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!
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'…
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, po…
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…
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 …
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 c…
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 q…
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…
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 …
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 de…
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'…
At Design and Construction Week 2024 Eric G sits down with Millboard Decking. If you have never heard of them they are a company that makes a new innovative deck board that looks like real wood, inst…
Bummer! I had hoped these new rebates with the Infaltion Reduction Act (IRA) was going to really save people money. However when you read the rules of the biggest rebates there is something hidden th…