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

As we get closer to the end of the year we dive into what is HOt for 2024 and what style has been left behind. The glam and gray of of the 2000's has left the building but there are some styles here that you might be surprised at what is changing for 2024. Check it all out here. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest epi...

I was out shopping yesterday and stumbled into new pricing at the big box stores. Electrical has dropped in a big way so if you are going to tackle a new project then this could save you hundreds of dollars on your next project. Plus some HUGE recalls in outdoor power equipment. All this and MORE in our mid-week special. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subs...

For homeowners... one of the most misunderstood areas of your home is the basement or crawlspace. There are plenty of companies that use that with a heavy dose of fear to talk you into repairs that you might not need or even worse can make the problem even worse. In this episode we talk about the basics and how to make the repairs the right way the first time. This should help guide you to get the...

With things so expensive out there, this week in our first hour we talk about those things around the house that can save you money. Some of these projects pay for themselves pretty quickly and others even have money that help pay for them right up front. Here are my tricks and tips! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the lates...

Happy November! Lets talk a little safety this week since we are changing those clocks back for the winter here in the US. Here are some great tips for this week that can save a life or your home. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen If you want...

I have been designing bathrooms for nearly 30 years. Here are my secrets to a great project and how you should look at each part of the project. Hopefully these tips can save you some money and time on your next project. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captiva...

Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen Earlier this year we sat down with both Kevin O'Connor from This Old House and home improvement tv host and trades advocate Kayleen McCabe. These are two great discussions you dont want to miss! If you want t...

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 sure YOU are ready for the holidays before your house even is. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate...

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 and its also a place to work and live. We sit down with Aaron Cash from Garage Living and talk about how you can transform that space and in the last segment I dive into the many things you need to take care of in your garage to make it comfo...

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 cabinetry and what works and what makes sense. Including some of the myths that no longer hold up with kitchen cabinetry. Take a listen as this podcast could save you thousands of dollars on your next project. Thanks for listening to Around th...

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 years that is going to sneak up on you and cost you as much as a good car that you might not have planned on. Lets talk about these hidden expenses will cost you tens of thousands of dollars when it needs to be replaced. Thanks for listening to...

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 the project. Is there a way to keep these projects on budget? Here are my tips and tricks for doing just that. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it...

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 do to make small changes that can create your place to relax and get refreshed. With the stress of the current events and our economy there are a lot of people wanting to get home and disconnect a bit from the world and here are my tips and t...

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I sit down with the Oregon Manufactured Housing Association after a legislative event in Salem Orgon with nearly all of our manufactured housing manufacturers in my area. In the day to day business these professionals are hard competitors but they came together to discuss how they can be helping our communities as a whole to better serve people that need affordable housing. In this episode we sit...

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 places to navigate with dangerous information that is not helpful in your goal of starting and completing that next project. We dive into this subject today to make sure we have all the right information and what are some of the most dangerous co...

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 hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen If you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a...

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 everything from internet security to some easy tips and tricks to keep your entire home safe including the packages sitting on your front porch. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get not...

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 to keep them where you want them to be....away from your home. Here are my tips and tricks including what went wrong for me all in this episode. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get n...

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 one. We talk about my trip to the ER as well as some very important recalls of everything from tools to mattresses that could make you sick in this weeks mid-week special. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more plea...

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 of course those stars pushing their own house flipping seminars where they sell you "their" plan of how to flip homes. Today we dive into the good, the bad, the ugly of house flipping and how things can go right or oh so wrong. Plus are the...

Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen Working on old homes can be a challege. You might be dealing with previous owners that have removed all the charm for a 1980's update or you have a pristine example of a home that has not been messed with. Ei...

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 with my tips and tricks! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen If you want to join the...

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 natural disaster. More about Monica: Founder of “The Undivide Project”, an organization dedicated to creating climate resilience in underserved communities via Internet infrastructure and service centered IoT solutions.  Sh...

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 of these are sponsored so this is a tried and true list of some great things you should have around your house. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it...