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Because it's New Year's Day, we decided to run one of our favorite episodes from the past. Here's our episode on Failure! SEGMENT 1: Backing out of Color Mistakes SEGMENTS 2 and 3: The Invention of the Telegraph SEGMENT 4: Unique Accent Walls

For the first time, we're running a full-blown Christmas special! Merry Christmas, everyone! SEGMENT 1: Family Traditions SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Christmas Traditions from Around the World In these segments, we explore a number of remarkably strange traditions, including a tradition from Spain that you almost have to hear to believe . . . . SEGMENT 4: Christmas Movie Debate What's the Best Christmas mov...

SEGMENTS 1 and 2: Mel Trotter Ministries In this segment we're on the phone with Beth Fisher and Regina Dix from Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, talking about the homelessness situation and what we can all do. Here's the link if you'd like to help out with a donation! SEGMENT 3: Last Minute Gifts Every year around this time, we sit down with Jeff Rietveld from Out of the Box Games, Toys, a...

SEGMENT 1: To Flush or Not to Flush? Flushing the hot water heater is a common recommendation when you peruse DIY forums. However . . . there are a couple things to consider before you jump into that seemingly simple DIY project. SEGMENT 2: Miracle Dryer Balls Hailey is dealing with a lot of static electricity at home--especially in the laundry. And she's stumbled on a simple laundry room item tha...

SEGMENT 1: The Hot Water Heater Fiasco Hot water heaters don't last forever! And when they go . . . well, they really can go! Dan's 10 year old hot water heater burst on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and in about 30 minutes the 1/2 the basement had an inch of water over the floor. On the show, we dug into some of the lessons learned . . . and really, it's all about being prepared. Here are some...

SEGMENT 1: Surfactant Leaching Surfactant leaching is a somewhat common issue in newly painted bathrooms with high humidity. It can look TERRIBLE on your walls . . . but it's easy to take care of! SEGMENTS 2-4: Home Repair Services Home Repair Services is an organization in Kent County that we feel everyone needs to know about! We'll do our best as we spend three segments talking with Executive Di...

SEGMENT 1: The Wishbone's Strange History We all know the Thanksgiving tradition of two people pulling apart the wishbone to see who gets the wish . . . but do you know where this strange tradition comes from? Tune in to find out! SEGMENT 2: Holiday Survival Guide Whether you're a person who enjoys big Holiday gatherings or not, they can be a little stressful. We put together a Holiday Survival Gi...

SEGMENT 1: Holiday Cleaning Tips The Holidays are closing in and those of us who are hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas parties are starting to pull our homes together for guests. If cleaning is a big "To-Do" on your list, we've got some tips for getting some key areas in your home sparkling! And here are links to the cleaners we mentioned: Zep Heavy Duty Degreaser Method Heavy Duty Degreaser SEGM...

SEGMENT 1: Paint Hack Attack Life hacks are all over the internet! And many of them are just terrible ideas . . . . One "paint hack from the pros" that we ran across involved pounding holes in the rim of your paint can. We talk about why that's such a bad idea. SEGMENT 2: Color of the Year 2022 Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2022 is October Mist. It's a great color that "plays nice" with s...

Segment 1: The Best Leaf Tarp When you have a lot of leaves to deal with in the fall, you get creative! You look for new solutions everywhere. Well, I stumbled into what I think is the best leaf tarp out there. And it's actually a dump truck tarp. We'll tell you why we like it so much. Here's the tarp we were referencing Segment 2: 10 Minutes with Your Refrigerator Our refrigerators don't ask for...

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This episode, we explore the concept of failure. So often we fear it and do everything to avoid it . . . but it's part of life! And it's part of every great endeavor. But, not every instance of failure or complication we encounter should be handled in exactly the same way.... SEGMENT 1: Backing out of Color Mistakes When choosing colors, most of us put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into making...

SEGMENT 1: Instagram Contest SEGMENT 2: Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids with Lions and Rabbits SEGMENT 3: Drill Bits 101 SEGMENT 4: The History of Trim

SEGMENT 1: Escape Rooms Out of the Box Games and Toys is a gem of West Michigan! They have an AMAZING selection of unique games and toys. The Zeeland location has something extra special we needed to experience for ourselves...an Escape Room! Learn about what an escape room entails and if we made it out in time! Out of the Box has 3 locations. Find them in Kentwood, Zeeland and Holland. ...

Segments 1 & 2: Art Appreciation 101 ArtPrize is back for it’s 10th year! We discuss the process of viewing art and ways to create a better connection with what is in front of us. We encourage everyone to go out and enjoy the events and festivities.  How Long Do People Really Spend Looking at Art in Museums Artprize The Sword in the Sphinx Segment 3: Dealing with Grubs Innocent looking pr...

Due to a bit of a crazy week, we ended up handpicking some of our favorite segments from the past! SEGMENTS 1 and 2: Composting 101 Fall is on the way and it's the perfect time to start composting! If you've never tried your hand at this, check out these segments. We've got all the info you need to jump in with confidence! SEGMENT 3: The Fireplace Paint Job The fireplace in my home is composed of...

Segments 1 and 2: The Arctic Tern Project We speak with James Van't Slot about a major DIY project he undertook a number of years back: building a sailboat! Click here if you'd like to check out the images James captured during every step of the project! Segment 3: Renovation Loans with Stockton Mortgage Amanda Lehman from Stockton Mortgage gets us all up to speed on a loan that could help you sna...

SEGMENT 1: Safety First Dan rips his pants...and to put it all behind him we recount a few stories that might help you slow down. We are all guilty of rushing and not taking proper safety precautions...but is it worth it? SEGMENT 2: Dealing with Paint Shortages Product shortages are the never ending story right now in almost every industry. We are joined by Kevin Herman; Benjamin Moore Territory R...

CLICK HERE FOR THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES SEGMENT 1: Unfinished Business We have made some promises over the year and we haven’t forgotten! Learn weather that raving review of EGO Lawn Equipment has stood the test time. Plus an extra tip that we forgot to include in the camera as a tool segment. SEGMENT 2: Painting Vinyl Floors I've seen more and more pictures on instagram and pinterest showing pai...

CLICK HERE FOR THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES SEGMENT 1: Rotting Lunchbox Story I am sure now is the time we are going through school supplies, backpacks and lunch boxes to sort the chaos that came home the last day of school.  Some of us may be discovering there was a lunch box with a truly disgusting surprise. If you find yourself in that situation...there are some tools that might save the day....

SEGMENT 1: Why are Barns Red? The red barn is an icon of rural America. But why red? We've got the answers... SEGMENT 2: Cramped Bathroom Makeover Interior designer Lauren Figueroa talks about how she took a dated, cramped bathroom and made it feel large and spacious without changing the square footage! Check out Lauren's work here! SEGMENT 3: Drywall Anchors Sure, when hanging objects on our wall...

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR FULL SHOWNOTES PAGE Segment 1: Decluttering We all have cluttered spaces in our home. And yes, sometimes, we've spent a good number of months letting them get that way. But the good news is that decluttering is manageable! In this segment we talk about a few simple steps that will help you get started. Segment 2: The Mud Nook Many of us would love to have a huge mudroom . ....

Segment 1: Color Consultations We often mention that we have color consultants in our stores that are ready to help. However, some people may be left wondering what exactly a color consultation is or when they are helpful… so to give us some insight on the process we are joined by our Fulton St. Color Consultant Myra Maness. Segments 2 and 3: Deck Transformation Coating a deck is probably the most...

Segment 1: Refrigerator Paint Job We received a question from a listener wondering if it was possible to paint his refrigerator. Actually, it's a relatively simple project provided you follow a few basic steps! Segment 2: The Ins & Outs and Ups & Downs of Window Treatments! Judy Cisler from Gotcha Covered of Grand Rapids joins us in the studio to discuss window treatments. We talk about th...

Segment 1: Nagging Laundry Room Projects We talk about these things often, but that's because they're important AND easy to forget about! So today we cover a couple laundry room maintenance tasks that you should be accomplishing. Segments 2 and 3: 8 Details to Consider in Your Next Kitchen Update We chat with Interior Designer, Lauren Figueroa, about eight design details you may want to consider i...