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Episode 202518th July 2025 • Around the House® Home Improvement: A Deep Dive into Your Home • Eric Goranson
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Get ready, folks, because this Saturday, we’re diving into some seriously cool stuff on the all-new Around the House radio show and podcast! We’ve got Eric G sitting down with Andrew Pace, the guru of healthy building materials, to unravel the secrets behind creating homes that won’t send you running for the hills—or the hospital. But wait, there’s more! When the hammers are down, the whiskey glasses come up, and we’re mixing in some top-notch spirit chat that’ll have you raising a glass while learning about your living space. Plus, Eric’s got a treasure trove of money-saving tips for your next project and an inside scoop on the latest concrete tech from Hamed Maragechi at Cal Portland. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this blend of home improvement and high spirits—tune in and catch all the fun!

Get ready for a Saturday that’s all about building and brews! We’re diving deep into the world of healthy homes, where Eric G teams up with Andrew Pace, a bona fide guru in healthy building materials and head honcho of the Green Design Center. Picture this: a cozy chat that’s part science, part heart, as we explore how the materials we choose can keep our homes — and our lungs — in tip-top shape. Andrew’s got the scoop on what to look for when you’re crafting your sanctuary, and trust me, you’ll want to take notes. But hold onto your hard hats, because as the conversation flows, we’ll be pouring a little whiskey wisdom into the mix! Yep, our pal Andrew isn’t just a building expert; he’s also a certified whiskey sommelier. So, expect the unexpected as we transition from healthy homes to top-shelf spirits, proving that the right materials and the right drinks can coexist beautifully. We’re serving up insights that’ll make your next home project both safe and sippable!

But wait, there's more! The episode doesn’t just stop at homes and whiskey. We’ve got some money-saving tips that’ll help you keep your wallet happy while you tackle those DIY dreams. Eric G dives into some of the most effective ways to save your bucks on projects that could otherwise drain your savings faster than you can say “home improvement.” And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, we bring in Hamed Maragechi from Cal Portland to spill the latest and greatest in concrete technology. Think your concrete game is strong? You might want to listen in as Hamed shares innovations that could redefine how we think about this foundational material.

So, whether you’re a seasoned builder or just someone looking to spruce up your living space, this Saturday’s episode is packed with revelations that’ll make you rethink your approach to home improvement. Get ready for a blend of knowledge, laughter, and a little liquid inspiration as we explore the intersection of building materials and fine spirits. Don’t forget to subscribe to catch all this juicy content and maybe even pour yourself a drink while you listen!

Takeaways:

  • This Saturday, we're diving deep into healthy building materials to keep your home safe and sound, so you won't want to miss it!
  • Join us for a fun chat with Andrew Pace, where we go from building homes to sipping on top-shelf whiskey—talk about a wild ride!
  • Get ready for some money-saving tips that will make your projects not only smarter but also lighter on your wallet, because who doesn’t love that?
  • Ever wondered about the latest in concrete technology? We’ve got the scoop straight from the experts at Cal Portland, so get your notebooks ready!
  • We’ll also tackle the age-old debate of plywood versus OSB—who knew home building could be so spicy?
  • Catch a sneak peek behind the scenes with exclusive content if you subscribe to the Around the House Insider—it's like VIP access!

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  • Green Design Center
  • Cal Portland

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Speaker A:

Here is what is coming up on Saturday's episodes of around the House with Eric G. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast on your favorite podcast player.

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If you want exclusive content and early access, make sure and subscribe to the around the House Insider.

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We're bringing you something special, a brand new full length episode straight from our around the House Insider vault.

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Join Eric G as he sits down with Andrew Pace, healthy building materials expert and owner of the Green Design center for an in depth look at building homes that won't make you sick.

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But that's not all.

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When the tools go down, the glasses come up because Andy is also a certified whiskey sommelier and the conversation flows from healthy homes to top shelf spirits in this fun and fascinating extended episode.

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Don't miss this bonus peek behind the Insider curtain.

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It's around the House like you've never heard it before.

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If you were to choose a building material on the outside of a house, plywood or osb, I'm diving in on you man.

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In the second hour, Eric G has some money saving tips for your projects and then talks with Hamed Maragechi from Cal Portland who spills the beans on the latest and greatest in concrete technology for your home or project.

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So here's the thing.

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I wanted to talk a little bit about windows and there are some really great windows salespeople out there and there is not a one size fits all when it comes to windows.

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Now you will see people out there that will be like you've gotta have triple pane.

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Not necessarily.

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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. If you wanna hear more, listen right here on this podcast player to find out the answers.

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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. Are you an around the House insider to get the show early with exclusive content?

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Check out the link in the show notes below.

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