Buckle up, because we’re diving headfirst into a two-hour escapade of home improvement shenanigans this weekend on the Around the House Show! First up, we’ve got the one and only William Gordon from 1-800-WATER-DAMAGE, sharing the crucial deets on how to deal with those pesky water disasters—because let’s be real, nobody dreams of their living room becoming an indoor pool. We’re breaking down the do’s and don’ts of water damage like it’s a science project gone rogue, helping you figure out what can be saved before it all turns into a soggy mess. And don’t think we’re stopping there! In the second hour, we’ll be chatting with Ted Speers from The Patch Boys, who’s here to drop some truth bombs about why trusting just any Joe Schmo with a toolbox might land you in a DIY nightmare. So, if you’ve ever pulled off a piece of drywall and thought, “What have I done?”—we’ve got your back! Tune in for some serious laughs, wild tales, and possibly life-saving advice that’ll keep your home from turning into a total disaster zone. Hold on to your hard hats, folks! This weekend's Around the House Show is packed tighter than a can of sardines on a hot summer day. We kick things off with William Gordon from 1-800-Water Damage dot com, and trust me, if your home has ever threatened to become its own water park, you don’t want to miss this. We’re diving deep into the soggy world of water disasters—because who doesn’t want to know the ins and outs of saving their precious belongings from becoming a soggy mess? William breaks down the do's and don'ts of water damage, and spoiler alert: quick action is your best friend. So, if you’ve ever wondered if that water-stained couch is salvageable or if your Christmas decorations in the basement are doomed, tune in! And hey, we’ve even roped in some scientists and insurance folks to dish out the lowdown on what can and can’t be saved. Let’s just say, if you’ve got a geyser situation going on, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. No one wants their house to become an indoor swimming pool, right?
Takeaways:
This weekend, we're diving deep into water damage recovery with William Gordon from 1-800-water-damage.com, trust me, you don't want to miss this chat.
Ever wondered how to handle a water disaster? We're breaking it all down because nobody wants their home to morph into a soggy amusement park.
In our second hour, Ted Speers from The Patch Boys will explain why hiring the wrong handyman is like inviting a raccoon to your kitchen—chaos guaranteed!
Ted dishes out the reasons why pros are worth every penny, especially when you’re stuck fixing those dinner plate-sized drywall disasters.
We’ll get into the nitty-gritty of saving your home from water damage, and spoiler alert: acting fast is key, so don’t be a slowpoke!
Prepare for some sarcastic banter about DIY fails and why sometimes, calling in the experts is the best decision you can make for your sanity.
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In the first hour of the around the House show, Eric G. And John Dudley are joined by William Gordon from 1-800-water damage.com.
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and trust me, this is a chat every homeowner needs to hear.
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We're breaking down the ins and outs of handling water disasters because let's face it, no one wants their home to turn into a water park.
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Brought in scientists and insurance people and restoration companies.
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They had drawn from all corners of the industry and affected parties to get to get to write a standard for what you can save and what you can't save in each situation.
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The wash machine hose.
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That's clean water generally.
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And if you act quickly, most things can be saved.
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But unfortunately if you have a backflow like you described the, the geyser in.
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The basement style Christmas stockings are covered.
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In most everything down there.
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We'll save the studs, but yeah, that's about it.
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Yeah, it was, it was brutal.
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But one other thing I've noticed too where homeowners can make a huge mistake is they have that water.
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In the second hour of the around the House show, get ready to dig into the nitty gritty of drywall drama with Eric G. And John Dudley as they chat with Ted Spears from the Patch Boys.
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Ted spills the beans on why trusting just any handyman might lead to a DIY disaster and why having a pro on your side can save you from a heap of trouble and a whole lot of mudding.
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You're pulling off dinner plate sized pieces of primer that didn't adhere and you're doing it over again.
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You're making my head hurt just thinking about the past.
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Like.
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No, I was saying you're both making a case for our business, right?
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Because you want experts that know what they're doing, it's not their first time and are going to do it right and stand behind what they do.
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Right.
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You know, we don't go away after the job is done.
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I mean our numbers at corporate are public and our franchisees and so we stand behind our work.
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And you know, it's something that, you know, we do this all the time.
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I'll tell you, in the Northwest it's either had smooth wall on a lot of the turn of the century homes, for example, in Tacoma, or you had the, like you say, Eric, 60s, 70s, 80s with popcorn.
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Both nightmares.
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And I'll tell you all that and more on Saturday's around the House show.
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That's a wrap folks.
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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.
