Get ready to dive deep into the world of tile and organization on this week’s episode of the Around the House Show! We kick things off with tile prep tips from the ever-knowledgeable William White of Ardex. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a wall of tile options and thinking, ‘What in the world do I do with all this?’ – fear not! We’re breaking down the essentials, from the importance of a perfectly flat substrate (because who wants their tiles looking like a rollercoaster?) to the unique challenges that come with large format tiles. Patrick Warren from Dal Tile joins us later to chat about the latest trends in tile design and how many of their products are proudly made in the USA. It’s like a tile fashion show, but with less strutting and more practical advice! We’ll tackle the common confusion homeowners face when selecting the right tiles and how to navigate the dizzying array of choices without losing your mind. And let's face it, we all know how expensive it can be to get it wrong. The first hour is packed with insights that will have you feeling like a tile pro in no time! Then, hold onto your organizing hats because we’re bringing in Shelby from The Neat Freak to help us tackle the chaos in our lives. It’s been ages since we’ve had an organizer on the show, and let me tell you, this segment is like a breath of fresh air for our cluttered minds! Shelby brings her expertise to the table, discussing how organization doesn’t mean you have to change who you are, especially if you’re like me and have a little ADHD magic going on. We’ll explore personalized organizing strategies that make sense for your brain, rather than forcing you into a cookie-cutter system that just doesn’t work. From drop baskets to bins that make your space feel like a zen garden, we’ll have tips and tricks that can help you reign in the chaos. So whether you’re a hot mess like me or just looking to tidy up a bit, Shelby’s got your back! All in all, this episode is your one-stop-shop for home improvement wisdom, sprinkled with a bit of humor and a lot of heart. We wrap up the show with some classic Around the House banter, thanking our amazing listeners for keeping us afloat while we navigate the wild world of home maintenance. So, grab your favorite beverage, tune in, and let’s make your home a better place together!
Takeaways:
In our first hour, we dive deep into tile prep with William White, exploring how many Ardex products are proudly made in the USA, which is pretty cool!
Patrick Warren from Dal Tile joins us to chat about the latest tile trends and the overwhelming variety of options that can leave confused homeowners in a tizzy, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back!
We tackle the importance of having a flatter substrate for those large format tiles, because nobody wants their floor to look like a bumpy roller coaster ride, am I right?
In the second hour, we bring in Shelby from The Neat Freak, who shares her organizing wisdom, especially for those of us who might have a little ADHD flair in our lives.
Organizing isn’t about strict rules; it’s about finding the systems that jive with how your brain works, which is a revelation for many of us who see chaos as just another form of order!
We finish off with a reminder that home improvement is a wild ride filled with mayhem, laughter, and the occasional DIY disaster, but that’s what makes it all the more entertaining!
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In the first hour of the around the house show, we start out talking tile prep with William White from Ardex and discuss how many of their products are made in the usa.
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And then you go, you mention a large format tile.
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Well, also large format tiles need a flatter substrate.
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When we used to have really small tiles, they follow a substrate that wasn't necessarily perfect.
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Now you get big tiles and they can't follow that substrate and you end up with these teeter totters or lippage or ledging there.
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That makes it undesirable.
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Installation.
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In the second half of the hour after we talk tile prep, we sit down with Patrick Warren from Dal Tile and discuss tile trends and how many of their surfaces are made in the usa.
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If you're that confused homeowner, you can walk in and go, oh my gosh, I need help.
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And there's people in there with the skills to help.
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Everybody is confused.
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And we, we do that because we, we, we have just a lot of product, right, A tremendous amount of SKUs and design capability, everything that you can do.
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And we, we, we throw a lot at the community, if you will.
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And they see it online and they don't know what can go with what.
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They don't know how it should work.
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What are the rules?
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What are the rules?
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They're scared.
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What if I get it wrong?
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And look getting it wrong with kind of expensive.
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In the second hour, we mix it up and have an organizer on the show for the first time in probably decades.
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I hope Shelby from the Neat Freak can help us.
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My adhd, it's organized in my head of where things are, but somebody can walk into my office and go, that's a hot mess.
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But if you went, where's that paper?
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I know exactly where it is.
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It's just not socially acceptable.
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I think there are a lot of things that we have a lot of clients who also have adhd, even family.
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I have one family that we do some home management for where the whole family has severe adhd.
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They're all on medication and they're very open about that.
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And they.
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It's not about bending the rules.
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It's not about you teaching yourself to become this organized person.
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It's about finding solutions that work for how your brain works.
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So It's a of the drop baskets and throwing things in bins and having things just kind of in your your world, what makes sense but still having things zoned.
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But it's going to be so different in your home than it is in someone who doesn't have ADHD and thinks completely differently.
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But that's just like in design, you're creating a custom space for that family and that person.
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It's the same way in organizing you.
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