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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.
Episodes
Home In ProgressRemoving Stumps and Painting a Metal Building – Plus: The Legacy of William Morris
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen tackles projects both practical and inspiring. First, he…
Home In ProgressThe Best Car Colors for Resale and How to Paint Andersen Windows – Plus: The Truth About ‘No White After Labor Day
Summary From fashion faux pas to resale value, this episode of Home in Progress digs into the surprising stories behind the colors we choose for our homes and…
Home In ProgressPlayer Piano Transformation and Smart Ground Cover Tips
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen dives into two very different but equally inspiring home…
Home In ProgressCraftsman Homes: A Journey Through Time and Design
In this episode of Home In Progress, hosted by Dan Hansen and sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the first half is a humorous recount of life…
Home In ProgressDeck Safety and Choosing Colors for West-Facing Rooms – Plus: Finding Satisfaction in the Trades
In this episode of 'Home in Progress', Dan Hansen dives into the importance of deck safety with an annual inspection checklist to prevent collapses, shares…
Home In ProgressSecrets to Squeaky Floors and Perfect Paint Edges
In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen, supported by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, covers practical fixes for common DIY home project…
Home In ProgressEGO Battery Powered Lawn Equipment Discussion; The Power of SCUFF-X; Choosing Colors for East Facing Rooms
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen covers a variety of home improvement topics. He shares a…
Home In ProgressMastering Car Buying and the Timeless Design Wisdom of Sister Parish
In this episode of 'Home In Progress,' sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen embarks on a two-part journey through car buying and…
Home In ProgressCombating Bedbugs, Painting Shutters & Choosing Colors for South-Facing Rooms
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen covers various home improvement topics ranging from pest…
Home In ProgressShaping Serenity: The Power of Color and Environment
In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen explores the scientific underpinnings of color…
Home In ProgressExploring Colonial Colors and the "Maker's Life" of Paul Revere
In this episode of Home in Progress by RepcoLite, host Dan Hansen, dives into intriguing 4th of July-themed topics. First, Hansen debunks common misconceptions…
Home In ProgressSmoke Signals, Hot Paint, and Laundry Lines
In this rebranded episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen introduces the show's new name and reaffirms its commitment to tackling home improvement…
Home In ProgressChoosing Exterior Paint Colors with Confidence: Tips, Tricks, and Practical Advice
This episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, guides listeners through the process of selecting exterior paint colors with…
Home In ProgressFront Door Colors, Deck Stain Options, and More
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan Hansen shares his recent adventure at Six Flags Great America and insights on how his diminished…
Home In ProgressMastering Deck Projects: Tips, Steps, and Product Choices
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen dedicates the entire episode to deck projects. Dan discusses how such projects can feel…
Home In ProgressThe Importance of Skilled Trades: A Conversation with Drew Anderson
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen discusses the significance of skilled trades with Drew…
Home In ProgressHow to Handle Wrong Paint Color Choices
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan explores the common dilemma of choosing the wrong paint color for a…
Home In ProgressFirst Impressions, Front Doors, and Faux Finishes
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan shares personal anecdotes about challenging first impressions and…
Home In ProgressNavigating Home Improvement and Real Estate Market Challenges
Join the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, as we embark on a journey from a simple task of cleaning crumbs to tackling home…
Home In ProgressDuct Cleaning--Yea or Nay?; Finding Meaning Through Paint with Keegan Somers
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen discusses home dust issues and the mixed effectiveness of duct cleaning based on…
Home In ProgressBattling Dust and Repainting Kitchen Cabinets: Step-by-Step Guide
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, the focus is on providing a comprehensive guide to repainting kitchen…
Home In ProgressTackling Greenish Walls, Sanding Techniques, and Wooster Jumbo Koters
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan discusses various topics including how to achieve flawless results…
Home In ProgressAir Travel Dilemmas; Painting the Ceiling Masterclass; and Designing with Neutral Tones
This episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, kicks off with a humorous recount of Dan's recent air travel experience…
Home In ProgressPreparing for Spring and Expert Painting Tips with Mike Cherry
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan talks about preparing snowblowers for storage and the unpredictability of Michigan weather. The…
Home In ProgressThe Studley Tool Chest; The Invention of the Roller Cover; Choosing the Right Roller Cover
In this 400th episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen celebrates a significant milestone before diving into fascinating historical…
Home In ProgressFinding What You Love; Painting Tips and Stories from Contractor Turned Rep; Caulk Removal Made Easy
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan discusses various topics ranging from personal anecdotes to practical…
Home In Progress3 Reasons to Get Those Projects Finished; A History of Glass; Window Fixes 101
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan discusses some personal home improvement projects, including ongoing spring cleaning efforts and a…
Home In ProgressReal Estate Masterclass with Ginger Herman
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen kicks things off with a story about a texting mishap…
Home In ProgressFurniture Revival with Patty Brummel
This week on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, furniture refinisher Patty Brummel sits down with Dan to discuss her journey from being a registered nurse to…
Home In ProgressBattling the Winter Blues: Tips & Tricks to Brighten Your Home and Mood
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen delves into combating the winter doldrums through various…
Home In Progress5 Tips for a Flawless Paint Finish; Dating Cinnamon Slate; History of Caulk; Dog Camera
In this episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen shares personal stories and practical advice. He kicks off…
Home In ProgressOptimizing Home Improvement: Paint, Primers, and Goal-Setting Hacks for the New Year
Get ready for a fun and insightful episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore! Whether you're tackling a home project, setting…
Home In ProgressJourney into the Trades: Ginger Martin’s Inspiring Path
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan kicks off the new year with an inspiring interview featuring Ginger…
Home In ProgressSolving Winter Blues and Home Improvement Projects
In this 'best of' episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey discuss coping with the winter blues through project planning. Dan shares his…
Home In ProgressCombat Winter Dryness: Tips on Static, Dryer Balls, and Humidifiers
This 'Best of' episode from the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show covers a variety of winter-related topics. Hosts Dan Hansen and Hailey Johnson discuss the dry…
Home In ProgressChristmas Extravaganza 2024
In this special holiday episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen dives into the festive spirit with…
Home In ProgressPre-Holiday Hustle: Quick Home Upgrades; the Best Games; and Space Heater Safety
This episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, dives into pre-holiday prep and maintenance tips to help reduce seasonal…
Home In ProgressLast Minute Winter Prep; Paint Tools for Painting in Tight Spaces; Glue School
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan shares a blend of practical tips and a pinch of well-meaning guilt to…
Home In ProgressKids on the Job; Navigating Color Choices You Disagree With; 2024 Christmas Gift Guide
In this after-Thanksgiving special of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan Hansen dives into two key topics: decorating kids' rooms and unique Christmas…
Home In ProgressHoliday Stress, Two-Toned Walls, and Masking Tape Tips
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen reflects on the challenges of Elf on the Shelf and holiday…
Home In ProgressHonoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--FULL INTERVIEW
In this heartfelt episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen sits down with his father, Mark, to discuss his experiences during the…
Home In ProgressHonoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--RADIO VERSION
**THIS IS THE VERSION THAT AIRED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17** In this special Veterans Day episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement…
Home In ProgressBoost Your Home's Look with Two-Toned Walls and Get Your Drains Sparkling Clea
In this episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, Dan dives into the growing trend of two-toned walls, sharing why the technique is gaining traction and…
Home In ProgressArt in the Bathroom, Raised Bed Gardening, and Masking Tape Tips
In the latest episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan talks about bringing real art into the bathroom, covering…
Home In ProgressImpactful Home and Bathroom Upgrades: Little Things, Big Impact!
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan explores a range of easy and cost-effective home and bathroom…
Home In ProgressHow the Color of the Year for 2025 Can Change Your Life, and more!
Today, special guest Jeff Roush from Grand Bay Electric and East End Plumbing joins the show to discuss the advantages and maintenance of whole house…
Home In ProgressReal Estate Rule Changes and Paintbrush Perfection
In this episode, Dan covers a range of topics starting with a segment on the often overlooked but highly useful paint strainer--a lowly, but essential tool for…
Home In ProgressCoping with Disasters, Paintbrush Myths, and Home Improvement Insights
The Repcolite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, begins with host Dan Hansen discussing the week's tragic global events, including hurricanes…
Home In ProgressMy Husband Picked a Paint Color I Detest . . . Now What?
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, we cover everything from masking tape to design questions to MERV ratings. WHICH MASKING TAPE IS RIGHT?…
Home In ProgressTriumphs, Paint Spills, and Countertop Insights
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen celebrates a successful week, including a ridiculously successful shopping experience…
Home In ProgressMaking Home Beautiful: Tackling Floors and Fall Painting
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan revisits the topic of raised bed gardening and shares a humorous update about an overwhelming…
Home In ProgressPreserving Charm in Home Design & Innovations in Paint Technology
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan reflects on a renovated hotel experience that sparked thoughts on…
Home In ProgressThese Are My People; Remembering What You First Loved; Must-Have Home Improvement Tools
In this special Labor Day episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen talks about family life from 2010 compared to today. He emphasizes…
Home In ProgressTackling Home Blind Spots: From Crawl Spaces to Front Entrances
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen talks about discovering and addressing blind spots in and…
Home In ProgressChildproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs
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…
Home In ProgressDon't Poison the Waterhole!; From Inspiration to Reality; Easy Siding Cleaning; PowRyte Power Washer Review
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen shares his near-mistake during a family trip, talks about an electric power washer he…
Home In ProgressPainting Vinyl Shutters & Plumbing Insights
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan dives into the 'paint point' segment with a reflection on family life…
Home In ProgressTackling Driveway Weeds and Q&A with Designer Andy Yates
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan introduces the 'Paint Point' segment, discussing common painting…
Home In ProgressSummer Projects and Home Improvement Q&A: From Deck Cleaning to Flooring Choices
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan delves into a variety of home improvement topics. He references last…
Home In ProgressSpider Solutions and Superhero Paints (and Their Butlers)
In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan talks about how home improvement projects may have helped win the Revolutionary War. From there, he…