business in 2021. If you work in a lumberyard, design studio, Kitchen and bath remodeling company, or are an independent designer. This special is for you. Check it out! We would also like to thank our sponsor NaturalSof and Solo Sales Company. To find out more you can find them here! Tell them Eric G sent you! https://www.solosalescompany.com/ Thanks for listening to Around the house if you ...
Mid Week Special: By request.... Manufactured Home vs Traditional Stick Built Home 1 20 2021
January 20, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this weeks mid week special we tackle housing and what might be your best investment. By special request we had a listener ask about what is the better investment... a manufactuered home vs a traditional stick built home. There is a lot to discuss on this subject but we do it in about 10 minutes. We would also like to thank our sponsor NaturalSof and Solo Sales Company. To find out more you can find them here! Tell them Eric G sent you! https://www.solosalescompany.com/ Thanks for listeni...