How the Color of the Year for 2025 Can Change Your Life, and more!

How the Color of the Year for 2025 Can Change Your Life, and more!

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints October 19, 2024 Duration: 45:17

Today, special guest Jeff Roush from Grand Bay Electric and East End Plumbing joins the show to discuss the advantages and maintenance of whole house generators, emphasizing their convenience, reliability, and impact on home value.

The episode also covers essential tips on choosing high-quality paint brushes and explores the 2025 Color of the Year, Cinnamon Slate. And whether you care about the color or not, there's an argument to be made that the color of the year concept has the power to help you change your life! If you feel stuck in a rut . . . ANY rut--not just a color and design rut--check out this last segment!

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Plans

00:22 Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year

00:47 Home Power Solutions with Jeff Rausch

01:08 Fun Trivia Time

05:07 The Importance of Quality Paint Brushes

08:44 Interview with Jeff Rausch: Home Power Solutions

12:44 Understanding Whole House Generators

16:55 Real-Life Benefits of Whole House Generators

19:14 Maintenance of Whole House Generators

22:24 Power Surge and Sprinkler System Issues

22:46 Generator and Electrical Code Updates

23:27 Automatic Transfer Switch Functionality

24:07 Prioritizing Appliances with a Generator

26:38 Cost and Installation of Whole House Generators

29:33 Fuel Types and Gas Meter Upgrades

31:13 Common Misconceptions About Generators

31:54 Advice for Homeowners Considering Generators

34:08 Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2025

36:36 Creating New Ideas with Color

44:19 Free Color Sample Offer

44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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: 100

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