Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of home renovations and contractor shenanigans on this week’s Around the House Show with Eric G! We’re kicking things off by laying down the law on the top 10 renovation mistakes homeowners are making in 2025—think of it as your DIY survival guide! In the second hour, we’re shining a spotlight on those not-so-savory contractors and the crafty ways they might try to rip you off. Spoiler alert: it’s a wild ride of low bids and high drama! So, grab your tools, your favorite drink, and let’s make sure you’re armed with knowledge to avoid the renovation rollercoaster. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!
Renovating your home can be a wild ride, can't it? We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of what NOT to do, straight from the crystal ball of 2025! Eric kicks things off by laying out the top 10 renovation mistakes that homeowners are making this year. Spoiler alert: it’s a mix of classic blunders and some head-scratchers that have emerged with new trends. Ever thought about how selecting the wrong materials can send your budget spiraling? Or how skipping on a solid plan can lead to a DIY nightmare? We’re peeling back the layers on these missteps, all while keeping it light and engaging. Eric’s got real-life examples that’ll have you nodding along in disbelief and maybe even laughing at the sheer absurdity of some choices people have made. And if that wasn’t enough, the second hour is packed with juicy details on how shady contractors are making a killing off unsuspecting homeowners. From sneaky price hikes to the infamous bait-and-switch, Eric spills the beans on the tactics these not-so-great contractors use to line their pockets. Join us as we navigate the chaotic waters of home renovation and contractor shenanigans – trust me, your future self will thank you for tuning in!
Takeaways:
In the first hour, Eric dives into the top 10 renovation mistakes homeowners are making in 2025, and trust me, you don't want to miss these blunders!
Watch out for those sneaky deposit shenanigans where contractors might just use your money to fund their other projects, leaving you high and dry.
In hour two, Eric discusses the top 10 ways bad contractors are trying to rip off unsuspecting homeowners, and let's be real, some of these tactics are downright shady!
With rising costs and tariffs affecting materials, you need to be extra vigilant about what your contractor is promising versus what they actually deliver.
Eric highlights the importance of checking your contractor's contracts thoroughly to avoid surprises like missing dimming lights in your million-dollar mansion.
If you're not careful, those lowball estimates could end up costing you way more in the long run, so keep your eyes peeled and your wallet ready!
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takes that homeowners make in:
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You need to be really careful of how this stuff works its way out.
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And here's why.
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Your deposit should be what locks them into the job and if they have to buy some expensive materials, it should cover.
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I'm okay with you guys putting a deposit down and then ordering stuff and having to put that in there.
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And the problem is what happens is they start robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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They're running out of money, so maybe they need to order some more materials for the last job that they're finishing up.
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But they underbid it.
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And so what happens is sometimes your deposit hits their bank account.
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They use part of that to buy that, and then they're going by buying materials for you.
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Problem is when they take a lot of that money, they start getting behind and they're using a significant portion of your deposit to get the other one done.
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So they get that contract going.
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And so this kind of card charade game here starts to add up.
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ke advantage of homeowners in:
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Who knows, they might not even be contractors.
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And this is a new trend that we're seeing more and more of.
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They come in low, they get you sucked in.
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Oh, you wanted it that way.
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I'm watching another house.
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It's a million dollar house.
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2 million dollar house builder didn't want to put in any kind of dimming lights in the house.
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I'm like, for 2 million bucks you should have some dimming lights.
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I'm sorry, but it wasn't in the contract.
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So these are things you got to be really careful these days, especially with tariffs and other stuff that could change things.
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If you've got metal, if you've got stuff coming from overseas, this could really burn you.
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So be very careful there.
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So watch out for that.
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Now the next one is much bigger and this is going to be worth probably a good section of this.
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