Episode 13: 3 Surefire Decorating Fails!
In this episode, Betsy and Dan discuss 3 ways to fail when you undertake your next decorating project. And, of course, they suggest some ways you can avoid these pitfalls!
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Episodes
Episode 12: The Keys to a Happier Laundry Room
Did you know that on average, a mom can spend up to 5 months of her life doing laundry per child! On today's episode, Betsy and Dan talk about how the right colors used in the right spots can help you make your laundry r…
Episode 11: Brighten Your Basement Walls
On today's episode, Betsy and Dan discuss a question that comes up at RepcoLite Paints all the time: how do I paint my basement walls? Basement walls often present homeowners with a number of unusual obstacles when it co…
Episode 010: Inexpensive Kitchen Updates
In this episode, Betsy and Dan talk about inexpensive projects that will help you update your kitchen. They discuss a quick way to make your old cabinets look new again, a way to cover up those old, dated tile backsplash…
Episode 009: Bonus Content--Dealing with Smells!
In this Bonus Content feature, Betsy and Dan talk about a common question in the paint store: "How do I eliminate smoke or pet odors from our house before we sell?"
Episode 009: Tips For Selling Your Home Quickly
On today's episode, Betsy and Dan discuss some tips for those of you who are thinking about putting your homes on the market. Even though homes are selling faster than they have in recent years, there are still some thin…
Episode 008: Bonus Content
In this BONUS CONTENT from Episode 008, Betsy and Dan talk about various ways to repurpose old dresser drawers. (It's more interesting than it may sound!)
Episode 008: Repurpose Your Furniture
This week, Betsy and Dan talk about repurposing furniture. Specifically, we focus on a variety of uses for those old entertainment centers that don't fit modern HDTVs. We also highlight some interesting uses for old dres…
Episode 007: Creative Kids' Rooms (The Chalkboard Paint Episode)
In this episode, we discuss number of simple projects ranging from creative ways to display your kids' artwork all the way to getting the most out of Benjamin Moore's Chalkboard Paint. If you're looking for great project…
Episode 006: Decorating Kids' Rooms, Part 1
Today we discuss some basic concepts to keep in mind when decorating kids rooms!
