Early Fall Home Maintenance, Pet Odor Fixes, and the Powers of Scuff-X

Early Fall Home Maintenance, Pet Odor Fixes, and the Powers of Scuff-X

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints September 27, 2025 Duration: 40:20

In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen mixes practical advice with a dose of humor to help you get your home ready for the season. Sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the show dives into essential early autumn chores — from gutter cleaning and snowblower prep to chimney care and getting your home winter-ready.

Dan also tackles one of the trickiest household issues: pet odors. You’ll hear about simple fixes like carpet rakes for dog hair, plus expert solutions for sealing in persistent cat urine smells that just won’t go away.

And that’s not all. The episode wraps up with a look at Benjamin Moore’s SCUFF-X paint — why it’s a game-changer in both homes and commercial spaces — and a special October sale you won’t want to miss.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Welcome to Home in Progress

00:36 – Teasers: what’s ahead in this episode

01:36 – Early autumn home maintenance must-dos

02:15 – Gutter cleaning tips and tricks

09:52 – Snowblower prep & chimney care

14:00 – Pet odor solutions

19:09 – Why cat urine smells so strong

19:31 – Listener question: sealing subfloors against odor

21:22 – The chemistry behind cat urine

21:56 – Recommended products for odor sealing

24:39 – Extended warranties: a personal anecdote

30:37 – The benefits of SCUFF-X paint

34:20 – SCUFF-X in commercial spaces

38:06 – October SCUFF-X sale announcement

39:11 – Conclusion & how to connect with the show


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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