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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2023 · 39 MIN

Bug Spray vs. Ticks Review; the WRONG Contractor; Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now; Is New Scuff-X Any Good?

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On Today's EpisodeBug Spray vs. Ticks Review [00:00 - 14:22]The ticks are SO bad right now where Dan H. likes to go walking that he's considering just getting a virtual reality headset so he can enjoy the outdoors that way. However, he knows that's not a good solution, so he's tested 5 Common Insect Repellents to determine which one is the best against ticks.The Five Tested Insect Repellents:OFF! Sportsmen Deep Woods--AerosolOFF! Deep Woods Dry--AerosolOFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry AerosolOFF! Picaridin Sportsmen--Pump SprayMaggie's Farm Natural Insect Repellent--AerosolThe Ratings:FIFTH PLACE: Maggie's Farm Natural Insect RepellentPROSSmelled greatall natural ingredientsCONSDidn't stop ticksHeavy oil feel (grass clippings and other assorted pieces of nature stuck to Hannah--the test subject--for the entire length of the time outside. Not a huge deal, but she DID crab about it. A lot.)FOURTH PLACE: OFF! Sportsmen Deep Woods AerosolPROSRepelled ticks wellCONSOily feel, though not as oily as the all-natural repellent above.Strong odorTHIRD PLACE: OFF! Deep Woods Dry AerosolPROSRepelled ticks wellNo oily feelCONSStrong odorSECOND PLACE: OFF! Picaridin Sportsmen Pump SprayPROSRepelled ticks wellPleasant odorMinimal oily feelSafe for gearCONSPump spray made complete, consistent coverage difficultTHE WINNER: OFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry AerosolPROSRepelled ticks wellPleasant odorCompletely dry feelEasy applicationCONSNoneThe WRONG Contractor [14:22 - 18:59]Finding the right contractor is important. Here's why and here's how!Also check out:314 301Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now [18:59 - 25:31]It's summer (almost), and so we've been talking about tons of exterior projects. However, there's a very good reason (3 very good reasons, in fact), to tackle some of those indoor projects now rather than waiting for fall!Is New Scuff-X Any Good? [25:31 - 39:14]With changes in Michigan's VOC regulations in regards to paint coatings, Benjamin Moore's Scuff-X had to be reformulated. What does that mean for a product that's been almost universally loved by contractors and DIYers alike since it came out in 2017? We've got the scoop....

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