21. Hey Eric.

I Love the DIY video clips! Being a professional painter, I couldn't resist watching your orange bedroom segment. I am glued to the tube when I see someone showing the general public how to paint.

They always have it SOOO Wrong! I cringe, and talk to myself while I watch. They are smashing rollers dry until they are nothing but a cardboard tube, and using $1 paint brushes.

You are the closest to getting paint right! Thank you!

I've been teaching people how to paint for about 25 years, and you are so right on about the kind of brush to use, and how to hold it. One quick tip though ... don't flick the paint into the pan. It can get a little messy after an hour or two.

There are 5 sides to a wet paint brush. Scrape the paint off the brush into your bucket from 3 or 4 of the 5 sides ... leaving paint on only the side of the brush where you need it. As you hold the brush, there is:
1)The back (away from you)
2)The front (facing you)
3)The top (the point)
4)The bottom
5)And the end of the bristles.

You have more control of the paint with only the front and end being wet.

You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!

Kevin at 11:25AM on Sep 30th 2007

22. Eric! Found you today on AOL. You rock! I have no intention of doing anything myself...but you're soooooooooooo cute and I must watch your tips anyway! I did email your site to my family and friends who will also enjoy you and will I'm sure put your expertise to good use. The camera loves you. signed a new fan!

Deb at 12:40PM on Sep 30th 2007

23. Eric
I found your videos via my AOL Welcome Screen.
I was so pleased, I watched all that were available.

Caryl at 1:10PM on Sep 30th 2007

24. Eric
I found your videos via my AOL Welcome Screen.
I was so pleased with them, I watched them all at one sitting.
Re: the lightblub tips, thank you for your advice not to over tighten the bulbs in their sockets. I am guilty of this, and my bulbs do burn out too quickly.
I will be checking for new upcoming videos.
Caryl

Caryl at 1:10PM on Sep 30th 2007

25. Eric How do you become a guru on paint. I just watched your video one how to paint a bedroom. That was lame' A professional does not use a cut cup' He uses a cut pot. And you don't shake the brush' you tap it on the side of the pot. I have been painting for 45 years and you guys amaze me Where did you get your talent' at home Depot.

Dave Ray at 4:19PM on Sep 30th 2007

26. I love that comforter in the picture, do you know where I can purchase it?

Patti at 6:33PM on Sep 30th 2007

27. Wow would lov to have you help me decorate....afterwards dinner / wine....mmmmmm Kitty

Kathy at 3:27PM on Oct 7th 2007

28. Can you tell me the proper way to chaulk around
the toilet and sink

Trudy at 6:43PM on Oct 7th 2007

29. Dear Eric: If you do a show in Denver, can you please add my cousin to your list. She has been the victim of a bsthroom redo that after six years is still not done! She hired a "professional" who ordered the new tub for her, only to find out that it was about a foot too long for the space. He then told my cousin that his recommendation was to break through the wall into the bedroom so that the tub would fit! Needless to say, she did not agree. Anyway after all this time, it still is not finished. Can you help? PLEASE!! Thank you. karen

Karen at 7:02PM on Oct 7th 2007

30. You web site has been a GREAT help to me and I always check it for new stuff.It has taught me how to fix my toilet,fix a dimmer switch,and now I'm painting next I'm going to redo my closet for more space.I'm a single mom and you have taught me a lot.I had to watch the one about the dimmer switch a few times before i tried it.But I got it fixed.
Thanks again
Lisa

p.s.
I will keep watching

Lisa at 7:56PM on Oct 7th 2007

31. Hon, you got to lose those blonde streaks. Waay too fem for you.

Jasmine at 8:05PM on Oct 7th 2007

32. Dear Eric,
I think your home improvement tips are absolutely wonderful and extremely helpful but I am not writing to ask you a "how to" question but rather a "where from" question. I happened to notice a beautiful dining room set, that I've been searching for, in your wall paper hanging episode. Will you kindly tell me who makes it and where it can be purchased? I would extremely appreciate it.
Denise

Denise Ostolaza at 9:03PM on Oct 7th 2007

33. Hi Eric,
This is not a "how to" question but rather a "where from" question. I noticed a beautiful dining romm set, one I have been searching for, in a wallpaper episode. Will you pleeeease tell me who makes it and where it can be purchased. I would really appreciate it.
BTW, your tips rock.
Denise

Denise Ostolaza at 9:10PM on Oct 7th 2007

34. Are your videos that are shown by GMC on the market and how may we get them if they are. The work that you do on the videos are really easy enough that it makes me think that I can do it myself and maybe make it work. Hope you do have those videos on the market.

Mario B. Lopez at 11:18PM on Oct 7th 2007

35. Hello Eric,
You are a Godsend to so many people! And I, like you, love to help people do-it-themselves, that is with respect to faux finishing. I've yet to see you talk about faux painting? or am I missing an episode?

Barbara Wurden
Faux Fun, Inc.
http://www.fauxfun.com

Barbara Wurden at 11:07PM on Oct 8th 2007

36. YOU ARE SO HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOOMERRRANG at 2:59PM on Oct 14th 2007

37. Hi Eric,

Long time no see. Last time was at the Philly home show many years ago now. Back then I had no idea whom you where LOL and I had never seen your TV show Your picture is on my web site if your might recall ( friends section )

Deb abd I ( Sarah ) had been one of the first guest on AOL Hometime ? ( was what I think it was called back then ? ) We talked about sun-kitchens. Live nationwide ( twice ) It was a lot of fun.

Well, Im still didnt get my own TV show. Mostly Deb not being into it all ( go figure ) But I still am very much into the idea of it all and she ( Deb ) is no longer with my bussn. since I now owen it 100% as of last year.

Im so happy that all is well for you. And Im sorry that I havent been able to keep up with you.... that much at all since Ive been super busy with Green Energy Systems for home owners that I have been engineering. Its cutting edge new stuff ! And yes it works great ! I do., do that however via www.DeLagostti-Industries.com

My e-mail is DeLagostti@aol.com or TwoGirlsRemode@aol.com

It would be very nice to hear back from you some time. If you can find some time that is Im sure.

Please say hi to your wife for me. God knows she has to put up with a lot LOL

Cheers !!!

Sarah Angelina DeLagostti

Sarah Angelina DeLagostti at 4:37PM on Oct 14th 2007

38. Hi Eric,
I have the greatest solution for family communications. I put the Wallies PEEL and STICK Chalkboard on the door that leads from the garage into the house. Tied the chalk to a piece of string and taped the string next to the chalkboard, Now whenever my husband goes, out he lets me know where he is and when he will be home. I can't miss his sign because it stares me in the face when I am about to enter the house (from the garage). You can't miss it because the Chalkboard is Bright Blue! And the chalkboard is removable and reusable and goes on doors and walls.

Sheila at 2:45PM on Oct 21st 2007

39. I was just using my new Twist-Lok yesterday, installing new base board heating on my first floor. I started out like the guy in a commercial, bits and screws in my mouth, because I was using a new cordless drill and I was too lazy to go get the twist-lok that was in my tool box. It only took one hole, after switching from the drill bit to the phillips bit, to realize "I have a hundred holes to drill and screw.. take a minute and go get the new Twist-Lok". It definitely makes life easier, especially since there are no pre-drilled holes in the housings of the baseboard that I was installing.

Robert Trout
Secane, Pennsylvania

Robert at 2:54PM on Oct 21st 2007

40. Could you tell me if Eric Stromer is a related too Billy Ray Cyrius???? They look and act so much like each other.

LadyeRe at 3:08PM on Oct 21st 2007