Around the House® Home Improvement: The New Generation of DIY, Design and Construction
1,218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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
After Hours with Cyber Security Expert Gary Salman and our podcast schedule for the Holidays
December 21, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBAfter we are done with an interview we keep that tape running and sometimes great content is discussed after the show is over. This is one of those times this happened. Plus we talk about our schedule of new episodes coming out over the holidays! The great news is there are no BEST OF SHOWS! For more information about Black Talon head to https://www.blacktalonsecurity.com/ Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest ...
How to prevent a Cyberattack at home with Gary Salman from Black Talon Security
December 18, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBOne of the leading cyber security companies in the US, Gary Salman is CEO of Black Talon Security. Are you concerned about your online security? Are you tired of every search you do online shopping and those ads of those same products showing up for weeks on end? Gary will give you sone serious tips on how to keep your home and home office secure and what you might be doing today that is making it easy for people to break into your network. Gary is A dynamic and successful entrepreneur who...
2022 design trends and new kitchen appliances
December 18, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBEvery year smart home tech keeps sliding into kitchen appliances. Each year they make them a little safer and now they are communicating together. We start out hour 1 talking about new appliances and how they are now working together to help your cooking expierance. Then we dive into design trends for 2022. What is hot? What is not? What style has finally left the building? Sorry Chip and Joanna.... you might not like this episode. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to ...
Where were Eric G's tools delivered? Plus Caroline's B's Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBThe mystery continues with Eric G’s tool order… Who got it? What house did it end up at? Plus Caroline B has a huge issue with her fresh cut Christmas Tree and why its still not back up yet? Plus we talk about our giveaway and the big show we did last weekend plus a sneak peep into Saturday’s show! All this and More on this weeks mid-week special. Our contest in this episode has concluded. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get not...
Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Industry secrets you should know about before you remodel
December 11, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBKitchen and Bath cabinetry is tough. You talk to one person and they tell you custom is the way to go and the next person gives you contradicting information. As a Certified Kitchen Designer since the 1990's Eric Goranson dives into with Caroline Blazovsky into what to look for when looking at kitchen or bathroom cabinetry. What are the secrets that you should be paying attention to and what doesn't really matter? All that is answered right in this episode of Around the House. Thanks for l...
Hoarding Disorder: From Clutter to Chaos with Anne Pagano
December 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBAround the House took a more serious turn this week as we tackle a major issue that is worldwide. Hoarding disorder is a unique psychiatriccondition that has long been misunderstood, undiagnosed, and untreated. We hope to bring you a ton of great information about this, so that you might be ableto help a loved one or friend that could be struggling with this. We talk with Anne B. Pagano, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, C-ASWCM,Executive Director of the Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group (http:...
New Construction Mistakes and whats that skunky smell
December 07, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 38.5 MBIn our mid week special Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky dive into her house hunting and the crazy mistakes that were made in this new construction home. They also dive into some crazy podcast show topics that wont ever be on Around the House plus how that skunky smell can be an issue when you grow certain plants inside your home. All this and more in our Mid-Week Special. Our contest in this episode has concluded. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more ple...
How to fix those top electrical issues in your home
December 04, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBWhy are my Christmas lights not working? Why are the outlets in the bathroom not working? Those lights that are flickering is that really an issue? We tackle all of those common electrical issues and then discuss if it is a DIY project or should you call in the licensed electrician. Like anything with electrical if you don't know what you are doing you should always call in that pro but there are a lot of people that have the knowlege to fix those basics and this episode should help you ga...
Removing a virus from your air with Integrated Viral Protection and Ben Seligson
December 04, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MBWe talk about the worlds only biodefense indoor air protection system that can keep your air cleaner and healthier indoors. We talk with Ben Seligson, Sales and Marketing Manager for Integrated Viral Protection and discuss how this can clean the air inside your home, apartment, workplace, dorm room, or anywhere indoors. We spin the wheel of projects and you dont want to miss Caroline have to sing a Christmas tune and if you want to hear her get nervious this is the show for you. This i...
Around the House 2014! The first time Eric G was on the radio show. A throwback Thursday edition
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIt was a lot of years ago....Feb 1, 2014 when Eric Goranson was first heard on the airwaves on Around the House as a guest. We found that episode and figured it was worth a laugh and a look back. There was no beard... there was just the Kitchen and Bath Design work he was doing. Here is that episode with the host at the time "Handyman" Bob Stong. Here is the full episode as it was recorded by Bob. This was the first time Eric G was heard on the Portland Oregon airwaves. Thanks for tuning i...
A PEX pipe class action lawsuit? That might not be good! Our mid-week special
November 30, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBThere appears to be a PEX lawsuit against UPANOR but as all lawsuits go we will talk about what we know but much of it might take years to come out if at all. We will also talk about our Thanksgiving and how some of those projects went over the holiday weekend! All this and we announce our latest giveaway coming up on Saturday! 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...
Our Top 15 Holiday gifts list Part 2
November 27, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBPart 2 Shopping over the holidays can be tough! We curated this list of our top 15 cool things around the house that would be a great addition to anyones home or garage! We have a gift for just about anyone is this years list. For more information on all the links head to: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/news 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...
Our Top 15 Holiday gifts list Part 1
November 27, 2021 21:15 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBShopping over the holidays can be tough! We curated this list of our top 15 cool things around the house that would be a great addition to anyones home or garage! We have a gift for just about anyone is this years list. For more information on all the links head to: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/news 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/lis...
Our Top 15 Holiday gift list Part 1
November 27, 2021 21:15 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBShopping over the holidays can be tough! We curated this list of our top 15 cool things around the house that would be a great addition to anyones home or garage! We have a gift for just about anyone is this years list. For more information on all the links head to: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/news (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/news) 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://aro...
Our Top 15 Holiday gift list Part 2
November 27, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBPart 2 Shopping over the holidays can be tough! We curated this list of our top 15 cool things around the house that would be a great addition to anyones home or garage! We have a gift for just about anyone is this years list. For more information on all the links head to: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/news 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.f...
Eric G's broken garage door and Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBIn our Mid-Week special this week we tackle Thanksgiving, Eric G's garage door that blew up, and a way to keep those dogs from barking at every person that goes past your front door. All this and more! 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 love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! ...
Steam Showers, Hardware, and plumbing fixtures with the DPHA
November 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association is a community of decorative plumbing and hardware professionals who believe in the positive impact of bringing people together. Todays show we discuss everthing from Steam Showers and Design to decorative hardware and automated locks for your front door. Our guests today are members of the board of directors from Nathanael Chown from Chown Hardware https://www.chown.com/ We have Phil Hotarek from Lutz Bath & Kitchen https://www.lbksf.com/ ...
Bidet toilet seats... The scariest appliance in your home. Our bathroom talk for 2021
November 20, 2021 20:15 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBWhat are bidet toilet seats so scary? We dive into the top bidet toilet seats and what you need to look for when you are shopping for one. Never have to worry about running out of toilet paper? Take a listen and hear Eric Goranson's and Caroline Blazovsky's take on the top seats! Plus we talk about what to look for when shopping for a new toilet in 2021. 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 ...
Saving Money Around the House! Some quick tips to balance out spending
November 16, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBBuilding Materials, Food, Gas, and everything inbetween is really getting expensive. What can we do to save a little money in the coming months? We chat about that in our mid-week special. Plus we talk about this weekends show and so much more! Even Genetically Modified Cats..... Yes this is NOT an Austin Powers movie reference. Lets chat about 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 h...
Water Quality in your home with Marianne Metzger
November 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis is a subject we have not touched on Around the House for over seven years. Marianne Metzger spent most of her career working for an environmental labs mostly specializing in drinking water analysis, but also has experience with some waste water application and lead and asbestos testing in building materials. She has been published over 30 times in multiple trade publications with regard to water testing and treatment. For more information about ResinTech: https://resintech.com/ Than...
Quick projects to make a huge difference in your home before the holidays!
November 13, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MBMany of us have people coming over during the holidays. What are those projects that can be tackled quickly that can make a large difference in your home? Are there little projects that can be tackled in a few hours that can change how your home feels and looks? Lets dive in and find out what some of those projects could look like! 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-h...
Plumbing questions on pipe...What is good? What is bad? Plus our giveaway!
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBThere is a debate out there of what is the best pipe to use in your house for plumbing. Copper vs Pex or CPVC? We debate all of the popular choices and what Eric Goranson thinks are best from the installers point of view and what Caroline Blazovsky thinks is the heathier point of view. Plus we talk about the last few hours of our Dehumidifier Giveaway! We give away a Santa Fe Dehumidifier in our latest contest: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/show-giveaways Thanks for listening to Aroun...
The worlds first AI proactive Home Security with Deep Sentinel and Dave Selinger Co-Founder/CEO
November 06, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBWhat is Deep Sentinel? This is the worlds first pro-active security system. This can actually prevent crimes versus documenting with cameras what happened or sending off an alarm after someone has already entered your home. David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company) and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalize...
Manley Jobs and can we Turn Back Time?
November 06, 2021 19:15 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBIts that time of year again when Eric Goranson calls it Benny Hinn Day! It is time to fall back! Eric G and Caroline Blazovsky talk about that subject and then jump into a discussion with Blake Manley from Manley Jobs! Blake is a Sweet Home Oregon high school forestry and natural resources teacher. You might have seen him on Fox and Friends talking about his program of creating YouTube videos on jobs that kids in his area could do without taking on that huge debt of a college education. You ...
Big Companies buying up small home improvement companies and the McRib is back
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBIn our mid week special we dive into so many different subjects including a trend of larger Home Improvement suppliers purchasing smaller companies to add to their knowlege base. We talk about Ecobee being purchased by Generac and so many other products that have been purchased recently. We also talk about our giveaway on Around the House Online and so much more in this weeks special! We give away a Santa Fe Dehumidifier in our latest contest: https://aroundthehouseonline.com/show-giveawa...
The refrigerator fell through the kitchen floor and was in the dirt plus other DIY scary projects
October 30, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MBIn our Halloween edition of Around the House we dive into stories and projects that Eric G and Caroline B have been involved in that were the worst of the worst. There is a lot to learn from these projects that have all gone bad. How do you fix them? Tune into Hour 1 and find out PLUS we have a big giveaway! This giveaway runs to November 10th 2021 and enter for a chance to win an Santa Fe Compact 70 Dehumidifier! See the website for details! Enter to win! https://aroundthehouseonline.com/...
Reducing Humidity with Santa Fe Dehumidifiers and Nikki Krueger. Plus we give one away!
October 30, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBNikki Krueger is in the studio where we talk about what excess moisture can do to your home. She educates and trains HVAC contractors, architects, engineers, crawl space contractors, and other professionals in the industry on the building science of ventilation and moisture control in buildings. Involved in the indoor air quality industry for over 15 years and am a RESNET certified home energy rater, sits on the RESNET SDC 200 committee, she is a board member of the Maryland Building Perfor...
Musical Guest: Celebrity vocalist Ari Kamin from The Steven Adler Band
October 26, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBI think many who love rock have heard of Steven Adler, the former drummer of Guns and Roses. Live from Argentina we have Ari Kamin right off his tour of the US with Steven Adler's Band. We talk music, DIY, and what it is like living in Buenos Aires and how life is different there compared to the United States. All something a little bit different on our Halloween week celebration. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the ...
Musical Guest: Celebrity vocalist Ari Kamin from Steven Adler's Band.
October 26, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBI think many who love rock have heard of Steven Adler, the former drummer of Guns and Roses. Live from Argentina we have Ari Kamin right off his tour of the US with Steven Adler's Band. We talk music, DIY, and what it is like living in Buenos Aires and how life is different there compared to the United States. All something a little bit different on our Halloween week celebration. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the la...
Healthy Building with Andew Pace plus we talk a little Scotch and Whiskey
October 23, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 123 MBIf you are remodeling or building we dont want to pick the wrong products that might give us issues later. We talk with Andrew Pace, a nationally recognized expert on green and healthy building products. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities. As the leading exper...
Shag Carpet and our stories of DIY gone wrong and how to prevent it
October 23, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 75.6 MBWith more than 50 years of combined experience Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky have seen a lot go on around the house. This episode is jamb packed with personal stories about disasters inside your home that can easily be avoided. It could be dealing with someone that is transitioning into a memory care facility to a microwave fire there are simple things that can prevent these disasters. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get not...
Why are those allergies so bad this fall? Plus we talk about the next giveaway!
October 19, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBOctober is Indoor Air Quality Month and Both Caroline's and Eric's allergies are in full swing. What can you do to make life a little easier? Check out the mid-week special plus we tease the new giveaway on October 30th that you won't want to miss! This one is worth more than a grand so its something to check out! Plus we talk about what is coming up on this weekends show! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest...
Colorado Contractor Destroys Renovated Bathroom; We talk with Amber Trucke and Jason McDaniel
October 16, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 133 MBMany of us saw the headlines.. The Daily Mail showed it as "Moment Colorado contractor takes sledgehammer to newly remodeled bathroom, claiming he wasn't paid" or Yahoo reported the headline as "Footage shows an "angry" contractor with a sledgehammer wrecking a customer's bathroom over a $4,225 payment dispute". The headline really never tells the inside story and if you saw the follow up pictures of the ultra low quality construction you knew there was a massive problem on this jobsite. Thi...
What a homeowner can do to make sure their remodel goes smoothly
October 16, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBAs homeowners sometimes we made decisions or do things that cause large problems in a remodel. There are things we can do that cause contractors to charge more money just because our actions are causing more work for them. How can you save money on a project? This episode is jam packed with tips on how to save you money and not cause a divorce in the next remodel project you tackle. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of th...
Banned! New gas lawnmowers and gas leaf blowers and gas lawncare equipment. Time to charge up
October 12, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBSaturday California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law that orders state regulators to ban the sale of new gas-powered equipemtn using small off-road engines. That will include lawnmowers, leaf blowers, generators, and pressure washers as of Jan 1, 2024. We debate this discussion in our mid-week special as well as the part of the law that is not discussed in the news that says that all gas powered generators will have to be zero emission. We will also talk about the exclusive story on t...
Ready to ship appliances and plumbing from ZLine Appliances
October 09, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBAround the House talks with Galen Bradford from Zline about their luxury appliances and plumbing fixtures. Eric G has many of these products in his home and they talk about how they are one of the only companies in the US with appliances and plumbing fixtures. For more information head to: Zlinekitchen.com 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/...
Our tips to hire a great contractor in 2021! How do you find a good one?
October 09, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBHiring a contractor can be a scary task! You are writing a check to someone that you are hoping will take your project more seriously than even you are. Did you hire the right person? Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky will walk you through many of the important steps to finding that right licensed and bonded contractors and what to watch out for during the process. This is a must listen to if you are getting ready to hire out a project. Did you know if you hire the wrong one their employe...
Building Inspectors in Florida and an insider secret to finding that lost Fed Ex package
October 05, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBThere are a lot of good building inspectors out there. However there is at least one electrical inspector in Florida is phoning it in. We will discuss how waiting lists for new homes can make it hard for homeowners to check brand new homes to see if it was build correctly when the builder wont allow a home inspector in the building before closing. Eric G had some parts coming from his house that were built to order and somehow got lost in transit. In our investigation in what happened we f...
The top 5 power tools everyone should own
October 02, 2021 20:15 - 41 minutes - 75.6 MBWho makes what brand of tools? Is Porter Cable the same company as Craftsman? How about DeWalt? We answer all those questions and so much more plus the five tools that every homeowner should have. Pick any brand and there are at least 100 power tools from each manufacturer. So we help you with your first five! You might be surprised about a few of them. 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 ...
Smart Home Tech! How to get your best internet connection and new smart home tech for 2021
October 02, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 75.2 MBWith plenty of us working from home still in fall of 2021 and more and more streaming options hitting us, we need to have that internet that we pay good money for working at its best. We want to get what we pay for right? Many times we assume its too many people using it or its the weather when its a problem inside or outside of our homes. Lets talk about how to get your internet working at its best and then dive into some of the best new smart home devices for 2021. Thanks for listening ...
Its HVAC tune up time. What is going on with Fed-Ex? Plus more about material shortages!
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBCaroline Blazovsky and Eric Goranson talk about the aftermath of her birthday party and then jump into Eric getting his HVAC system tuned up today! Plus they will jump into the material shortages in the home improvement industry AND what is going on with Fed-Ex? What is going on with them? All this and more in 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://aro...
Skip Bedell from Catch a Contractor and Fox & Friends
September 25, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBDid you ever see Catch a Contractor with Skip and Alison Bidell with Adam Carolla? They spent three seasons busting California's worse contractors that had taken advatage of homeowners. Now you can catch him on Fox & Friends in the weekdays talking about the latest in Home Improvement products. We get Skip and Alison in the studio to chat about all of this and some of the back stories to some of the bad contractors they caught in those seasons. Plus we talk a little bit about their kitchen...
Are you ready for fall? Eric and Caroline talk about those projects that save you money!
September 25, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBNow that we are fully in fall or at least my calendar says so, there are some projects that we should be looking at as we head closer to winter. Eric G and Caroline B discuss what are some of the common ways to heat your home and what seems to be the best way in each part of the country. They discuss some of the little projects you can knock out now and be that much farther ahead of the game! Plus there are some easy tips with new products to keep mice and pests out of your home and garag...
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...