Last Minute Winter Checklist: Are You Ready?

Last Minute Winter Checklist: Are You Ready?

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints December 17, 2022 Duration: 39:29

On Today's Episode

The Best Dishwasher Detergents [00:00 - 06:50]

The right dishwasher detergent matters--not just for sparkly results, but also in the protection of your dishwasher and even the prevention of food poisoning!

Hailey's done the research and here are her recommendations:

  1. Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods
  2. Ecover Automatic Dishwasher Tablets Zero
  3. Finish Hard Water Detergent

A Ceiling Paint and Primer Chat [06:51 - 18:59]

Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore joins us to chat about ceiling paint, primers, paint and primer all-in-ones and more.

Last Minute Winter Checklist [19:00 - 30:57]

Are you ready for winter?? In West Michigan, we had an early snowfall that may have thrown you off your schedule. Here's our checklist to make sure you're prepared for another Michigan Winter:

  • Add fuel stabilizer to your lawnmowers
  • Remove the mower batteries or put on a trickle charger
  • Put battery-powered lawn equipment batteries inside but NOT on charger!
  • Is your snowblower ready?
  • Are your gutters cleaned out?
  • and more....

Ceilings: Always the Forgotten Wall [19:00 - 30:57]

Whenever we do a repaint of a room, it's good practice to throw a coat of paint on the ceilings first, to freshen them up! But many of us (Dan and Hailey included) don't do that! Here's why it's a good idea....


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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Black Replacement Windows: Are they Right for Your Home? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
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