This weekend on the Around the House show, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of home improvement like a couple of pros who’ve had one too many cups of coffee. Eric G and John Dudley are ready to spill the beans on their best-kept secrets for saving you some serious dough on your next renovation project. You know, the kind of tips that make you feel like you’re practically stealing from the home improvement store. As the seasons change, so do the prices, and let’s be real—nobody wants to pay more for the same old lumber. So, we’re going to tackle what’s happening in the market right now and how you can outsmart those creeping costs. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of smart planning and maybe a little bit of luck. And if you’re feeling like DIY is your calling, just remember that you can’t put a price on a well-placed nail—or can you?
In the second hour, get ready for some tool talk that would make any DIY enthusiast’s heart skip a beat. Eric G and John will chat about their top picks for tools that can turn your average Joe into a home renovation superhero. You might think you can skimp on those fancy blades or that power drill, but trust me, you don’t want to be that person cursing at a cheap tool while your project falls apart. We’ll share our horror stories about the time we tried to save a few bucks and ended up regretting it. But hey, if you enjoy bending blades and cursing at your equipment, then by all means, keep doing you!
And let’s not forget about the laughs along the way—because what’s home improvement without a few giggles and maybe some eye-rolling at the absurdity of it all? So tune in and let’s navigate through the chaos of home maintenance together. We’ll keep you entertained, informed, and maybe just a tad bit inspired to tackle that project you’ve been putting off. After all, who wouldn’t want to listen to a couple of guys dodging rogue ladders and sharing questionable DIY advice? Catch us this Saturday, and remember to keep your hammers swinging and your Wi-Fi strong!
Takeaways:
This weekend, Eric G and John Dudley are spilling the beans on money-saving hacks for your home improvement projects—because who doesn't want to save a few bucks while pretending to be a DIY expert?
Get ready for some real talk about price increases in home improvement—it’s that time of year again when prices go up, and your wallet starts to weep silently in the corner.
In the second hour, we'll dive into the world of tools—because it’s not just about having tools, it’s about having the right ones that don’t turn your remodeling dreams into nightmares.
Ever tried cheap tools? Let’s just say Eric learned the hard way that buying 50 blades for ten bucks usually means you'll be cursing and throwing them in the trash faster than you can say ‘budget cuts’.
We’re going to share our favorite tools to tackle remodel projects—because nothing says 'professional' like using the right equipment to avoid turning your home into a construction site disaster zone.
And don’t forget to subscribe to Around the House, or you might miss out on our hilarious takes on home maintenance and the absurdity of DIY fails—trust me, it’s worth it!
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In the first hour, Eric G. And John Dudley talk about their tricks to saving money on your next home improvement project.
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This is the time of year where we start to see any price increases or price adjustments happen.
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Rarely do they go down, but usually this time of year is where we see them starting to go up.
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And you.
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I was, you're going to laugh about this one I was in.
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And here's another one, just a little side mark.
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I want to hit on this.
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I was in Seattle last weekend and I was listening to the radio and I heard my.
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One of my favorite companies and I'm not going to bring up up in Seattle advertising kitchen to bath projects that are sitting here.
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If you call now, we can get your.
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We can get your kitchen or bathroom remodeled for the holidays.
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They did.
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No.
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You got to be desperate.
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You got to be desperate.
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Don't fall for the trap, guys.
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Yeah, if they get more than two calls, they're in deep trouble.
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Yeah, absolutely.
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They are.
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They are.
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You and I know it's, oh, no, here we go.
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I don't care if you can get cabinets in three weeks, you're in trouble.
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You're in deep trouble.
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In the second hour of the show, Eric G. And John Dudley talk about their favorite tools to tackle those remodel projects.
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The secret I've noticed, noticed with those as well, is get the good blades.
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I tried one time as a on the around the house Northwest television show.
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I said, what happens if I buy the cheapy Amazon ones where you get like 50 for 10 bucks or whatever?
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Yeah, they were garbage.
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Yeah, they're garbage for the good ones.
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They last longer and they just do a better job whether it cut and toe kick or doing corner stuff like all.
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Yeah, great for electricians cutting into, cutting in an outlet into a hardwood panel or something like that.
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Great to get in and do that kind of stuff with.
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But what I like too is just flush cutting.
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Like even if you had to cut off a, a redhead bolt in concrete, you put the metal blade on and flush with the concrete and smooth it out right there and you're good as gold.
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Yeah.
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Way better than bending four Sawzall blades to try to get.
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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, don't get me started on that.
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And then of course, if the Sawzall blade is, it's cutting and you're trying.
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That's a wrap folks.
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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.
