In this episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, Dan dives into the growing trend of two-toned walls, sharing why the technique is gaining traction and the benefits it offers, including enhanced visual appeal and functionality.
He also provides practical advice on proper masking tape techniques for cleaner paint lines.
Jeff Roush from East End Plumbing joins the show to discuss the cost-effective benefits of drain cleaning versus drain clearing, the process involved, and the importance of proactive maintenance. Jeff also shares insights about the innovative hydro jetting technique and discusses the drain cleaning services offered by East End Plumbing and Grand Bay Electric.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Vibes
00:58 Sharp Knife Techniques
03:15 Mastering Masking Tape
06:09 Interview with Jeff Roush: Drain Cleaning Insights
08:08 Understanding Drain Cleaning and Maintenance
12:41 Proactive Plumbing Solutions
18:46 Introduction to Drain Cleaning with Jeff Roush
19:22 Understanding Drain Cleaning Tools and Techniques
20:45 The Process of Hydrojetting
22:06 Chemical Drain Cleaners: Risks and Ineffectiveness
23:08 DIY vs Professional Drain Cleaning
25:19 Success Stories in Drain Cleaning
27:55 Contact Information and Services
28:52 Exploring Two-Toned Walls
30:32 Benefits of Two-Toned Walls
38:01 Creating Illusions with Two-Toned Walls
38:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
TRANSCRIPT
Good morning everybody. How are you doing? We've made it through another week, and we've arrived here at the weekend. Breathing a sigh of relief, ready to crash a little bit and have some fun, right? Now the fun's gonna start. I guess we're gonna find out. You're listening to the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.
And as for fun here's what I've got planned for the show today. You decide if it's going to be fun and spoiler alert, it's going to be. All right, here's what I've got. At the end, I'm going to be talking about a popular design trend two toned walls. It's gaining traction around here. It's been around for a while, but we're seeing more and more of it being used around here.
And I'm going to cover four reasons why you might want to try it in your home. I'm also going to have Jeff Roush from East End Plumbing in the studio, and we'll be talking about drain cleaning. It's a more cost effective solution than replacing clogged lines. We'll get to all of that in a little bit.
But first, I want to talk about something that I learned a couple years ago, and I'm sure, absolutely 100 percent certain that I'm late to the party here. I'm sure this is completely ridiculous to even talk about, but that's okay. It's still going to make my point. See, I learned. couple years ago or so that cutting vegetables or whatever with a really sharp kitchen knife doesn't need to be a blood bath.
See previously the state of things in my home was this. If I went to prepare a meal and if that preparation required, cutting up an onion, let's say if that was all on the docket for, For the dinner plans Hannah would usually meet me in the kitchen with a box of band aids. I'd go to work on that onion or whatever with good intentions.
I'd always tell myself I'm gonna be careful this time. I'm gonna go slowly. I'm gonna be mindful of what I'm doing. I'm gonna stay in this. I'm in it to win it, right? I tell myself all that stuff as I chop the onion up every single time. But no matter what I did, no matter how hard I tried, I'd always draw blood.
Sometimes a lot. It was inevitable. And I figured, really, at the end of the day, I figured I was just an idiot. I had no other answers here. It's a kitchen knife, you're chopping up an onion, you can't do it, you're an idiot. That's what I figured. Then one of the kids finally took pity on me and said I needed to use the claw.
The claw. And that intrigued me. I'm a gadget person and I figured this was something new. This was something cool. But no, it's just a technique. Apparently, there's a way to hold a vegetable when cutting it. There's a proper form. So this kid, I think it was Andrew, made me sit down and watch this YouTube video of some guy showing me how to hold an onion with this grip that he was calling the claw.
And once I figured that out, how to hold my fingers and what to do with them, I've only needed one single trip to the band aid box since then, in over a year. That's a miracle in my house. So yeah, it turns out technique makes a difference. Even with something as mundane and basic as chopping up vegetables with a knife.
So that brings me to the pain point. I think all of that, everything I just said, that technique makes a difference thing applies to masking tape as well. There's a right way to use it. And I think with masking tape, it seems so mundane, what is there to know? You put it down, you paint, and then you peel it off.
Thing is with the right approach, you're going to get cleaner lines and fewer frustrations. So with that in mind, here are some quick masking tape tips. First off, choose the right tape. Tapes aren't one size fits all. For example, FrogTape. It's not just a fancy brand of tape that's a bit more expensive than others.
It's actually different from other tapes. It's got a special paint block technology that seals edges and prevents paint from bleeding underneath it. And that makes it great for getting sharp lines. Delicate surface tape is another kind of tape that's specifically made for taping off recently painted surfaces or even wallpaper.
Don't just grab masking tape. Grab the right masking tape for your project. That's first. Second, surface prep is important even when you're taping. Dirt, dust, moisture, All of those things prevent tape from sticking. Obviously. So make sure that if you're going to tape off your trim or whatever, wipe those surfaces clean with a damp cloth, and then make sure you give them time to dry before trying to get the tape on them.
It'll drive you nuts. If you try to rush it. Third thing, don't work from the roll. As you're putting the tape on. Instead, use manageable tape lengths. Apply tape in roughly, three foot sections, whatever your little arms will reach, and use those smaller sections and overlap the ends slightly.
And that's going to make it easier to remove as one single piece later. Fourth, it's critical that you press the edges firmly down after you've applied it. So run a dull putty knife along the edge to seal it, and that prevents paint from being able to bleed under that edge. And as we're talking about this, be sure to use a putty knife or a painter's 5 in 1 tool to do that sealing.
Your finger alone isn't going to be enough to keep paint from seeping underneath it. So make sure you seal the edges. Finally, fifth thing, remove the tape at the right time. For the cleanest line and the easiest removal, you've got to get the tape off before the paint has a chance to dry. So while the paint is tacky, but not fully dry, pull that tape off at a 45 degree angle to avoid tearing or peeling the paint.
Just be careful when you're doing that to make sure that the paint that's on, the tape, make sure that doesn't end up getting all over some surface that's going to make you sad or get you into trouble. It's entirely possible. So keep an eye on that. Speaking of tape, before I wrap this one up, we do have a sale going on at RepcoLite for our one and a half inch painters masking tape.
It's 5.50 a roll, which is about a 2. 25 savings per roll. And it's going on until the end of November. So stop by and stock up. Alright, that's enough of that. Let's take a quick break. When we come back, I'll be chatting with Jeff Roush about how drain cleaning can save you some time and money. Stick around.
And we're back. You're listening to the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. And right now, I'm in the studio with Jeff Roush, General Manager at Grand Bay Electric and East End Plumbing. Jeff, thanks for being here. Thanks for having me. Now, you've been on just a few weeks ago, and we talked about that.
Yeah. But if people don't listen every single week, there's a handful. That don't. We're working on them. But still, not everybody hears us every week. The general manager of two different companies, Electric and Plumbing. Help me understand that. And, on top of it, you guys are connected to Ayers Basement Systems as well.
We are. So like this trifecta. Absolutely. Help us understand that a little bit. I know you explained it once before. But one more time. Yeah. So Ayers Basement Systems has been around for a long time, specializing in waterproofing and foundation repair. They're based out of Lansing, Michigan, but they service the entirety of Michigan.
So a lot of their projects involved subcontracting electrical and plumbing companies to help them with their projects. And you can imagine working all over the state, they'd have to basically go out of their way to try to find different electrical and plumbing contractors to, subcontract to help them with these projects.
And it got to be a little bit chaotic, right? Just trying to run that. Yeah. It was a whole logistical effort. Exactly. A few years ago, back in 2020 the CEO decided to acquire Grand Bay Electric and East End Plumbing and add them under the umbrella of Ayers to, previously funded.
Full service, stand alone, plumbing and electric companies with no relation. Acquired them both, brought them under the same roof. So we're all under the same management. We're all able to come together and provide that turnkey solution to our customers. All the same people. Absolutely. At least most of them.
Yeah. Yeah. Really cool. Yeah. Really
