Around the House with Eric G®: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro

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Around the House with Eric G®: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro episodes

November 07, 2020 Part 2 of the top 10 things a homeowner should understand about their home 11 7 2020
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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41 min
November 07, 2020 My Kitchen project update and PART ONE of the top 10 things a homeowner should understand about their home 11 7 2020
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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41 min
November 05, 2020 Pro Insider: This election with legalized drugs and your construction business 11 5 2020
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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14 min
November 04, 2020 Mid-Week Special: Is your home Thanksgiving Ready? My tips for getting your home ready for the holidays 11 4 2020
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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14 min
October 31, 2020 Have a crack in your foundation or a leaky basement? I can save you thousands in this episode 10 31 2020
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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40 min
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

About Around the House with Eric G®: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro

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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.