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Repcolite Home Improvement Show

Repcolite Home Improvement Show

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 Every week on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show we interview a variety of experts from the West Michigan area and beyond! If you heard one of our guests and would like to get in touch to ask further questions, we've got everything you need in the table below.Copyright Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM) Art
Episodes
  • New Year Reset, Mold Myths, and the Truth About Tung Oil

    New Year Reset, Mold Myths, and the Truth About Tung Oil
    Jan 10 2026
    In the first full episode of 2026, Home in Progress host Dan Hansen takes a fresh look at New Year’s resolutions—why they so often fail, and how a small shift in thinking can make them far more sustainable. Drawing on personal experience, Dan shares a practical, realistic approach to setting goals that actually stick.From there, the episode pivots to a common winter home concern: mold and mildew. Dan breaks down what mold really is, when it’s a health concern, and when it’s more of a maintenance issue. You’ll hear clear, step-by-step guidance on safely cleaning mold, choosing the right products, and preventing it from returning—plus what to do after mold is removed so your repairs last.The episode wraps up with the launch of a new Winter Wood Shop series, starting with one of the most misunderstood finishing products out there: tung oil. Dan explains the differences between pure tung oil, tung oil/varnish blends, and products labeled “tung oil finish,” and compares their real-world performance to polyurethane so you can choose the right finish for the job.Episode Timeline00:00 — Welcome to Home in Progress00:24 — Why New Year’s Resolutions So Often Fail02:06 — A More Sustainable Approach to Goal-Setting07:31 — Introducing the Winter Wood Shop Series08:32 — Mold and Mildew: What Homeowners Should Know12:56 — Understanding Mold in the Home19:34 — Essential Safety Gear for Mold Cleanup20:21 — Effective Mold Cleaning Methods21:39 — How to Know When Mold Is Truly Gone23:01 — Priming and Painting After Mold Removal24:18 — Preventing Mold from Coming Back27:29 — What Tung Oil Really Is (and Isn’t)32:05 — The Three Types of “Tung Oil” Products35:22 — Where Tung Oil Works—and Where It Doesn’t38:25 — Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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    40 mins
  • Best of Home in Progress: Historical Insights & Practical Home Improvement Tips

    Best of Home in Progress: Historical Insights & Practical Home Improvement Tips
    Jan 3 2026
    In this special Best Of episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen blends craftsmanship, practical paint advice, and motivation to kick off your next project with momentum. First, he dives into the story of the legendary H.O. Studley Tool Chest, exploring its remarkable construction and what it can teach us about quality work, organization, and efficiency. From there, Dan shifts into paint know-how—breaking down why dedicated primers still matter, when “paint-and-primer-in-one” products fall short, and how the right prep steps can save time and frustration. The episode wraps with a practical, encouraging segment on setting goals and actually sticking with them long after the initial New Year’s motivation fades.Episode Timeline00:00 — Introduction and 400th Episode Announcement00:32 — Reflecting on 400 Episodes02:56 — Today’s Historical Focus03:37 — The Story of the Studley Tool Chest13:07 — Lessons from the Studley Tool Chest18:59 — Why Primer Still Matters20:24 — Paint + Primer Combo Products: What They Really Do23:23 — The Truth About “Paint and Primer in One”24:20 — When You Need a Dedicated Primer27:02 — Special Offer on Quicksand Primer29:44 — Setting Goals That Actually Stick38:08 — Maintaining Long-Term Success with Goals
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    40 mins
  • Best of Home in Progress: Small-Room Paint Tricks; and the Story of Window Glass

    Best of Home in Progress: Small-Room Paint Tricks; and the Story of Window Glass
    Dec 27 2025
    In this special Best Of episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen shares a handful of favorite segments from the past year—perfect for the holiday stretch when you’re tackling projects, relaxing at home, or doing a little of both.The show opens with some weekend chatter (including a nostalgic roller-skating detour sparked by Back to the Future), then into a paint-heavy segment aimed at a classic homeowner problem: how to make a small room feel bigger without remodeling. He breaks down five practical paint strategies, including smart color choices, monochromatic palettes, and “color drenching,” plus a couple of visual tricks that add height and depth.The second half of the show takes a surprisingly fascinating turn into the history of glass—from natural obsidian to early glassmaking legends, Roman breakthroughs like glass blowing and early window panes, and the evolution to modern insulated windows. Dan wraps the episode with a rapid-fire guide to common window issues—drafts, condensation, fog between panes, and windows that won’t operate smoothly—along with realistic fixes and when it’s time to call in a pro.Episode Summary00:00 — Best Of kickoff + holiday-week programming00:16 — Weekend plans and roller-skating nostalgia02:09 — New Year’s resolutions, “Quitter’s Day,” and the mindset reset03:32 — A funny “height hack” detour (and why it secretly sets up the paint point)12:45 — Paint Point: 5 ways to make a small room feel larger17:39 — Two-toned walls and eye-trick design strategies18:30 — Listener emails + how to send topic ideas18:56 — The history of glass: discovery, invention, and innovation20:25 — From early glassmaking to Roman windows26:09 — Industrial-era improvements and modern window evolution30:38 — Window problems homeowners actually deal with (and what to do)39:36 — Wrap-up, where to find the episode, and next week’s preview
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    40 mins
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