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
Discussing Mold Fears, and Dishing out Insulation Solutions
On Today's Episode
The episode is largely focused on the discussion of mold and mildew in the home, tackling the topics of mold anxiety, how to identify and differentiate mold and mildew, how to clean…
Too Much Screen Time?; Cleaning Miracles: Steamers & Cordless Vacuums; Is My Paint Still Good?; Caulk Q&A
On Today's Episode
Dan and Hailey discuss the effects of screen time on mental and physical health, exampling its addictive nature. The conversation shifts to cleaning, with specific sections dedicate…
Getting Professional Caulking Results; Design Trends for 2024 with Andy Yates
On Today's Episode
Dan and Hailey discuss some practical tips so you can get professional results the next time you caulk.
Then, design expert, Andy Yates joins the show to discuss upcoming design tren…
Festool at RepcoLite; Choosing Colors with Confidence; How to Accomplish Your 2024 Projects; The Benefits of Caulk
EPISODE 341 SHOW SUMMARY
January 13, 2024
SEGMENT 1: Festool Comes to RepcoLite
In this segment, Dan and Hailey share the news that RepcoLite will become a Festool dealer. They highlight Festool's innov…
A Tribute to Dave
On Today's Episode
This episode is all about Dave Altena, the second-generation president of RepcoLite Paints, who recently passed away. Dave's son, Dan, the current president of the company, intervie…
Organizing for the New Year; Hailey's New Steamer; Removing Wallpaper
On Today's Episode
Organizing For the New Year [00:00 - 18:59]
It's a New Year (almost). So it's time to get organized....
Hailey's New Steamer [18:58 - 32:16]
Hailey recently purchased a new steamer and…
The History of Snowmen; World Christmas Traditions, and the Last Christmas Contest Question
On Today's Episode
The History of Snowmen [00:00 - 12:20]
Snowmen go back WAY FARTHER than you may think!
Christmas Traditions from Around the World [12:20 - 30:15]
These traditions from around the world…
How to Get the Perfect Paint Match; Timeless Design--Morris & Co. Wallpaper; Last Minute Gift Guide
On Today's Episode
How to Get the Perfect Paint Match [00:00 - 09:41]
RepcoLite specializes in matching paints and stains (and more!) but not everyone is aware of that. So we're letting you know becaus…
What Bathroom Paint to Use; Historic Ceiling Design; and 2023's Christmas Contest
On Today's Episode
- There is a common paint problem that happens in high moisture areas… a slimy orange substance oozes from the wall! We will explain what is happening and how you avoid this problem i…
Ductless Range Hoods, Battery Powered Lighting, and our 2023 Christmas Contest Begins!
On Today's Episode
- Hailey's back after a month-long absence
- No ventilation in the kitchen? What about a Ductless Range Hood?
- Battery Powered Lighting
- Christmas Contest 2024
Hailey's Back! [00:00 - 04:03]
I…
How to Get Sharp Lines and Professional Results with Masking Tape
On Today's Episode
Hailey is still out sick! Hopefully, she'll be back next week. Fortunately, Dan Altena, president of RepcoLite, was able to fill in. Here's what we'll cover in this episode:
- Using AI…
Can You Apply Latex Paint over Oil?
On Today's Episode
We're (kind of) back at it after being out sick for 2 weeks! On today's show, we'll talk about:
- Where we've been for the last 2 weeks and why
- Can You Paint Latex Over Oil?
- 5 Questions …
Last Minute Cleaning and Touch-up Tips for the Holidays
On Today's Episode
Unable to get a new show together for the weekend, we went back into the archives and found this one from two years ago to the day. It's all about getting your home ready for the up…
Life Vac: A MUST For Every Home
On Today's Episode
- We look at a couple of Benjamin Moore's Color Trends for 2024
- We also talk about the value and beauty of wallpaper!
- Finally, we discuss a life-saving device that every home should hav…
The Only White Paint Color You'll Ever Need!
On Today's Episode
Do you remember colored toilet paper?? We discuss the strange history of colorful and patterned toilet paper and debate whether we will see a resurgence as colorful bathrooms are co…
Step by Step Guide for First Time Home Buyers
On Today's Episode
- We are joined by Sue Prins and Ginger Herman of Sue Prins Group Five Star Real Realestate Leaders to bring you a complete home buying guide! Perfect for the first time home buyer.
- B…
The One Thing Every Kitchen Needs in Case of a Fire!
On Today's Episode
- We follow up on our garage paint conversation from last week to discuss the right interior product for the job.
- Holland's Fire Marshall, Bret Groendyke joins us in the studio to sha…
A Toy Story: Decluttering and Reclaiming the Play Room
On Today's Episode
Garage Paint Conundrum [00:00 - 04:02]
When painting the inside of the garage, what do you use? Interior paint or exterior paint? The answer may surprise you!
A Toy Story: Declutterin…
How to Painlessly Accomplish Your Impossible List of Fall Projects!
On Today's Episode
4 Steps for Working Through an Overwhelming To-Do List [00:00 - 10:54]
When we sit down and note everything we have to do for a given project or even a given day, it can sometimes be…
"No Fear" Exterior Painting in the Fall, and more!
On Today's Episode
Plaster's Ancient Past [00:00 - 14:28]
We were surprised to see how far back the use of plaster as a building material goes!
3 Tips for Hanging Art on Plaster Walls [14:28 - 19:00]
Pl…