Get ready for a wild ride this weekend as we dive into the chaos of our moving week! Spoiler alert: the audio might sound like we recorded it inside a wind tunnel, but hey, we’re still bringing you the goods. We’re chatting about everything from getting kids into the trades (because who doesn’t want tiny humans wielding tools?) to the hilarious mishaps of hiring contractors. Trust me, you’ll want to hear about the shady characters lurking on those neighborhood Facebook groups—seriously, they’re like the cockroaches of the contractor world. So, grab your favorite beverage and join us for some laughs, tips, and maybe even a few “what was I thinking?” moments. Next week we promise it’ll be all smooth sailing, but for now, let’s embrace the chaos!
This weekend's show is a bit of a wild ride, and honestly, what else would you expect when we're in the middle of a studio move? I mean, who doesn't love the sweet sounds of chaos and the occasional echo of a rogue ladder falling in the background? Sure, the audio might not be our best work—let's just say it has that 'authentic' moving week charm—but the content is pure gold. We dive right into some serious trade talk, as Eric G. discusses getting kids involved in the trades. And trust me, it’s not just a boring lecture; it’s filled with personal anecdotes about how he got sucked into the construction world. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of father-son bonding over TV shows and tools. Yeah, it’s cuter than it sounds.
But we don’t stop there! In the second hour, we’ve got the legendary John Dudley dropping truth bombs about hiring contractors. If you've ever thought about getting your kitchen remodeled or your bathroom fixed, you’ll want to hear this. He lays down the law on how to spot the unlicensed, uninsured contractors lurking on social media like they own the place. Seriously, it’s like a horror movie out there with some of these folks. We might even throw in some juicy stories of DIY disasters that’ll make you rethink your next home improvement project. Just remember, if someone suggests using Mrs. Carlson’s Remodeling, maybe do a quick Google search first—your home will thank you later.
All in all, it's a fun show with a bit of humor mixed in with the serious stuff, even if we sound like we recorded it while juggling chainsaws. So grab your headphones, brace yourself for the sound of chaos, and let’s dive into the world of home projects together. Just don’t forget to subscribe so you don't miss out when we actually get our audio back in check next week!
Takeaways:
This weekend's show is a wild ride, despite our audio sounding like a 90s mixtape due to moving chaos.
Ever wonder how to get your kids hooked on trades? We spill the beans on that in the first hour.
We dive deep into the dodgy world of contractor hiring – spoiler alert: it's a hot mess out there!
Turns out, Facebook and Nextdoor are basically the Wild West for unlicensed contractors. What a surprise, right?
Join our Around the House insider crew for early episodes, because who doesn’t want to feel special?
Moving is a nightmare, but at least we have a fun show to distract from the chaos!
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Transcripts
Speaker A:
I can't wait to show you what we have in store for this weekend's around the House show.
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Hey, it's producer Jim here.
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This is our moving week of the studio, and let me say, it's been a wild one and we had some significant bugs in the system.
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So the audio isn't perfect, but we still wanted you to enjoy the show that we have for you.
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Now.
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Let's get to it.
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In the first hour, Eric G. Discusses construction and getting kids into the trades.
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And what got you sucked into the trades in the first place.
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You know, it's funny.
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So I grew up working with my dad on stuff.
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I watched this old house as a kid, first season, probably eight.
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My dad was cool.
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He got a hold of the TV station there in Boston and had out the plan shipped out so I could.
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While I'm on the sitting on the floor in front of the tv, front of that big wood console tv watching stuff.
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And I got away through that and we had a great time working on projects.
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You know, we did a lot of stuff.
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So in the second hour, we continue our conversation with John Dudley about the secrets for hiring contractors and the mistakes that even the professionals make nowadays.
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So many of these other sites and not saying Angie's List, but you get on to Next door.
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Next door and Facebook are the two that I would say are the biggest offenders of having unlicensed, unbonded, uninsured contractors.
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They're not following the rules.
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Those are the honey holes to find those guys.
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Because they are prevalent there.
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Yeah, they just want the ad money.
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They consent.
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It's not even they're paying ads.
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They're just jumping on there.
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You'll have somebody will say, hey, I'm looking at my fence built or I'm having a deck rebuild.
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Who do you know?
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And then somebody jumps on and goes, I'll make a name up.
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Let's say it's Mrs. Carlson will jump on and go, oh, yeah, Cole.
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CNS.
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I'm making a name up.
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CNS Remodeling.
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And then somebody will jump on there.
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Oh, I'm Mike Carlson.
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Yeah.
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From CNS Remodeling.
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And.
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And of course, you.
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You'll look them up.
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They're not licensed, bond and insured.
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And if you're CNS remodeling, I'm not talking about you, but I'm just making.
Speaker A:
This up all that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. If you want to hear more, listen right here on this podcast player to find out the answers.
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That's a wrap, folks.
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Another wild ride of home maintenance, mayhem and project starting swagger in the books.
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Huge thanks to our awesome audience for tuning in.
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You're the real MVPs, keeping us on air while we dodge rogue ladders and those ancient website crashes.
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Catch you this Saturday for more laughs, tips, and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions.
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Until then, keep your hammers swinging and your wifi strong.
