Get ready for a jam-packed hour of home improvement wisdom because this Saturday, Eric G is diving into the nitty-gritty of fixing those pesky design fails that might be haunting your home—whether they were inherited or just plain wrong. We're talking about the kind of design choices that make you question your past life decisions. But wait, there's more! Eric's also tackling the woes of worn-out bamboo flooring and the notorious click-and-place hardwoods. Spoiler alert: refinishing those pre-finished floors is a whole other level of tricky. In the second hour, we’ll switch gears and shed light on the latest scams that homeowners and renters need to dodge in 2025. Seriously, folks, buyer beware—especially with those sketchy moving company estimates that sound too good to be true! Tune in, and let's make our homes safer and way cooler together!
Saturdays just got a whole lot more interesting, folks! Eric G is diving deep into the world of home design fails. Whether you’ve inherited a design disaster or made a few questionable choices yourself, Eric’s got the lowdown on how to tackle those blunders head-on. Picture this: you’ve got a room that’s just not working for you anymore. Eric’s going to share tips on how to fix those faux pas without breaking the bank or your spirit. We’re talking about practical solutions that you can implement this weekend! But that’s not all; we’ll also be tackling the woes of worn-out bamboo flooring and those pesky pre-finished hardwoods that seem to be more trouble than they're worth. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about aesthetics—there’s some serious toxicity lurking beneath those shiny surfaces. Eric and his co-host will peel back the layers and give you the straight talk on whether you should refinish or replace. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly of flooring options.
Now, hold onto your hats because the second hour is all about scams—yes, scams! As we gear up for 2025, Eric is shining a spotlight on some of the most common tricks homeowners and renters need to dodge. From moving company scams that’ll make your head spin to the classic bait and switch tactics, we’re arming you with the info you need to protect your wallet. Did you know that some companies will give you a sweet estimate over the phone without even seeing your stuff? Major red flag! Eric and his trusty sidekick will break down the ins and outs of what to watch out for when hiring movers, and trust me, you’ll want to take notes. The goal is to keep your home sweet home safe from those sneaky scams lurking around the corner. Tune in this Saturday and let’s make your home the haven it’s meant to be!
Takeaways:
This Saturday, Eric G. dives into fixing those pesky design fails that haunt our homes.
Worn out bamboo flooring? No worries, we’ve got solutions that won’t break the bank or your back.
Beware of moving company scams! Remember, if they don’t want to see your stuff in person, run!
The aluminum oxide coating on pre-finished hardwood floors is a nightmare for refinishing—yikes!
If a moving estimate sounds too good to be true, it probably is—watch for the bait and switch!
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In the first hour, Eric G.
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Talks about fixing those design fails.
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It could have been one that you inherited or one you missed the mark on.
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The next one here is what to do with worn out bamboo flooring or click and place hardwoods.
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Here's the problem with those pre finished hardwood floors that are a veneer that look like a plywood one.
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They have that aluminum oxide coating which most floor refinishing companies won't touch because the stuff is so toxic to work with and you really have to sand it down.
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The next problem is that veneer on many of those are not as thick as the your thumbnail.
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So it is so minor as far as you could over sand that and ruin the entire floor.
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So really that stuff to me is, you know, maybe you can scuff it.
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And put it Coming up in this week's second hour of the show.
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In the second hour Eric G.
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should be watching out for in:
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Buyer beware.
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And here's one of the tricks we were just talking in the last break before that about moving company scams.
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Some of the big ones are interesting when you're moving, you gotta be careful here because some of the most common scams are just this over the phone estimates.
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Be careful of that.
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Instead of coming on for an on site inspection, they don't want it.
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They just ask you how many rooms and they give you a quote.
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That's a red flag there.
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So you make sure you want to get a free moving quote so they can see what's going on and have it in writing.
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Now Bait and Switch is another one you got to be careful for.
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So the moving company will offer you what appears to be a great estimate on it.
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It's super good.
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And then all of a sudden they show up and there's a new price.
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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G.
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