Around The House with Eric G ®

Home Depot a few years ago started fighting to gain more return business with the Pro Consumer. That segment is worth about 400 billion dollars today. Now Lowe’s is tossing its hat in the ring with new services and features trying to pull those consumers back from the Orange store and local lumberyards. Let’s discuss how they are planning to take those customers and turn them into Lowes consumers.

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We have all seen it on the shelf… the paint and primer in one can. Is it really that good? We discuss this today and when you can use that product and not primer and when that primer is a key part of the process even when the product says it will work.

Hopefully this will end the debate of what works best and save you from doing a project twice!  

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Are you taking on a DIY project and are using products that might hurt your homes resale value? Are you working with a designer for a new house or remodel? We take a deep dive into where  kitchens and bathrooms are  headed in the next few years and the current trends and products that will make life healthier, cleaner, and be easier to use and maintain.

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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 house. 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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