Around the House with Eric G® Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY

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.

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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.

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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.

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We then dive into how the rules are changing with safety for homeowners and jobsites. There is a lot to know so you dont have an agency showing up on your doorstep and a fine from taking on a DIY project.

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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. What causes these problems? We find out on this weeks Around the House with Eric G!

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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. 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

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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.

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Have a crack in your foundation? Worried about it getting larger? Did you just get a $5000 quote for fixing it and wonder what the options are? We talk about doing the right fix with carbon fiber yourself and making it stronger than the concrete around it.

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As with anything structural if your foundation has more than a small crack you should still hire a structural engineer to asses your foundation so that the right materails are used in the repair and all issues are addressed. You can still do the repair but you will want the expert advice on your situation.

Not everyone has the luxury of central air conditioning or a mini split heat pump. Heck...I didnt until last month either. Here are my tips to try to help you win the battle of a cooler house this summer.

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Let me save you hundreds of dollars on this repair. Did you know that most faucets have a lifetime warranty? Unless you made the mistake of ordering an off brand from online you can most likely get a rebuild kit and replacement parts in just a few days. Almost always....it is for free. We dive into this project that will keep that money in your pocket instead of tossing something repairable away.

Are you getting ready to start a new project? If you are thining you are going to order in materials and have it here like you did last year or your friends did last year most likey you are going to be shocked. When someone walks into the home center to order cabinetry and they say that order will deliver in 20 weeks the jaw hits the floor. We will update you on the latest common lead times for your next project and when you should be ordering them.

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We have a people shortage in the design and construction world. That means your competitors are trying to get your people to come work for them. Do you have a defensive plan for that? Are you developing new talent to bring up to your A team?

Lets talk about what you can do to keep those great people on your team and how you develop a plan to train new ones.

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Where is remodeling going for the rest of the year? Will it be cheaper to start that project later this year? Are prices going up or going down?

We will talk about all this and more in this weeks Mid-Week Special of Around the House

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