Get ready to shake off those DIY delusions because this Saturday, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of home tech myths! Eric G is on the case, busting the biggest fibs floating around social media that could save you a boatload of cash. Ever wondered if that AI data center boom is actually jacking up your power bill, or is it just a bunch of hot air? We’ll break down the numbers so you can stop paying for those pesky myths. And let’s not forget the age-old belief that a well-lit American flag keeps burglars at bay—spoiler alert: we might just shatter that belief! So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and let’s unravel the truth behind the tiles in your bathroom and why that old ring doorbell might not be as smart as you think. It’s going to be a myth-busting extravaganza you won’t want to miss!
Takeaways:
This episode dives into the wild world of DIY myths that can cost you big bucks if you're not careful!
Ever wondered if that American flag really keeps the burglars away? Spoiler: It might just be wishful thinking.
We break down why your old ring doorbell is still hanging in there, even if it’s not as smart as you think.
Turns out, powering off your smart devices monthly helps them stay connected and secure—who knew?
We tackle the truth behind bathroom materials and why that bleach bottle isn’t your mold's worst enemy.
And hey, don't get fooled by the old growth lumber myth—modern materials could be your home's best friend!
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This weekend on around the House with Eric G. We're busting the biggest myths in home tech.
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Is the AI data center boom really driving up your power bill or is that just noise?
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We're breaking down the actual numbers.
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Plus, does a well lit American flag on your porch really scare off burglars?
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Or is that just something we all want to believe?
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And that old ring doorbell still sitting on your door, still working fine, right?
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We'll tell you why still working and still smart aren't the same thing anymore.
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Home myths busted.
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Smart home app on your phone or the one that's working with that, make sure that you're resetting things, as in powering things off, powering them back on from time to time.
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Just like your router at home.
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You should be doing that at least once a month.
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And if you can do that, it keeps things updated, it gets things connected and it makes sure that that update doesn't get lost.
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Same thing goes with your smart TVs and anything else.
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Do the updates because most of the time those are security updates and that's going to show and plug up those vulnerabilities as they get found.
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So that's a big one right there.
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Smart home tech is plug and play.
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That's another myth.
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Well, it's getting a lot better.
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There's a lot more interoperability between things where your TV could talk to your thermostat and your appliances are talking together.
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But really it has to come down.
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In the second hour.
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Around the House with Eric G. Gets controversial because what's behind your bathroom tile might already be failing and you don't even know it.
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We're talking about the material a lot of bathrooms are built with and why it's the wrong call every time.
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Plus that bottle of bleach you reach for when you find mold.
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We'll tell you why it's not actually fixing the problem.
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And stick around for the myth about old growth lumber that's going to change how you think about they don't build them like they used to.
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Maybe it's not.
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Somebody hasn't learned that there's a new way of doing it.
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And maybe it was great in:
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And one of those is drywall is fine behind bathroom tile if it's sealed.
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Well, I still see people out there on social media putting up green board drywall, which is the water resistant.
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It is by no means waterproof, water resistant drywall and then putting a tile surround around it or something like that and hoping that's gonna last.
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ht have got away with that in:
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Right now.
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You want to be using something that's going to be way more waterproof and if you've got to put that in there, just go ahead and go with one of the foam board solutions out there that they have.
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That's a wrap folks.
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Another wild ride of home maintenance, mayhem and project starting.
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Swagger in the books.
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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 WI fi strong.
