Get ready to dive into this weekend’s jam-packed Independence Day episode of the Around the House Show with yours truly, Eric G. We’re bringing you some absolute gems from the past year, starting with a chat with Jeff from MB Sentinel, where we tackle the pesky problem of porch pirates. Yep, you heard that right—no more worrying about your packages disappearing like cookies at a kids' party! We’re talking a battery-operated solution that’s as easy to set up as it is to use.

Then, in the second hour, we’ve got Fred from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, who’ll drop some serious knowledge bombs on how to protect your home from those wild hurricanes and wildfires. Spoiler alert: your roof is like the frontline soldier in that battle. So, whether you’re lounging by the grill or chilling with sparklers, tune in for some serious home protection tips that’ll keep your castle safe and sound. Don't miss out!

This weekend, we’re diving into a double-header that’s all about keeping your home safe and sound while you kick back and enjoy the July 4th festivities. Eric G is taking a well-deserved break, but don’t worry, we’ve got some highlights from the past year that you won’t want to miss. First up, we’ll sit down with Jeff from MB Sentinel, who’s got the lowdown on defeating those pesky porch pirates once and for all. Seriously, who knew we’d have to worry about our deliveries disappearing like magic? Jeff breaks down an innovative battery-operated package security solution that’s as easy to use as it is effective. With an LED light and a sleek aluminum finish, this is not just functional, it’s also pretty stylish for your front porch. At a price point of $795, it’s a steal compared to other options out there that will have you breaking the bank.

As we roll into the second hour, get ready for a deep dive with Fred from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. They’re going to give us the scoop on how to fortify our homes against hurricanes and wildfires. I mean, who doesn’t want a fortress that can withstand Mother Nature’s tantrums? With over three decades of research under their belt, Fred and the team have been studying how structures hold up against extreme weather. Imagine putting a full-size house in a wind tunnel and blasting it with category three winds while watching how it stands up. Sounds like a wild science experiment, right? They’ll share some eye-opening insights on where the vulnerabilities lie, especially focusing on roofs — the unsung heroes of our homes. Trust us, you’re going to want to tune in and take notes this Independence Day weekend!

Takeaways:

• This weekend's episode features a fun throwback with highlights from the past year.
• Eric G is enjoying a much-deserved break, but we've got great content lined up for you!
• Discover how to protect your home from hurricanes and wildfires with expert insights.
• We chat with Jeff about a clever solution to keep those pesky porch pirates at bay!
• Get the scoop on a battery-operated package security device that's both simple and effective.
• Join us as we dive into the science of home protection against extreme weather events.

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

• MB Sentinel
• Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
• IBHS

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Happy fourth of July weekend.

Eric G is taking some well earned time off this weekend.

So I put together some great shows from this last year that you might not have heard in the first hour.

Eric sits down with Jeff from MB Sentinel and how he stops Porch Pirates once and for all.

But this product is a solution.

It's battery operated.

You don't have to run power, you don't have to run solar.

Open it up.

It has a LED light on the inside.

So it's just a very simple, very secure way to secure your packages.

Super awesome is we have this thing available in raw aluminum.

It's going to have a price point of $795 shipped right now.

So in our closest product that would even that they had as a Choice was about $2,500.

So we recognize in the second hour of the show, Eric sits down with Fred from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and they talk about how to protect your home from hurricanes and wildfires.

Yeah, for sure.

And we have studied how buildings interact particularly with high winds and rain for a long time.

Over three decades now, IBHS has been studying the performance of different types of building systems and how they perform in high winds and severe rain.

We have a one of a kind research facility located in South Carolina where full size wind tunnel, we can put full size houses in there, 105 fans.

We can create category three winds.

We can create realistic hail storms.

We can create 8 inches of rain an hour.

So we really are able to look at these systems and comprehensively understand them.

And when we look at that and we say where does the damage start and how does it escalate?

The most vulnerable system in the house is your roof.

All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G.

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