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

On Today's Episode Bug 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--Aerosol OFF! Deep Woods Dry--Aerosol OFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry Aerosol OFF! Picaridin Sportsmen--Pump Spray Maggie's Farm Natural Insect Repellent--Aerosol The Ratings: FIFTH PLACE: Maggie's Farm Natural Insect Repellent PROS Smelled great all natural ingredients CONS Didn't stop ticks Heavy 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 Aerosol PROS Repelled ticks well CONS Oily feel, though not as oily as the all-natural repellent above. Strong odor THIRD PLACE: OFF! Deep Woods Dry Aerosol PROS Repelled ticks well No oily feel CONS Strong odor SECOND PLACE: OFF! Picaridin Sportsmen Pump Spray PROS Repelled ticks well Pleasant odor Minimal oily feel Safe for gear CONS Pump spray made complete, consistent coverage difficult THE WINNER: OFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry Aerosol PROS Repelled ticks well Pleasant odor Completely dry feel Easy application CONS None The WRONG Contractor [14:22 - 18:59] Finding the right contractor is important. Here's why and here's how! Also check out: 314 301 Indoor 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....