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

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 of online retailers. To watch the videos we are talking about today use this link for the playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl_6EdXkIHMedeE56sZPaxXa4h9JA5xY8&si=FGx4CLZn6lIMsfTh Thanks for listening to Around the house if you...

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 turned it into one of Boston’s most sought-after builders. Nick’s philosophy is to share his building and business practices across social media to share knowledge with the building industry and provide transparency for potential and curr...

Matthew Whitbeck is the president and co-founder of Whitbeck Construction, LLC. Whitbeck Construction is a customized home building and remodeling company that has been operating in Upstate New York for nearly two decades. The company has been awarded and recognized for their construction of high-quality, traditional style homes that boast exterior sustainability and embody energy conservation. He...

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 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 direct email to Eric...

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 the right one? Today we take a look at how the bad ones operate and what you should look out for and the games the bad ones play. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the la...

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 ago. What is causing this and more importantly how do we fix it? We explore the reasons why in this episode of Around the House Show! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of...

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 bad happens. Lets talk about some of the basics you should consider and then we talk about the kids going back to school on this weeks mid-week special. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so yo...

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 that time of year again to discuss our fall maintenance checklist for 2023. There are so many small projects here that can help you get ready for the changing seasons. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please sub...

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. We talk about what got him started in creating this new company and how they have been helping homeowners and saving them pain in a project as making sure the right people are on your project. You can find Wayhome at https://www.hellowayhome....

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. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warning-Stop-Using-Recalled-Gree-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-4-Deaths-May-be-Tied-to-Recalled-Units Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get...

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 Home Security. All that and more in this weeks second hour of Around the House Show! 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-...

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 can cost you so much more money if you only knew how to watch and handle the situation. In this episode we talk all about the mistakes that can happen with plumbing and electrical. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear...

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 good at it and others are not so friendly in getting you the right ways to install it. One common way is for people to look for more information on YouTube. However, there are some sources that can give you some questionable details and informa...

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 tips that can make your life easier for you and your dog. All this and MORE in todays show. 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://aro...

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 dive into some of the great projects that make sense this time of year and how some of them can save you some serius money. All that and MORE in this episode of Around the House! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear...

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 need to re-pipe your own home? We talk about the basics and what are some of the causes of some of the largest plumbing problems that we see out there. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you ge...

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 project or hire a contractor here are our tips to doing it right and avoiding those mistakes that cost you money. 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 po...

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 direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/suppor...

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 and if you are covered or what questions you need to be looking at to make sure you can replace what is yours. 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...

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 trying to find refuge at your house or ruin that bbq. All this and MORE in this episode. 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://aroun...

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 now...you might not have it done for Thanksgiving. Here are my tips and tricks for a kitchen remodel if you are going to be doing it yourself or hiring an amazing contractor. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more ple...

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 utility. Check out the changes in this weeks mid-week special. 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...

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 season. Brent joined Bucket List Racing to attain his H1 Unlimited driver’s license, a goal that Brent has been chasing since he became a rookie in 2007. He will be testing the boat at the Tri-Cities test session in June and will compete...

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 to right the ship of our massive trades gap that has lead to prices going up in housing and projects across the US. We sit down with Andrew and discuss what mistakes have been made and what we have to do to get things balanced and back on tra...

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 direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/suppor...