My second interview for Days Gives Back is with Eric Martsolf, who also traveled to Philadelphia with Shawn Christian, Mark Hapka, Jay Kenneth Johnson and Arianne Zucker on behalf of Habitat For Humanity. I don't know about you, but I love seeing these Days actors give back to the community.

Days Insider: Want to tell me about your recent trip to Philadelphia?

Eric: We were there to build a home. It was my understanding we would hammer a nail here and there, but we literally got dirty. We did a majority of the framing of the home. I don't think any of us knew what we were getting into until we met the family who would be moving into this home. The look of appreciation on their faces was invaluable. We built a home in downtown Philadelphia on a street that needs a lot of help. There is so much more work that needs to be done, but in Philadelphia alone, Habitat for Humanity has done close 200 homes - and 300,000 internationally. I get to say, selfishly, I'm part of this organization.

Days Insider: Since you were in the state you grew up in, Pennsylvania, I understand you had two special guests join you. Is that right?

Eric: Yes! Thank you NBC, for allowing my parents be a part of this. I got to see them, which was nice and they had a great time. They hung out with my cast members, until the wee hours in the morning. It was nice seeing them. Being in Philadelphia, there was sentimentality attached to the trip. Giving a little back to my home area. I'm technically from Harrisburg, but I grew up going to Phillies' games. I even got to go to a game during this visit. It was a great down-to-the-wire kind of game you love to watch.

Days Insider: Do you have a background in construction?

Eric: I grew up with a dad who showed me what a hammer was when I was 18. If there was ever another problem, he'd show me a roll of duct tape. He'd say, "This will fix anything." I'm the master of my home, but I have to look at my wife and say, "I have no idea how to fix the sink or fix the garbage disposal." I usually say, "You need to call somebody, I have no idea what do." It's very emasculating. But now, I can build a new garage if needed. It was a charitable and educational trip. If this acting thing doesn't work out, I'm getting into construction. Maybe I'll build my own sarcophagus!

Days Insider: Why do you think it's important for actors to get involved in community projects like this?

Eric: We're blessed. We say lines on camera and get compensated very well for it. It humbles you greatly to see a majority of people who do nothing but give back to their community - it makes you want to be a better person. It makes you want to give more. This feeling is contagious. I came home with a very different perspective about what I have, because so often we concentrate on what we don't have. I realized that after this trip with Habitat, I have more than most, so you keep that in perspective. It's healthy.

Days Insider: As a father, did this trip touch you on a personal level?

Eric: Absolutely. The family we built the home for in Philadelphia had two little girls. They were about my sons' age, and they ran up to me and gave me a hug. I started to lose it a little. It was a beautiful moment. That's my primary concern right now, providing for my little boys and that's paramount stuff. So, when you can do that for another family, even if they're complete strangers, it feels good all over the place.

That seemed like such a wonderful way to end my interview with Eric. Talking to him about this trip made me happier to know he's showing his twin sons the importance of giving back. I can easily say those two boys have an excellent role model when it comes to their father.