Around The House with Eric G ®

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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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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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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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/

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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

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/

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

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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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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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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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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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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Live in what they call an "up and coming neighborhood" in the city? Has violent crime increased around your home? There are some new things you can do to help make your home safer and there is new technology out there that can even keep most bullets from coming through your walls, doors or windows. Plus they can be beautiful without it looking like a commercial building. Lets spend a few minutes to talk about what options for you might take your home to the next safest level.

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