Building Your Own Eden; Quick Deck Clean-up; 9 Mistakes When Choosing Front Door Colors

Building Your Own Eden; Quick Deck Clean-up; 9 Mistakes When Choosing Front Door Colors

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints June 10, 2023 Duration: 50:03

On Today's Episode

Building Your Own Eden [00:00 - 18:58]

We are in the studio with Scott Vanderberg and Chris Harkema from Vanderwall Brothers talking about outdoor spaces.

Your backyard can be so much more than it is! Vanderwall Brothers can help you create a perfect vision for any budget.

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Deck Cleaning: A Quick Look [18:58 - 26:32]

Many decks throughout Michigan are looking pretty rough. If your deck isn't exactly the haven you'd like it to be, you can fix that! And it's not a tough project.

Benjamin Moore Deck Cleaners we discussed:


OnFloor Machine Rental Contact Info:

  • Peter Ogle (petero@repcolite.com)

9 Mistakes When Choosing Front Door Colors [26:33 - 50:02]

Painting a front door is a quick and easy project with HUGE curb appeal. Yet, there are some mistakes people commonly make along the way . . . .


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 302

Home In Progress
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