Hold onto your tool belts, folks, because this weekend’s Around the House Show is packed with juicy tales of DIY disasters and kitchen conundrums! We’re diving deep into the cringe-worthy moments where our beloved hosts, Eric and John, unveil their biggest design and construction blunders. From precariously juggling pocket knives to battling gale-force winds, the stories are as wild as a rollercoaster ride—just without the safety harness. You’ll hear about a certain DIY project that took an unexpected flight, leaving our brave host suspended in mid-air, knife in hand, while his handiwork decided to play hide-and-seek with the neighbor's roof. Who knew home improvement could be so high-stakes? As we slide into the second hour, get ready to take notes because if you’re dreaming of a kitchen remodel (and really, who isn’t?), we’ve got the top 10 blunders to sidestep. Eric and John break down the nitty-gritty of kitchen ventilation, and trust me, it’s not just about looking cool while cooking! We’re talking cubic feet per minute of air that could rival a basketball game. And don’t even get me started on the importance of makeup air—because nobody wants to be sucking in carbon monoxide with their dinner. This segment is loaded with practical advice served with a side of wit and wisdom, ensuring your kitchen doesn’t end up being a disaster waiting to happen. So, whether you’re a DIY newbie or a seasoned pro, this show is your ticket to avoiding some serious home improvement horror stories!
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This Saturday's episode is packed with juicy DIY blunders, so buckle up, folks!
Eric and John are spilling the tea on the top kitchen design mistakes you must avoid.
Ever wondered how many basketballs worth of air your kitchen vent needs? We break it down!
We're launching our brand new YouTube channel, and it's got 4K videos you won't want to miss!
Catch our hilarious DIY stories that might just make you cringe and laugh at the same time.
Remember, houses that breathe are cool, but houses that don't can be a bit of a death trap!
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In the first hour of the show, Eric and John share up their biggest DIY design and construction mistakes.
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There might even be a few sketchy stories here.
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So I roll the car out, I get up there with my pocket knife and start cutting the things on it.
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As I have my hand around it, this 70 mile an hour gust grabs the whole thing, lifts it up.
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I let go at about 10ft because I couldn't just let go because I had this open pocket knife in my hand.
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way as I'm letting go and I'm:
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It flips up end over end, lands on the neighbor's roof, touches that, and then goes up into the top of the high tension power lines behind the house.
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Awesome.
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And lands up in there and arcs out.
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Wow, that's way better than mine.
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I had the same cover over my boat.
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I don't know if you remember my old little bay liner, but oh yeah, I do.
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At the North 30th street house.
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Yeah.
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Same story ended up.
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Yeah.
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In the second hour of the show.
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If you are thinking of a kitchen remodel soon, this is your episode.
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Eric and John share the top 10 mistakes you can make when designing and installing a new kitchen.
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And when you think about that:
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So now if you've got a nice, super tight house that's energy efficient, you need makeup air to bring back in so you're not sucking in the carbon monoxide from whatever is venting outside.
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So there's some science to this.
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Make sure you're doing it right.
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Or if you've got that 70s house that just leaks like a sieve, not that big a deal.
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You think about that.
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Just pitch the hibachi out back.
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Go.
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Yeah, you know, not that big a deal.
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Houses that breathe, you know, not that big a deal.
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Houses that don't, it can be deadly.
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So you want to make sure on that.
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Yeah, there's rules for a reason.
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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. We.
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Another wild ride of home maintenance, mayhem and project starting.
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Catch you this Saturday for more laughs, tips, and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions.
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