Discover Around the House Home Improvement: A Deep Dive into Your Home, the #1 home improvement podcast of 2025, as ranked by FeedSpot. Hosted by Certified Kitchen Designer Eric Goranson, CKD (“Eric G”), this nationally syndicated radio show and podcast delivers expert advice on home remodeling, DIY projects, construction techniques, and smart home technology. Perfect for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and contractors, this isn’t your typical handyman show—it’s a dynamic blend of practical tips, innovative ideas, and entertaining conversations.
Why listen? Each episode offers actionable home improvement tips, from beginner-friendly DIY hacks to advanced construction insights. Explore the latest trends in kitchen and bath design, sustainable building, and cutting-edge home tech. Enjoy exclusive interviews with celebrity guests, industry leaders, and top professionals, bringing inspiration and expertise to every project. Whether you’re renovating your home, tackling a weekend DIY, or seeking eco-friendly solutions, Eric G’s 30+ years of experience make this podcast your go-to resource.
About the Host: Eric Goranson, CKD, is a nationally recognized home improvement expert, keynote speaker, and former member of the Baldwin Hardware Design Council. With a background in kitchen design, remodeling, and construction, plus a creative edge from his days as a Seattle rock band bassist, Eric delivers engaging, relatable content. Named a Top 50 Innovator by Kitchen and Bath Design News (2019), he’s worked with brands like KraftMaid Cabinetry, sharing his passion for home design with a global audience.
Tune in to Around the House Home Improvement for expert advice, innovative ideas, and fun, relatable discussions. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform, and transform your home with Eric G!
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!
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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 …
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…
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 w…
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 serve…
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 …
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…
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 g…
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…
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!
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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.…
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 head…
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 i…
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 leadi…
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 …
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 incom…
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 bes…
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…
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 …
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'…