About this episode
Buckle up, folks! This weekend on the Around the House Show, we’re diving into the wild world of construction projects—where contractors, designers, and homeowners all try to play nice (spoiler: it rarely goes as planned). Eric G. and John Dudley are joined by the fabulous Wendy Glaister, and trust me, the tales of contractor drama will have you rolling your eyes harder than a teenager with a broken phone. We’ll tackle the art of keeping everyone on the same page, which is basically like herding cats in a tornado. Plus, we’re chatting with Brent Gentling from BYOT about the latest and greatest from the 2026 trade shows, because who doesn’t want to know what’s new in the land of power tools and home gadgets? So, grab your coffee (or something stronger) and settle in for two hours of construction chaos, sarcasm, and maybe some genius tips that might just save your next home project.Takeaways:This weekend, our Around the House Show dives deep into the drama of construction projects, so buckle up!Wendy Glaster shares the wild ride of juggling contractors, designers, and homeowners—it's like herding caffeinated cats!We explore the classic blame game in construction—who's right, who's wrong, and who's just downright ridiculous.Brace yourself for some jaw-dropping insights from trade shows as we chat with Brent Gentling about the coolest innovations for 2026.Discover why respect and maturity are essential when working with stubborn contractors—spoiler alert: it's not just about being right!We'll be spilling the beans on the latest tools and tech that might just save your next DIY disaster from total chaos.Companies mentioned in this episode:BYOTMentioned in this episode:Check out our nearly 1900 episode back catalogIf your podcast player doesnt support a large catalog of episodes. Click this link to listen to them all for free! Around the House Back CatalogTake a second and leave us a review on your favorite podcast player! Quick favor—if you're enjoying the show, the absolute best way you can support us is by leaving a quick review on your favorite podcast player.
