Around the House® Home Improvement: A Deep Dive into Your Home

Updated: 22 May 2025 • 561 episodes
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Welcome to The Ultimate Home Improvement Podcast — your #1 resource for expert advice on home remodeling, DIY projects, construction techniques, and cutting-edge home technology. Named the #1 Home Improvement Podcast to listen to in 2025 by FeedSpot, this syndicated radio show and podcast is hosted by renowned Certified Kitchen Designer Eric Goranson, CKD—also known as “Eric G.” Whether you're a homeowner seeking fresh ideas or a contractor looking for professional insights, Eric delivers engaging conversations on the latest home improvement trends, practical tips, and interviews with industry leaders. This is not your average handyman show—The Ultimate Home Improvement Podcast offers a unique blend of education, innovation, and entertainment, featuring celebrity guests, home design breakthroughs, and actionable advice to tackle any project. What You’ll Learn: DIY tips and tricks for beginners and pros. Innovations in home remodeling and design. Expert advice on construction techniques and product trends. Insights into sustainable building and smart home technology. Fun, relatable conversations with celebrity guests and top industry professionals. About the Host: Eric Goranson, CKD, brings over 30 years of experience in kitchen design, remodeling, and construction to the podcast. Known as “Eric G®,” Eric is a nationally recognized home improvement expert, keynote speaker, and syndicated talk show host with a global audience. He’s worked with major brands like Baldwin Hardware and KraftMaid Cabinetry, sharing his knowledge of home building and design trends. Recognized as a Kitchen and Bath Design News: Top 50 Innovator (2019) and a former member of the Baldwin Hardware Design Council, Eric combines technical expertise with his creative flair (as a former Seattle rock band bassist) to make every episode as inspiring as it is informative.

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We're diving back into the world of smart home tech with our good buddy Jim Carroll from Sendal, Inc. While Eric is battling the sniffles, we're here to revisit Jim's innovative ideas on how to make our homes not just smarter, but healthier too! Sendal is all about creating a harmonious living space by integrating smar

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Grab your hard hats and get ready to dig deep into the world of foundations, folks! We're rolling back to one of our favorite chats with RK Bob Brown, a.k.a. the Dirt Whisperer, who’s here to drop some serious knowledge on foundation repair. If you’re a homeowner (or know one), this episode is a goldmine of info you ca

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Oh boy, do we have a jam-packed episode for you this Saturday! First off, Eric G is on the mend after losing his voice—yikes! But don’t worry, we’re still rolling out some fantastic interviews from earlier this year, including a chat with the dirt whisperer himself, RK Bob Brown, who’s here to dish out the deets on fou

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Keen Utility just pulled the plug on its Portland manufacturing facility, and honestly, it’s not the shocking twist we were hoping for in the plot of "Life in the West Coast." Eric G dives into the nitty-gritty of why this closure is more than just a corporate shuffle; it’s a head-scratcher reflecting the bigger pictur

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Things are looking a bit shaky out there in the world of construction and home improvement, friends! Eric G. is back, despite battling a pesky cold, and he's diving into the current economic struggle faced by many contractors and retailers. It seems like folks are more focused on sprucing up their spaces with some ligh

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Join me as I sit down with the legendary Elvin Hurst, the mastermind behind Kountry Kraft Cabinetry, where we dive deep into the world of custom cabinetry. From its humble beginnings with just a table saw in 1959 to becoming a powerhouse in the industry, Elvin shares the ups, downs, and everything in between of his inc

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