Episode 229: Composting 101, Fireplace Brick Paint Job, Refrigerator Makeover

Episode 229: Composting 101, Fireplace Brick Paint Job, Refrigerator Makeover

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints September 11, 2021 Duration: 39:01

Due to a bit of a crazy week, we ended up handpicking some of our favorite segments from the past!

SEGMENTS 1 and 2: Composting 101

Fall is on the way and it's the perfect time to start composting! If you've never tried your hand at this, check out these segments. We've got all the info you need to jump in with confidence!

SEGMENT 3: The Fireplace Paint Job

The fireplace in my home is composed of 80's brick. You know the look. It's dark, it's overpowering . . . it's dated. Well, we painted it and the results are amazing. It's a project EVERYONE can tackle . . . but there are a few things you'll want to know. We cover all of that!

SEGMENT 4: Refrigerator Makeover

This is an unusual one, but every now and then, someone asks! The question? Can I paint my refrigerator? Of course! We'll tell you how....


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

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Why Your House Gets Dusty So Fast and How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:14
In this best-of episode of Home in Progress by RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen covers two popular home improvement topics: how to reduce dust in your house and how to paint kitchen cabinets. In…
How Timing, Paint Quality, and Design Choices Change Your Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:14
Host Dan Hansen opens the episode by noting a technical mistake in the original on-air broadcast, which led to the spring painting segment being repeated—then leans into it with a quick apology and a story about how cont…
The Hidden Science Behind a Home That Feels Good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:54
Dan Hansen hosts Home in Progress by RepcoLite Paints (sponsored by Benjamin Moore), opening with a memorable—and painful—story involving a cheese grater that leads into a practical takeaway: 100% silicone caulk cannot b…
The Rooms We Ignore—and the Water Problems We Don’t See Coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen explores how overlooked spaces—especially laundry rooms—can quietly affect our mood and stress levels. Drawing on research linking cluttered, chaotic environments to higher…