In an age where online shopping is more prevalent than ever, the rise of package theft has become a growing concern for homeowners everywhere. But fear not! Join us on our podcast journey as we delve into the world of home security and share invaluable insights on how to safeguard your deliveries and protect your home. In this episode we'll explore various strategies and technologies designed to thwart package thieves and fortify your home against intruders. We talk with Jeff Kutas from MB Senti...
May 25, 2024•41 min•Season 36Ep. 1745
In this weeks Weekday update we tackle bad advice from DIY Influencers, an important electric range recall and some tips for Spring pest control. All this and more in this short episode! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified ...
May 22, 2024•12 min•Season 36Ep. 1743
Over the last five years how we tackle exterior projects has really changed. There is new technology and science that can save you a TON of work later and make that project last so much longer. From taking on a siding project to building a new deck there are a lot of new tips and tricks that can extend the lifetime of your project. We talk about that and so much more in this second hour of Around the House Show! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-414...
May 18, 2024•41 min•Season 36Ep. 1742
I think we can all agree everything right now is expensive. Are there things you can do aroudn your house to save some money? Are there projects that might put money back in your pocket or save you a ton down the road. We talk about that and so much more in the first hour of Around the House Show! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around th...
May 18, 2024•42 min•Season 36Ep. 1741
It was buried in the news in February but the death date has been revealed for the top load washing machine, the gas dryer, and maybe even your electric clothes dryer. The date...March 28th 2028 is when the new energy standards will go into effect to make top load washing machines have the same water usage as a front load. That by default will eliminate that top load washing machine from the US market. Also it looks like they are going to eliminate gas dryers and electric dryers and force heat p...
May 15, 2024•10 min•Season 36Ep. 1739
We dive into bathroom remodeling in this episode. We sat down with California Contractor and Designer Matt Plaskoff from One Week Bath. He also owns Plaskoff Construction. Plaskoff Construction serves the most discriminating homeowners in the Greater Los Angeles Area, providing Design and Build services and improving the homes of such notables as Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Candy, John Lithgow, Samuel Jackson, Ben Affleck, Carl Lewis, Henry Fonda, Goldie Hawn ...
May 11, 2024•46 min•Season 36Ep. 1738
As housing gets more and more expensive and harder to get, many people start looking for a house that is in need of work so they can create their own dream home. One persons trash is another persons treasure as you can create something amazing from. This show is all about what to look for and where the problems might come up. You can find that home but you need to know what to look for and what can blow your budget up quickly before you even get started. We hope this helps you find that project ...
May 11, 2024•41 min•Season 36Ep. 1737
Eric has been looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that will work with his two big dogs and mop and clean his floors? Did he find the ultimate cleaner? He talks about the Roborock S8 Max V Ultra unit in todays Weekday Special. Eric also chats with you about some of his latest home improvement videos and how to find them. Take a listen. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might ...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Season 36Ep. 1735
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 track for the skilled trades. You can find Andrew Brown over at ToolFetch.com or his Linkedin profile h...
May 04, 2024•47 min•Season 36Ep. 1734
With over 30 years of Kitchen and Bath Design under his belt Eric gives you the best tips to designing that kitchen and managing your remodel project from start to finish. Check it out all right here. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you...
May 04, 2024•41 min•Season 36Ep. 1733
Happy May Day! Today we are going to talk about my tips to finding a contractor and where to look and where you might just find the bad ones. All in this weeks Weekday Update special! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of ...
May 01, 2024•12 min•Season 36Ep. 1731
We have a double header in todays episode. We start out talking about my tips to making your exterior projects hold up longer. You took all the time to build something but you really want it to last. Here are my tips to having it hold up for years to come. Then we sit down with Bill Godwin from Monument Grills. There are a ton of cool features on these new bbq grills in 2024 and we sit down and talk about one of the hottest ones that are not built into your outdoor kitchen. For more information ...
Apr 27, 2024•42 min•Season 36Ep. 1730
For a homeowner plumbing projects can be filled with problems. With home centers having products on the shelf that dont meet building code or even the bad information on the internet you can get headed out the wrong direction right at the start of the project. Here are my tips for starting a successful plumbing project. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a futu...
Apr 27, 2024•42 min•Season 36Ep. 1729
It seems the last few years when products are forced to change with new laws it starts in the European Union. We saw that this last few years with the new Apple Iphone with the change to USB-C. Now it looks like they are at it again with our power tools and this might not be for the better if you have a higher end tool. Lets explore how that could turn out and then there are some new labor laws in the US that will change some employee relationships in design construction and even media. We talk ...
Apr 24, 2024•11 min•Season 36Ep. 1727
There are a lot of things you can do Around the House to make your yard a lot heathier and all while using less water than you might have last year. Technology is getting so much better and its leading to a better looking exterior. Here are my tricks to keeping that yard and garden looking good this spring. Check out the videos on our Around the House Facebook page this weekend to see more detailed information about how to use some of these brand new products. To get your questions answered by E...
Apr 20, 2024•43 min•Season 36Ep. 1726
Housing is getting harder and harder in many parts of the US to afford. With interest rates higher than in decades and prices for housing skyrocketing we are seeing younger generations (and everyone else) have HUGE roadblocks to homeownership. There is a lot of common sense things we can do to make this more affordable for people to get into owning a home. Lets take a look at what we need to change. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Er...
Apr 20, 2024•42 min•Season 36Ep. 1725
In some states people that have moved into homes that are not theirs or should not be there have started to change the rental landscape. If you are thinking about buying a rental for additional income this show might be for you. If you are a renter this could open your eyes to new problems happing all across the country. What can you do to fix it? Lets discuss this in our Weekday Update! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will ge...
Apr 17, 2024•11 min•Season 36Ep. 1723
I sit down with Aaron Brundage from System Pavers to talk about creating that backyard oasis. There is a lot that goes into backyard projects and these are his tips and tricks to make it look its best. Sometimes these projects can be a great DIY project or you want to hire the pros to do it for you. Either way this episode is for you. Plus we talk about our 36th Birthday and the basic history of Around the House Show. For more information about System pavers head to https://systempavers.com/ To ...
Apr 13, 2024•43 min•Season 36Ep. 1722
There are plenty of people out there trying to scam homeowners and renters out of their hard earned money. There are a ton of great contractors that are trying to help people out. How do you find the right ones and where are the scammers lurking? We talk about that and so much more in todays Around the House Show. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future epi...
Apr 13, 2024•42 min•Season 36Ep. 1721
Today the US EPA released new water regulations on PFAS or what they now call "forever chemicals" and how they are going to test and treat them in your drinking water in the coming years. We discuss this new information that came out today and then we dive into a rant about Las Vegas mass transit that serves the major construction and home improvement trade shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center. All this and more in todays episode. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in th...
Apr 10, 2024•12 min•Season 36Ep. 1719
Eric G just had a riveting chat with Tom Scott, the mastermind behind WORKIQ Tools, right at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas—before they snagged the title of "Best New Product of 2024." That's right, this episode dives straight into the details of their award-winning vice that’s got everyone buzzing! Tom shares how this innovative tool is changing the game for DIY enthusiasts and pros alike, allowing you to work smarter, not harder. With features that let you position your workpiece at t...
Apr 06, 2024•38 min•Season 36Ep. 1718
We sit down with Sarah Listi from Tool Girls Garage and Murder House flip live on the show floor of the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas on the media stage. We talk about whats new at the show, power tools, electric vs gas, and so much more. We also talk about the behind the scenes of her television show Murder House Flip where true crime meets home improvement and design. To find out more about Sarah: https://toolgirlsgarage.com/ To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the...
Apr 06, 2024•45 min•Season 36Ep. 1717
We talk about a house in Hawaii that was built on the wrong lot. It is amazing that these things can still happen today but they still do. We talk about this and the squatters that ended up living in the home during the court battle. This and so much more in our Around the House Weekday Update! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the H...
Apr 03, 2024•12 min•Season 36Ep. 1715
We start out the show talking with Connor Hopkins from Crocodile Cloth about my favorite way to clean up my hands, my shop, projects and my bbq. This stuff seriously works and you can find them at https://crocodilecloth.com/ . Later in the show we talk about my favorite tricks and tips as a dog owner and what you can do to make sure your pet is more confortable and make it easier for you to care for them and keep your home just a little bit cleaner. To get your questions answered by Eric G give ...
Mar 30, 2024•42 min•Season 35Ep. 1714
Each spring we cover our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist. This is a great list to walk around your house to make sure you have the major things covered so you can enjoy that summer! If you want a copy of the list head to our website at www.aroundthehouseonline.com and contact us there and we will send you a copy. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future ep...
Mar 30, 2024•42 min•Season 35Ep. 1713
Eric is LIVE from the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode 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-with-e.captivate.fm/listen If you want to join the Around the Hous...
Mar 27, 2024•8 min•Season 35Ep. 1711
I sit down with Aaron Brueck and Samantha Deacon from Baldwin Hardware at their massive booth at Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas. We talk about their latest hardware, design trends, and the latest in the world of design. To find out more about Baldwin check them out here: https://www.baldwinhardware.com/ To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future epi...
Mar 23, 2024•47 min•Season 35Ep. 1710
Finding and hiring the right contractor can be stressful. There are some things you can do to find the right contrctor and get the project finished the first time. If you hired the wrong one that is now over their head on the project you can leave yourself locked into the contractor for the rest of the project if you are not careful. Lets discuss all of that in more in todays first hour of Around the House. To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/...
Mar 23, 2024•42 min•Season 35Ep. 1709
Lumber prices are still pretty high compared to where Lumber Future Prices have been over the last few months! So are we at a point where using metal might make more sense when it comes to framing decks and building fences. I think we might have been there for a long time. Lets discuss! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Th...
Mar 20, 2024•10 min•Season 35Ep. 1707
At Design and Construction Week 2024 we sat down in the Daltile booth to do a deep dive with hard surfaces with Chip Wade and Patrick Warren. You might have seen Chip Wade as a carpenter on Atlanta's HGTV’s Designed to Sell. Since then Chip has appeared on HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block, Ellen’s Design Challenge, HGTV’s Showdown, HGTV’s Design Star, HGTV’s Wise Buys, Oprah, and CNN. and on Fox & Friends on the weekends showing off new products for your home. Patrick Warren is the Vice Preside...
Mar 16, 2024•43 min•Season 35Ep. 1706
