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Home In Progress — 305 episodes
Is Your Deck Safe? A Simple Inspection Guide -- Plus Basement Efflorescence and Paint Colors for West-Facing Rooms
Old House, Real Problems: Pet Odors, Pest Damage, and Learning to Paint for the First Time
Cleaning Moss and Lichen Off Your Roof (Without Wrecking It) -- Plus a Plain-English Guide to Urethane
Household Odor Removal Tips and the Timeless Style of Art Deco
Do Air Ducts Really Cause Dust? Plus Painting Tips from the Pros
Best Paint Colors for Mood: How to Choose Colors for Bedrooms, Kitchens, and Living Rooms
Why Your House Gets Dusty So Fast and How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
How Timing, Paint Quality, and Design Choices Change Your Home
When Can You Paint Outside? Spring Painting Tips, Lighting That Affects Your Mood, and CO Detector Truths
The Hidden Science Behind a Home That Feels Good
The Rooms We Ignore—and the Water Problems We Don’t See Coming
From Gallery to Living Room: Rethinking Home Design Through Installation Art
2026 Spring West Michigan Housing Market Update + Ski Chalet Paint Makeover
Where to Caulk Before Painting + Laundry Room Layout Fixes + Paint Colors for Colorblind Homes
Laundry Room Organization Ideas That Actually Work (Plus How to Paint Rusty Metal Furniture)
Decluttering Sentimental Items and Choosing the Right Paint for Every Room
Winter Home Projects: Beating the Blues and Organizing Memories
Conquering Digital Photo Clutter & Understanding Polyurethane
From Pink Walls to Bug Juice: Real Painting Advice & the Wild Truth About Shellac
New Year Reset, Mold Myths, and the Truth About Tung Oil
Best of Home in Progress: Historical Insights & Practical Home Improvement Tips
Best of Home in Progress: Small-Room Paint Tricks; and the Story of Window Glass
Home in Progress: The Christmas Extravaganza 2025
Embracing Creativity: Lessons from Frank Gehry
Exploring Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year with Andrea Magno
The Psychology of Cozy: How to Create Spaces People Actually Want to Be In; PLUS! Where Thanksgiving Colors Originated
Chimney Leaks, Old House Systems, and a Few Ghost Stories
Fashion Forward: Elevate Your Style and Home Improvement Game--PLUS! One Tool Every DIYer Needs!
Design Trends That Matter: Inside KBIS 2025 with Andy Yates
Is Brown Really the Color of 2026? PLUS: Six Checks to Save Your Roof
BONUS EPISODE: Pugin, Barry, and the Origins of Gothic Revival Architecture
Victorian Architecture: The Age of “More is More”
West Michigan Real Estate in 2025: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Hue and You: The Meaning Behind 2026’s Color Trends
Kitchen Makeovers Made Easy: Cabinet Refinishing & Refacing with Shelly’s Kitchens
Early Fall Home Maintenance, Pet Odor Fixes, and the Powers of Scuff-X
Is Your Bathroom Fan Enough? Plus: Peeling Paint and Stump Removal Made Simple
Removing Stumps and Painting a Metal Building – Plus: The Legacy of William Morris
The Best Car Colors for Resale and How to Paint Andersen Windows – Plus: The Truth About ‘No White After Labor Day
Player Piano Transformation and Smart Ground Cover Tips
Craftsman Homes: A Journey Through Time and Design
Deck Safety and Choosing Colors for West-Facing Rooms – Plus: Finding Satisfaction in the Trades
Secrets to Squeaky Floors and Perfect Paint Edges
EGO Battery Powered Lawn Equipment Discussion; The Power of SCUFF-X; Choosing Colors for East Facing Rooms
Mastering Car Buying and the Timeless Design Wisdom of Sister Parish
Combating Bedbugs, Painting Shutters & Choosing Colors for South-Facing Rooms
Shaping Serenity: The Power of Color and Environment
Exploring Colonial Colors and the "Maker's Life" of Paul Revere
Smoke Signals, Hot Paint, and Laundry Lines
Choosing Exterior Paint Colors with Confidence: Tips, Tricks, and Practical Advice
Front Door Colors, Deck Stain Options, and More
Mastering Deck Projects: Tips, Steps, and Product Choices
The Importance of Skilled Trades: A Conversation with Drew Anderson
How to Handle Wrong Paint Color Choices
First Impressions, Front Doors, and Faux Finishes
Navigating Home Improvement and Real Estate Market Challenges
Duct Cleaning--Yea or Nay?; Finding Meaning Through Paint with Keegan Somers
Battling Dust and Repainting Kitchen Cabinets: Step-by-Step Guide
Tackling Greenish Walls, Sanding Techniques, and Wooster Jumbo Koters
Air Travel Dilemmas; Painting the Ceiling Masterclass; and Designing with Neutral Tones
Preparing for Spring and Expert Painting Tips with Mike Cherry
The Studley Tool Chest; The Invention of the Roller Cover; Choosing the Right Roller Cover
Finding What You Love; Painting Tips and Stories from Contractor Turned Rep; Caulk Removal Made Easy
3 Reasons to Get Those Projects Finished; A History of Glass; Window Fixes 101
Real Estate Masterclass with Ginger Herman
Furniture Revival with Patty Brummel
Battling the Winter Blues: Tips & Tricks to Brighten Your Home and Mood
5 Tips for a Flawless Paint Finish; Dating Cinnamon Slate; History of Caulk; Dog Camera
Optimizing Home Improvement: Paint, Primers, and Goal-Setting Hacks for the New Year
Journey into the Trades: Ginger Martin’s Inspiring Path
Solving Winter Blues and Home Improvement Projects
Combat Winter Dryness: Tips on Static, Dryer Balls, and Humidifiers
Christmas Extravaganza 2024
Pre-Holiday Hustle: Quick Home Upgrades; the Best Games; and Space Heater Safety
Last Minute Winter Prep; Paint Tools for Painting in Tight Spaces; Glue School
Kids on the Job; Navigating Color Choices You Disagree With; 2024 Christmas Gift Guide
Holiday Stress, Two-Toned Walls, and Masking Tape Tips
Honoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--FULL INTERVIEW
Honoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--RADIO VERSION
Boost Your Home's Look with Two-Toned Walls and Get Your Drains Sparkling Clea
Art in the Bathroom, Raised Bed Gardening, and Masking Tape Tips
Impactful Home and Bathroom Upgrades: Little Things, Big Impact!
How the Color of the Year for 2025 Can Change Your Life, and more!
Real Estate Rule Changes and Paintbrush Perfection
Coping with Disasters, Paintbrush Myths, and Home Improvement Insights
My Husband Picked a Paint Color I Detest . . . Now What?
Triumphs, Paint Spills, and Countertop Insights
Making Home Beautiful: Tackling Floors and Fall Painting
Preserving Charm in Home Design & Innovations in Paint Technology
These Are My People; Remembering What You First Loved; Must-Have Home Improvement Tools
Tackling Home Blind Spots: From Crawl Spaces to Front Entrances
Childproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs
Don't Poison the Waterhole!; From Inspiration to Reality; Easy Siding Cleaning; PowRyte Power Washer Review
Painting Vinyl Shutters & Plumbing Insights
Tackling Driveway Weeds and Q&A with Designer Andy Yates
Summer Projects and Home Improvement Q&A: From Deck Cleaning to Flooring Choices
Spider Solutions and Superhero Paints (and Their Butlers)
Uncovering History: Special 4th of July Episode
Exploring Color: A Conversation with Benjamin Moore's Andrea Magno
A Poison Ivy Fix; Romabio Limewash; and Opening Painted-Shut Windows
Cabinets, Wallpaper in Design, and Life Lessons from Dad
Goodbye, Paint Project Regret!
Quick House Framing 101 and a Sneaky Room Cleaning Hack
The Best Housewarming Gift EVER; Hard Water Fixes; Memorial Day Musings
Bugs, Pests, and Interior Design
Critical DIY Lessons to Implement; A Close Look at Chimneys; Choosing Colors for Challenging Spaces
Digging Into Color Drenching and Raised Bed Gardening
Painting Over Stencils; 2024 Trends in Outdoor Spaces; Grasscloth--Everything You Need to Know
A Creativity Boost; A Deep Dive into Exterior Stains; Dealing with Shedding Pets
Lead Paint, Beekeeping, Steel Doors, and More!
Black Replacement Windows: Are they Right for Your Home?
The Paint Job Fiasco; Sump Pumps 101; How to Avoid the Paint Job Fiasco!
The Junk Hauling Experts; Hat Banding on Your Paint Project; How to Get Great Results When Sampling Colors
Fence Etiquette; Why Should I Use Drywall Primer?; The Value of Color Consultations for Business, Realtors, and More
Dealing with House Centipedes; The Festool ETS-125 Sander; Why You NEED a Color Consultation
Buying Vacant Land: Does Your Land PERC? And Other Considerations
The Air Purifier Revisited; Drill Driver 101; Designing with The Wrong Shoe; When You Should Use a Solvent-Thinned Product
Goodbye Water Stains; Designing with Complimentary Color Schemes; and the Kenmore PM2010 Air Purifier
Discussing Mold Fears, and Dishing out Insulation Solutions
Too Much Screen Time?; Cleaning Miracles: Steamers & Cordless Vacuums; Is My Paint Still Good?; Caulk Q&A
Getting Professional Caulking Results; Design Trends for 2024 with Andy Yates
Festool at RepcoLite; Choosing Colors with Confidence; How to Accomplish Your 2024 Projects; The Benefits of Caulk
A Tribute to Dave
Organizing for the New Year; Hailey's New Steamer; Removing Wallpaper
The History of Snowmen; World Christmas Traditions, and the Last Christmas Contest Question
How to Get the Perfect Paint Match; Timeless Design--Morris & Co. Wallpaper; Last Minute Gift Guide
What Bathroom Paint to Use; Historic Ceiling Design; and 2023's Christmas Contest
Ductless Range Hoods, Battery Powered Lighting, and our 2023 Christmas Contest Begins!
How to Get Sharp Lines and Professional Results with Masking Tape
Can You Apply Latex Paint over Oil?
Last Minute Cleaning and Touch-up Tips for the Holidays
Life Vac: A MUST For Every Home
The Only White Paint Color You'll Ever Need!
Step by Step Guide for First Time Home Buyers
The One Thing Every Kitchen Needs in Case of a Fire!
A Toy Story: Decluttering and Reclaiming the Play Room
How to Painlessly Accomplish Your Impossible List of Fall Projects!
"No Fear" Exterior Painting in the Fall, and more!
Killing Spray Cans Safely; How and Why to DIY!
Welcome Back, Hailey; Steps to Getting the Best Roof Estimate Possible
Economical Ways to Update Your Kitchen with Designer Andy Yates
Mustard Seed Inspirations; Interior Design 101
The Dream Cruise; Home Solution for Killing Driveway Weeds; Command from Corotech
The Do's and Don'ts of Drones; Adults Live Here, Too!
The Front Door Color that Can Earn You $6500; Painting an Imaginary Room . . . for Cheap!
Repairing/Replacing Interior Doors; Getting Over Color Fear!; The History of the Electric Drill
A Little Recanting About Hoses; Kids Rooms Matter!; Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Celebrating the Fourth with the Founding Fathers
What Do You Need for a Garage Floor Makeover?
Bug Spray vs. Ticks Review; the WRONG Contractor; Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now; Is New Scuff-X Any Good?
Building Your Own Eden; Quick Deck Clean-up; 9 Mistakes When Choosing Front Door Colors
Flex Tape to the Rescue?; Front Door Painting 101; You Can't Do That--Rules for Backyard Fires in the City
All Gave Some, Some Gave All: Our Memorial Day Special
How Michigan's New VOC Rules Will Impact All of Us
The (Tasty) History of Tulips; Touch-up Master Class; Ladder Folklore; Painting Floors
How to Remove Moss from Your Roof; Maybe It's Time to Update the Camper!
5 Reasons to "Just Say No" to One Coat!; Wet Basement Horror Stories (and the Fixes!); Big Time Curb Appeal
Getting Unstuck; The State of Real Estate; Pine Staining Woes (and Fixes)
Surge Protectors Vs. Power Strips; Worm Farming; A Miraculous Exterior Paint; Clean Those Gutters
Spring Cleaning: World Wide Phenomenon; 20 Minutes to a Clean House; Can I Paint THAT?
April Fool's History and Hoaxes; Is the 2023 Color of the Year Still Bad?; Doing Things Poorly
The Pros and Cons of Induction Stoves
Steps to Hiring the Right Contractor Everytime!
Amps, Gauge, and Finding the Right Extension Cord; Faking It With Paint; Laser Levels--You NEED One!
Inflation Chickens; Nurseries (Again); Our Sad, Neglected Spaces
Dormant Seeding, Budget-Friendly Paint, The Big Announcement, Decorating a Nursery
Watching Paint Dry, High Efficiency Wood Burners, and Killing the Winter Blues Real Good
The Bold New Colors of Kohler!
Plywood and Interior Design: A Bridge Too Far?
Are You Moisturizing?; Damaged Drywall Repair; A Quick Step for Flawless Paint Results; The Anatomy of Trim
Things You Need to Know When Decorating with Bold Colors!
Best Countertops, Steam Cleaning Salvation, and How to Decorate in Order
Give Yourself A Break! (And Other Lessons We Learned in 2022)
The RepcoLite Christmas Extravaganza
Last Minute Winter Checklist: Are You Ready?
Making A Brighter Christmas; 5 Fixes When Your Dryer Quits; 4 Steps to Flawless Touch-ups and More!
Painting the Subfloor: Pros and Cons; Board Game Shenanigans and More
Our "No Fail" Christmas Gift Recommendations; and the 5 D's of Home Staging!
Avoiding Scams, Real Estate Check-In, and Our Favorite Projects
Who's To Blame for DST?; Mouse Trapping Masterclass; and the Winners of our Giveaway!
No More Orbital Sander Swirls; Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and More; 3 Laundry Things We're Doing Wrong
Tape Measure Maintenance, Bathroom Renovation Tips, and our Giant Giveaway!
Cheap (But Brilliant) Paint Tools; Tile, Counters, Carpet, & More; The Color of the Year 2023
Smart Toilets, Preserving Pumpkins, Deck Considerations, and a Universal Socket Mini-Review!
6 Ways to Avoid Color Mistakes, Whole Home Power, Concrete Lifting and More!
White After Labor Day, Armstrong Ceiling Plank Review, Paint That Drop Ceiling
FV Sensors, Decorating with Vintage Finds, Our Contest Winners Announced
DIY Life Lessons from Vacation, Cyanotype Projects for All Ages, The BIG Paint Giveaway
Avoiding Paint Spills, Summer Project Blues (and Hope), Before Toilet Paper
How to Find the Perfect Table, Budget-Friendly Interior Design, How to Pick a Paint Sheen
Measuring for Paint, Lithium Ion Battery Fires, and Bunny the Talking Dog
ACT Garage Floor Cleaner Review and Restoring Rusty Patio Furniture
The Oxbow Incident, The Midlife Crisis, Ego Zero Turn Mower, and Ben Revisted
Saving Money on Your Next Paint and Wallpaper Project
Frame Job, Meet the Sous-Vide, Alternative Insecticides
Fourth of July Fun Facts, Real Estate Bubble Worries?, and Creating a Front Porch Oasis
Saving Money on Groceries, Exterior Color Help 101, I'm A Hypocrite...
The BEST Father's Day Gifts, How to Become Handy, and The Curb Appeal Checklist
The Butter Zone, Peel-n-Stick Wallpaper Recant, Ego Lawn Equipment Revisited, the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion
Down the Rabbit Hole: Finding Your Creative Voice
The Field Guide, Aura Reformulated, and a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole
Ticks, Common Paint Questions, and a Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
8 Steps to Staying on Budget for your Next Project!
Peeling Paint and Buzzing Bees
The Glass Cleaning Miracle, Bookshop Magic, and The Mural Cover-up
Reviving Your Hardwood Floors
Budget-Friendly Ways to Transition Your Decor from Winter to Spring and more!
Episode 254: Paint Cleanup, the State of the Real Estate Market, Paint Superheroes
Episode 253: Where's the Paint?, Carpet Trends 2022, Picture Rails, Avoiding Finish Regret
Episode 252: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1; Design Trends 2022 with Andy Yates; Harald Bluetooth, Part 2
Episode 251: The Power of Pickles, Skip's Painting: An Origin Story, & the Best Paint We've Ever Used: Optima
Episode 250: Painting the Ceiling Like the Pros, Garage Heaters, Zombie-Defying Paint Kits
Episode 249: Ironing Wood, Home Gym Colors, Caulk 101, Dual Flush Toilets
Episode 248: A Skunky Valentine, No More Scary Basements, Home Gym Flooring Options
Episode 247: The Art of Purging (the Home!), Primers 101 with Dean Veltman
Episode 246: Tool Snobbery, The 5 Laws of Interior Design, Our Apologies to Plastic Drop Cloths
Episode 245: Organization Skills for the New Year, Making Your Home a Space YOU Love, and Drop Cloths!
Episode 244: Smart Garage Door Opener, Veltman Painting on Kitchen Cabinets, and the Old Farmer's Almanac
Episode 243.5: The Episode on Failure Revisited
Episode 243: The 1st Annual Christmas Special
Episode 242: Mel Trotter Ministries, Last Minute Gifts, Christmas Contest Finale
Episode 241: Flushing the Water Heater, Miracle Dryer Balls, Wood Staining Tips, Christmas Contest Hints
Episode 240: Hot Water Heater Fiasco, Quick Holiday Transformations, the Perfect Tree, and Our 2021 Christmas Contest!
Episode 239: Surfactant Leaching, Home Repair Services of Grand Rapids
Episode 238: The Wishbone's Strange History, Holiday Survival Guide, Brilliant Gift Recommendations
Episode 237: Holiday Cleaning Tips, Winter Prep with Ayers Basement Systems, Paint and Stain Touch-up Tips
Episode 236: Paint Hack Attack, Color of the Year, Tablescapes Made Easy, Avoiding Scams
Episode 235: The Best Leaf Tarp, 10 Minutes with your Refrigerator, Hailey's Monumental Bathroom Re-do
Episode 234: Fall Prep, Spontaneous Combustion, Time Capsules, Why Painters Wear White
Episode 233: Failure--Backing Out and Pressing On
Episode 232: Instagram Contest Update, Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids with Lions and Rabbits, Drill Bits 101, the History of Trim
Episode 231: Escape Rooms, Unusual Trim Colors, Steam Cleaning, Removing Wallpaper
Episode 230: Art Appreciation 101, Dealing with Grubs, Fall Painting Do's and Don'ts
Episode 229: Composting 101, Fireplace Brick Paint Job, Refrigerator Makeover
Episode 228: Arctic Tern Project, Home Renovation Loans, the Solo Stove
Episode 227: Episode 227: Safety First, Dealing with Paint Shortages, Home Buying Hope, the Order of Decorating
Episode 226: Unfinished Business, Painting Vinyl Floors, Touch-up Science, Stud Finders
Episode 225: Rotting Lunchbox Story, Fireplace Makeover, Window Treatment Bloopers
Episode 224: Why are Barns Red?, Cramped Bathroom Makeover, Drywall Anchors, and Furniture Shopping 101
Episode 223: Decluttering, the Mud Nook, Kitchen Cleaner Review, Painting Foundations
Episode 222: Color Consultations, Deck Transformations, and Pictures We Forget to Take
Episode 221: Refrigerator Makeovers, The Ups and Downs and Window Treatments, and Home Foundation Concerns
Episode 220: Nagging Laundry Room Projects, 8 Key Design Elements for Kitchens, Budget-Friendly Ways to Update Your Kitchen
Episode 219: The "Old Glory" Story, Flag Etiquette, Styling Shelves the Easy Way, and Finding a Contractor
Episode 218: Recycling the Right Way, Common Questions, and Beautiful Lawns All Summer Long
Episode 217: A Father’s Day Story, Ladder History, The Best Tape, Saving Your Carpet
Episode 216: Easy Inspiration in a Snap, EGO Battery-Powered Tools, Repelling Mosquitoes, Fixing Those Fences
Episode 215: Finding Color Inspiration, Egress Windows, Fixing Those Fences!
Episode 214: Memorial Day, Vinyl Siding Maintenance, and Spalling Concrete
Episode 213: To Paint or Not to Paint
Episode 212: Black Gold
Episode 211: The World in Blue and White
Episode 210: An Unlikely Hero
Episode 209: Wainscoting . . . the Gateway Project
Episode 208: A Little Ghosting Problem...
Episode 207: Breaking the Rules with Libraries and Rugs
Episode 206: Recharge, Refresh, and Relax!
Episode 205: From "Woe" to "Woah!"
Episode 204: Thank Goodness for Multimeters, Floor Paint, and Tuberculosis?
Episode 203: Floor Painting Fever
Episode 202: Dutch Doors and Decoupage
Episode 201: Wallpaper: The Next Generation
Episode 200: Let's "Feng Shui" It Up!
Episode 199: Choosing Colors for a North Facing Room
Episode 198: Winter Fun, Indoors and Out!
Episode 197: From Hex Signs to Barn Quilts
Episode 195: The Closet Purge
Episode 194: Painting a Basement Ceiling
Episode 193: Tips for Painting in the Winter
Episode 192: Creating Warmth for Outdoor Gatherings
Episode 191: A New Perspective on "It's a Wonderful Life"
Episode 190: Benjamin Moore's Color Trends 2021
Episode 189: A-List Christmas Gift Ideas!
Episode 188: Christmas Decorating Ideas
Episode 187: Storing Your Vehicle For The Winter? Don't Forget To Do This!
Episode 186: Clearing Up the Confusion About Clear Coats
Episode 185: Betsy's Favorites
Episode 184: The Color of the Year 2021
Episode 183: Mudrooms and More!
Episode 182: Fall Maintenance Projects
Episode 181: Setting Up the Ideal Home Office
Episode 180: Audible, Late Season Exterior Painting, the Trades, Appliance Shortage
Episode 179: Painting Tips from a Pro, Kitchen Remodel Mistakes to Avoid, DIYing with Mike and Lisa Klenk
Episode 178: Never Lose Your Keys Again, End "Cleaning Paralysis", and How to Get the Perfect Stain Match
Episode 177: Goodbye Soap Scum, So Long Hard Water Stains!
Episode 176: Improved Indoor Air Quality with the Iwave
Episode 175: Painting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Episode 174: Design Lessons from Iris (Repeat)
Episode 173: A Pack Rat's Guide to Shopping at Home
Episode 172: The New Sanispray Sanitizing System from Graco
Episode 171: Scuff Sanding, The Lindens, The Power of Paint
Episode 170: Paint Organization, Recycled Paint, Shiplap Project, Painting Over Oak
Episode 169: Heat Waves, Roof Warranties, Spray 9 Disinfectant, and Tannin Stains
Episode 168: Thomas Jefferson: Interior Designer
Episode 167: How to Make Accent Walls Work in Your Design
Episode 166: Deck and Dock, Joe on Dating
Episode 165: Betsy Surgery, The Must for Rust, Father's Day Gifts, DIY Deck Furniture
Episode 164: The Angry Mama, Deck Upgrades, Painting Metal Roofs, Contractor Update
Episode 163: Mom and the Mysterious Case of Ghosting
Episode 162: Is Dirt the New Prozac?
Episode 161: Job Openings, Gods in Color, Roof Maintenance, and Patching Holes
Episode 160: Generation Helpless, Garage Organization, Murder Hornets, and Fiascos
Episode 159: Lawn More Preparedness, Spring/Summer Trends, Deck Wood 101, Trex Fix
Episode 158: Notre Dame Update, Easy Steps to Paint the Ceiling, Wallpaper Stripping Pitfalls
Episode 157: Wall Decor Ideas and Paint Questions from the Web!