Category Archives: Home Improvement Show

EP166: Deck and Dock On Sale, Dating the Navy Seal Way

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SEGMENT 1: Is Beading Water the Best Sign Your Deck Coating is Working?

0:00 – 6:48

There’s a company and a product that’s built around the idea and the image of water beading on a deck after a rain. And yet, surprisingly, those water beads might actually spell trouble for your deck!

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SEGMENTS 2, 3, & 4: Joe Kuhns, Dating Professional

6:49 –  38:58

Well, this is one for the books. We’ve tackled a lot of topics that stray somewhat from the “Home Improvement” theme. But this one, strays a little further than most! But it was such a good conversation, we wanted to air it.

Joe Kuhns from Coverdown Consulting (and retired Navy Seal) sits down with us to talk about some dating questions Dan had regarding his teenagers. And Joe hit it out of the park!

EP165: Betsy Surgery Update, Must for Rust, Father’s Day Gifts, DIY Patio Furniture

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SEGMENT 1: Betsy Surgery Update

0:00 – 11:03

SEGMENT 2: The Must for Rust

11:03 –  18:57

Once in a while you stumble into a product or item that does exactly what the marketing claims say it will! The Must for Rust is one of them. 

SEGMENT 3: Recommended Father’s Day Gifts

19:00 – 32:07

It’s a yearly tradition on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show! We give our recommendations of the IDEAL Father’s Day gifts. Here’s what we came up with for dear old dad this year:

 

SEGMENT 4: DIY Furniture Plans

32:08 –  39:30

DIY patio furniture is within your grasp. Here are just a few great plans that are available online!

EP164: The Angry Mama, Deck Upgrades, Painting Metal Roofs, Contractor Workloads

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SEGMENT 1: The Angry Mama

0:00 – 7:36

Cleaning the microwave is usually never fun. But Betsy’s “Angry Mama” makes it easy . . . and, if you can believe it . . . a little entertaining!

SEGMENT 2: Deck Upgrades

7:37 — 18:58

We talk about decks all the time. But usually, we’re focused on the coating that will make it look and function the best. This time, we’re looking at some DIY upgrades to help you take your deck to the next level.

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SEGMENT 3: Painting Metal Roofs

19:00 – 32:10

It’s one of those projects that seems way too complicated for the average person. Yet, the materials needed are basic and with a little care, it’s definitely something you can do yourself!

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SEGMENT 4: Contractor Workload Update

32:11 – 39:28

With everything that happened regarding COVID-19, what does it look like when it comes to hiring a contractor? We’ve got the scoop!

EP163: Deck Coatings, Surprising Warm Colors, Mom and the Mysterious Case of Ghosting

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SEGMENT 1: Deck Coatings and Wood Protectors

0:00 – 8:30

There are a lot of deck products out there to choose from and, while it’s a good thing to have some options, sometimes the multitude of offerings can get confusing. We break down a few of the most common on the show today. And if your deck is in good shape, or the wood hasn’t been coated with a semi-transparent or solid color stain, our favorite recommendation is RepcoLite’s Port City Deck and Dock! 

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SEGMENTS 2 & 3: Not Just Oranges and Reds!

8:35 –  32:22

So often we think of warm colors as simply an orange or a red. Maybe a yellow. But in fact, there are a wide range of colors that can be classified as “warm” and which, when used in the right way, will serve to “cozy-up” your space!

Betsy’s Benjamin Moore Color Recommendations:

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SEGMENT 4: Mom and the Mysterious Case of Ghosting

32:25 – 39:55

Ghosting or Thermal Tracking is a relatively common occurrence in the home. In short, it’s the phenomenon that occurs when small amounts of moisture forms on your drywall surface directly over the studs and framing. Dirt and soot and other airborne contaminants collect there and, over time, can result in a shadow effect on your walls.

It’s common, but frustrating. However, when you point it out to your mom on a holiday weekend and get her all riled up about it . . . it moves to a whole new level!

EP162: Dirt is the New Prozac, Menswear-Inspired Interiors, Automatic Wire Strippers, Re-opening News!

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SEGMENT 1: Is Dirt the New Prozac?

0:00 – 6:58

It’s commonly understood that we often feel better after working in our gardens, but  did you know there’s possibly a scientific reason behind at least part of that reduction in stress? 

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SEGMENT 2: Menswear-Inspired Interiors

6:59 – 18:50

Don’t believe what Pinterest says about “menswear-inspired” interiors. It’s not all about black and other heavy, dark colors. The key to making it work in ANY space is adding the feminine touches to balance the masculine.

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SEGMENT 3: Irwin Vise Grip Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper

19:29 – 29:58

Every now and again we stumble on a tool that really seems to live up to the promise of saving time and just doing a better job than its predecessors. These automatic wire strippers are definitely something you should have in your toolbox!

SEGMENT 4: RepcoLite–Back to Business

30:00 – 39:35

This is one of those “business” segments. But it’s important! We’re happy to finally be opening up again on Saturdays and we want everyone to know how things will be working for the next few weeks.

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EP161: Job Openings, Gods in Color, Roof Maintenance, Patching Holes

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Segment 1: Job Openings

We’re looking to fill some positions! If you enjoy working with people, learning new skills, and are looking for a challenge, send your resumes to jobs@repcolite.com!

Segment2: Gods in Color

If we were to call to mind an image of Ancient Rome or Greece, there’s a good chance that, regardless of what scenes we imagine, they’d probably be dotted with white, marble statues. Unless you’ve studied the topic, there’s very little likelihood that you would imagine those statues as brightly (even garishly) painted. And yet, that’s exactly how they looked in ancient times!

Sometimes we find new information that completely turns our old understandings on their heads. Here’s one such topic, perhaps!And in the course of the segment, we reference a great website. You can check it out here:

Segment 3: Roof Maintenance

Matt Williams and Jake Harmon from Sherriff-Goslin Roofing join  us to talk about how  we can determine the condition of our roof as well as a number of things we can do to increase its lifespan!

Segment 4: Patching Holes!

Nothing screams “exciting” quite like  a topic called “Patching Holes.” But, regardless of its “fun-factor”, patching holes is a common project around the home. Today we go over the different products you’ll want as well as some methods to get the best results!

We’ve got some of the products we talked about below if you’re interested! And also, further below we have a video that represents the process we spoke about regarding fixing larger holes. Check it out!





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