Get ready to roll up those sleeves because this weekend's Around the House show is all about saving those precious pennies! We're diving into the top 10 DIY projects every homeowner should tackle to keep their wallets fat and their homes fabulous. Seriously, with prices skyrocketing faster than my blood pressure when I see my grocery bill, we need to grab that money-saving advice and run with it. Plus, Eric G. is hanging out with Rigo Topeet from Comcast to chat about how technology is flipping the script on our cell phone habits—because who doesn’t love a good trip down memory lane to the days of dial-up internet? So tune in for a couple of hours of laughs, tips, and maybe some questionable life choices we all secretly make!
This weekend, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic world of DIY home projects, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Eric G. and John Dudley are kicking things off with their take on the top 10 DIY projects that every homeowner should tackle. Why? Because let’s face it, the economy isn’t getting any friendlier, and we could all use a few extra bucks in our pockets. They’ll break down the projects that not only keep your house looking fresh but also won’t have you crying over your bank statement. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good home improvement that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? We’ll dish out the secrets to handling those pesky repairs without hiring someone who charges more than your car payment. Get ready for some real talk about tools, costs, and maybe even a few DIY fails along the way.
But wait, there’s more! In the second half of the show, Eric G. gets cozy with Rigo Topeet from Comcast to chat about how technology is shaking up our lives. Remember when we were all stuck on dial-up, praying the phone wouldn’t ring while we were trying to connect? Yeah, those days are long gone, and we’re here to discuss how mobile tech has evolved. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about scrolling through social media anymore. We’ll explore the wild world of AI and how it’s creeping into our lives—some people are terrified, and honestly, who can blame them? But Eric and Rigo suggest that maybe, just maybe, we should embrace the chaos and play around with it instead.
So, whether you’re a seasoned DIY warrior or just someone trying to keep your home from falling apart, join us for a weekend of laughter, tips, and the occasional sarcastic quip as we navigate the absurdities of home maintenance and technology together. It’s going to be a blast, and we promise to keep the jokes coming as we try to make sense of the madness that is home ownership and the tech world. Trust me; you won’t want to miss this wild ride!
Takeaways:
This weekend's episode dives into the top 10 DIY projects that save money—because who doesn't want to keep their cash, right?
We’re chatting about how to get free replacement parts from big brands—seriously, just call them up and see what they’ll send you!
Technology is changing faster than I can change my lightbulbs, but we’re here to break it down in layman’s terms for everyone.
Remember dial-up? Yeah, we reminisced about the good ol' days while discussing how AI is taking over but don’t worry, it's not the end of the world yet!
If you’re buried under home maintenance chaos, tune in for laughs, tips, and maybe some questionable DIY advice—because why not?
We're keeping it real with the absurdities of life, like dodging rogue ladders while trying to sound smart about home improvement.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
American Standard
Delta
Kohler
Moen
Comcast
AOL
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Transcripts
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In the first hour of the show, Eric G. And John Dudley talk About the top 10 projects every homeowner should want to be able to tackle as DIY projects that can save you the most money.
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Things are expensive out there.
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Let's try to keep some of that money in your bank account.
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Is if you've got like an American Standard or a Delta or Kohler.
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Moen.
Speaker B:
Yeah, Moen.
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Call their 1-800number.
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Their 188number.
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Call customer service.
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They might just send you that pack for free.
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A lot of them have lifetime warnings.
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They might just go, oh, you need this.
Speaker B:
Okay, cool.
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And they might just send you the parts for free, which isn't a bad deal.
Speaker C:
I know Moen does.
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That's why we used to always use diverters and showers and things like that.
Speaker B:
Yeah.
Speaker C:
And yeah, they'll send you out a new packing kit, like.
Speaker B:
Yep, no problem, no problem.
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So now it's just taking the time and researching it.
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But a lot of them are pretty easy to do.
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You replace that cartridge at some point.
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It's good.
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If you, if it's not in style and you want to update it and the finish is bad, don't worry about repairing it.
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Just toss it, get something new, you know, that's the big one.
Speaker A:
The other thing is in the second hour, Eric G sits down with Rigo Topeet from Comcast.
Speaker A:
This isn't the midweek special from last week, but the full episode talking about how new technology is changing how you use your cell phone.
Speaker B:
It's kind of like when I was a kid and we had aol.
Speaker B:
Right.
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You did all you could within the bandwidth and otherwise it was just a really slow day.
Speaker D:
Yeah, I remember those days.
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The dial up AOL connection.
Speaker D:
Oh my God.
Speaker B:
How patient were we?
Speaker A:
Oh my.
Speaker D:
And then remember when it would just.
Speaker D:
It would kick you off like you were.
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It felt like it was going smooth and then all of a sudden you had to said it and.
Speaker B:
Oh man.
Speaker B:
Yeah, somebody was calling on the phone and was trying to get a hold of my mom and I was a kid and we had the one phone line in the house and he'd been tied up.
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The phone.
Speaker D:
Well, yeah, yeah, I'm with you.
Speaker D:
I, I was in that kind of home too.
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We had one line and it was, there was always some, a little bit of shouting back and forth.
Speaker D:
You're tying up the line.
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I got a call coming in from grandma from someone else.
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And here we are now now with AI and a lot of people are scared of it out there and I always just say when you're scared of something, play around with a little bit.
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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. If you work in the trades or construction or design business, check out the around the House Pro Insider podcast that is back.
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Just find it on your favorite podcast player.
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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.
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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 WI fi strong.
