On today’s show we talk with Brad Krause from Service Professor about the best time to put in a new air conditioner. We’re also in the studio with Physical Therapist, Bill Winter to discuss some simple ways to stay safe (and un-injured!!) during those Spring clean-up projects. And before we call it quits for another week, we share one of our favorite projects of the year (so far!). Basically, we tested a number of methods for aging wood. And we had tremendous success!
We sit down with RepcoLite’s own Erick Lowing (outside sales rep, extraordinaire) and Kevin Hermann, Territory Representative from Benjamin Moore to talk about when is the right (and wrong time) to get outside and start those painting projects!
Segments 3 & 4: The Children’s Healing Center
We’re celebrating the Grand Opening of our NEW Broadmoor Ave. location in Grand Rapids and one of the ways we’re doing so is by donating a portion of all sales during the week of May 6 – 11 to the Children’s Healing Center. It’s a great non-profit organization with a heart for kids and their families. Melissa Block
Recently, we had a blogger get in touch with us. Her name is Sara Pen and she’s recently been in one of our stores as she tackles major changes to her home. She just finished her nursery and it is absolutely amazing! Sara has agreed to let us tag along for the rest of her home projects but first, let’s get to know this DIY wonder.
If you would like to follow Sara’s journey, you can check out her blog or follow her on Instagram: saraowenpen.
Segment 3 & 4: Ride2Decide
If you’ve been paying attention to the new lately, you may have seen people like Mike Row encouraging kids to go into the trades. You may also noticed or heard that there is a major shortage of skilled labor in areas like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, etc. And, let’s face it, not every kid is meant to go to college. Some would rather get straight to work.
We recently had a discussion with Service Professor President, Brad Krause, about the lack of help in these fields. That’s why Brad has started a program called Ride2Decide. This program will allow kids to try out a day in one of the Service Professor trades. It’s a very cool program and one we encourage high school kids to check out. You can email Service Professor at ride2decide@serviceprofessor.com for more information, or check out their Facebook page.
We think each of our stores has something that makes them unique. Each one has something that sets them apart from other paint stores, so we’ve decided to give each of them a turn in the spotlight throughout the year. And the logical place to start is with our “factory store.” The original RepcoLite. They not only have a great store staff, but a chemical lab, a process stain matching lab, and, of course, the plant where RepcoLite paints are actually made and canned. It’s a very cool place worth checking out!
Segments 2 & 3: Dealing with Bats
According to the calendar, spring is officially here and that means bats are waking up from a winter of napping. This is the time of year companies like Rose Pest Solutions begin getting phone calls regarding bats in homes and businesses.
Because of this, we’re sitting down with Rose Pest Solutions’ District Manager, David Popp, and Regional Technical Manager, Dale Hodgson, who is a Certified Wildlife Control Professional. Dale is one of only 25 people in the entire country to have this credential! We are thrilled that he drove all the way from Ohio to come and tell us everything we need to know about bats.
Segment 4: Get Yourself a Color Muse
Sometimes we get excited about technology. And this is one of those times. We found one of the coolest gadgets for anyone choosing a paint color. Color Muse is a tiny version of the color matching computers we have in our stores. The best part is, it’s inexpensive and fits in your pocket or purse. And for only $60, how can you go wrong?
Now, spring is right around the corner and we’re just coming off a VERY soggy week. It seems like a great time to talk about wet basements. We highlight what to do prepare for when or if your basement gets wet. And if you want to buy a portable submersible pump just in case you DO end up with water, this one has great reviews and is under $50 on Amazon!
Segments 2 & 3: Roller Covers
So roller covers….not always the most exciting paint tool but certainly one of the most important. And getting the right cover and a quality cover can actually make or break a painting experience. Now, because roller covers are so important, we decided to chat with an expert about some of the great covers that are available. Larry Schwartz, National Sales Manager for the Wooster Brush Company. It’s a great interview and much hilarity ensues. It’s a miracle we stayed on track at all!
Segment 4: ToughBuilt Tool Belt System
To say we were excited about this product is a massive understatement. Our original plan was to do this segment about tool belts in general. We thought we’d review a few and then talk about what tools to put in them. All was going swimmingly until we happened upon the ToughBuilt Tool Belt System with ClipTech Technology. These are some of the most versatile tool belts we’ve ever seen! Simple to use but so many possibilities and configurations. There is a good chance it will actually solve a number of tool dilemmas with just one system. It’s totally worth checking out!
The paper we spoke about is Anaglypta Wallpaper. It’s a heavily textured paper that can be painted and faux-finished for a wide variety of creative results!
Segment 2 & 3 Notes
Holland Fire Marshall, Bret Groendyke, walks us through the label on a fire extinguisher, how to tell what it works best for, and how much area it will cover. Bret also remind everyone that even if you THINK the fire is out, still call the fire department to come out and have a look. Sometimes the fire can spread to the interior of a wall where we can’t see it until it’s too late.
Fire extinguisher for your home
Label instructions
Reading the label
The numbers on the extinguisher tell you how much fire can be put out. Each number before the A = 1 1/2 gallons of water. So A4 is equivalent to 5 gallons of water. The number before B:C tells you how much square footage it will cover. In this case, 80B:C mean the extinguisher will cover 80 square feet.
Reading the dial to make sure it's charged
Flammable liquid & electrical fire extinguisher
Flammable liquid & electrical fire extinguisher label
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