Repcolite Home Improvement Show

SEGMENT 1: How to Complete Your Spring To-Do List We all mean well! But sometimes life just gets the best of us and we don't wrap up our projects as quickly as we wish. Today we talk about a simple method that will help you get the most important jobs cross off that to-do list! SEGMENT 2: State of the Real Estate Market, Revisited Last week, https://www.sueprins.com/ (Sue Prins and Ginger Herman)...

SEGMENT 1: Paint Clean Up Spring's here and, for many of us that means Spring Cleaning . . . . So, with that in mind, we talk about some proper ways to dispose of paint tools and also answer one of the the most common questions we receive: "Do you dispose of unwanted latex paint?" The answer is "Yes!" and we've got all the details on this segment. SEGMENTS 2 and 3: The State of Real Estate The Rea...

SEGMENT 1: Where's the Paint? We sit down with Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore to talk about the state of the paint industry. Paint companies world-wide are struggling to some extent, to get the raw ingredients necessary to make paint. What's going on? How are things looking? And when's it going to get better? SEGMENT 2: Carpet Trends 2022 In this segment, Nick Sargent from Johnson Carpet One in...

SEGMENT 1: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1 Most of us don't think twice about the technology behind some of the items we use everyday. And if we do, chances are we certainly don't think about how that technology got its name or its logo. Well, today, we look at the surprisingly old (and fun) origins of the Bluetooth name and logo. This segment is part 1. SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1 We sit...

SEGMENT 1: The Power of Pickles Pickles and pickle juice may have some remarkable health benefits! https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-health-benefits-of-drinking-pickle-juice/ (Here are just a few!) SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Skip's Painting--An Origin Story We sit down with Dan Schipper from Skip's Painting to talk about Aura Bath and Spa and Scuff-X from Benjamin Moore. However, along the way we end up...

SEGMENT 1: Painting the Ceiling Like the Pros Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore sits down with us to talk about how the pros paint ceilings! Use a ceiling paint -- not just a flat wall paint! Brush Cut the ENTIRE ceiling in first Keep a wet edge when rolling and work across the ceiling in 4' x 4' squares When you apply your second coat, roll the paint in the other direction (if you go East-West fo...

SEGMENT 1: Ironing Wood Sure, it's an old trick . . . but we've never tried it before. This week we try to remove dents and dings from unfinished wood with water and an iron. And the results were amazing! SEGMENT 2: Home Gym Colors Last week we talked about creating a home gym. This week, we dig into some colors you may want to consider. SEGMENT 3: Caulk 101 In the paint world, caulk is probably o...

SEGMENT 1: A Skunky Valentine What do you do when your dog is sprayed by a skunk? Break out the tomato juice? Toss her in the bathtub? Actually, the right answer involves baking soda, peroxide, and a little dishsoap--just don't leave it on the fur too long, since peroxide could bleach it! https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/de-skunking-your-dog (Here's the article we reference along with a tri...

SEGMENTS 1 and 2: The Art of Purging (the Home) Getting our homes decluttered and organized isn't always easy. It takes work--physical and emotional! On the show today we talk about some of the reasons we all hang onto far too much stuff . . . and better, we discuss some positive steps to help you start the purge! SEGMENTS 3 and 4: Primers 101 with Dean Veltman We've all heard about Paint and Prim...

SEGMENT 1: Tool Snobbery Hailey is a very particular person...some people might even say snob. While that may be true, one thing she is NOT a not a snob about is tools. Good tools can definitely make jobs easier, safer and faster. They are absolutely necessary for professionals or serious hobbyists. If you are like most DIY'ers, however, there are tools that can make a project easier but are not g...

SEGMENTS 1 and 2: Organizational Skills for the New Year Many of us aren't as organized as we'd like to be. It's a goal, sure, but getting there isn't always easy. In these two segments, we talk about a number of skills to develop that will help you on the journey. (And yes, it's a journey... Understanding that is part of the recipe for success!) Here are some of our recommendations: Have a place...

SEGMENT 1: Chamberlain Garage Door System https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Garage-Opener-Chamberlain-myQ-G0401/dp/B08GD3D9YJ/ref =sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2DMGORG4YBHKEandkeywords=chamberlain+garage+door+openerandqid=1641650430andsprefix=chamberlain%2Caps%2C942andsr=8-2-sponsandpsc=1andspLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExT0s4TFRPSUFMVEtSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDQ5NTI5MjVXUUxNNjNSNjBZRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODE2NDU4...

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. https://www.meltrotter.org/give (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...

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: https://www.amazon.com/Zep-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-ZUCITCA24-R...

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. https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Vinyl-Coated-Tarps-Pocket/dp/B0178J6IYC/ref =sr_1_7?crid=14F1ZG1I1KRBLanddchild=1and...

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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