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

Pressure washers for many people are an integral part of spring cleaning. However, you can do a lot of damage to materials around your home. We dive into the great things pressure washers are good for and the things you should stay away from.

We then talk about some new products for child safety and how to keep those kids inside your home and not falling from windows this spring and summer.

We close out the show talking about if your home is Earthquake ready. Is your home connected to the foundation? This can be important in Earthquakes, Tornados and Hurricanes.

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The Contractor vs Designer relationship can be a difficult one. The contractor has their hang ups with the designer and the designer has their hang ups with the contractor. How do both sides navigate this and make a workable relationship? Let’s talk about my secrets to make this work seamlessly between both parties.

There is a lot of planning that should be done when you first work together before you even write an estimate or design a project. Join on in the conversation.

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Have you ever purchased an extended warranty or damage plan and thought you got what you got and then realize you got burned? It even happens to me BUT let’s talk about the details that matter and what you should be looking for with those extended warranties on electronics and things around your house.

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Doors are a hot subject right now with people trying to quiet down the inside of the house. They can also change the entire look of your home. Doors can be really confusing for many people and we take a deep dive into Doors with Brad Loveless from Simpson Door Company. For More information on Simpson Door head to: https://www.simpsondoor.com/

The last segment of the show we discuss some bad advice that I am seeing in the media and social media from so-called experts. Some of these “experts” are just pitching products like an informercial or don’t understand the details of the product or the installation. We will talk about some of the ways to learn to identify them and why they are there to begin with. That can help you make better choices in your DIY advice.

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In many places in the US housing prices are increasing rapidly. Is your house insured for that? Are lumber prices effecting your projects or a new house? We answer those questions and give our predictions on how things might move forward.

Plus we dive into 8 things around your house that are dirtier than your toilet. You might be surprised on a few of the answers!

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In today's Pro Insider Podcast we tackle the myth of is "The Customer Always Right"? This can be a massive issue in your project and your liability as a designer or contractor. Take a listen as this episode was inspired by a contractors social media post of the night before that exposed them to a huge liability.

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In this mid week special we talk about pest control basics that can help you get on top of those rodents and pests BEFORE they get out of control this summer. Springtime is a great time to rally and get back on top of those small issues that could become larger ones!

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Lumber Prices getting you down? Steel might be the answer that could be less than wood. We talk with Fortress Building Products about steel framing for decking and the thousands of other products they have for the exterior products this summer.

After that discussion we will dive into shed building 101 and no matter if you are building it from scratch or a kit from your home center there are some secrets you need to consider before you start that project.

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Mold is one of those things in your home that can be easy to clean or dangerous to you and your family. We talk about the right ways to handle that.

Building projects around the house is a lot of fun. However not understanding how to build something with strength and structure can be a huge mistake. Let’s talk about the right way to build projects and what to look for and where to find the resources to size things correctly.

We talk with Lowes about their 100 hometowns campaign and those grants that can help your communities. You don’t want to miss this one!

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How do you grow your design or construction business from a small one to a medium sized firm? It might seem easy but when you are in the trenches it is as scary as a business failing. Here are some of my safe steps to managing growth and how to delegate without having to hire employees. Lets talk about that in under 12 minutes.

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