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Episode 2175 • 13th March 2026 • Around the House with Eric G®: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro • Eric Goranson

Hold on tight, folks! This weekend, we're diving into the wild world of DIY disasters and how to dodge those rookie mistakes that can turn your home improvement dreams into a horror show. Join Eric G. and John Dudley as they unravel the common traps we all fall into when tackling those new projects—because let's face it, nobody wants to be the one who accidentally wires the living room to the toaster. And speaking of electrifying stories, we’ll take you live to Design and Construction Week 2026, where we’ll chat with Baldwin Hardware about their shiny new smart locks that are as stylish as they are functional. Plus, we’re rolling out our brand spankin’ new YouTube channel—so make sure to hit that subscribe button and join us for some fun in 4K! Get ready for a jam-packed show filled with laughs, tips, and maybe a few “what were they thinking?” moments. This weekend, we’re diving deep into the world of DIY and home improvement, and trust me, it’s going to be a wild ride! We’ve got Eric G. and John Dudley on deck, ready to tackle some of the most common blunders that folks make when embarking on those ambitious DIY projects. You know, the kind where you think, ‘How hard can it be to install a ceiling fan?’ Spoiler alert: it can be pretty tricky if you’re not prepared! We’ll share some hilarious anecdotes about wiring disasters from a 1950s beach house that’ll have you shaking your head and laughing at the same time. Seriously, who thought that twisting wires together and slapping some tape on it was a good idea? We’re here to tell you how to avoid those pitfalls and keep your home safe while you channel your inner handyman (or handywoman!). In the second half of the show, we’re bringing you live coverage from Design and Construction Week 2026! Eric G. sits down with the brilliant minds behind Baldwin Hardware to discuss the latest trends and innovations in home security. They’ve got a new smart lock that’s not only sleek but also super functional. It’s like having a bouncer for your front door! We’ll go through the ins and outs of these new designs, making sure you're in the loop with what’s hot in home security. Plus, we’ll chat about how these advancements are not just about looking good but also about making our lives easier. And of course, we’ll sprinkle in our signature humor, because what’s a home improvement podcast without a few laughs? So, whether you’re a DIY newbie or a seasoned pro, we’ll have something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out our brand new YouTube channel @AroundtheHousehq, where we’ll be dropping videos in stunning 4K quality that will teach you all the tricks of the trade. It’s all happening this Saturday, so grab your tools, tune in, and let’s get this project started!

Takeaways:

This weekend on Around the House, we dive into the hilarious world of DIY mistakes that could turn your home project into an epic fail—don't miss it!
Get ready for a wild ride as we explore the quirky wiring of 50s beach houses, where safety standards were more of a suggestion than a rule—yikes!
Join Eric G. and the crew as they chat about the latest trends in home design, featuring cutting-edge smart locks that are cooler than your average deadbolt!
We’re spilling the beans on common DIY blunders and how to avoid turning your living room into a construction zone—trust us, you’ll want to hear this!
Our new YouTube channel is live, packed with 4K videos of home tips and tricks that’ll make you the DIY hero of your block—subscribe and join the fun!
Tune in this Saturday for a mix of home maintenance tips, a dash of humor, and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions—because who doesn’t love a little chaos?

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Hold on tight.

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We have a great around the house show coming up this weekend.

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Help us out and subscribe on your favorite podcast player.

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In the first hour, Eric G. And

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John Dudley talk about the common mistakes people make when starting those new DIY projects and how to prevent them.

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Electricity, it's not like it can burn the house down or anything.

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So here's the funny part, man.

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And this was awesome.

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We ran into this so much in the 50s beach house in the original wiring where I don't know if it was not being inspected or if it wasn't code back then, but there were so many times you could tell where they ran out of wire off the spool and just spun it, twisted together and taped it up and put it right back in the wall.

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This was not a repair.

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This was factory built in: 1952

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What are wire nuts?

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What are junction boxes?

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What are you talking about?

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That's why they made electrical tape.

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Yeah.

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That's why they call it electrical tape.

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But it was like in its defense, it lasted, held up certain years.

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Yep.

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But still not the optimum of safety.

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And actually bring up something that's important.

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And that's our perspective.

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Right.

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Because we're always yapping about, ah, these crazy codes are so ridiculous.

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And.

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And there's actually a lot of truth in that.

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Design and Construction Week: 2026

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And a brand new smart lock looks amazing and works even better.

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It having its own.

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A little bit of its own energy and a bit of this younger vibe and absolutely.

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And again, evolving for where it needs to be in the market.

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Conrad was instrumental not only to bringing those designs forward again.

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We got our hand slap last year, but that product was all over the place last year.

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And because of all that early efforts, that's why we see it doing as

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well as it is today.

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So yeah, the new age, the new school.

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So for the people who weren't listening last year, let's talk about level now of what that is because I love it.

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I have the old system, my house, it was great.

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It was reliable.

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However, it did give you a larger keypad that was maybe not for everyone.

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True.

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And for those people that are maybe not even techie, but there's that one person techie in the house.

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Yeah.

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It's that great piece that it looks like a regular deadbolt style lock.

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Yeah.

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But now you can control it.

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All that and more on Saturday's around the House show.

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With Eric G. We have a huge

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announcement with our brand new around the House YouTube channel.

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Check it out at aroundthehouse HQ and the link will be down in the podcast player notes.

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New videos all in 4k quality, all ready for you to watch and learn from the best people in the industry.

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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 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 and tips and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions.

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Until then, keep your hammers swinging and your wi fi strong.

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See you soon.

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