The 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...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 22 hours 12 minutes
episode 968: Where should I put that above ground pool? Those tips and tricks to keep your house cool with your AC. 6 27 2020
Its that time of year where those above ground pools get installed and we will tackle where they are a good fit and some of the big mistakes that can happen when you put them in the wrong place. You can create a pretty big disaster when you dont think this one through. Is your AC having a hard time keeping up with the heat? Here are some tips and tricks to keep it working at its best that might make your house just a little bit more enjoyable this summer...
episode 969: Mid-Week Special: Road trip update! What to expect traveling across the country with a puppy 7 1 2020
I just got back late last night from a trip to Dallas Texas to pick up our puppy from our former next door neighbors and do a shoot with our guest plumber Roger Wakefield. I wanted to give a quick update on what it is like to travel out there and what I ran into when trying to navigate the airports and hotels in a high Covid area...
episode 970: Pro Insider 51: Our Trades Deficit and how its getting worse in 2020 7 2 2020
We need millions of skilled workers to fill the jobs in the trades here in 2020. We are now setting ourselves up for the perfect storm with even MORE people needed to fill those positions. Lets talk about how we can get this conversations started again and help people that could really use it....get into the trades. 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...
episode 971: My Cabinetry Buyers Guide, How to paint hard to paint materials and pro's and cons of vinyl siding 7 4 2020
In this weeks Around the House with Eric G we have a super fun show ahead! This is no best-of show! We are going to talk about buying Kitchen and Bath cabinetry… what you should pay attention to as well as how the recent ruling on Chinese imported cabinetry has changed cabinetry pricing. We will then dive into how to paint hard to paint materials. What are the secrets you should know before you tackle that plastic, cloth, metal or composite...
episode 972: Buying in stock vanities PLUS The Design Team William and Wayne where we discuss how Covid has changed design trends. 7 4 2020
We will tackle premade home center vanities and where you can use them and where you can’t! Then dive into our design discussion with William and Wayne, Seattle designers that we will talk about how interior design has changed. IS the open concept home dead? How do you control sound with multiple people in Zoom meetings or conference calls. Be ready to laugh with this one as it will be a fun tine...
episode 973: Mid-Week Special: What does an average project cost when you are hiring a contractor 7 8 2020
When you are hiring a contractor you should have an idea of what a realistic budget should be so you know if you are talking with the right contractor. Lets spend a few minutes and talk about the national averages for projects and what they cost so you have a better idea knowing where that project should come in at BEFORE they step foot on your property to give you an estimate. For more info on this in your area: https://www.remodeling.hw...
episode 974: Pro Insider 52: Watch out for the unlicensed contractors and sub contractors! 7 9 2020
Due to my filming schedule today its a quick Around the Toolbox episode. Here are a couple of things to watch out for that you really have to be careful of. I am seeing plenty of people getting burned by insurance and licenses that have run out. All in under 10 minutes. 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...
episode 975: Using the right fasteners in any project and tracking down wood rot in your home. 7 11 2020
Dane and Eric G start out talking about Eric's trip to Dallas Texas to meet up with Roger Wakefield, LEED AP and then dive into a listener question about granite countertops and plumbing. Then we tackle a major failure in DIY projects. Fasteners... Are you using the right ones for your project? You can get so close to building it right but then.....
episode 976: My secrets on how to find an hire an amazing contractor! 7 11 2020
Most residential contractors that are running a legal business are great people. However you want to week out the bad ones that are impersonating these good ones. Finding one that even matches your personality is a smart move. Contractor laws across the country are very different so lets talk about the differences and how they can effect your project...
episode 977: How to Save More Water (and money) with your plumbing system with Roger Wakefield, Lead AP 7 15 2020
Roger Wakefield is one of America's plumbing experts. I stopped in his studio and talked saving water for his YouTube channel. You can catch all of his videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/RogerWakefield/videos (https://www.youtube.com/c/RogerWakefield/videos) Roger teaches homeowners how to save money on their plumbing by doing DIY plumbing projects. He also educates plumbers and plumbing company owners how to be the best in their area...