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: 18 days 1 hour 29 minutes
episode 1165: You have less than 24 hours to decide if you want Amazon sharing your wifi connection
This early mid week special is all about the new Amazon Sidewalk project where the Amazon Echo and Ring Security products will be creating a mesh network that shares your wifi connection for these devices with your neighbors units. Should that concern you? That is up to you but the hours are running for your ability to opt out of that program of sharing. Plus we will walk you through the process of turning that feature off...
episode 1166: Pro Insider: Today is the Golden Age of advancing your career
If you are on your A game in the design and residential construction industry you just about have a job ticket for anywhere in the US. There are thousands of people looking for your skills across the country. Now is the time to advance your career where you are currently employed or move on to a greener grass. What can you do about it? This is a complex subject so let’s tackle the things you should consider in this weeks Pro Insider Podcast...
episode 1167: Our old radio days and How to avoid crawlspace disasters!
Around the House this week: Eric G and Caroline B talk about old radio war stories and how a crawl space in a home that isn’t properly cared for can cause homeowner headaches and significant costs to repair it. They also talk about another problem area, your bathroom where mold and mildew can do significant damage to your home. Are both projects great DIY projects? Let’s talk about what you might be able to tackle and what might be better left to the professionals...
episode 1168: Are you using the wrong mask in your DIY projects? We talk masks with RZ Mask.
We chat with Steve Torbenson, President-CEO of RZ Mask. For years people have been asking what mask is Eric using on television and his shoots and we brought them on the show today. If you are using a cloth mask or a bandana you are letting most of those dangerous materials into your lungs. Join us for this great discussion about masks and DIY projects. For more information on these masks head to www.RZMask...
episode 1169: Mid Week Special: My Fathers Day gift guide for 2021
Around the House this week: What should you get dear old Dad? Time is running out! Lets dive into some gift ideas you can get in store today or order online for next day delivery. Plus we dive into what are good gift ideas and what might not work out well. 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...
episode 1170: Pro Insider: My lumber market update. Things are looking better!
Lumber Prices... They have been out of control! Are things looking up? Very much so! Lets take a look at when lumber prices are going to start heading back down and when can you expect to see reasonable prices for your next project or home. This could really change how the housing market and affordable housing is tackled for the rest of 2021 and 2022...
episode 1171: Countertops and Class Action Park
Around the House this week: Caroline B "America's Healthy Home Expert" is back in the studio and we talk about countertops. There are great projects that you can do as a DIY project and there are some that you might want to leave for a pro. There is a huge trend of wood butcher block or epoxy and we will talk about where they work well and where you might run into trouble in your kitchen or bathroom...
episode 1172: Women & Contracting with Elizabeth Gomez from Bridge City Contracting
We talk with the Co-Founder and Project Manager from Bridge City Contracting about how she is elevating contracting and Eric G dives into what homeowners can do to help the remodeling process...
episode 1173: Are you ready for rolling blackouts for fire weather season? You should be!
Around the House this week: It used to be a California thing. Last year you saw the power company pulling down power when the winds went up and the dry air was blowing. Now we can expect that to happen across the Western US. Are you ready? Do you have water, fuel and a generator? With the hot dry weather we are seeing already this season you should be ready for this to happen anytime in the US. I would be extra prepared for the West Coast...
episode 1174: Pro Insider: Its on us... How WE can fix the homeless problem in America
In 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...