We're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of home safety this weekend, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it! First up, we’re chatting with the folks at Baldwin Hardware about the unsung heroes of your home—doorknobs and cabinetry hardware. These little guys take a beating, so we’re making sure you’ve got the good stuff that won't crumble in your hands at the first tug. Then, we're switching gears to hang out with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, where we’ll spill the beans on how to prep your pad for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw our way this fire and storm season. We’re talking about strategies to keep your home sturdy and safe, because who wants to be caught off guard when the skies get stormy? So grab your headphones, sit back, and let’s get your home ready to brave the elements!
When it comes to making your home feel like a fortress against nature's shenanigans, Baldwin Hardware has got your back. In this week's chat, we dive into the nitty-gritty of doorknobs and cabinetry hardware—those small but mighty elements that we literally touch every day. Who would have thought that the way your doorknob feels can make or break your entire day? Seriously, if that thing crumbles in your hand, you might just reconsider your life choices! We explore how Baldwin’s hardware isn’t just about style; it's about durability and functionality, ensuring that your home doesn’t just look pretty but can withstand everyday life—and the occasional storm. We’ll also dish on the importance of choosing the right materials that can hold up against the acidic oils in our hands (yes, our skin is out to destroy your shiny new knobs!). So, whether you're a DIY guru or just want to keep your cabinets from looking like they’ve seen better days, this conversation is packed with insights that’ll make you rethink your hardware choices.
In the second half of our show, we take a serious turn and sit down with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. You know, the folks who help you prep your abode for those unpredictable storms and fiery foes lurking in the distance. They drop some serious knowledge bombs on how to fortify your home against the elements. From roof maintenance to the importance of keeping your gutters clear to prevent water damage, it's a crash course in home safety that’s both enlightening and surprisingly entertaining! We dive into why your shingles might be looking worse for wear and how keeping an eye on them can save you from a complete roof overhaul. And don't worry, we sprinkle in some humor along the way to keep things light. Trust us, you don’t want to miss these tips—after all, it’s better to be safe than sorry, right? Tune in this Saturday for all this and more, because your home deserves the best!
Takeaways:
This weekend, we dive into the world of Baldwin Hardware, discussing how the right doorknobs and cabinet pulls can elevate your home style and durability.
Did you know that the oils from our hands can actually damage your hardware over time? It's wild, but true!
In our chat with the Insurance Institute, we uncover essential tips to prepare your home for the upcoming storm and fire seasons, keeping your sanctuary safe.
Roof maintenance is crucial! Learn how foot traffic and wear can age your roof prematurely, and what to do about it to ensure it lasts longer.
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Speaker A:
Here is what is coming up on this week's episode of the around the House show with Eric G.
Speaker A:
In the first hour, Eric sits down with Baldwin Hardware and talks about everything from doorknobs to cabinetry hardware for your home.
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Speaker B:
It's one of the most highly touched spots in your whole entire home.
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Your doors and your cabinet poles.
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If you think about the amount of times that you have touch points and interactions with that, you want something that's going to be sturdy and it's going to last.
Speaker B:
And it's not the second you pull at it going to fall right off or going to feel like it's going to crumble in your hand.
Speaker B:
You need something with weight.
Speaker C:
And the crazy thing is too is that all the oils in our hands are just like acidic.
Speaker C:
They love to eat it.
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Look at people that have, that have knobless cabinets in their kitchen from the 90s or whatever.
Speaker C:
Destroys the finish.
Speaker B:
Yeah.
Speaker C:
You see the hand marks, see the fingerprints, the whole thing.
Speaker C:
Absolutely.
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And that's going to be tough too as part of the R D stuff like coming up with the mat, that doesn't do that because early on matte finishes with other brands, you come up, grab something that's like, you see where you touch that every day.
Speaker C:
Yeah, it's interesting.
Speaker A:
In the second hour, Eric sits down with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and talks about steps you can take with your home to get it ready for this year's fire, storm or hurricane season.
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The petroleum products that make up the shingle.
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And so when those granules start to come off, especially due to foot traffic or scraping off, whether it's organic stuff or other things like even snow that might accumulate during severe weather, if somebody's going up there and shoveling that snow off, that can abrade those, those granules off and that can accelerate how the roof is aging and diminish its performance.
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Yeah, you're real.
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It's real smart to be thinking, hey, what could be going on up there and how do I make sure that I'm stay on top of that?
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Now that's another thing that we haven't talked about yet that's probably good for folks to know if you're interested and you decide to participate in Fortified.
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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G.
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