Home In Progress
Welcome to Home in Progress—the weekly show from RepcoLite Paints where we dig into the projects and little fixes that make home life better. Paint colors, design tricks, flooring, plumbing, yard work—you name it. If it happens at home, we’ll talk about it. Think of it as helpful advice with a sense of humor, always leaving you with something useful and a smile.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Exploring Color: A Conversation with Benjamin Moore's Andrea Magno
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan interviews Andrea Magno, the Director of Color Marketing and Design at Benjamin Moore. They discuss the history and process behind selectin…
A Poison Ivy Fix; Romabio Limewash; and Opening Painted-Shut Windows
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan Hansen discusses a range of home improvement topics including some strategies for opening painted-shut windows, as well as a deep dive into…
Cabinets, Wallpaper in Design, and Life Lessons from Dad
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen is joined by Mark Pruim from Village Custom Interiors to answer listener questions, focusing on whether to replace flooring bef…
Goodbye, Paint Project Regret!
In this episode of the Replica Light Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, we kick off summer with a quick discussion aimed at helping us all cross the "Clean Out the Garage" project off…
Quick House Framing 101 and a Sneaky Room Cleaning Hack
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, we explore how to keep our homes in top shape. First, we delve into a detailed explanation of the framing anatomy …
The Best Housewarming Gift EVER; Hard Water Fixes; Memorial Day Musings
In this Memorial Day weekend special of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan talks about what he thinks is THE ideal housewarming gift - a comprehensive paint starter kit.
Later, Dan converses wi…
Bugs, Pests, and Interior Design
On this week's episode, we explore a wide range of home improvement topics.
It all starts with a new designer Q&A segment with Andy Yates of Andy Yates Design, discussing inspiration sources for desig…
Critical DIY Lessons to Implement; A Close Look at Chimneys; Choosing Colors for Challenging Spaces
This episode covers a range of home improvement topics, starting with a DIY Parable and the lessons we can learn from it.
From there, Jeremiah Campbell from Brickworks Property Restoration discusses t…
Digging Into Color Drenching and Raised Bed Gardening
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan and Hailey dive into the concept of color drenching, a trending interior design approach where everything in a…
Painting Over Stencils; 2024 Trends in Outdoor Spaces; Grasscloth--Everything You Need to Know
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey, talk about the steps necessary to prepare a stenciled wall for paint.
The conversation also covers trends in outdoor spaces for …
A Creativity Boost; A Deep Dive into Exterior Stains; Dealing with Shedding Pets
This episode covers the introduction of Woodluxe, a new exterior stain from Benjamin Moore, ideal for wood exteriors such as siding, fences, and decks.
Also, Dan talks about how the winter blues are …
Lead Paint, Beekeeping, Steel Doors, and More!
On this episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey revisit a favorite episode from the past.
They discuss a variety of topics including handling lead paint in older homes, the intr…
Black Replacement Windows: Are they Right for Your Home?
This week on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey discuss a color consultation experience, providing insights into the challenges of selecting the right color and the impact of color d…
The Paint Job Fiasco; Sump Pumps 101; How to Avoid the Paint Job Fiasco!
On Today's Episode
Dan and Hailey discuss a trainwreck of a paint project that Dan engineered in his home. It's a funny look at some really common mistakes that ALL of us make from time to time.
After…
The Junk Hauling Experts; Hat Banding on Your Paint Project; How to Get Great Results When Sampling Colors
This episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show starts with a STELLAR experience Dan had with the junk hauling franchise, 1-800-GotJunk.
From there they talk about a common paint problem--hat ban…
Fence Etiquette; Why Should I Use Drywall Primer?; The Value of Color Consultations for Business, Realtors, and More
On this episode, Dan and Hailey delve into a big discussion regarding fences. Fences can make good neighbors . . . but they can also stress out some relationships! Dan and Hailey have the answers to …
Dealing with House Centipedes; The Festool ETS-125 Sander; Why You NEED a Color Consultation
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan and Hailey discuss a week filled with unexpected pest encounters, including ticks, spiders, and an incident wi…
Buying Vacant Land: Does Your Land PERC? And Other Considerations
On Today's Episode
Dan flies solo and talks about painting aluminum siding. Later, he's joined by realtors, Sue Prins and Ginger Herman who discuss crucial elements to consider when buying vacant land…
The Air Purifier Revisited; Drill Driver 101; Designing with The Wrong Shoe; When You Should Use a Solvent-Thinned Product
This week, Dan and Hailey revisit the Kenmore Air Purifier that Hailey swears is a little miracle machine. Well, Dan bought one. What is his experience with it?
They also run a quick Drill Driver/Imp…
Goodbye Water Stains; Designing with Complimentary Color Schemes; and the Kenmore PM2010 Air Purifier
On Today's Episode
This week Dan and Hailey talk about one of the big Problem Solvers in the paint world: stain blocking primers. You may not know about them . . . but they can save you from a lot of …