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

2020 has been a rough one for so many. So lets talk about how to decorate safely without getting hurt or buring that house down. Lets not make 2020 worse for you. There are so many little places this can go wrong so lets talk about the common ones.

Lets talk about the common places fires start and where you can get hurt in this weeks mid-week special.

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Leaks in a wall around a window, door, or even a roof can be tough to track down. There is a way to do some testing before you rip that siding, drywall or plaster off the wall. Eric will give his secrets to do this with just a tiny patch job at best. There is no sense creating extra work for yourself.

Hard water can really tear up your plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water heater, and tubs and showers. The biggest mistake you can make is just running out to the home center to get a softener. Here is what you need to do before you go spend that money for something you might not need.

Then with the holidays right around the corner we are entering into porch pirate season where those packages can just disappear right off your doorstep. Let’s talk about what you can do to slow that down a bit… or even prevent most of it.

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This is a jamb packed episode! We give an update on Eric G’s kitchen project with more about his lighting and cabinetry. There are some new lights from NORA lighting that are really an upgrade. Here is a link to that: https://noralighting.com/product/nhioicd-28/ (https://noralighting.com/product/nhioicd-28/)

We will dive into a question about how to locate a new fence location where you don’t really know where the property lines are setting. We will then discuss pets and how to pick the right flooring for your favorite pet, you might be surprised at this conversation. We will also be including how to build a pet safe area to keep them contained outside without all the mud and mess of winter.

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As I am getting ready for our annual telethon for Operation Helping our Heroes on AM 860 the Answer on Friday the 13th we talk about your team or business giving back to the community. What are you doing to help others out? What is your passion? What subject is passionate for your team?

There are so many people that have slipped through the cracks and need a genuine helping hand. Can you help?

To listen on Friday the 13th head to TheAnswerPortland.COM to listen from 6am to 6pm.

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We don't talk politics here on Around the House BUT with the new adminstration here in the US I expect to see some new energy rules changing. This will change how we wash out clothes, how we wash our dishes, maybe how we heat our water or even our homes. There is nothing official but history tells us where we are going. You might want to do some shopping BEFORE they are limited or eliminated.

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We tackle the second half of my list from the previous show with things like understanding local building codes....what can you build and what will get you in trouble with your local building department. There is so much to home ownership and these top 10 things can sure help you make the right decisions on your home.

As a homeowner most will not have all 10 things understood but its pretty easy to do a little research or listen to upcoming episodes to get you to 100%

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I have been jamming away at my kitchen project installing cabinetry and getting it ready for a countertop template. We will talk about my challenges this week and then dive into the top 10 things a homeowner should understnad about their home....especially if they are remodeling. These are the top things that get homeowners in trouble. Many times it is just simply not knowing can cost you thousands of dollars. One of the biggest questions is "how do you hire a contractor" the RIGHT way? Here is part 1 of our two part series.

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We don't talk politics on Around the House with Eric G but the election this year changed a ton of laws in many states with what Federally has been called illegal drug use. Here in my State small personal use amounts of all controlled substances have been basically made legal (Not Federally). How is this going to affect your employees in your business? Do you have to now change your employee handbook? Lets talk about the steps you might have to take to protect your business.

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Its getting darker outside and it really is feeling like fall here in the Northwest. Is your home ready for the holidays? Here are my quick tips on what you can do to make it easier on yourself with less home issues weeks before the chaos begins.

Have you tuned up your oven and fridge? There are so many little things you can do around your house.

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Foundation problems are scary. For homeowners they think of the house collapsing, tens to hundreds of thousands of bills to fix it or even jacking up the home.

In most cases this is really not the case. Sometimes if you catch it early it can be a DIY project that you can tackle. Lets talk about what causes these issues and what you can do to fix them BEFORE you write that big check to a foundation repair company.

What are the best products to use? When should you call in a structural engineer? Its all right here.

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