Episode 2007
Coming up Saturday on Around the House Show!
This weekend on the Around the House show, we’re diving deep into the world of construction education with Chris Higginbotham, who runs one of the top high school construction programs in the nation. We’re talking about how these young builders tackle a project from the ground up, literally! You won’t want to miss the juicy details on how they self-fund a house every year while learning advanced carpentry skills. Plus, Eric G. is ready to spill his secrets on planning the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space, all while navigating the sometimes bewildering world of building permits. Trust me, if you’ve ever thought about sprucing up your backyard, this episode is packed with tips to ensure your project fits perfectly into your neighborhood vibe. Tune in for a fun-filled hour of insights, laughter, and maybe a touch of construction chaos!
This weekend on the Around the House show, we’re diving deep into the world of construction education with Chris Higginbotham, who runs one of the top high school construction programs in the nation. We’re talking about how these young builders tackle a project from the ground up, literally! You won’t want to miss the juicy details on how they self-fund a house every year while learning advanced carpentry skills. Plus, Eric G. is ready to spill his secrets on planning the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space, all while navigating the sometimes bewildering world of building permits. Trust me, if you’ve ever thought about sprucing up your backyard, this episode is packed with tips to ensure your project fits perfectly into your neighborhood vibe. Tune in for a fun-filled hour of insights, laughter, and maybe a touch of construction chaos!
Get ready for a power-packed two hours this Saturday on Around the House with Eric G! We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of high school construction programs with the amazing Chris Higginbotham, who’s basically a rockstar in the education world. He runs one of the top construction programs in the country, where students aren’t just learning theory — they’re getting their hands dirty, framing, roofing, and building real houses. That’s right! Every year, they complete a house that not only serves as a training ground but also funds the program. Talk about a win-win! Eric and Chris will chat about the techniques that make this program stand out, and trust me, you’ll want to hear about the cool stuff they do, from hardwood flooring to installing windows. It’s all about turning those young minds into skilled builders, and we’re here for it!
But wait, there’s more! In the second hour, Eric’s rolling up his sleeves to tackle a biggie for small business owners in the home improvement market. He’s spilling the beans on how to plan the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space. You know, the kind that makes your neighbors green with envy! But, plot twist: Eric’s also got a bone to pick with the city of Portland and its crazy permit regulations. Seriously, who knew getting a kitchen remodel approved could be so complicated? He’ll share some sage advice on how to navigate the permit process while ensuring your outdoor oasis fits seamlessly with your home’s architecture. It’s all about making those smart choices that will maximize your investment and keep your backyard looking fabulous!
So, whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, someone looking to spruce up your outdoor space, or just curious about the ins and outs of home construction education, this episode has got you covered. Make sure you’re subscribed to catch all the juicy details and maybe even pick up some tips to impress your friends at the next backyard BBQ! We’ll see you this Saturday, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
Takeaways:
- Tune in this Saturday as we dive into the world of high school construction programs with Chris Higginbotham, where students build real houses and learn advanced techniques.
- Discover the challenges small business owners face in the home improvement market and how Eric G. plans the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space.
- Get the scoop on how Portland's building permit process can affect your home improvement plans—it's like playing a game of urban chess!
- Learn how to ensure your outdoor living space fits beautifully within your old traditional house, because nobody wants a modern spaceship in a vintage neighborhood.
- Find out about the Viking house, which just hit its golden 50-year mark, and how it funds itself through student-built homes every year!
- Join us for some witty banter and clever insights that make home improvement not just informative but hilariously entertaining, because who said home talks had to be boring?
Get ready for a power-packed two hours this Saturday on Around the House with Eric G! We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of high school construction programs with the amazing Chris Higginbotham, who’s basically a rockstar in the education world. He runs one of the top construction programs in the country, where students aren’t just learning theory — they’re getting their hands dirty, framing, roofing, and building real houses. That’s right! Every year, they complete a house that not only serves as a training ground but also funds the program. Talk about a win-win! Eric and Chris will chat about the techniques that make this program stand out, and trust me, you’ll want to hear about the cool stuff they do, from hardwood flooring to installing windows. It’s all about turning those young minds into skilled builders, and we’re here for it!
But wait, there’s more! In the second hour, Eric’s rolling up his sleeves to tackle a biggie for small business owners in the home improvement market. He’s spilling the beans on how to plan the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space. You know, the kind that makes your neighbors green with envy! But, plot twist: Eric’s also got a bone to pick with the city of Portland and its crazy permit regulations. Seriously, who knew getting a kitchen remodel approved could be so complicated? He’ll share some sage advice on how to navigate the permit process while ensuring your outdoor oasis fits seamlessly with your home’s architecture. It’s all about making those smart choices that will maximize your investment and keep your backyard looking fabulous!
So, whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, someone looking to spruce up your outdoor space, or just curious about the ins and outs of home construction education, this episode has got you covered. Make sure you’re subscribed to catch all the juicy details and maybe even pick up some tips to impress your friends at the next backyard BBQ! We’ll see you this Saturday, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
Takeaways:
- Tune in this Saturday as we dive into the world of high school construction programs with Chris Higginbotham, where students build real houses and learn advanced techniques.
- Discover the challenges small business owners face in the home improvement market and how Eric G. plans the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space.
- Get the scoop on how Portland's building permit process can affect your home improvement plans—it's like playing a game of urban chess!
- Learn how to ensure your outdoor living space fits beautifully within your old traditional house, because nobody wants a modern spaceship in a vintage neighborhood.
- Find out about the Viking house, which just hit its golden 50-year mark, and how it funds itself through student-built homes every year!
- Join us for some witty banter and clever insights that make home improvement not just informative but hilariously entertaining, because who said home talks had to be boring?
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Transcript
Here is what is coming up on Saturday's episodes of around the House with Eric G.
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Speaker A:Sits down with Chris Higginbotham who teaches one of the top high school construction programs in the country.
Speaker A:The the Viking house just hit 50 years old and this program teaches advanced building and construction techniques over the course of a school year.
Speaker A:One house is completed each year as it self funds the program.
Speaker B:We do all the carpentry on the job site.
Speaker B:I have a day of orientation, first day of school and then second day of class.
Speaker B:We're out framing the floor system.
Speaker B:But we, you know, we teach carpentry in the shop so that's what we do on the site.
Speaker B:So we obviously we frame it, site it, set all the windows and doors.
Speaker B:We do extensive hardwood flooring.
Speaker B:We have our own cabinet shop.
Speaker A:Coming up in this week's second hour of the show.
Speaker A:Eric G.
Speaker A:Starts out the show talking about a big problem for small business owners in the marketplace selling home improvement products and then dives into his secrets in planning an outdoor kitchen and living space.
Speaker C:This is something again.
Speaker C:I'm going to rail on my city of Portland that I live next to.
Speaker C:If I go get a building permit over there for a kitchen remodel, they're going to tell me where to plant these two trees in my front yard if I don't have enough.
Speaker C:And yeah, it's part of the permit process.
Speaker C:It's crazy.
Speaker C:So understanding that and then understanding kind of your what I call your neighborhood is going on there.
Speaker C:What's the context of all of that?
Speaker C:Right?
Speaker C:Are you going to have this very old traditional house and you're putting in a a wild modern outdoor living space?
Speaker C:Make sure that what you're doing is going to fit the house in the neighborhood of what you got.
Speaker C:Just make sure it looks good.
Speaker C:Make sure that it fits architecturally.
Speaker C:That's where you can get the most bang for your buck.
Speaker A:So once you've got all that and more on Saturday's around the House show with Eric G.
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