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

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April 07, 2020 Mid Week Special: How to control bugs and Do I need primer when I paint? 4 8 2020
We will be doing a special pest control and crawlspace recording on Friday so get those questions ready!
When I am painting will that paint and primer all in one work? Or do I need to buy primer? All that and more in this weeks Mid-Week Special.
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April 06, 2020 Last weeks tip roundup! 4 6 2020
Here is a last weeks 1 min tip roundup! All in one place!
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April 04, 2020 Lets fix up that basement and how to keep that basement dry! Hour 1 April 4 2020
Basements are a regional thing but if you have one lets talk about how to build it out and keep it dry. You can make some big mistakes that can happen if you just head down and finish it out.
What are some of the causes of a flooded basement? You might be surprised that many times it has nothing to do with even how that basement was constructed. Many times you can walk around the outside of your home and predict what will happen down in that basement.
5:37 If you want to see how porous your concrete is.
7:10 We will talk about the leading cause of a flooded basement
12:58 What happens when you are a renter?
20:45 What kind of basements are there? Or crawlspaces?
32:38 What types of utility connections do you need to take into account.
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April 04, 2020 Lets take it outside and talk Landscaping with Eddie Uyeta Extended version Hour 2 April 4 2020
Eddie Uyeta has been landscaping nearly his entire life. Lets tap into that experience and talk about where do you start with the design of a project and what is important to think about. If you listened to the radio show this is an extended show as about 15 min of our interview would not all fit in the radio show
Eddie starts out by talking about his long history of landscape design and as a business owner.
15:59 We talk about the first things you need to do to start a project
21:21 I ask Eddie about invasive species such as Ivy in my yard and how to deal with it
28:14 We talk about finding the right plants for the right area
For more information on Eddie head to his website: https://www.uyetalandscape.com/
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April 01, 2020 Mid Week Special: I know we are tired of our homes already. Lets try this to change up the scenery 4 1 20
We have already spent more in our own homes in the last few weeks than we have in months. Here are some quick tips to change it up a bit and make it seem a little better and a little different. Plus we will talk about what is happening on this weekends show.
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April 01, 2020 Around the Toolbox 40: Walt Tomala from TNT General Contracting & the construction industry 4/2/20
This is your East Coast Vs West Coast face off: You might have caught Walt teaching builders and remodelers about Dupont exterior products in trade shows across the country. He is also a commercial and residential builder and remodeling contractor. Walt is a personal friend of mine that is a leader in the Northeast Building Community and I knew he had some good information on building and remodeling.
Walter Tomala Jr. is president and founder of TNT General Contracting Inc. since 1994 and a resident of Westfield, MA. At age 37; as a result of his passion for building and commitment to helping others, Walt was awarded the BusinessWest Forty Under 40, class of 2013. Walt has served as president on the board of directors for Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, as well as the State of Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts Home Builders & Remodelers Associations and continues to play an important role within those organizations.
We will talk about high performance building, exterior construction work, and really start a discussion about tearing down old homes and building new ones. All this and more in this special edition of Around the Toolbox.
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March 31, 2020 5 daily tips from the week of March 23, 2020- The Recap
Here is the recap of all our daily tips for the week of March 23rd! Tune in every weekday on Social Media for my daily tips. These one minute tips are designed to help you be inspired and take on something new Around the House.
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March 28, 2020 Great Feelgood projects to tackle around your house Hour 1 March 28 2020
I might not want to start a massive remodel this week but there are so many things you can do around your house that feel good. Lets talk about them in Hour 1
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March 28, 2020 Lets talk woodworking with Cam Anderson from Blacktail Studios Hour 2 March 28 2020
Lets talk about the art of the live edge, epoxy resin river tables and wood furniture with one of the leading YouTube experts on the subject, Cam Anderson. We also chat about some of his favorite woodworking tips and tools in Hour 2
For more information about Cam you can catch him at https://www.blacktailstudio.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/BlacktailStudio
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March 26, 2020 Around the Toolbox 39: Chinese 60% tariffs on cabinetry and construction not being "essential" in WA 3 26 20
We have a lot going on this week with the International Trade Commission penalizing Chinese cabinetry with an average of 60% tariff for five years and some companies having to pay as high as 269% in duties. This will change the face of cabinetry for the lower end products for a while. Lets also discuss how Washington State just ruled last night that nearly all construction is considered non-essential and how that is now shut down as of this morning.
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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.