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

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints December 27, 2025 Duration: 40:00

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 Summary

00:00 — Best Of kickoff + holiday-week programming

00:16 — Weekend plans and roller-skating nostalgia

02:09 — New Year’s resolutions, “Quitter’s Day,” and the mindset reset

03:32 — 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 larger

17:39 — Two-toned walls and eye-trick design strategies

18:30 — Listener emails + how to send topic ideas

18:56 — The history of glass: discovery, invention, and innovation

20:25 — From early glassmaking to Roman windows

26:09 — Industrial-era improvements and modern window evolution

30:38 — Window problems homeowners actually deal with (and what to do)

39:36 — Wrap-up, where to find the episode, and next week’s preview


Home In Progress is a weekly conversation hosted by Dan Hansen from RepcoLite Paints, born from the belief that a home is never truly finished. It’s a constant, often charming, series of projects and adjustments. This podcast digs into that reality, covering everything from choosing the right paint sheen and troubleshooting a stubborn plumbing issue to planning a garden layout or refreshing a room with a new design perspective. The tone is practical and approachable, blending useful advice with a genuine sense of humor about the inevitable mishaps that come with DIY. You’ll hear specific tips on materials and techniques, discussions on balancing aesthetics with function, and honest talk about what it really takes to maintain and improve your space. Each episode aims to leave you with a tangible takeaway, whether it’s the confidence to tackle a small repair or inspiration for a larger weekend project. It’s for anyone who views their home as a living project-a place of leisure, creativity, and continuous learning. Listen for a mix of straightforward education and relatable stories that make the process of caring for a house feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding part of life.
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