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Around the House with Eric G® Home Improvement Remodeling & DIY

Around the House with Eric G® is the home improvement podcast that helps homeowners, first-time buyers, and DIYers renovate, repair, and upgrade their homes with confidence — without the costly mistakes. Ranked the #1 Home Improvement Podcast of 2026 by FeedSpot, this nationally syndicated radio show and podcast is hosted by Certified Kitchen Designer Eric Goranson, CKD (“Eric G”), who brings more than 35 years of experience in kitchen design, remodeling, and construction to every episode.
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, tackling your first bathroom renovation, budgeting a whole-home project, or just trying to figure out what that weird noise in your wall is, Eric G and co-host John Dudley — a former contractor — break it down from two perspectives: the designer’s eye and the builder’s know-how.
Every episode delivers practical, actionable advice on:
Home renovation and remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and beyond)
DIY projects and home repair for every skill level
Hiring contractors, avoiding scams, and understanding bids
Smart home technology and energy-efficient upgrades
Sustainable and healthy building materials
Design trends, product reviews, and what’s actually worth your money
You’ll also hear exclusive interviews with celebrity guests, industry leaders, and top building pros — plus honest, entertaining conversations that make home improvement feel less overwhelming and a lot more fun.
About the Host: Eric Goranson, CKD, is a nationally recognized home improvement expert and keynote speaker, named a Top 50 Innovator by Kitchen and Bath Design News. A former member of the Baldwin Hardware Design Council with brand experience including KraftMaid Cabinetry — and a creative streak from his days as a Seattle rock band bassist — Eric makes expert advice engaging and relatable.
If you own a home, want to own a home, or work on homes for a living, this is your show. Follow Around the House with Eric G® on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and start upgrading your home like a pro.

Latest Episodes:

What should you not buy at a Home Center? What should you purchase? Dec 17, 2022

Show notes

Home centers can be tough. They have a ton of stuff on the shelf and you really dont know if you are getting a deal or even buying something that is correct or even meets building code. Yes it is true...there are plenty of items in the big box stores that if you were pulling a permit they would NEVER accept. What are some of those items? We talk about that and what are the best buys that you will find hard to find at a lesser price anywhere else.

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Remodeling with expert Nick Schiffer from NS Builders Dec 17, 2022

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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 current clients. We sit down and discuss remodeling, building, and even powertools by FESTOOL.

For more information about Nick Schiffer: https://www.nickschiffer.com/

For more information about NS Builders: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

For more information about FESTOOL: https://www.festoolusa.com

The Modern Craftsman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernCraftsman/videos

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

What is the Color of the year for 2023? Dec 13, 2022

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It seems that everyone that deals with color has a color of the year for 2023. We break down those colors and see what the trends are between paint and color companies. What is the new color you should be painting your house in the new year to look like you are on trend? Tune in to this weeks mid-week special and find out!

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Matt Whitbeck from Whitbeck Construction and last seasons This Old House Dec 10, 2022

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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 has traveled the U.S as a building science educator, been involved in dozens of training videos, performs R&D for many companies, and works in tandem with local educators. Matt’s desire for knowledge has put him on a quest to seek out the most modern building information and has gifted him opportunities to learn from and with the best building science leaders in the country.

We sit down with Matt and talk about his projects including his video series for Lowes Pro's and what it was like being a contractor for This Old House last season. For more information about Matt: https://www.whitbeckconstruction.com/

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Steelport Knife Company: Handmade here in the USA Dec 10, 2022

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STEELPORT Knife Co. is reintroducing heirloom American forged carbon steel cutlery. Proudly crafted in the USA we sit down wiht Eytan Zias, Co-Founder and Bladesmith.

Eytan Zias’ career began as a busboy, and he rose through the kitchen ranks in New York City, before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona. His love of the art and craft of cooking guided him to start sharpening knives for himself and friends, and then to open up a sharpening and retail shop in 2007. He channeled his passion for knives into learning forging techniques and has pursued the art for the last 10 years. As an expert in the field, he guides chefs to the best knives and has heard all the shortcomings of available knives. STEELPORT has been the culmination of all the best features a chef would want in their ultimate kitchen tool.

This is that old school craftsmanship that used to be common in the US. Now it is back. For more information head to: https://www.steelportknife.com/

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Our top 8 holiday gifts for that project person Dec 06, 2022

Show notes

Thanks for tuning into our holiday gift episode. Here are the links for the items we talk about in the show.

Milwaukee Tools M18 Multitool https://www.acmetools.com/m18-multi-tool-cp-kit-2626-21cp/045242559817.html
Crescent Vortex Kit https://www.acmetools.com/crescent-vortex-bit-shockforce-nite-eye-tape-trade-pack-42pc-cttbhap/697099357421.html
Craftsman Tool Set https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN/5004894175
Craftsman Drill Driver Combo https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V20-2-Tool-20-Volt-Max-Power-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-Soft-Case-Charger-Included-and-2-Batteries-Included/1002689914
Bora Wood Rack https://www.acmetools.com/6-tier-wood-rack-gray-black-pbr-006b/878258006408.html
Bora Centipede https://www.acmetools.com/bora-30in-x-24in-x-48in-steel-centipede-work-support-sawhorse-accessories-ck625/878258005906.html
Klein Angle Gauge https://www.acmetools.com/digital-angle-gauge-level-935dag/092644692376.html
Screwdriver Set https://www.acmetools.com/milwaukee-precision-screwdriver-set-8pc-48-22-2614/045242617760.html

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Can we save the American Cabinet Industry? We talk with the KCMA about it Dec 03, 2022

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We sit down with Betsy Natz, CEO of the Kitchen CabinetManufacturers Association. We dive into how they test and rate cabinets so that they will hold up and meet their industry standards for durability. We dive into the KCMA helping protect the American Cabinet Manufacturers from dumping of low priced imports. We talk about the trade wars in residential kitchen and bathroom cabinetry that have been going on behind the scenes and how they are trying to protect the American Worker. This is somewhat of an unusual deep dive for Around the House but to really understand what is going on here we need to get to that level of detail so there is a greater understanding as it is not a simple issue. For more information about the KCMA head to https://kcma.org/

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Ross Trethewey from This Old House Dec 03, 2022

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This episode will be in our top 10 must listen to episodes of 2022. We sit down with Ross Trethewey, PE, M.Eng and dive into home technology and energy use inside your home. Ross is also the Principal at TE2 Engeneering where they are a full service consulting engineering and design firm. They provide multiple engineering services including building and energy analysis MEP/FP design, solar and geothermal design for the residential and commercial markets. We also talk about what it was like growing up in one of the most amazing master classes in Home Improvement on the This Old House set and with his father Richard Trethewey.

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

5 quick tips to spruce up that kitchen or bathroom on a budget Nov 29, 2022

Show notes

Well... Eric G caught that cold/flu bug so this is a little bit shorter of a mid week special but there are some great tips to fix up that kitchen or bathroom on a budget. Check it out here! 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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

Heat Pumps with Fujitsu Nov 26, 2022

Show notes

We sit down and talk heat pumps with Dennis Stinson Vice President of Sales for Futjitsu General America. The rules are changing in January for heat pumps and with the new rebates there will be some serious money getting put back in your pocket when you purchase and upgrade to the right system.

If you are thinking of upgrading your system in 2023 there is a lot of information here for you. For more information check them out at https://www.fujitsugeneral.com/

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 buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG

We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/

We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/

Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.

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