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Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Around the House with Eric G® is the national home improvement radio show and podcast for homeowners, first-time buyers, DIYers and the pros who build homes. Every week we cover kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home repair, healthy homes and smart home tech, so you can renovate, repair and upgrade with confidence, without the costly mistakes. Heard on 200+ stations by 1.2 million weekly listeners, and more than 40% of them are contractors. Hosted by Eric Goranson, CKD (Certified Kitchen…
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
We talk with Kevin O'Connor from This Old House and Kayleen McCabe
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
As we get into fall its time to take some time!
With all of the news online and on your television this time of year can get to be a lot for many people. In todays mid-week special lets talk about making…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
We design the ultimate garage with Aaron Cash from Garage Living
Your garage is an extention of your home in many cases. Some people use it to store things and some people want it organized so that everything has its place…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My secrets to designing a great kitchen
WIth about 30 years of designing kitchens there are a lot of tricks and tips I can give you for your next kitchen renovation project. I will also break down…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Plan ahead for this big housing expense before it sneaks up on you
As homeowners we all know there are big ticket items that are expensive to replace. There is one that has gone up nearly four times in the last handful of…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My tips and tricks to keeping your next DIY project on budget
I dont know about you...but every time I head to the checkout line at the home improvement store I am shocked at the prices for the materials I need to finish…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My tips to make your house feel more like a home
Recently I have had a lot of questions on how to make your house feel more like a home...not any home but YOUR home. There are a lot of little things you can…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Mid-Week special: A few tips of projects to tackle this week for safety and to save you money
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
An affordable housing roundtable discussion with the Oregon Manufactured Housing Association
I sit down with the Oregon Manufactured Housing Association after a legislative event in Salem Orgon with nearly all of our manufactured housing manufacturers…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How social media can send your DIY project sideways. My top 10
Social media and the internet can be an amazing tool researching a DIY project. However when it comes to social media groups it can be one of the hardest…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Homes are unaffordable in 99% of the nation. Lets discuss
Housing costs continue to grow and we talk about a report from ATTOM that covers housing affordability.Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Fall Security Tips for your home
Now that it is getting darker outside and the kids are back to school lets talk about home security. This just isnt about locking your doors... we talk about…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How to deal with Fall Pest Control around your home
Fall is one of the worst times with pests as the rats and mice are looking for shelter, the Yellow Jackets and Hornets are extra aggressive and now is the time…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Stepping on a Yellow Jackets nest is NOT fun
In todays Mid-Week special we talk about my run in with pests. I can tell you to be careful or at least more careful than I was and not step in the middle of…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The good the bad and the ugly of House Flipping
If you have turned on the home improvement tv channels for the last 5 to 10 years you have been seeing the massive amount of home flipping television shows and…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My remodeling and restoring tips for an old home
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Hot tub on a budget? Can you do a hot tub for under $2k?
In today's mid-week special we talk about an upcomning tv show segment. The question is can you do a hot tub on a budget? You can and we dive into this subject…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Disaster Resilience with Prof. Monica Sanders. Are you READY?
We sit down with Professor Monica Sanders and discuss disaster resilience and what you can to to put yourself in a better position when you are faced with a…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My top 10 home improvement products you should have in your home (NOT SPONSORED)
There are a ton of products that are new out there plus the old and reliable ones. Today we talk about Eric G's favorite products you should know about. None…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The inside story of my "Let's Test it" series on Around the House Northwest
We have had a lot of comments on our new series on our television show Around the House NW. This "Lets test it" segment we test low cost tools and products off…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Nick Shiffer from NS Builders, we talk remodeling and power tools
We sit down with Nick Schiffer of NS Builders. Uncompromising on quality & craftsmanship to always provide a better product, Nick founded NS Builders and has…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Matt Whitbeck from This Old House and Construction Educator
Matthew Whitbeck is the president and co-founder of Whitbeck Construction, LLC. Whitbeck Construction is a customized home building and remodeling company that…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Leaking Cooktops and the economy is causing this issue in remodeling
Check out this weeks quick mid-week special with an update on this weekends show! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The top 10 ways a bad contractor can scam you
There are a lot of great contractors out there. However the handful of bad ones give the remodeling industry a black eye at times. How do you navigate hiring…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The real reasons why remodeling and new construction is so expensive
Construction prices over the last three years have blown up through the roof with some projects costing two or more times what they did just a handful of years…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Are you Ready? Plus its back to school season already
As a hurricane strikes the South are you ready for a natural disaster? Nearly everyhere here in the US has an issue where you should be ready incase something…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Our Fall Maintenance Checklist 2023
I dont know about you... but I would much rather knock out those fall projects that can save me money this winter when its 75 degrees vs 45 degrees. So its…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Expert Help for that major project with Corbin Clay and Wayhome
We sit down with Corbin Clay, CEO and founder of Wayhome, a brand new platform that helps and empowers homeowners with unbiased help on their major projects…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Is your dehumidifier on a recall list?
Its time for an Around the House update and is your dehumidifier going to cause a house fire? You might want to check yours and if its on the list…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Tricks to keep your home cool and Fall home security
For many it has been a HOT summer and we have some tricks and tips that can save you money! Plus with the seasons changing its time to start thinking about…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
My top 10 homeowner mistakes people make with their electrical and plumbing
With money being so tight and interest rates through the roof its harder than ever to take care of your home. There are some common misktakes that happen that…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The good, the bad, the ugly about installation instructions and YouTube videos
Even though we have the power of the internet getting the right information to install a new product can be tough. There are some companies that are really…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Upgrades Around Your House for the dog lover
If you are a pet owner, technology has really started to help you out. We talk about the many new products for dog owners as well as the many new tricks and…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Fall Project Planning-What seasonal projects you should start now
Now that we are getting late in the summer, its time to start thinking about those late summer and fall projects! What needs to be done around your house? Lets…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Plumbing 101- Lets talk about using the right pipe for the project
When it comes to plumbing repairs, many people struggle with the right pipe to use. How do you pick the right one? Then the million dollar question is do I…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The secrets of bathroom design before you remodel
Designing a bathroom and taking on that remodel can be tough. There are a ton of things that can go wrong. It doesnt matter if you are going to DIY this…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The top 10 mistakes that can cost you the most in repairing your home
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Are you covered?? Lets talk homeowners and renters insurance
Do you own a home? Do you rent? Our question of the day is "ARE YOU COVERED" with your insurance plan. Lets chat about the mistakes that happen with insurance…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How the US Government is changing your appliances and late summer rodents
We talk about some of the new changes coming up with appliances for 2024 PLUS so much more including how to deal with those late summer rodents that might be…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How to design a kitchen before you start that remodel
We are now getting into that time where people start thinking about that fall remodel and in make cases if you are not started on the kitchen remodel right…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
New Building Code changes will let your electric utility control your water heater and hvac.
There are new changes coming to the new building code in 2024. There are some big changes including how your water heater and hvac talks with your electric…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Home Building and Hydroplane Racing with Driver Brent Hall and Bucket List Racing
Each summer we have a discussion about Unlimited Hydroplane racing and we have our friend of the show Brent Hall, driver of the 440 for the 2023 H1 Unlimited…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
The Trades Skills Gap with Andew Brown
Andrew Brown might be well known as the Founder and CEO of Toolfetch but he is widely known as a strong voice for the trades and is putting in a great effort…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Coming up Saturday on Around the House Show!
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
It is that SALE time of year
We dive into a handful of topics including where to find the big sales this time of year and even touch on a Taco Tuesday update! This and more in this weeks…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
We talk insulation with Spray Foam Genie
We sit down with Spray Foam Genie and Kevin Longe, CEO and Founder Chris Ryan about spray foam insulation, how they have a system to make sure you get what you…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Debunking Popular Home Improvement Myths
There are so many things around the internet and even on social media groups that are myths filled with bad information around your house. Today we tackle…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Garage Door installation and curb appeal
We talk about Eric's latest project and the new tech he just installed in his home in todays Mid-Week Special Thanks for listening to Around the house if you…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
A game changing composite decking from Millboard
We sit down with John Fowler, CEO and Founder at Outlive, the US distributor for Millboard composite decking. We talk about this new decking material that we…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Natural DIY Lawncare with Lawnbright
We sit down with Craig Elworthy, Founder of Lawnbright and we talk about how DIY lawncare with natural products can get you a healthy lawn without all the…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Should you rent or own a home?
Should you rent a home or buy it? We talk about both in this weeks mid-week special! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Huge rebates for your home and our discussion with Rewiring America
Are there rebates to help you with saving energy and maybe a new heat pump? We are just starting to see some amazing ones come out and more later this year. We…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Wildfire smoke solutions, 4th of July safety and banning pizza in NYC
Todays first hour of the show is packed full of current events, from so many people dealing with wildfire smoke to keeping your home safer during the 4th of…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Coming up Saturday on Around the House Show!
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- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How to save on your next water bill!
Water is expensive for many people in the country. Or you might be on water restrictions where drinking water is in short supply. Here are my tricks and tips…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Kitchen Upgrades without a big remodel
You can spend six figures on a Kitchen remodel pretty quickly. What can you do for a lot less. We dive into budget remodeling tips for your kitchen to help…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
Bathroom upgrades without a remodel
Many homes have more than one bathroom and bathroom remodels are more expensive than ever. What can you do without taking the whole bathroom out and a major…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How we might be able to fix our affordable housing problem
Housing costs keep rising. There are some amazing solutions on the horizon but there are some massive roadblocks in its place. How are we going to fix this?…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
How to install Exterior Tile with WIlliam White (NEW UPLOAD)
This is a highly requested replay of last falls discussion with William White. Are you thinking about exterior tile? Maybe that front porch, the back patio or…
- Around the House with Eric G®: Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY
New Products for those summer projects
We take a deep dive into new products today. Then we offer up some quick tips to last minute Fathers Day shopping! Durabond…