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 hour we dive into money saving tips to keep the most expensive systems in your home alive and working all while trying to avoid replacement. These systems can be expensive and are getting mo…
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Its that time of year that we start thinking about fall and getting ready as we near the end of summer. The weather is still great and its the perfect time to jump into those little projects to make …
I can tell you I hate politics and even political parties in general... but as homeowners, contractors, and tradespeople there are things we all need to keep an eye on this election season that could…
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If you are looking at buying a home there are brand new rules this week and you might be shocked to have to sign a contract with your agent BEFORE you go look at a home. We dive into that and some qu…
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We dive into what happened to a major home improvement retailer and discuss what caused their downfall that started back in 2015 and they just never recovered from all the bad press, lawsuits and fin…
We start out by talking about the millions of dollars getting returned to people that were taken advantage of in house flipping and then dive into my top 10 favorite new tools for your toolbox. There…
Many homeowners and contractors head to the big box home improvemet retailer to get their supplies for projects. Sometimes it might not be the best price or value! Here are my tips and tricks on what…
In this weeks Weekday Update we talk about dealing with a flooded yard and basement and moldy wood before you even bring it home. All this and more in this update!
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What are the tricks to finding a good licensed contractor? In this extended cut I will show you my tips and tricks to weeding through the contractors to find the one that does it right, on budget, an…
Every Kitchen desinger is a rookie at some point. 30 years ago I was that same rooking that made many of these same ones! However thousands of people work with them every year. Here are the common mi…
As wildfire smoke from the West Coast slides all over the US I figured I would give everyone some quick tips to keep it from coming in your home and if it does what you can do to help control it. The…