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Repcolite Home Improvement Show
Every week on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show we interview a variety of experts from the West Michigan area and beyond! If you heard one of our guests and would like to get in touch to ask further questions, we've got everything you need in the table below.
Episodes
Repcolite Home Improvement ShowWhat Men’s Style Can Teach You About Decorating a Room
Original Air Date: November 15, 2025 Episode Number: 483Episode SummaryA rerun this week, and one of Dan’s favorites. He opens with a daylight saving time…
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Benjamin Moore Webster Green: How It Looks in Every Room
Original Air Date: October 24, 2026 Episode Number: 482Episode SummaryThree topics this week. First, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2027, Webster Green…
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How to Stop Swirl Marks From a Random Orbital Sander
Original Air Date: October 17, 2026 Episode Number: 481Episode SummaryTwo topics this week. First, a follow-up to last week’s interview with Jean Stoffer and…
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Jean Stoffer & Grace Start Interview: The Established Home, Kitchens, and Old Houses
Original Air Date: October 10, 2026 Episode Number: 480Episode SummaryDan sits down with Jean Stoffer and her daughter Grace Start, the mother-daughter team…
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The Mystery of the Kitchen Cabinets Nobody Could Reach
Original Air Date: October 1, 2026 Episode Number: 479Episode SummaryDan opens with two questions: what's the weirdest thing in your house that you've never…
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Do You Have to Strip Old Furniture Before Refinishing It?
Original Air Date: September 26, 2026 Episode Number: 478Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan starts with elastic waistband jeans and gets from…
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How to Paint an Ombre Wall
Original Air Date: 09/19/26 Episode Number: 477Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan covers paint store tools you've probably walked past without a…
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What Color Makes a Small Room Look Bigger?
Original Air Date: 9/12/26 Episode Number: 476Episode SummaryThis week Dan tackles one of the most repeated pieces of color advice in home design — "dark…
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Furniture Flipping for Beginners: 6 Things to Check Before You Buy
Original Air Date: 9/5/26 Episode Number: 475Episode SummaryDan kicks off the Labor Day weekend with color capping — the emerging trend of using multiple…
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Hoosier Cabinets: The 1900s Kitchen Storage Genius That Still Works
Original Air Date: 8/29/26 Episode Number: 474Episode SummaryDan opens with a vacation story about swimmer's itch, a chatty store clerk, and a deeply awkward…
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The Craftsman Home: History, Architecture, and Color; Plus 3 Vacation Lessons That Apply to Home Projects
Original Air Date: 08-23-2025 Episode Number: 473Episode SummaryDan opens with three lessons from the Hansen family cottage vacation -- each one stretched into…
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Is Your Deck Safe? A Simple Inspection Guide -- Plus Basement Efflorescence and Paint Colors for West-Facing Rooms
Original Air Date: August 16, 2025 Re-Air Date: August 15, 2026 Episode Number: 471Episode SummaryFour topics this week. Dan opens with a segment on AI, the…
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Old House, Real Problems: Pet Odors, Pest Damage, and Learning to Paint for the First Time
Original Air Date: 08/08/26 Episode Number: 471Episode SummaryDan's son Caleb stopped in to pick up primer and ended up on the radio. He bought his first house…
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How to Paint Aluminum Siding -- Plus Removing Algae, Mold, and Mildew from Exterior Siding
Original Air Date: 07/25/26 Episode Number: 469Episode SummaryA listener question about painting aluminum siding kicks off the show, and Dan splits the answer…
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Points of No Return: The Exterior Surfaces You Can't Unpaint
Original Air Date: July 18, 2026 Episode Number: 468Episode SummarySome exterior surfaces are one-way doors. You can paint them -- but once you do, something…
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Painting in the Heat, Dealing with Cigarette Smoke Smell, and Why the Trades Matter More Than Ever
Episode TitleOriginal Air Date: 07/08/26 Episode Number: 467Episode SummaryA full episode this week. Dan picks up the smoke smell series with fabric, carpet…
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Liberty Bells, Colonial Front Doors, and the Real Story of Betsy Ross
Original Air Date: July 4, 2026 Episode Number: 466Episode SummaryIt's the annual Home In Progress Fourth of July Extravaganza. This year Dan covers three…
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Color Cast: What Your Bathroom Walls Are Doing to Your Face
Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan opens with a story about a flaming microwave, a snowbank, and a pair of whitey tighties -- and turns it into…
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The Bathroom Remodel Guide: What to Think Through Before You Spend a Dime
Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the whole show to bathroom remodels -- why they're trending, and how to think one through before…
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The Man Who Built Fairy-Tale Houses: Earl Young and the Charlevoix Mushroom Houses
Original Air Date: June 2025 Episode Number: 463Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan tells the story of Earl Young -- a self-taught architect from…
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What Color Should I Paint My House? A Step-by-Step Framework for Getting It Right
Note: This episode originally aired in June 2025. The RepcoLite Endura sale mentioned at the end ran through the end of that month.Episode SummaryThis week on…
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How to Paint a Front Door the Right Way -- and 6 Tips to Keep Your Renovation on Budget
Episode SummaryDan opens with something that might ruffle a few feathers: gray exterior paint has had a long run, and it's starting to show. He talks about…
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5 Can't-Lose Home Improvement Projects for Your Forever Home
Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan opens with something a little different -- a look at the animal kingdom's most surprising builders and tool…
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America's Pettiest Houses, Two-Tone Cabinet Secrets, and Why Your Deck Coating Is Doing It Wrong
Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan starts off with one of the more entertaining detours the show has taken in a while: spite houses. Real…
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Dead Animal Smells, Art Deco, and the Secret Life of Paint Finish
Episode Date: 05/09/26 Episode Number: 458Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan tackles one of the most dreaded things a homeowner can face — the…
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Household Odor Removal Tips and the Timeless Style of Art Deco
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen starts with a look at why smells have such a powerful effect on the way we experience a home. Unlike sights and…
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Do Air Ducts Really Cause Dust? Plus Painting Tips from the Pros
In this rerun episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen opens with a personal update about his golden…
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Best Paint Colors for Mood: How to Choose Colors for Bedrooms, Kitchens, and Living Rooms
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen opens with a story about slicing his finger on a new rotary shredder and officially passing cheese-grating…
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Why Your House Gets Dusty So Fast and How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
In this best-of episode of Home in Progress by RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen covers two popular home improvement topics: how to…
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How Timing, Paint Quality, and Design Choices Change Your Home
Host Dan Hansen opens the episode by noting a technical mistake in the original on-air broadcast, which led to the spring painting segment being repeated—then…
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When Can You Paint Outside? Spring Painting Tips, Lighting That Affects Your Mood, and CO Detector Truths
When can you really start painting outside in the spring? It’s not just about air temperature—and getting this wrong can ruin a project.Dan Hansen breaks down…
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The Hidden Science Behind a Home That Feels Good
Dan Hansen hosts Home in Progress by RepcoLite Paints (sponsored by Benjamin Moore), opening with a memorable—and painful—story involving a cheese grater that…
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The Rooms We Ignore—and the Water Problems We Don’t See Coming
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen explores how overlooked spaces—especially laundry rooms—can quietly affect our mood and stress levels. Drawing…
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From Gallery to Living Room: Rethinking Home Design Through Installation Art
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen welcomes back former co-host Hailey Johnson for a conversation that blends art, creativity, and home…
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2026 Spring West Michigan Housing Market Update + Ski Chalet Paint Makeover
On this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen sits down with Ginger Herman of Suprins Group at Five Star Real Estate Leaders for a timely 2026 West Michigan…
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Where to Caulk Before Painting + Laundry Room Layout Fixes + Paint Colors for Colorblind Homes
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen tackles three practical home topics that can quietly make or break your projects.First: Caulking before…
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Laundry Room Organization Ideas That Actually Work (Plus How to Paint Rusty Metal Furniture)
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen kicks things off with a sincere thank-you to listeners and a…
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Decluttering Sentimental Items and Choosing the Right Paint for Every Room
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen opens with a lighthearted (and slightly embarrassing)…
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Winter Home Projects: Beating the Blues and Organizing Memories
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the conversation continues around organizing memories—this time shifting…
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Conquering Digital Photo Clutter & Understanding Polyurethane
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan kicks things off with a lighthearted winter story before diving into…
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From Pink Walls to Bug Juice: Real Painting Advice & the Wild Truth About Shellac
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the conversation starts with a teaser from the Winter Wood Shop…
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New Year Reset, Mold Myths, and the Truth About Tung Oil
In the first full episode of 2026, Home in Progress host Dan Hansen takes a fresh look at New Year’s resolutions—why they so often fail, and how a small shift…
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Best of Home in Progress: Historical Insights & Practical Home Improvement Tips
In this special Best Of episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen blends craftsmanship, practical paint advice, and motivation to kick off your next project with…
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Best of Home in Progress: Small-Room Paint Tricks; and the Story of Window Glass
In this special Best Of episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen shares a handful of favorite segments from…
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Home in Progress: The Christmas Extravaganza 2025
In this special annual Christmas episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen steps away from the usual home…
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Embracing Creativity: Lessons from Frank Gehry
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, we take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Frank Gehry—the…
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Exploring Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year with Andrea Magno
In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen sits down with Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing and Design at Benjamin Moore, for an inside look…
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The Psychology of Cozy: How to Create Spaces People Actually Want to Be In; PLUS! Where Thanksgiving Colors Originated
In this Thanksgiving special of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen digs into the surprising history of the American dining room and reveals the real science…
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Chimney Leaks, Old House Systems, and a Few Ghost Stories
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan tackles one of the most common chimney problems—and it has nothing…
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Fashion Forward: Elevate Your Style and Home Improvement Game--PLUS! One Tool Every DIYer Needs!
In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen kicks things off with his first-snowfall story and a few thoughts on the annual fall battle—leaf cleanup…
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Design Trends That Matter: Inside KBIS 2025 with Andy Yates
In this week’s episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen is joined by designer Andy Yates to unpack the biggest ideas and innovations from this year’s…
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Is Brown Really the Color of 2026? PLUS: Six Checks to Save Your Roof
In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen explores the practical side of home ownership and the creative side of color. After a surprise discovery…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pugin, Barry, and the Origins of Gothic Revival Architecture
In this special bonus episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen explores one of the most dramatic and transformative moments in architectural history—the 1834…
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Victorian Architecture: The Age of “More is More”
In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen explores the rich and intricate world of Victorian architecture—a collection of styles that flourished…
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West Michigan Real Estate in 2025: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
In this episode of Home In Progress, host Dan Hansen sits down with West Michigan Realtors Sue Prins and Ginger Herman from the Sue Prins Group, 5 Star Real…
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Hue and You: The Meaning Behind 2026’s Color Trends
In this episode of Home in Progress, brought to you by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen explores the fascinating world of color theory and…
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Kitchen Makeovers Made Easy: Cabinet Refinishing & Refacing with Shelly’s Kitchens
In this episode of Home In Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen dives into the smartest, most cost-effective ways to…
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Early Fall Home Maintenance, Pet Odor Fixes, and the Powers of Scuff-X
In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen mixes practical advice with a dose of humor to help you get your home ready for the season. Sponsored by…
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Is Your Bathroom Fan Enough? Plus: Peeling Paint and Stump Removal Made Simple
In this heartfelt episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan shares a personal story about his father’s recent minor…