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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:

Pro Insider: Its on us... How WE can fix the homeless problem in America Jun 24, 2021

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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 professionals and come up with solutions to help fix this problem. Cheap housing is not just the issue as if you just put someone that is not able to help themselves in a home it will quickly get destroyed. This will take a team effort. Lets discuss HOW we could do it in todays Around the House Pro Insider.

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

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/

Mid Week Special: Where is pricing headed for 2021 and 2022 in materials? Will housing crash? Jun 01, 2021

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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-with-e.captivate.fm/listen

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/

How to fix your haunted house with Clyde Lewis from Ground Zero May 29, 2021

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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 news acting writing and radio he entertains and captivates audiences across multiple platforms. Lewis’ career in radio began in Utah in 1982 and he created Ground Zero in 1995 in Salt Lake City. Lewis has produced Ground Zero programs online on radio and on television. Lewis has appeared in a SHOWTIME special with magicians Penn & Teller as well as the television programs Sightings Strange Universe and the Discovery Channel special Return to the Bermuda Triangle. He has been published in both UFO Magazine and Unknown Magazine and has been featured in Rolling Stone. Lewis is the model for characters in such books as Safe House by Andrew Vachss Supernatural Law by Batton Lash and Alien Invasion by Michael Tresca.

Jump on in and keep all your hands inside the ride as we hit record and get off the rails more than once in this episode but you will learn more and laugh all at the same time.

What happened to Clyde Lewis? He answeers that at the end of the show.

For more information about Clyde Lewis and Ground Zero head to: https://groundzeromedia.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

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/

Home security for summer travel and how to gain privacy in your back yard. May 29, 2021

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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 privacy with?

We dive into those top tips to quickly gaining that privacy that will keep your life a little more private without having to wait a decade for things to grow into place.

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

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/

Pro Insider: You've Got that Burned out Feeling May 27, 2021

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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 subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen

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/

NEW! Kevin O'Connor Host of This Old House and Ask This Old House May 22, 2021

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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 skilled tradespeople and how long we think it will take to recover from the lack of training in our schools. We also talk about how they deal with new technology that is groundbreaking but doesn’t have a long history to rely on.

Where are they headed for season 42? We will give you a sneak peek of where the crew is headed next.

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

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/

How to find the right contractor in 2021 May 22, 2021

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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 paying for employee medical bills if they get hurt at 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 posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen

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/

Pro Insider: Toxic people on the jobsite or business. Is it you? May 20, 2021

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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 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

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/

Mid Week Special: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel with high lumber prices? May 18, 2021

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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 https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen

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/

How 2021 has changed DIY and Remodeling, plus accessibility for your home using technology May 15, 2021

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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 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 how we can make everyday products better for everyone to use.

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

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/

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