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

Constructing Hope's pre-apprenticeship program has been doing some amazing work over the last 15 years. The mission of Constructing Hope is to rebuild the lives of people in our community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry. They take formerly incarcerated or homeless individuals and walk them though this program with support, lif...

Jobsite safety around your projects is something we should all take seriously. We talk about Caroline's family friend who passed on the day of recording from a fatal accident when taking on a DIY project. Then we dive into bad house flippers and what to watch for when you are purchasing a house. All this and MORE in this weeks first hour of Around the House Show! We dedicate this episode to Eddie...

In the mid-week special we jump into What is a Yurt as Eric G went camping in one last week for the first time and then dive into Swim Spas as Caroline is out shopping for one. Then we talk about the interview in Saturday's show coming up with Constructing Hope. To donate to Constructing Hope: https://courtneyj.givecloud.co/LTPF Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more ple...

If you are designing a shower it can be so easy to forget the drain. Is it going to match the hardware on the shower valve and shower door? Is it going to make a statement or just be a boring circle in the middle of the floor? We sit down with Barbara Kratus Stark, Director of Sales and Marketing for Infinity Drain. We dive into what you can do with drains in that shower and even take it outside f...

Its our Fathers Day gift guide! What are the hottest gifts for Fathers Day 2022? You should check out our top 10 guide. None of these are sponsored products just really cool stuff that should put a smile on Dad's face! Here are the links to some of our favorite products! Vacmaster 12 Gallon 5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac: https://vacmaster.com/12-gallon-5-peak-hp-wet-dry-vacuum/Smart Garage Hub | M Q https...

In this weeks Mid-Week Special we dive into Fried Chicken Ice cream, We talk about how lumber prices are currently crashing again so that project might actually become more affordable. That will be a sight for sore eyes. We talk about a buddies battle with his neighbor and the HOA and we even talk about Caroline B is wanting a new car that could be explosive on the market today. All this and some...

Humidity in your home, when it is high, costs you money. It is MUCH cheaper to remove humidity with the right commercial grade dehumidifier than use your airconditioner to do it. Take a listen to this episode to learn how to make a more comfortable home that will be healthier to live in and save you money. It is all about that Dew Point! Nikki Krueger is the Building Science & Business Develop...

Paver projects are a lot of work... but if they are done correctly then they can last hundreds of years with a little maintenance. We give some of the top secrets for taking on those projects from a driveway to a patio or walkway. Then we discuss a little bit about retaining walls and controlling weeks in a healthier way. All this and MORE in this outdoor edition of Around the House Show! Thanks f...

David Applebaum Architect, has established himself as one of the preeminent architects in Southern California. Cuba Gooding Jr., Diane Keaton, Frank Sinatra, Rupert Murdoch, Brad Grey, Bob Hope, Adrienne Barbeau, Hiro Yamagata and Shari Lewis are just some of the famous clients who have chosen Applebaum to design their homes. High-profile clients for commercial projects include Quincy Jones, Espri...

We start out talking about taking care of that mattress in your home? How old and Dirty is it? You might be surprised! Then we talk with Sherry Chapman with Ergomotion. By combining smart technology with ergonomically designed bed base solutions, the team at ergomotion aim to achieve the right balance for body and mind. From their headquarters in Santa Bárbara, California, the products are designe...

How do you fix up that kitchen without taking on a remodel? Kitchen remodels are expensive. A basic one if you are paying a contractor typically costs over $70,000. We dive into some smaller DIY projects that can make it look so much better without spending the big dollars with a little hard work. How easy it is to paint a kitchen? What are the steps? We talk about this and so much more in the fir...

In today's episode we talk about how it is on US... the Design and Construction Industry, to tackle the homeless and low-income housing issues. In the US we spend on average $35,578 per year for every person who must endure homelessness. You would think that with that level of effort we would not be having such a growing problem. We have a brilliant industry. We need to team up with medical profes...

Where is remodeling going for the rest of the year? Will it be cheaper to start that project later this year? Are prices going up or going down? We will talk about all this and more in this weeks Mid-Week Special of Around the 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 posts at https://around-the-house-wi...

We travel to Clyde Lewis's Studio in Portland to ask some of those questions people have been asking us for years. Questions like "I think my house is haunted... what can I do?" and "I caught my kid playing with a Ouija board in their bedroom... What did they do?" Who is Clyde Lewis? Clyde Lewis is a powerful voice in parapolitical and paranormal news and commentary. With a diverse background in n...

In many areas, crime is headed the wrong direction and we have more tools than ever before as homeowners to combat that. Here are my tricks of the trade to keep those criminals wondering what is going on in your house and hopefully send them to a much easier target. Have a neighbor’s home that has a full view of your backyard? Do you have a new hot tub, pool, or deck you are dreaming of a little p...

We have all been pushing ourselves really hard. A busy 2019 trying to street fight through a pandemic... and now we are headed into Memorial Day weekend 2021. Is it time you put down the phone, close up the laptop, set that out of office assistant and do something you enjoy? We talk about that in today's Pro Insider Podcast. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please...

The National Association of Home Builders just reported that regulation has added $93,870 to the cost of the average house. In my area....it could be double that. This makes it nearly impossible to build a house for under $400,000 when so much is tied up with red tape. Lets dive into this subject and what we can do to change that or at least make it better so more people can get into single family...

We sit down and take an inside look at This Old House with Kevin O'Connor and talk about how they are transitioning into the next generation of skilled tradespeople that have been a fixture in your home on PBS for nearly 42 years. Have you noticed a few people have faded away into the background? We talk about what some of the veterans are doing now. We dive into the massive issue of our lack of s...

Hiring a contractor can be tough if you it your first time. Most contractors are good to work with but what happens if you found the wrong one? How do you know? We dive into what you should be looking for when you hire a contractor in 2021 and what could go wrong if you are not looking for the right things in your next contractor. Did you know that if you hired the wrong one it could have you payi...

In construction today there is a massive vacuum of new talent coming into the trades, design and management. That toxic employee, manager, or CEO can trash an organization in just a few months. Even worse.... is it you? We take 10 minutes and discuss what can be done to make changes to fix this and what can be done to quickly turn around company culture. Thanks for listening to Around the house if...

This last week has been promising in the lumber commodity markets. The last week we have seen steep declines in prices for July and beyond. Will this change prices at the Lumberyard tomorrow? Great questions and we talk about it in today's 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 ht...

In 2021 if you are doing things like you have always have with DIY and remodeling projects this could put you in a bad position. If you want a successful project, we will give the secrets that have changed this year with out of control pricing and lack of materials. We then talk about accessibility in your home with home technology and entertainment with a discussion with Tom Wlodkowski, Vice Pres...

There are a ton of people trying to DIY their own plumbing projects. However, you want to make sure you are using the right materials for the project. Many times, there is an assumption that if they can find it on a Home Center shelf it can be used. We will stop some of the confusion in todays Around the House. We will then dive into a new appliance line from Samsung that changes how we think and...

Here is an excerpt from Saturday's show! We talk about accessibility in your home with home technology and entertainment with a discussion with Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility for Comcast. If you have someone in your home that is aging or has limited abilities, there are a ton of new products to help assist with this. With Tom being blind himself, he brings a unique perspective on...

The Contractor vs Designer relationship can be a difficult one. The contractor has their hang ups with the designer and the designer has their hang ups with the contractor. How do both sides navigate this and make a workable relationship? Let’s talk about my secrets to make this work seamlessly between both parties. There is a lot of planning that should be done when you first work together before...