Childproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs

Childproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs

Author: Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM) August 17, 2024 Duration: 39:29
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen shares a humorous yet insightful story about the challenges of navigating road construction and turns it into a valuable lesson on selecting paint colors. Listeners are advised to take their time and use color samples to avoid disappointing color choices at home. Dan also introduces this week's 'George Job': organizing the silverware drawer. Later, Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore joins Dan to answer listeners' painting questions on issues like color rub-off and peeling trim. Finally, the episode wraps up with tips on identifying and avoiding bed bugs--especially relevant during peak travel season.00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:20 Traffic and Patience05:08 The Paint Point: Choosing the Right Color07:37 Introducing the George Job: Organizing Your Silverware Drawer09:45 Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Your Silverware Drawer19:01 Answering Listener Questions with Kevin Herman22:31 Understanding Paint Color Encapsulation23:27 Dealing with Dark Color Surfactant Burnishing24:32 Addressing Peeling Paint on Trim26:23 Proper Preparation for Painting Trim29:02 Choosing the Right Paint for Trim30:36 Fixing Peeling Paint: Step-by-Step33:38 Preventing and Dealing with Bedbugs39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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