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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episode 1088: Pro Insider: Tough love on Continuing Education for remodelers, builders and designers. 1 28 2021
For 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...
episode 1089: Keeping your family safe with smart smoke and CO detector and keeping track of your tools
We 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…....
episode 1090: My top 8 things in your home you should never ever paint
This 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...
episode 1091: Mid Week Special: Why lumber prices are even higher and how long will this last
$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...
episode 1092: Pro Insider: Building your A Team
Just 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...
episode 1093: My 10 reasons you must be careful buying a flipped house
This 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...
episode 1094: Converting and attic space, How to deal with mold, and septic tank care
Converting 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...
episode 1095: Mid Week Special: Preventing freezing pipes and the International Builders Show
We 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...
episode 1096: Pro Insider: Learning from Failures
Failure 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 ...
episode 1097: Design and Construction Week and lets talk about new products for 2021 Part 1
Design 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...