Episode 2080
Coming up Saturday on Around the House Show!
Buckle up, folks! This weekend on the Around the House show, we’re hitting pause on our usual shenanigans because Eric G is deep in the chaos of moving. Yes, you heard it right. He sold his house, which means boxes, bubble wrap, and probably a few existential crises about whether he really needs that collection of broken lawn gnomes. But don’t you worry your little hearts out; we’ve got a treat for you! We’re dusting off one of our fan-favorite episodes from 2023 that dives headfirst into the world of aging in place. Whether you’re thinking about making your home a safe haven for your parents or just want to ensure you can still navigate your own place when you’re 90 and wearing socks with sandals, we’ve got the hacks you need. Spoiler alert: there will be talk about grab bars, towel bars, and all sorts of practical tips that might just save your life—or at least prevent you from falling face-first into the toilet during your golden years. Trust me, this episode is packed with wisdom and a healthy dose of sarcasm, perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why is my house trying to kill me?”
Takeaways:
- This weekend's show is a delightful break from our usual chaos, so get ready!
- We're digging into the topic of aging in place, because who doesn't want to feel ancient at home?
- Safety tips galore! We'll teach you how to turn your home into a fortress for all ages.
- Indoor air quality matters, unless you enjoy breathing in mystery dust and allergens, right?
- Eric G is moving, which means we're all about that house-selling drama, buckle up!
- Expect some juicy updates from Eric and John that will knock your socks off this Saturday!
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Speaker A:We have a great around the house show coming up this weekend.
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Speaker A:This weekend we're taking a quick pause from our regular programming.
Speaker A:Why?
Speaker A:Well, Eric G just sold his house and he is in the middle of a big move.
Speaker A:Plus, Eric and John are working behind the scenes to bring you some exciting updates to make the show even better.
Speaker A:But don't worry, we're not leaving you hanging.
Speaker A: of our favorite episodes from: Speaker A:It's packed with tips on how to make your home safe, comfortable and accessible for every stage of life.
Speaker A:Whether you're planning for yourself or welcoming parents or grandparents for the holidays, this episode has you covered with practical advice to help everyone thrive at home, no matter their age.
Speaker B:Whether or not I don't care if you're 30 years old, go through and put blocks in the walls with your scrap lumber.
Speaker B:Block it out so you have places to put towel bars.
Speaker B:That way you've got towel bars, you've got grab bars, you've got safety handles, all those things that you do.
Speaker B:Sometimes they'll go in the shower, sometimes they'll go out in the bathroom.
Speaker B:As you're getting into.
Speaker A:In the second hour, we talk about what are the best steps to keeping your home healthy with indoor air quality, you can breathe a little easier after this episode.
Speaker B:You've got a thousand cfm and a range hood and then a dryer going.
Speaker B: sudden you've got, let's say,: Speaker B:So what do you do on the inside?
Speaker B:You've created a vacuum.
Speaker B:Now if you've got a really tight house that was built recently, the problem now is that you're creating a vacuum and it's going to find the path of least resistance.
Speaker B:That can be where your gas water heater is venting outside and all of a sudden you're pulling the carbon monoxide in backwards or from your, you're pulling it back in from your, maybe your gas furnace.
Speaker B:So if you've got gas appliances, really be careful with that or you're just pulling in air.
Speaker B:So the answer to that, you don't want to be pulling around windows and doors and air leaks in the house.
Speaker B:So really the answer to that is having makeup air.
Speaker B:And that is meant for if you have a H vac system.
Speaker B:So you've got that ducted system where.
Speaker A:You hook in 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.
Speaker A:Just find it on your favorite podcast player.
Speaker A:If you want to hear more, listen right here on this podcast player to find out the answers.
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.
