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Home In ProgressVictorian 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 during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901.Hansen unpacks the key visual hallmarks of the period—turrets, spindles, gingerbread trim, bay windows, and ornate color schemes—and the social and technological forces that made them possible. He traces how the Industrial Revolution transformed craftsmanship, allowing mass production to bring beauty and ornamentation within reach of the middle class.Listeners will hear the dramatic story of the Great Fire of 1834 that destroye...
2025-10-2536 minHome In ProgressExploring Colonial Colors and the "Maker's Life" of Paul RevereIn this episode of Home in Progress by RepcoLite, host Dan Hansen, dives into intriguing 4th of July-themed topics. First, Hansen debunks common misconceptions about colonial-era homes, revealing that many interiors were more vibrant and colorful than typically imagined. He discusses how preservation experts have used advanced techniques to uncover the bold hues used in historical American homes, including details about the Williamsburg palette created by Benjamin Moore. Then, Hansen provides a comprehensive look at the life of Paul Revere, highlighting his diverse roles as a silversmith, dentist, engraver, and copper manufacturer. Revere's story also includes his...
2025-07-0841 minHome 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 Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen interviews his father, Mark Hansen, about his experiences during the Vietnam War. The episode provides a heartfelt look into Mark's journey from enlisting, undergoing boot camp, and being deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a medic. Mark shares gripping anecdotes about his time in the military, the challenges he faced, and the camaraderie among his fellow soldiers. The conversation also touches on Mark's return home...
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A Minute at RepcoLiteCorona Excalibur: My Favorite Paint BrushTranscript:I've got a lot of paint brushes at home, but my favorites are Excalibur brushes from Corona. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Excaliburs have Chinex filaments or bristles. Chinex is a synthetic material that was largely developed to work well with modern, Low-VOC paints. So Basically, waterbased paint releases smoothly and evenly from these bristles. That makes application easy, but even more important to me, that makes clean-up crazy fast. I talk about these brushes all the time. Some of the ones I've got...
2024-10-1101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Pizza Story: Get a Good Brush, Part 2Transcript:Last time I crabbed about a pizza we bought 15 years ago. Now I've got to try to make a paint point out of that. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.So, to recap: the pizza in question looked great when we got it--tons of toppings, lots of cheese. BUT instead of a tomato sauce, they covered it with a vile brown gravy or something. That sauce destroyed that pizza.And that brings me to the paint point. Think of the brush and roller...
2024-10-1001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Pizza Story: Get a Good Brush, Part 1Transcript:We were on vacation and ordered a pizza. No big deal, right? Wrong. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Though this happened a long time ago, I remember it clearly. The pizza was delivered to our hotel room, the kids went crazy because they were STARVING, and we all sat down to eat. I remember it looked great. It was loaded with cheese. Toppings everywhere. The only thing that slightly caught my eye was the sauce. It was brown.Well, we all jumped...
2024-10-0901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteColor of the Year Podcast PromoTranscript:Next week Wednesday, Benjamin Moore will reveal their Color of the Year for 2025. Well, you don't have to wait. I've got a sneak peak. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Alright. To be honest, I don't know any more about the color they're going to pick than you do, but in our latest podcast episode, I let you know what I THINK it's going to be. But I'm not just pulling colors out of the air . . . There's a method to my madness.On...
2024-10-0801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFestool Sanders TestimonialTranscript:Back in 2019 I spoke with Vork Brothers Painting on our RepcoLite Podcast. They were discussing some work they'd done in a historic church in Holland. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Back when we ran the interview, RepcoLite didn't carry Festool equipment, but here are the guys from Vork Brothers talking about it:[VORK BROTHERS CLIP from RepcoLite Home Improvement Show]Maybe Festool can help you work cleaner, too. Stop out at our Byron Center location tomorrow, October 8 from 10 - 2 for...
2024-10-0701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFestool: The Sawdust KillerTranscript:So, dad did a lot of woodworking in the basement workshop of his old house. Then he and mom moved to a new condo and dad made a big discovery. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.As dad packed everything up, he discovered an INSANE amount of sawdust EVERYWHERE in his workroom. He thought he'd kept it clean, but the dust had snuck behind everything. It was so bad, he largely quit the hobby--he didn't want to bring that dust into the new house.
2024-10-0401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteDon't Be a Cheaper-Outer on Your Paint Brush!Transcript:I've got 5 kids who eat like they may never get food again. So, naturally, I'm a cheaper-outer. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Many of you are cheaper-outers, too, right? We cheap out on this and that. We try to save money here and there. And if you do this on a regular basis, you've likely run into situations where cheaping out on something was fine . . . and other situations were cheaping out really backfired.In a paint project, there's a common place to...
2024-10-0301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 7Transcript:We’ve been talking about painting kitchen cabinets–we’ve covered the prep steps and talked about priming, now it’s time to talk about your finish paint. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Let’s start with Scuff-X from Benjamin Moore. It was initially designed for high traffic areas in schools, hospitals, and so on . . . but we’ve seen a large number of our professional painting contractors choose Scuff-X for cabinets as well. It resists scuffing better titan anything we’ve ever seen and applies beautiful...
2023-06-0901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 6Transcript:We’re talking about painting your cabinets. Today I’ve got an important step that many folks skip. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.To summarize the project so far, we’ve washed the cabinets down with a good degreaser and we’ve rinsed the surface well with clean water. Then, we’ve scuff sanded with 150 - 180 grit sandpaper and rinsed again. After that . . . we applied primer and I recommended STIX primer from INSL-X which is a Benjamin Moore Company.Alright. When your primer is dr...
2023-06-0801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 5Transcript:We’re talking about the steps required to paint your cabinets the right way. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.First off–I know listening to step by step instructions in a minute format over the course of multiple days isn’t the best learning process out there. So, I’ve posted all of these minutes at RepcoLite.com– just click the “on the radio tab” and you can catch them again there..OK. We’ve covered washing the cabinets with a good degreaser, then sc...
2023-06-0701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 4Transcript:Last time we talked about the foundational aspect of prep work when you’re tackling any painting project. Let’s get specific with a kitchen cabinet repaint today. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite, sponsored by Benjamin MooreThe first step in prepping your cabinets for paint is to wash them down with a good degreaser. You can use Challenger or Spray Nine–great multi-purpose cleaners we carry. Dawn dish soap would work as well. Wash the cabinets down well, scrub them with a scotchbrite pad–like one of those gree...
2023-06-0601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 3Transcript:The leaning Tower of Pisa wasn’t meant to lean. But they built it on a poor foundation and things went sideways. Literally. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.Now, the lean of the leaning tower of pisa is what makes it cool today. But that’s beside the point. The bigger point is that foundations matter. Same is true in the world of paint. And in the world of paint, foundations are determined by the prep work you do before you tackle a project. Prep wo...
2023-06-0501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 2Transcript:Let’s talk about painting your kitchen cabinets. And to start, let’s go to Italy. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.The year is 1173 and the Tower of Pisa is being constructed. Construction continues until 1178 when the Tower begins to lean. Turns out they built on a thinner than usual foundation that was set in a weaker than normal substrate.As they scratched their heads about it, numerous wars began and with only 3 levels constructed, everything comes to a halt for almost 100 years...
2023-06-0201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteLet's Paint Those Cabinets, Part 1Transcript:Paint can work small scale miracles in a space. But there’s one area of the home where the miracles can be epic. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.I’m talking about the kitchen. Painting your kitchen cabinets has to be one of–if not THE–best bang-for-your-buck home projects there is. First off, it’s inexpensive in the grand scheme of things. Replacing cabinets means dropping an average of $11,000. Having them repainted can average right around $4000 - 5000. Painting them yourself averages around $600...
2023-06-0101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteYou Can DIY! Part 4Transcript:I run into a ton of folks who swear they just are not good at DIY stuff. They say they’re all thumbs. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Everyone has a different excuse, but one common denominator with all of them is that they’re not thrilled that they can’t do this or that around the house. They wish they could. They’re envious of people who can. But they just feel inadequate to some extent.Right? You know what I’m talking about. Many of you have...
2023-05-3101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteYou Can DIY! Part 3Transcript:Many of us are DIYers . . . but many of us limit the scope of what we’ll actually DIY. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.If that’s you, I’m right there with you. My comfort zone was painting . . . but necessity and the lack of money forced me out of that zone and I found myself talking to experts and watching videos so I could figure out how to repair my dryer. The lawnmower broke down last summer and I spent some time at a local lawnmower shop. The people t...
2023-05-3001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe First Decoration DayTranscript:We usually say the first Decoration Day, later called Memorial Day, took place in 1868. However, recently unearthed evidence suggests there was an earlier one. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.It happened in Charleston, South Carolina in 1865–the same city where the Civil War started 4 years earlier. The Washington Race Course was a horse racing track that was the pride of Charleston, but during the Civil War, it became a makeshift prison for Union Soldiers.The conditions were so terrible that over time, almost 260 soldiers died there and...
2023-05-2901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteYou Can DIY! Part 2Transcript:Are you a DIYer? Or are you more inclined to think that you just don’t have the skills? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Being able to handle basic home maintenance on your own, without bringing in a professional, is a way to thrive during economic downturns. And yet, many of us just don’t feel we’ve got what it takes. I’ve been there. There are things I think I’m decent at but there are other things I get nervous about (car repairs, appliance repairs, and so on).
2023-05-2601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteYou Can DIY! Part 1Transcript:When the money gets tight, the DIY crowd weathers that storm a little better than most. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.When an economy slows down and money becomes tight, many of us stop spending, we cut corners, we stay home, and we bide our time until things get a little better. But our homes don’t stop needing maintenance. Appliances still break down, cars have issues, the shed door starts to rot, the toilet starts to run constantly, faucets leak, and on and on and on. Being equi...
2023-05-2501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe History of the Roller Cover, Part 1Transcript:Do you know who the father of the DIY home decorating movement is? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.If you came up with some possible names for the Father of the Home Decorating movement, I’m pretty sure that Canadian Norman Breakey wasn’t on your list. And I’m really not sure if anyone else would label him as such. But I do . . . and here’s why:Even though he doesn’t TECHNICALLY get credit for it, Breakey seems to have been the inventor of the Roller C...
2023-05-2301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteEasily Clean Your Siding, Part 2Transcript:I really improved the look of the exterior of my home a couple weeks ago–just by washing it. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.All of our homes could use a good wash from time to time, but the process sounds terrible. However, it might not be so bad. When I did mine, I used a product we carry at RepcoLite called Jomax. You mix a little jomax with some bleach and water and put it in a little garden pump-up sprayer.Then, after pre-wetting all your...
2023-05-0501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteEasily Clean Your Siding, Part 1Transcript:I just made a huge improvement on the exterior of my home in just under a half hour. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.All I did was wash the vinyl siding on the back of the house. Now, most of the house is brick–but I’ve got vinyl on the back third or so of the house. That side of the house is under a couple of huge maple trees and so the vinyl there was dusty, had some mildew spots, and spiderwebs. I’ve been mea...
2023-05-0401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSay "NO" to One Coat! Part 3Transcript:When you’re painting, it’s really tempting to try to make everything cover in one coat. But it’s just not a good plan. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I’ve got 5 reasons why 2 coats is just the right way to go. We’ve covered the first three already. But quickly I’ll recap: 1) The first coat might not actually look as good as you think when you see it later; 2) A second coat always holds up better; and 3) It’s more convenient to do that second coat now....
2023-05-0301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSay "NO" to One Coat! Part 2Transcript:When you’re changing colors, tempting as it is to try to get away with one coat, 2 coats are always better. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I’ve got 5 reasons for this and the first one we covered yesterday: basically: that first coat might not be as good as you think once you see it in better lighting and after it dries. The second reason is similar: 2 Coats ALWAYS give better results. And by that I mean, better color representation, a better look, and better durability and was...
2023-05-0201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSay "NO" to One Coat! Part 1Transcript:When you’re painting, it’s really tempting to try to make everything cover in one coat. But it’s just not a good plan. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Now, if you’re just applying a fresh coat of the same color, one coat is usually fine. But if you’re changing colors, I’ve got 5 reasons why two coats should always be your plan.First, one coat might not look as good as you think it looks after it dries. When you’re working, you’re often wor...
2023-05-0101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMaggie StaresTranscript:I’ve got a Golden Retriever, Maggie. I’ve talked about her before… I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Maggie’s a great dog, but in her own quiet way, she can drive me absolutely nuts. If she wants food, she stares at me. If she wants to go outside, she stares at me. When she wants water, attention, to play . . . anything . . . she stares. Long, hard, unblinking stares. The kind of stares you can feel through closed doors. It’s overpowering. And I sometimes find myself getting really annoyed. I just want t...
2023-04-2801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMichigan's New VOC Regulations for CoatingsTranscript:The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy recently published new VOC regulations and there are now new, lower VOC limits for coatings of all kinds. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.I know that sounds crazy boring . . . but here’s why it matters: That rule change means that a wide variety of traditional, solvent-based coatings will either have to be reformulated or will disappear. Sure, a lot of us use waterbased products on a regular basis, but there are some really key solvent-based products that just w...
2023-04-2601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteGraduation SeasonTranscript:It’s graduation season. The refrigerator’s covered with invites to open houses. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Everytime we open the fridge door, there’s a flutter of chaos as the invites slide all over the place and drop to the ground. Then we have to pick them all up and, using our woefully inadequate magnets, try to get them all put back in place until the next time someone needs a snack.Everytime I’m hunched over in the kitchen, picking up the invites, I’m struck...
2023-04-2501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteIntroducing Element GuardTranscript:Usually with exterior paints, it’s important that the paint be allowed to dry overnight before we get rain or even a heavy dew. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite. If moisture gets on a painted surface sooner than that, a number of undesirable situations can occur. It’s a common problem every spring and fall. But now, Benjamin Moore just came out with a brand new exterior paint that is honestly, almost miraculous in what it does. It’s called Element Guard and its big claim to fame is...
2023-04-1801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSatin is NOT Eggshell, Part 3Transcript:What is an eggshell finish versus a satin sheen when it comes to paint? It’s not exciting info . . . but it’s good to know. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.An eggshell is easily our most popular finish for interior walls. And that’s because it’s a relatively low sheen finish that still offers good washability. A low sheen finish hides wall imperfections, roller marks and brush strokes better than a shinier paint will. On top of that, if offers a softer, more refined look for your walls.
2023-04-1701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSatin is NOT Eggshell, Part 2Transcript:Mom used to buy something called Ice Milk when I was growing up. She said it was exactly the same as Ice Cream. Nope. Not even close. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I talked about some of the scarring Ice Milk events from my childhood last time. Now I have to make the paint point. And I’ll try to do that by stating once again: Ice Milk isn’t Ice Cream. It’s just not. Brussel Sprouts aren’t Asparagus. Baseballs aren’t basketballs. And Satin Sheen isn’t Eggshe...
2023-04-1401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteSatin is NOT Eggshell, Part 1Transcript:When I was growing up, mom thought I was picky about certain foods. I wasn’t. I was a connoisseur. And there’s a big difference. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.One example will get me where I want to go today: Mom would buy for some unknown reason, a frozen concoction called Ice Milk. I’m assuming you can still get it–I refuse to even look because I hated ice milk with a passion. See, I would go to the freezer on a given night and s...
2023-04-1301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 10Transcript:Hiring someone to complete a project at your home isn’t a cop-out. Sometimes it’s an essential step to getting yourself moving. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Being stuck at home–having so many things to tackle that you don’t know how to start–is stressful. And it’s not a fun way to live.Well, I’m all about Doing things yourself and saving money . . . but there’s a point when bringing in a professional can be just the medicine you need to get moving again. ...
2023-04-1201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 9Transcript:Do you have so many projects at home that you don’t know where to begin? Or do you have a couple projects you just don’t know how to tackle? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.We’ve been talking about being stuck at home–stuck in regards to projects that are looming over our head–Things we’d like to get done, but for some reason, we just don’t jump into them. Often a reason we don’t quickly get something done is because we don’t know how to do it...
2023-04-1001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 8Transcript:Are you stuck on some home projects because you’re struggling with your paint colors? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Color is tricky and many of us get nervous about it. But also, many of us feel we should be able to figure it out. I mean really, how hard is it to pick a wall color for the bedroom? Or a cabinet color for the kitchen? It’s easy until you start trying to do it and begin thinking about the ramifications of getting it wrong. Then it get...
2023-04-0701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 7Transcript:If there are projects you want to do but haven’t jumped into yet . . . chances are one of the reasons is that you’re not sure what to do or how to do it. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.For example: I have a room at home that needs paint. But I can’t settle on a color. I should be able to–I work with color all the time. But in this instance, I can’t. And because I can’t get a direction, I can’t get moving. Now...
2023-04-0601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 6Transcript:Last time I told you about a friend who put his stuck car in drive and pushed it out of a snowbank all by himself. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.And before you congratulate him on his brilliance . . . the doors locked while he was pushing and he couldn’t get back into his moving car and had to push it back into the ditch where it ended up stuck worse than before.The point is this: we get stuck in our homes from time to time. So m...
2023-04-0501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 5Transcript:A friend of mine got stuck in a snowbank alongside the road a few winters back. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.With nobody around to help, he tried to push it out himself but While he was close to getting it out, he just couldn’t do it. Then he had a brainstorm. He put the car in drive and figured he’d let it idle itself forward while he pushed . . . then, once it was free, he’d hop in the driver seat and everything would be fine...
2023-04-0401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 4Transcript:Sometimes we get stuck in regards to our home–we want to redo spaces, clean, organize . . . but for one reason or another, we get stuck and find it hard to start anything. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Last time we talked about Baby Steps–about how starting AND finishing a small project is the best medicine when you’re feeling stuck. And even if that sounds ridiculous, it’s absolutely true. Try it. Are your kitchen cabinets a mess? Do the tupperware lids fall all over the place when you t...
2023-04-0301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 3Transcript:I’m stuck. There’s a lot I’d like to do at my house, but at this point, I don’t even know how to start. Ever been there? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.My whole point in all of this is to talk to myself and get myself moving again. Hopefully you find something valuable along the way that may help you in your various degrees of STUCK. Now, momentum is what you need when you’re stuck. And the best way to get even just a l...
2023-03-3101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 2Transcript:Yesterday I ran through a long list of projects that need to be completed around my house–it seems everywhere you look something needs to be done. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.That list of projects is so overwhelming that I don’t know where to start. So I don’t. I’m stuck. I do the daily jobs, but the extra stuff always gets pushed to the side. And the pressure and the guilt build up. I know a lot of us are there. So, how do we fi...
2023-03-3001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteFinding a Way to Get "Unstuck", Part 1Transcript:Do you ever feel stuck? I do. Perpetually. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.When I say stuck, here’s what I mean: I look at my house–and while it’s in decent condition and nothing’s too messy or disorganized–it’s also got a lot of room for improvement. The walls haven't been updated in years. I’ve got a couple ceilings that absolutely need a new coat of paint. I’ve got a bathroom re-do that is just frozen in time. I started it . . . got most o...
2023-03-2901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteReclaiming the Dungeon: Painting Your Basement, 2Transcript:(original airdate: 2/21/22)What’s the basement in your house look like? Is it a place you don’t mind spending time in? Or does your family draw straws to see who has to go down to get hamburger out of the freezer? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.If your basement isn’t the kind of space you want to be in–even for a few minutes–the good news is that a simple paint job can work miracles down there. Now, the project isn’t complicated, but it does ta...
2023-02-2701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteReclaiming the Dungeon: Painting Your Basement, 1Transcript:(original airdate: 2/18/22)When you talk about your home . . . do you tell people you have a lower level? Or do you refer to that space as a basement? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.The terms are funny to me because we use them very specifically. And, generally speaking, you usually don’t want to mix them up. Certainly, you never want to walk into someone’s finished lower level and tell them it’s a beautiful basement. Even situating the word beautiful in front of basement, won’t usually...
2023-02-2401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteColor of the Year 2023 -- Raspberry Blush, Part 4Transcript:(original airdate: 10/20/22)When it comes to choosing colors for your home, do you think of those choices primarily as a means of self-expression? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.There are many ways to go about pulling a color scheme or decorating style together. We go to instagram and pinterest for inspiration, we look at the colors in our friends homes. And all of that is good. But when it comes to picking our colors and getting started . . . if you want to enjoy the process more than ev...
2023-02-2201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteColor of the Year 2023 -- Raspberry Blush, Part 3Transcript:(original airdate: 10/19/22)Do you think of your interior design as self-expression? In the same way art or music can be? Or are you duplicating styles? Decorating for the critics in your head? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Benjamin Moore’s color of the year for 2023 is a bold red-orange. And not everyone’s a fan of the choice. However, in the literature talking about the color, Benjamin Moore talks about the role color plays in self-expression. That got me thinking: In the recent past, wheneve...
2023-02-2101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteColor of the Year 2023 -- Raspberry Blush, Part 2Transcript:(original airdate: 10/18/22)Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2023 is a red orange called Raspberry Blush. What do you think of the choice? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Now, some of you have no idea about the color of the year and you just don’t care. Others are hating on it. And of course, others are saying it’s the best choice in years. But if you’re one of the people who HATE the color or, if you’re one of the people wh...
2023-02-2001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteColor of the Year 2023 -- Raspberry Blush, Part 1Transcript:(Original airdate: 10/17/22)Benjamin Moore just released their Color of the Year for 2023 and it's a doozy. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.The color this year is called Raspberry Blush and to quote from Benjamin Moore’s website, it’s an “unapologetic shade of red orange that had them thinking bold, bolder, boldest.”And that's just the Color of the Year. Much of the rest of the palette is equally saturated, equally bold. Sure, there are a couple relatively neutral-ish colors but most of the palette fe...
2023-02-1701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMacGyver Paint . . . Part 4Transcript:A growing number of contractors are realizing the benefits of using a bathroom paint throughout the whole house. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.We’ve been talking about Aura Bath and Spa from Benjamin Moore. It’s a matte finish bathroom paint and really, it’s the best bathroom paint you can buy. If a bathroom repaint is on your list of to-do’s you don’t need to look further. It’s the best there is.But using it through a whole house? Why would you do that? W...
2023-02-1701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMacGyver Paint . . . Part 3Transcript:Remember the TV show MacGyver? He was well-known for using items in unintended manners to solve problems. Turns out, you can MacGyver your way out of some paint dilemmas with Aura Bath and Spa. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Here’s the scoop. Aura Bath and Spa is a matte finish bathroom paint–and that matte finish is actually LESS SHINY than regular Aura Matte. Yet, Aura Bath and Spa is a high end, and washable finish. Think of it as the perfect paint for people who want the lo...
2023-02-1601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMacGyver Paint . . . Part 2Transcript:Last time I told you how my family is watching MacGyver – the old television show from my childhood. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Now, the whole point of last time’s spot was to point out how MacGyver’s claim to fame was his ability to take normal, everyday items and use them in unusual manners to solve whatever that week’s current dilemma was. Well, I ended last time telling you there’s a paint product you can use in an unintended manner to produce amazing resul...
2023-02-1301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMacGyver Paint . . . Part 1Transcript:We’ve been watching MacGyver. Old school MacGyver. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.When I was in high school, my favorite show was MacGyver. I loved everything about it. I wanted to look like MacGyver, have hair like MacGyver, act like MacGyver and be cool like MacGyver. I really wish, after saying all that that I could say it was MIDDLE SCHOOL that these fanboy ideas played out in my head. But nope. It was high school. I was immature far longer than most people.Anyway, I LO...
2023-02-1001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWinter is Winning: Grab a Coffee, a Notebook, and Say Goodbye to the BluesTranscript:Are you dealing with the winter blues? Maybe some planning will help. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.OK. Here’s how it works for me: the projects I plan for always turn out better than the ones that I jump into on the spur of the moment. I also find that the planning part of things is usually quite fun–it’s the time when I’m envisioning what I could do–but without the pressing need of having to turn around and actually do it in the next couple d...
2023-02-0901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWinter is Winning: Do Some PlanningTranscript:Last time I told you that winter was winning in my home. Today, let’s get to the paint point. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Everyone in my house is just slightly on edge–slightly amped up. It happens every year around this time and I know what it is – the winter blues, cabin fever . . . whatever you want to call it. We’ve enjoyed the winter for what it was . . . but I think we’re all ready to get outside. The sun finally coming out recently has definitely helped, but...
2023-02-0801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWhat is a RepcoLite, Part 2 (DETROIT)Transcript:This January, all of the Teknicolor Paints stores became RepcoLite stores. But what in the world does that mean? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.OK. The big question here is who is RepcoLite? The easy answer is that RepcoLite is a paint manufacturer based in Holland, Michigan. We’ve been in business since 1946 and have 9 locations in West Michigan.We are the state’s largest Benjamin Moore dealer, but RepcoLite also makes our own line of high end paints and coatings–everything from traffic marking paint to indus...
2023-02-0601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWinter is WinningTranscript:Grand Rapids [00:00 - 01:00]How has winter been treating you? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I’ll be honest. My family and I are a little twitchy. I think winter is winning. Either that or we’re just all becoming jerks. It’s crazy. We sit around the table and everything seems fine until someone asks someone else to pass the ketchup, but uses a tone. I hope you know what I mean, but really, I’m not even sure what I mean. I just know I’m sitting at...
2023-02-0601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWhat's a RepcoLite?Transcript:GRAND RAPIDS VERSION: [00:00 - 01:00]Many of you have heard these radio spots daily for years. But how much do you know about RepcoLite as a company? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Well, to start with, here’s a quick rundown: RepcoLite’s a paint store helping professional contractors and DIYers. That’s easy. We all knew that. With the purchase of Teknicolor Paints in the Metro Detroit area, RepcoLite is now Michigan’s largest Benjamin Moore dealer. That’s pretty cool. But RepcoLite also makes our own...
2023-02-0302 minA Minute at RepcoLiteA Little Winter MicrowavingTranscript:My family spent the weekend laughing about one of their favorite winter memories. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.It happened many years back on a snowy February night. My daughter Tessa was about five and she tossed a little microwavable heating pad into the microwave. Unfortunately, she set it for 20 minutes rather than the usual 2 minutes. Also unfortunately, she got sick of waiting for it and eventually walked away. About 15 minutes later, as we were going to bed, we smelled something that at first smelled like pie a...
2023-02-0201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWorking With Color: Let Us HelpTranscript:We’re seeing a trend towards bolder, brighter colors in interior spaces. That can add a lot of life to your design . . . but it can also really stress you out trying to make the right choice. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.To help with that, we’ve been talking about some simple tips that will help you find the right color. If you missed them, head to repcolite.com and click the On the Radio tab on the home page. You can check out our Minute at RepcoLite podcast...
2023-02-0101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWorking with Color: Sample . . . and Sample Big!Transcript:Working with colors in our decorating can be fun . . . and it can also really, really frustrate us! I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.We’ve been talking about how bold paint colors can give us some trouble when we’re painting. We see them on small chips or in photographs and they look great. Then we see them on our walls and we find ourselves immersed in all that color and it can be jarring! So, we’ve talked about a number of ways to make the best choice. One more...
2023-01-3101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWorking With Color: The White Paper TrickTranscript:Nothing changes how a room feels the way paint can–a new color on the wall changes everything. You just want to make sure it’s the right color . . . so it changes everything in the right direction. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.We’ve been talking about some tips and tricks to employ when working with color in your decorating. Here’s another one: when you’re looking at a color on a paint chip, grab a sheet of white paper and set it next to the color you’re think...
2023-01-2701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWorking With Color: Start With the Right Collection!Transcript:Have you ever picked a color off a color chip and then, once you painted your room, found yourself questioning your sanity? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite. It’s a common occurrence and it happens because of scale–color on a small chip looks much less intense than it will look on your walls. Once you have MORE of the color and have that color on ALL your walls, you really get a sense of how strong a color is. It’s frustrating and concerning. How do you make...
2023-01-2601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteWorking With Color: The Power of ScaleTranscript:Recently I ran into someone who had chosen some bold colors for her home only to find that they were WAY too much for her space. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.What was most confusing to her about this was that she had see pictures of the colors in various rooms and they all looked great. Then she saw the colors in her room and it was like the face of the sun. What happened?One single word: Scale. Looking at photos online, or in magazines, or...
2023-01-2501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteBold Colors Can Be Mindblowing . . . In A Not-So-Good-Way!Transcript:Working with bold colors. It’s not always easy. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.I was just speaking with someone who had been checking out Benjamin Moore’s color trends for 2023. Now, the color trends guide is simply a collection of colors that Benjamin Moore publishes every year. It’s always connected with their color of the year.This year, it’s a strange collection in the sense that ALL of the colors are bold and saturated. There are few muted shades here.Well, I was spea...
2023-01-2401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: The Wrap UpTranscript:Here’s a great quote I heard the other day: Before I heard a bunch of opinions, I had an idea. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Now, I heard that from a friend who’s building a new house. And she used it when explaining why she refused to ask for advice for her project on social media. She didnt’ want to be inundated with opinions that blurred her focus. And the concept really stuck with me. Asking for advice can be helpful, but it can be also rough. A...
2023-01-2301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: Don't Ask Everyone, Part 2Transcript:We’re working our way through some things to do when you ask for advice to make sure you get the best results possible. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite. Alright, today’s tip is this: when you ask for advice, Don’t Ask Everyone! More opinions are not BETTER. We covered the first reason this is true yesterday. Today, let’s hit the second. And it’s simply this: remember that MORE advice doesn't usually bring CLARITY to a situation. In fact, having more input can often lead to d...
2023-01-2001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: Don't Ask Everyone, Part 1Transcript:We’re working our way through some things to do when you ask for advice to make sure you get the best results possible. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite. Alright, today’s tip is this: when you ask for advice, Don’t Ask Everyone! More opinions are not BETTER and there are a number of reasons:First, asking more people for their ideas means there is going to be a larger group of friends or family who’s ideas will not be implemented. Let’s be honest: you ca...
2023-01-1901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: Subjective or Objective?Transcript:Asking for advice can be a double-edged sword! But there are things you can do to make sure it’s as positive a process as possible. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Alright, yesterday we said that the first thing to do is make sure it’s really advice you’re after and not just affirmation. The next thing you need to do is figure out if you're asking for a subjective or objective answer.For example, if I’m asking if I have the right answers to some ad...
2023-01-1801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: Affirmation or Advice?Transcript:If you want the best experience when seeking other people’s opinions, start by asking yourself: What am I REALLY looking for here? Advice or Affirmation? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Really asking for advice means you're seriously interested in the feedback from the other person and fully intend to consider implementing what they recommend. It means you know you don’t have the answers and you’re looking for some help.A lot of the time, asking for advice is really just a sly way of asking...
2023-01-1701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: The SetupTranscript:Asking for advice can sometimes help us clarify the direction we want to go. It can also often make us defensive, angry, and confused! I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I see it all the time on social media. Someone posts a picture of the kitchen cabinets in their home along with a couple different color swatches and asks the masses: what do you think’s the best color for my kitchen?Some people pick one, others pick the other. But then people start pouring in with thei...
2023-01-1601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Art of Asking for Advice: A Memorable ExperienceTranscript:I remember years back when I was at Grand Valley. There was a particular writing assignment that I thought I nailed. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I felt the paper I wrote was brilliant and so . . . like an idiot . . . I brought what I called a ROUGH DRAFT into work one day to let other people I respected look it over. I SAID it was a rough draft and that I was looking for feedback. What I really meant was: It’s a rough draft because I used...
2023-01-1301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Christmas Contest FinaleTranscript:It’s the last day to enter RepcoLite’s Christmas giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win some great prizes. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.The prizes this year are a $500 Visa Gift Card, a $250 Visa Gift Card and a $250 RepcoLite Gift Certificate. So–three great prizes that should come in handy any time of year, but especially now. Entering is easy–there are cardboard cutouts of famous pop culture icons at each RepcoLite store. Just match the right store with the right cutout on the entry for...
2022-12-2101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteChristmas Contest Hints, Part 4Transcript:RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore have a Christmas Giveaway going on right now that could net you one of three prizes ranging up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.OK. This is my last day for giving out hints. The giveaway works like this: each RepcoLite store has a different cardboard cutout in their store. Figure out which one is where and go to repcolite.com or repcolite’s facebook page and on the entry form, connect the right store with the right cutout. Each right answer is an entr...
2022-12-1601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteChristmas Contest Hints, Part 3Transcript:RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore have a Christmas Giveaway going on right now that could net you one of three prizes ranging up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.The prizes are great this year: One person will win a $500 visa gift card, another will win a $250 visa gift card, and a third will win a $250 gift certificate to RepcoLite!Entering is easy: Each RepcoLite location has a different cardboard cutout in their store. When you find one for one of the stores, go to RepcoLite.com or...
2022-12-1501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteChristmas Contest Hints, Part 2Transcript:RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore have a Christmas Giveaway going on right now that could net you one of three prizes ranging up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Getting entered into the contest is simple: Each RepcoLite location has a different life-sized cardboard cutout in their store. When you find one for one of the stores, go to RepcoLite.com or RepcoLite’s facebook page and, on the entry form, connect the right store with the right cutout. Each RIGHT answer is an entry! Now, we know...
2022-12-1401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteChristmas Contest Hints, Part 1Transcript:RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore have a Christmas Giveaway going on right now that could net you up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.To enter, you need to do a little investigating. Each RepcoLite location has a different life-sized cardboard cutout in their store. When you find one for one of the stores, go to RepcoLite.com or RepcoLite’s Facebook page and, on the entry form, connect the right store with the right cutout. Now, we know you’re not going to be able to get to...
2022-12-1301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe RepcoLite/Benjamin Moore Christmas Giveaway 2022, Part 2Transcript:Would some extra cash come in handy this Christmas? Well, RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore have a Christmas Giveaway going on right now that could net you up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.To enter, you need to do a little investigating. Each RepcoLite location has a different life-sized cardboard cutout in their store. When you find one for one of the stores, go to RepcoLite.com or RepcoLite’s facebook page and, on the entry form, connect the right store with the right cutout. Each right...
2022-12-1201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe RepcoLite/Benjamin Moore Christmas Giveaway, 2023: Part 1Transcript:Would a little extra cash come in handy this Christmas? Well, we’ve got a Christmas Scavenger hunt going on right now that could net you up to $500. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.OK, the contest is simple and all the details are at RepcoLite.com. But basically, here’s the deal: At each RepcoLite and Port City Paints location, there’s a life-sized cardboard cutout. The cutouts are part of the each store’s Christmas display. All you need to do is go to RepcoLite.com, click the contes...
2022-12-0701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteJoy and PeaceTranscript:It’s so easy to get lost in the busy-ness and craziness of the holidays. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Like everyone, we run a fair number of ads during the holidays. We talk about painting stuff and buying gift certificates and making your homes exactly the way you want them. It’s what businesses need to do.But it also feels like we’re missing the boat. Christmas and the holidays in general are about so much more than selling stuff. Selling stuff’s important. But it’s n...
2022-12-0601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe Gift of PaintTranscript:Why not give the gift of a transformed space this Christmas? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.A month or so ago, we ran a contest on our Saturday Morning Radio Show. 10 people won $150 worth of Benjamin Moore paint and used it to transform spaces in their homes. Our listeners then voted on the project they thought demonstrated the biggest transformation and that person won the grand prize.The contest was fun and we saw a lot of great before and after pics, but the point here is...
2022-12-0501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteHoliday Projects: The Statement PieceTranscript:We’re talking about quick paint projects that will help you step up your home’s appeal this holiday season. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.I know big paint projects likely aren’t on a lot of peoples’ radars right now. There’s a lot of other things to do and not too many of us want to add the stress of a major repaint right now. But there definitely are smaller projects that can really pay off. One of them is to paint a statement piece of furn...
2022-12-0201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteMaking a Difference with Angel TreeTranscript:This time of year, many of us are looking for extra ways to help out others who are in need. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.There are a lot of great programs out there designed to help others and maybe you’ve already found something that you really love–a way to donate time, money, whatever. But, if you’re looking for something else–or a way for your family to get involved–have you considered Angel Tree? Many churches and businesses have angel trees up on their premises. An...
2022-12-0101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteHoliday Projects: Quick Door RepaintTranscript:As the holidays approach, many of us are hosting parties and get togethers. Let's talk about a quick paint project that could really help you set the tone for your event. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Your entry is usually the first space in your home most guests encounter. It's what sets the tone. So often, we consider a wide range of possible colors for our exterior doors . . . but the interior side of entry doors usually gets a pretty basic treatment.Why not add a color to...
2022-11-3001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteHoliday Projects: Paint the FireplaceTranscript:The holidays are here and that means it's time to paint something. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.Now, I know that there are a lot of things many of us would rather do than paint right now. BUT, if you are looking for a relatively small project that could have a huge impact on your home, consider painting the brick fireplace!Of course, you have to have one, and of course, you have to understand that there's no going back to the dark brick look. But still...
2022-11-2901 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Sample PintsTranscript:Benjamin Moore makes sample ½ pints. And they can save you so much time, frustration and money. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Not very many people will buy clothes after just looking at them in the store or holding them up to see how they look. Most people actually try them on. Those of us who don’t do that . . . usually regret our purchases!Same is true for paint! You need to try it out, see what it looks like ON. And Benjamin Moore’s ½ pint samples are idea...
2022-11-2801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Sample Your Colors!Transcript:Last time I told you how I never use dressing rooms at clothing stores. And how my purchases routinely look terrible on me. Now . . . the paint point. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.The paint point here is so easy to see, I’m sure most of you have figured it out. Sample your colors. When you look at a paint chip in the store and decide it’s the right color for your home, you’re making a huge mistake if you make your purchase at that point. Actually...
2022-11-2501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThanksgiving 2023Transcript:Thanksgiving. Already. Does anyone else feel like this is somehow impossible? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.My family can’t believe the year is this far gone. And like all years, it’s been a lot of ups and downs for us and the people around us. So when I think about wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving, I think of that: Not everyone’s happy. I just spoke with a friend who has a brand new grandbaby in the NICU in Grand Rapids. Life is great and fun and it’s...
2022-11-2401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Use the Dressing Room, Part 2Transcript:Last time I told you how I never use dressing rooms at clothing stores. And how my purchases routinely look terrible on me. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Now, I want to get to the paint point, but first, I need to reinforce how badly this dressing room avoidance goes for me. A number of years back, I had to make a big presentation. And since I have 5 kids, that means I have no good clothes at all. They do. But I don’t. So we decided I need...
2022-11-2301 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Use the Dressing Room, Part 1Transcript:Now, there are changing rooms in clothing stores for a reason. A good reason. BUT . . . I’m not big on them. So I don’t use them. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.I have a couple main reasons for this avoidance. For one, I don’t like that most of them have doors that don’t go all the way to the floor. I guess I’m just too much of a prude to feel comfortable having my ankles exposed. Which makes no sense even to me–I wear shorts in...
2022-11-2201 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: The Mirror, Part 2Transcript:Ever heard of Iris Apfel, the 101 year old fashion icon? Well, she’s got some great decorating advice for all of us. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Last time I talked about a quote I heard Iris give and it’s this: the biggest mistake people make when it comes to fashion is to look in the mirror and see someone else.I love that quote because it relates to more than just fashion. It also pinpoints a key mistake people make when decorating. We all do it...
2022-11-1801 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: The Mirror, Part 3Transcript:We’re talking about a key decorating mistake many of us make on a regular basis. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Decorating our homes,so that they copy successful designs done by our friends or by people on social media can be a big mistake. And here’s why: Your home should be a reflection of you–not someone else. It’s YOUR space. Working hard to duplicate the colors and patterns and style of someone else may look fine–but it’s not going to speak to you the same w...
2022-11-1701 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: The Mirror, Part 1Transcript:We’re talking about mistakes people make when decorating or designing their spaces. Let’s talk about one of the most common ones. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.This next mistake will take me a bit to get through–partly because most everyone I know is doing it. But mostly because realizing the mistake has really changed how I look at doing things in my house.It all started in a very unlikely place: I ran into 100 year old fashion icon Iris Apfel on the internet. Iris is...
2022-11-1601 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Listening to Your Space, Part 2Transcript:Last time we talked about the importance of listening to your space when decorating. It’s a little weird, so let’s dig into it a bit more. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Basically the concept is simple: our homes, barring some sort of major change, have certain characteristics that we need to work with when we choose colors. For example, my house is not full of amazing natural light, I have a TON of stained woodwork that i’m not really interested in painting right now and everythi...
2022-11-1501 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Listening to Your Space, Part 1Transcript:Decorating, Designing, whatever term you want to use, the process can be really rewarding and it can sometimes be aggravating. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.When it comes to our homes: we have ideas of where we think we want to go–images we’ve seen on Instagram, or in magazines, but we sometimes struggle to recapture those scenesin our own spaces. There are a number of reasons for that, but one of them is that we sometimes fail to listen to our space.What I mean is...
2022-11-1401 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: The Order of DecoratingTranscript:At RepcoLite, we often talk to people who are frustrated or confused about the design work they’re doing in their homes. The good news is it’s easier than you may think. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at Repcolite.The reason it gets frustrating is because there are a number of mistakes we make when we’re pulling a space together.. And it’s these mistakes that so completely trip us up. One of the biggest mistakes we make on a project is this: we want to choose our paint colo...
2022-11-1101 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who Know: Get the Right InfoTranscript:Last time we talked about how doing something well and with confidence is all about getting the right information and the right instruction. Today let’s make the paint point. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.Alright. The paint point is pretty obvious: At RepcoLite we talk to many folks in the store who are frustrated about decorating. They’re trying to update a room and they’ve got big dreams. But when push comes to shove, they struggle. Their hard work doesn’t seem to match what they’re seeing in...
2022-11-1001 minA Minute at RepcoLiteThe People Who KnowTranscript:There are people in this world who just seem to know how to do stuff. They rebuild engines, they rewire their homes on the weekends, they know how to fold fitted sheets. How do they just KNOW how do all these things? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.They seem SO smart and I feel SO dumb. And then something hit me the other day. I had car problems. I found the solution online, watched a couple videos and fixed it myself for the price of parts. I was ha...
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