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

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

October 31, 2020 What's that Smell? The smell that's around you? Tracking down those smelly things in your home 10 31 2020
There are so many things that can give an unpleasant smell in your home... and I am not talking about your crazy Uncle that comes over for the holidays! There are so many hidden things that can cause a home to not smell fresh. There are even some new products that you can buy that might be giving off some horrible ones as well. You might be surprised and its kind of a big fix if you didn't catch it early.
Have you ever walked into a home or storage area of someone's place and all you can smell is pets or rodents? We will dive into that as well!
All this and so much more in this weeks first half of Around the House with Eric G.
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39 min
October 29, 2020 Pro Insider: Two things you should be doing for your business right now that save you thousands 10 29 2020
For many in the residential construction industry this has been a record year. With DIYers taking on projects and contractors working as hard as they can to keep up a good year can cost you a LOT of extra money. Here are my tips to keep you on track... right now you can still do something about it. Take 12 minutes and catch this podcast.
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14 min
October 28, 2020 Is your smoke alarm too old to work? Plus we talk about smart alarms and what works! 10 28 2020
The lifespan of a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm is 8-10 years. Make sure when you check and test them this weekend that you are checking that build date.
Plus we talk about some of the smart home options that can keep you and your family safe including if you are caring for elderly parents or family members. There are models that can now text you that something is going wrong.
All this and more in this weeks Mid-Week Special.
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14 min
October 24, 2020 Your old home has a story to tell. We talk with History Attic Research and unlock that history 10 24 2020
We sit down with Christine Wysocki and Linda McManus from History Attic Research and find out how they track down the stories of old homes. Was there someone famous that was tied to your home? Was it once a larger property? Maybe there was a big event there that hit the newspapers a century ago?
People these days have been doing a lot of research on their family history but it can be increasingly hard to find out your home's history.
Lets find out how they track down information for their clients homes and the fun stories of what they have found.
For more information: https://www.historyatticresearch.com/ (https://www.historyatticresearch.com/)
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39 min
October 24, 2020 Katie Hughes from Girls Build and what electrical is required in your kitchen and bathroom 10 24 2020
Katie Hughes has been changing the world with her Girls Build program. She trains girls aged 8-14 in the trades and has been running a successful program for a number of years. You might have caught her on an episode of Mike Rowe Returning the Favor a few years ago. https://www.facebook.com/1938059449798649/videos/1944905522447375 (https://www.facebook.com/1938059449798649/videos/1944905522447375)
She has now written a book called Girls Who Build where she features 45 girls showing off their can-do attitudes and 13 do-it-herself projects. We talk about her program and the book.
For more about Girls Build: https://girlsbuild.org/ (https://girlsbuild.org/)
To find the book hit your local bookstore or order online here: https://www.powells.com/book/girls-who-build-inspiring-curiosity-confidence-to-make-anything-possible-9780762467204 (https://www.powells.com/book/girls-who-build-inspiring-curiosity-confidence-to-make-anything-possible-9780762467204)
We also discuss what electrical circuits are needed in a kitchen and bathroom NOW compared to what it used to be. This is important info if you are thinking about making changes to both rooms. You might be surprised at what changes have happened over the last few years.
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39 min
October 22, 2020 Pro Insider: Are you protecting your assets? You might get a cease and desist letter one day? 10 22 2020
In today's Pro Insider podcast we talk about YOUR BRAND. Are you protecting it? Lets talk the basics about trademarking your name. Coming up in a future episode we will bring on a trademark attorney to discuss the details but lets talk today about WHY you should be looking into this. You could just be minding your own business doing what you do best with your business.... and that letter shows up saying they own your company name. Lets talk about those details and what choices you might have. I am not an attorney but these are the basics that I have run into while running my own businesses.
Check out our Pro Insider ONLY stream right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/
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14 min
October 21, 2020 Mid-Week Special: 10+ things to never put down the drain in your home 10 21 2020
Out of sight...out of mind right? These items, if they end up in your sewer system can either hurt your plumbing, plug it up completely, or make the water pretty hazardous and that can pollute the water that ends up going back into your environment.
Take a listen and feel free to add more ideas in the review sections of the podcast. You will also get a sneak peek of what is coming up this weekend on Around the House with Eric G!
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14 min
October 17, 2020 How healthy is the air in your home? How does that whole HVAC system work? Lets find out! 10 17 2020
Indoor Air Quality is a hot topic. From the virus discussion to what kind of air is inside your home when you forget to turn on that vent hood. What? You don't even use a vent hood when you cook on the stove top? You don't want to miss this episode.
Plus we will explain all of the new technologies so if you are wondering how your system works and what new technology is being used to bring in fresh air into your home this is an episode you don't want to miss!
For more information about Pyramid Heating and Cooling head to https://www.pyramidheating.com/
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39 min
October 17, 2020 Spiders, carpenter ants and your crawlspace with Bloom Pest Control 10 17 2020
It seems like the spiders this year have come out like never before! What about those rats that could carry off your cat? Plus lets talk about your crawlspace and that air that moves from that dirty space into your house.
Nathan from Bloom pest Control and crawlspace services is our guest today as we talk about what you can do as a homeowner and what to look for. Plus when is it smart to stop and hire a professional.
That crawlspace this time of year can be a damp and messy space that causes a ton of problems for you. Those can get really expensive if you don't stay on top of it.
For more information on Bloom Pest Control: https://www.bloompestcontrol.com/
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For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/)
37 min
October 15, 2020 Pro Insider: What is the weak point in your business? 10 15 2020
What is that weak point in your business? Is it the phone calls coming in? Are you taking each and every call and making that caller feel comfortable in their choice to call you? How do you tackle some of those points that are holding your company back? Here are my quick tips on helping fix those issues that are holding back your profitability in your businesses.
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14 min

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Around the House with Eric G® is the home improvement podcast that helps homeowners, first-time buyers, and DIYers renovate, repair, and upgrade their homes with confidence — without the costly mistakes. Ranked the #1 Home Improvement Podcast of 2026 by FeedSpot, this nationally syndicated radio show and podcast is hosted by Certified Kitchen Designer Eric Goranson, CKD ("Eric G"), who brings more than 35 years of experience in kitchen design, remodeling, and construction to every episode.