Episode 2095
Coming up Saturday on Around the House Show!
Get ready to roll up those sleeves because this Saturday we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic world of holiday cleaning! Yep, that’s right, we’re tackling the pre-holiday cleaning frenzy that’s bound to happen before your mother-in-law shows up armed with her white gloves. Eric G. is teaming up with Ed Quinlan, the big cheese at Chem Dry, to chat about how to get those carpets, area rugs, and that shower you’ve been avoiding cleaner than a whistle—without any of that shampoo nonsense. Spoiler alert: It’s not about suds and bubbles; it’s all about optimized chemistry. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re also bringing in lawyer extraordinaire Joseph Brinkman to spill the beans on how to hire someone to work on your home without losing your sanity (or your wallet). So, if you’ve ever thought, “What could possibly go wrong with my home project?”—this episode is definitely for you!
The holidays are creeping up on us like that one relative who overstays their welcome at family gatherings. As we gear up for the ‘round the house show this weekend, we’re diving headfirst into the holiday chaos. Eric G. is joined by Ed Quinlan, the head honcho at Chem Dry, and they’re tackling the not-so-glamorous topic of pre-holiday cleaning. Yes, we’re talking about those carpets that haven’t seen a vacuum since last Thanksgiving and the tile shower that’s been dodging your cleaning spree like a ninja. With Ed’s expert tips, you’ll learn how to clean all those surfaces that have been quietly judging you all year long. It’s time to prepare for the inevitable white glove inspection from your mother-in-law. So, if you want to dodge the snarky comments about your dusty corners, tune in and let’s get those surfaces sparkling!
In the second hour of the show, we switch gears from scrubbing floors to hiring professionals—because who doesn’t love dealing with contractors, right? Eric G. sits down with Joseph Brinkman, an associate attorney who knows all the legal ins and outs of home improvement contracts. They’ll explore how to hire someone for your home projects without ending up in a soap opera of drama and disaster. Let’s face it, nobody wants to be the star of a reality show where the plot revolves around contractor mishaps. Joseph gives us the lowdown on the essential documentation you need to protect yourself, because trust me, a handshake and a smile won’t cut it when the job goes south.
So mark your calendars for Saturday’s episode where we’re dishing out laughs, practical tips, and maybe a few horror stories from the trenches of home maintenance. You’ll want to subscribe and listen to avoid any last-minute cleaning meltdowns or contractor catastrophes. We’re here to keep your home in tip-top shape, whether it’s scrubbing the grime off your floors or navigating the murky waters of hiring help. Don’t miss it!
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Chem Dry
- Chemdray
- Williams and Tusink
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Transcript
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Speaker A:We have a great around the house show coming up this weekend.
Speaker A:Help us out and subscribe on your favorite podcast player.
Speaker A:In the first hour, we take the holidays head on.
Speaker A:Eric G. Sits down with Ed Quinlan, the president of Chem Dry and they dive into that pre holiday cleaning of all the surfaces in your home from those dirty carpets, area rugs, and even that dirty tile shower you have been avoiding.
Speaker A:They have it covered.
Speaker A:It's time to get ready for that mother in law coming over that you know is going to give you that white glove inspection just like last year.
Speaker B:You know, shampoos, we'll call it, right?
Speaker B:You've heard them call it shampooing the carpet.
Speaker B:I don't really like that term because we don't.
Speaker B:At Chemdray, we don't use shampoos, we don't use any surfactants.
Speaker B:Our goal is to get it as clean as possible with the optimized chemistry.
Speaker B:So no soaps, no detergents, no surfactants.
Speaker B:In fact, I've seen carpets where we've gone in after someone using a lot of soaps or surfactants has done that, you know, the shampooing process.
Speaker B:And it can take us an extra couple of passes just to suck out all that soap because as we get it wet again, it's going to foam up again, right?
Speaker B:And we'll get it back to the.
Speaker A:Point where in the second hour, Eric G. And John Dudley sit down with Joseph Brinkman, associate attorney with Williams and Tusink.
Speaker A:We dive into how to hire someone to work on your home and how you can protect yourself by what is documented in the contract.
Speaker A:If you are hiring a contractor or even buying a house, this episode is for you.
Speaker C:Because you can't have a situation where Jim wants to move on and get a new contractor involved, but he can't because the contractor's like, this is my job, this is my permit.
Speaker B:I'm just like, God.
Speaker D:Especially if the back of his house is wide open as you demoed the.
Speaker C:Back, back wall when you weren't supposed.
Speaker D:Like, hey dude, shower curtain cover in my house ain't going to work.
Speaker C:Yeah, exactly.
Speaker E:Well, and then the worst part is, is that homeowner is always going to pay more when another contractor comes in because they're coming in with all the red flags going, okay, you just hired somebody and it looks like they did half decent job on this.
Speaker E:It's not a, it's not a procedural hot mess as far as, okay, things look like they, they're good to this point.
Speaker E:They're always going to look at it and go, oh.
Speaker A:All that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G. 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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Speaker A:That's a wrap, folks.
Speaker A:Another wild ride of home maintenance, mayhem and project starting swagger in the books.
Speaker A:Huge thanks to our awesome audience for tuning in.
Speaker A:You're the real MVPs keeping us on air while we dodge rogue ladders and those ancient website crashes.
Speaker A:Catch you this Saturday for more laughs, tips and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions.
Speaker A:Until then, keep your hammers swinging and your WI fi strong.
Speaker A:See you soon.
