My Favorite Episodes of 2022 Part 1
2022 had a jamb packed year of content and we know not everyone has heard every single episode. So we curated a special for the end of the year with our favorite segments for you. We start out with Caroline discussing Smart Home Tech set up. We then dive into a great discussion on electrical […]
Earthquake in California? Are you in an Earthquake area?
Do you live in an Earthquake area? Has it happened there before? Are you ready? Is your home ready? Lets have a quick chat about what you can do to help make your situation a little bit better with a few key tips. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear […]
What should you not buy at a Home Center? What should you purchase?
Home centers can be tough. They have a ton of stuff on the shelf and you really dont know if you are getting a deal or even buying something that is correct or even meets building code. Yes it is true…there are plenty of items in the big box stores that if you were pulling […]
Remodeling with expert Nick Schiffer from NS Builders
We sit down with Nick Schiffer of NS Builders. Uncompromising on quality & craftsmanship to always provide a better product, Nick founded NS Builders and has turned it into one of Boston’s most sought-after builders. Nick’s philosophy is to share his building and business practices across social media to share knowledge with the building industry […]
What is the Color of the year for 2023?
It seems that everyone that deals with color has a color of the year for 2023. We break down those colors and see what the trends are between paint and color companies. What is the new color you should be painting your house in the new year to look like you are on trend? Tune […]
Matt Whitbeck from Whitbeck Construction and last seasons This Old House
Matthew Whitbeck is the president and co-founder of Whitbeck Construction, LLC. Whitbeck Construction is a customized home building and remodeling company that has been operating in Upstate New York for nearly two decades. The company has been awarded and recognized for their construction of high-quality, traditional style homes that boast exterior sustainability and embody energy […]
Steelport Knife Company: Handmade here in the USA
STEELPORT Knife Co. is reintroducing heirloom American forged carbon steel cutlery. Proudly crafted in the USA we sit down wiht Eytan Zias, Co-Founder and Bladesmith. Eytan Zias’ career began as a busboy, and he rose through the kitchen ranks in New York City, before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona. His love of the art and craft of […]
Our top 8 holiday gifts for that project person
Thanks for tuning into our holiday gift episode. Here are the links for the items we talk about in the show. Milwaukee Tools M18 Multitool https://www.acmetools.com/m18-multi-tool-cp-kit-2626-21cp/045242559817.html Crescent Vortex Kit https://www.acmetools.com/crescent-vortex-bit-shockforce-nite-eye-tape-trade-pack-42pc-cttbhap/697099357421.html Craftsman Tool Set https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN/5004894175 Craftsman Drill Driver Combo https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V20-2-Tool-20-Volt-Max-Power-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-Soft-Case-Charger-Included-and-2-Batteries-Included/1002689914 Bora Wood Rack https://www.acmetools.com/6-tier-wood-rack-gray-black-pbr-006b/878258006408.html Bora Centipede https://www.acmetools.com/bora-30in-x-24in-x-48in-steel-centipede-work-support-sawhorse-accessories-ck625/878258005906.html Klein Angle Gauge https://www.acmetools.com/digital-angle-gauge-level-935dag/092644692376.html Screwdriver Set https://www.acmetools.com/milwaukee-precision-screwdriver-set-8pc-48-22-2614/045242617760.html Thanks for […]
Can we save the American Cabinet Industry? We talk with the KCMA about it
We sit down with Betsy Natz, CEO of the Kitchen CabinetManufacturers Association. We dive into how they test and rate cabinets so that they will hold up and meet their industry standards for durability. We dive into the KCMA helping protect the American Cabinet Manufacturers from dumping of low priced imports. We talk about the […]
Ross Trethewey from This Old House
This episode will be in our top 10 must listen to episodes of 2022. We sit down with Ross Trethewey, PE, M.Eng and dive into home technology and energy use inside your home. Ross is also the Principal at TE2 Engeneering where they are a full service consulting engineering and design firm. They provide multiple […]