Artwork for podcast The RepcoLite Home Improvement Show
Honoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--RADIO VERSION
Episode 38416th November 2024 • The RepcoLite Home Improvement Show • Dan Hansen
00:00:00 00:39:26

Share Episode

Shownotes

**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 and reflections on the sacrifices made by veterans. The full interview is available on the show's podcast and YouTube channel.

00:00 Introduction and Veterans Day Special

00:54 Mark Hansen's Enlistment Story

03:44 Boot Camp and Medical Training

06:52 Assigned to Vietnam

10:47 First Impressions and Initial Experiences

14:13 Life in the Village and Combat Encounters

19:52 Captain Mallard's Decision

20:38 Grandma's Letter to the Commanding Officer

24:03 Communication with Family Back Home

27:34 Boot Camp Challenges

29:02 Combat Experiences and Responsibilities

33:00 Reflections on Service and Sacrifice

36:43 Returning Home and Veterans' Recognition

39:00 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


Links

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube

More Episodes
384. Honoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--RADIO VERSION
00:39:26
384. Honoring Veterans: A Vietnam War Story--FULL INTERVIEW
01:05:00
383. Boost Your Home's Look with Two-Toned Walls and Get Your Drains Sparkling Clea
00:39:29
382. Art in the Bathroom, Raised Bed Gardening, and Masking Tape Tips
00:39:30
381. Impactful Home and Bathroom Upgrades: Little Things, Big Impact!
00:39:08
380. How the Color of the Year for 2025 Can Change Your Life, and more!
00:45:16
379. Real Estate Rule Changes and Paintbrush Perfection
00:39:07
378. Coping with Disasters, Paintbrush Myths, and Home Improvement Insights
00:39:17
377. My Husband Picked a Paint Color I Detest . . . Now What?
00:39:22
376. Triumphs, Paint Spills, and Countertop Insights
00:39:19
375. Making Home Beautiful: Tackling Floors and Fall Painting
00:39:27
374. Preserving Charm in Home Design & Innovations in Paint Technology
00:41:11
373. These Are My People; Remembering What You First Loved; Must-Have Home Improvement Tools
00:39:18
372. Tackling Home Blind Spots: From Crawl Spaces to Front Entrances
00:39:12
371. Childproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs
00:39:28
370. Don't Poison the Waterhole!; From Inspiration to Reality; Easy Siding Cleaning; PowRyte Power Washer Review
00:39:28
369. Painting Vinyl Shutters & Plumbing Insights
00:39:28
368. Tackling Driveway Weeds and Q&A with Designer Andy Yates
00:39:26
367. Summer Projects and Home Improvement Q&A: From Deck Cleaning to Flooring Choices
00:39:15
366. Spider Solutions and Superhero Paints (and Their Butlers)
00:39:23
365. Uncovering History: Special 4th of July Episode
00:39:27
364. Exploring Color: A Conversation with Benjamin Moore's Andrea Magno
00:39:23
363. A Poison Ivy Fix; Romabio Limewash; and Opening Painted-Shut Windows
00:39:27
362. Cabinets, Wallpaper in Design, and Life Lessons from Dad
00:39:10
361. Goodbye, Paint Project Regret!
00:39:11
360. Quick House Framing 101 and a Sneaky Room Cleaning Hack
00:39:09
359. The Best Housewarming Gift EVER; Hard Water Fixes; Memorial Day Musings
00:39:14
358. Bugs, Pests, and Interior Design
00:39:07
357. Critical DIY Lessons to Implement; A Close Look at Chimneys; Choosing Colors for Challenging Spaces
00:39:27
356. Digging Into Color Drenching and Raised Bed Gardening
00:39:14
355. Painting Over Stencils; 2024 Trends in Outdoor Spaces; Grasscloth--Everything You Need to Know
00:39:09
354. A Creativity Boost; A Deep Dive into Exterior Stains; Dealing with Shedding Pets
00:40:22
353. Lead Paint, Beekeeping, Steel Doors, and More!
00:39:11
352. Black Replacement Windows: Are they Right for Your Home?
00:39:22
351. The Paint Job Fiasco; Sump Pumps 101; How to Avoid the Paint Job Fiasco!
00:39:24
350. The Junk Hauling Experts; Hat Banding on Your Paint Project; How to Get Great Results When Sampling Colors
00:39:26
349. Fence Etiquette; Why Should I Use Drywall Primer?; The Value of Color Consultations for Business, Realtors, and More
00:39:17
348. Dealing with House Centipedes; The Festool ETS-125 Sander; Why You NEED a Color Consultation
00:39:01
347. Buying Vacant Land: Does Your Land PERC? And Other Considerations
00:39:26
346. The Air Purifier Revisited; Drill Driver 101; Designing with The Wrong Shoe; When You Should Use a Solvent-Thinned Product
00:39:16
345. Goodbye Water Stains; Designing with Complimentary Color Schemes; and the Kenmore PM2010 Air Purifier
00:39:22
344. Discussing Mold Fears, and Dishing out Insulation Solutions
00:39:29
343. Too Much Screen Time?; Cleaning Miracles: Steamers & Cordless Vacuums; Is My Paint Still Good?; Caulk Q&A
00:48:20
342. Getting Professional Caulking Results; Design Trends for 2024 with Andy Yates
00:39:23
341. Festool at RepcoLite; Choosing Colors with Confidence; How to Accomplish Your 2024 Projects; The Benefits of Caulk
00:39:19
340. A Tribute to Dave
00:38:59
339. Organizing for the New Year; Hailey's New Steamer; Removing Wallpaper
00:39:21
338. The History of Snowmen; World Christmas Traditions, and the Last Christmas Contest Question
00:38:59
337. How to Get the Perfect Paint Match; Timeless Design--Morris & Co. Wallpaper; Last Minute Gift Guide
00:39:21
336. What Bathroom Paint to Use; Historic Ceiling Design; and 2023's Christmas Contest
00:39:23
335. Ductless Range Hoods, Battery Powered Lighting, and our 2023 Christmas Contest Begins!
00:39:06
334. How to Get Sharp Lines and Professional Results with Masking Tape
00:38:54
333. Can You Apply Latex Paint over Oil?
00:39:07
Last Minute Cleaning and Touch-up Tips for the Holidays
00:39:26
332. Life Vac: A MUST For Every Home
00:39:20
331. The Only White Paint Color You'll Ever Need!
00:39:07
330. Step by Step Guide for First Time Home Buyers
00:39:29
329. The One Thing Every Kitchen Needs in Case of a Fire!
00:39:23
328. A Toy Story: Decluttering and Reclaiming the Play Room
00:39:26
327. How to Painlessly Accomplish Your Impossible List of Fall Projects!
00:39:23
326. "No Fear" Exterior Painting in the Fall, and more!
00:38:29
325. Killing Spray Cans Safely; How and Why to DIY!
00:39:58
324. Welcome Back, Hailey; Steps to Getting the Best Roof Estimate Possible
00:39:03
323. Economical Ways to Update Your Kitchen with Designer Andy Yates
00:39:20
322. Mustard Seed Inspirations; Interior Design 101
00:39:07
321. The Dream Cruise; Home Solution for Killing Driveway Weeds; Command from Corotech
00:39:37
320. The Do's and Don'ts of Drones; Adults Live Here, Too!
00:39:24
319. The Front Door Color that Can Earn You $6500; Painting an Imaginary Room . . . for Cheap!
00:39:13
318. Repairing/Replacing Interior Doors; Getting Over Color Fear!; The History of the Electric Drill
01:05:29
317. A Little Recanting About Hoses; Kids Rooms Matter!; Refinishing Hardwood Floors
00:39:00
316. Celebrating the Fourth with the Founding Fathers
00:56:18
315. What Do You Need for a Garage Floor Makeover?
00:39:24
314. Bug Spray vs. Ticks Review; the WRONG Contractor; Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now; Is New Scuff-X Any Good?
00:39:14
313. Building Your Own Eden; Quick Deck Clean-up; 9 Mistakes When Choosing Front Door Colors
00:50:02
312. Flex Tape to the Rescue?; Front Door Painting 101; You Can't Do That--Rules for Backyard Fires in the City
00:39:09
311. All Gave Some, Some Gave All: Our Memorial Day Special
00:39:12
310. How Michigan's New VOC Rules Will Impact All of Us
00:38:58
309. The (Tasty) History of Tulips; Touch-up Master Class; Ladder Folklore; Painting Floors
00:39:15
308. How to Remove Moss from Your Roof; Maybe It's Time to Update the Camper!
00:39:03
307. 5 Reasons to "Just Say No" to One Coat!; Wet Basement Horror Stories (and the Fixes!); Big Time Curb Appeal
00:39:01
306. Getting Unstuck; The State of Real Estate; Pine Staining Woes (and Fixes)
00:38:58
305. Surge Protectors Vs. Power Strips; Worm Farming; A Miraculous Exterior Paint; Clean Those Gutters
00:38:52
304. Spring Cleaning: World Wide Phenomenon; 20 Minutes to a Clean House; Can I Paint THAT?
00:39:10
303. April Fool's History and Hoaxes; Is the 2023 Color of the Year Still Bad?; Doing Things Poorly
00:39:00
302. The Pros and Cons of Induction Stoves
00:39:19
301. Steps to Hiring the Right Contractor Everytime!
00:39:28
300. Amps, Gauge, and Finding the Right Extension Cord; Faking It With Paint; Laser Levels--You NEED One!
00:50:12
299. Inflation Chickens; Nurseries (Again); Our Sad, Neglected Spaces
00:59:24
298. Dormant Seeding, Budget-Friendly Paint, The Big Announcement, Decorating a Nursery
01:01:55
297. Watching Paint Dry, High Efficiency Wood Burners, and Killing the Winter Blues Real Good
00:58:35
296. The Bold New Colors of Kohler!
00:51:12
295. Plywood and Interior Design: A Bridge Too Far?
00:45:22
294. Are You Moisturizing?; Damaged Drywall Repair; A Quick Step for Flawless Paint Results; The Anatomy of Trim
00:39:28
293. Things You Need to Know When Decorating with Bold Colors!
00:39:21
292. Best Countertops, Steam Cleaning Salvation, and How to Decorate in Order
00:39:30
291. Give Yourself A Break! (And Other Lessons We Learned in 2022)
00:39:31
290. The RepcoLite Christmas Extravaganza
00:39:30
289. Last Minute Winter Checklist: Are You Ready?
00:39:29
288. Making A Brighter Christmas; 5 Fixes When Your Dryer Quits; 4 Steps to Flawless Touch-ups and More!
00:39:28
287. Painting the Subfloor: Pros and Cons; Board Game Shenanigans and More
00:39:29
286. Our "No Fail" Christmas Gift Recommendations; and the 5 D's of Home Staging!
00:39:09
285. Avoiding Scams, Real Estate Check-In, and Our Favorite Projects
00:39:29
284. Who's To Blame for DST?; Mouse Trapping Masterclass; and the Winners of our Giveaway!
00:39:28
283. No More Orbital Sander Swirls; Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and More; 3 Laundry Things We're Doing Wrong
00:39:29
282. Tape Measure Maintenance, Bathroom Renovation Tips, and our Giant Giveaway!
00:39:20
281. Cheap (But Brilliant) Paint Tools; Tile, Counters, Carpet, & More; The Color of the Year 2023
00:39:13
280. Smart Toilets, Preserving Pumpkins, Deck Considerations, and a Universal Socket Mini-Review!
00:39:28
278. 6 Ways to Avoid Color Mistakes, Whole Home Power, Concrete Lifting and More!
00:39:28
277. White After Labor Day, Armstrong Ceiling Plank Review, Paint That Drop Ceiling
00:39:24
276. FV Sensors, Decorating with Vintage Finds, Our Contest Winners Announced
00:39:29
275. DIY Life Lessons from Vacation, Cyanotype Projects for All Ages, The BIG Paint Giveaway
00:45:49
274. Avoiding Paint Spills, Summer Project Blues (and Hope), Before Toilet Paper
00:39:25
273. How to Find the Perfect Table, Budget-Friendly Interior Design, How to Pick a Paint Sheen
00:39:12
272. Measuring for Paint, Lithium Ion Battery Fires, and Bunny the Talking Dog
00:39:27
271. ACT Garage Floor Cleaner Review and Restoring Rusty Patio Furniture
00:39:28
270. The Oxbow Incident, The Midlife Crisis, Ego Zero Turn Mower, and Ben Revisted
00:39:29
269. Saving Money on Your Next Paint and Wallpaper Project
00:39:27
268. Frame Job, Meet the Sous-Vide, Alternative Insecticides
00:39:23
267. Fourth of July Fun Facts, Real Estate Bubble Worries?, and Creating a Front Porch Oasis
00:55:49
266. Saving Money on Groceries, Exterior Color Help 101, I'm A Hypocrite...
00:39:12
265. The BEST Father's Day Gifts, How to Become Handy, and The Curb Appeal Checklist
00:39:28
264. The Butter Zone, Peel-n-Stick Wallpaper Recant, Ego Lawn Equipment Revisited, the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion
00:39:30
263. Down the Rabbit Hole: Finding Your Creative Voice
00:39:29
261. The Field Guide, Aura Reformulated, and a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole
00:39:20
260. Ticks, Common Paint Questions, and a Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
00:39:28
259. 8 Steps to Staying on Budget for your Next Project!
00:39:28
258. Peeling Paint and Buzzing Bees
00:39:24
257. The Glass Cleaning Miracle, Bookshop Magic, and The Mural Cover-up
00:39:29
256. Reviving Your Hardwood Floors
00:39:29
255. Budget-Friendly Ways to Transition Your Decor from Winter to Spring and more!
00:39:29
Episode 254: Paint Cleanup, the State of the Real Estate Market, Paint Superheroes
00:39:19
Episode 253: Where's the Paint?, Carpet Trends 2022, Picture Rails, Avoiding Finish Regret
00:39:29
Episode 252: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1; Design Trends 2022 with Andy Yates; Harald Bluetooth, Part 2
00:39:24
Episode 251: The Power of Pickles, Skip's Painting: An Origin Story, & the Best Paint We've Ever Used: Optima
00:39:28
Episode 250: Painting the Ceiling Like the Pros, Garage Heaters, Zombie-Defying Paint Kits
00:39:06
Episode 249: Ironing Wood, Home Gym Colors, Caulk 101, Dual Flush Toilets
00:39:29
Episode 248: A Skunky Valentine, No More Scary Basements, Home Gym Flooring Options
00:39:14
Episode 247: The Art of Purging (the Home!), Primers 101 with Dean Veltman
00:39:07
Episode 246: Tool Snobbery, The 5 Laws of Interior Design, Our Apologies to Plastic Drop Cloths
00:39:29
Episode 245: Organization Skills for the New Year, Making Your Home a Space YOU Love, and Drop Cloths!
00:39:28
Episode 244: Smart Garage Door Opener, Veltman Painting on Kitchen Cabinets, and the Old Farmer's Almanac
00:39:29
Episode 243.5: The Episode on Failure Revisited
00:39:18
Episode 243: The 1st Annual Christmas Special
00:39:22
Episode 242: Mel Trotter Ministries, Last Minute Gifts, Christmas Contest Finale
00:39:31
Episode 241: Flushing the Water Heater, Miracle Dryer Balls, Wood Staining Tips, Christmas Contest Hints
00:39:20
Episode 240: Hot Water Heater Fiasco, Quick Holiday Transformations, the Perfect Tree, and Our 2021 Christmas Contest!
00:39:27
Episode 239: Surfactant Leaching, Home Repair Services of Grand Rapids
00:39:29
Episode 238: The Wishbone's Strange History, Holiday Survival Guide, Brilliant Gift Recommendations
00:39:26
Episode 237: Holiday Cleaning Tips, Winter Prep with Ayers Basement Systems, Paint and Stain Touch-up Tips
00:39:34
Episode 236: Paint Hack Attack, Color of the Year, Tablescapes Made Easy, Avoiding Scams
00:39:21
Episode 235: The Best Leaf Tarp, 10 Minutes with your Refrigerator, Hailey's Monumental Bathroom Re-do
00:39:23
Episode 234: Fall Prep, Spontaneous Combustion, Time Capsules, Why Painters Wear White
00:39:22
Episode 233: Failure--Backing Out and Pressing On
00:39:18
Episode 232: Instagram Contest Update, Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids with Lions and Rabbits, Drill Bits 101, the History of Trim
00:39:29
Episode 231: Escape Rooms, Unusual Trim Colors, Steam Cleaning, Removing Wallpaper
00:39:22
Episode 230: Art Appreciation 101, Dealing with Grubs, Fall Painting Do's and Don'ts
00:39:09
Episode 229: Composting 101, Fireplace Brick Paint Job, Refrigerator Makeover
00:39:01
Episode 228: Arctic Tern Project, Home Renovation Loans, the Solo Stove
00:39:27
Episode 227: Episode 227: Safety First, Dealing with Paint Shortages, Home Buying Hope, the Order of Decorating
00:39:20
Episode 226: Unfinished Business, Painting Vinyl Floors, Touch-up Science, Stud Finders
00:39:07
Episode 225: Rotting Lunchbox Story, Fireplace Makeover, Window Treatment Bloopers
00:39:28
Episode 224: Why are Barns Red?, Cramped Bathroom Makeover, Drywall Anchors, and Furniture Shopping 101
00:39:00
Episode 223: Decluttering, the Mud Nook, Kitchen Cleaner Review, Painting Foundations
00:39:05
Episode 222: Color Consultations, Deck Transformations, and Pictures We Forget to Take
00:39:19
Episode 221: Refrigerator Makeovers, The Ups and Downs and Window Treatments, and Home Foundation Concerns
00:39:23
Episode 220: Nagging Laundry Room Projects, 8 Key Design Elements for Kitchens, Budget-Friendly Ways to Update Your Kitchen
00:39:09
Episode 219: The "Old Glory" Story, Flag Etiquette, Styling Shelves the Easy Way, and Finding a Contractor
00:39:21
Episode 218: Recycling the Right Way, Common Questions, and Beautiful Lawns All Summer Long
00:38:59
Episode 217: A Father’s Day Story, Ladder History, The Best Tape, Saving Your Carpet
00:39:05
Episode 216: Easy Inspiration in a Snap, EGO Battery-Powered Tools, Repelling Mosquitoes, Fixing Those Fences
00:38:41
Episode 215: Finding Color Inspiration, Egress Windows, Fixing Those Fences!
00:39:04
Episode 214: Memorial Day, Vinyl Siding Maintenance, and Spalling Concrete
00:39:22
Episode 213: To Paint or Not to Paint
00:39:36
Episode 212: Black Gold
00:39:12
Episode 211: The World in Blue and White
00:39:20
Episode 210: An Unlikely Hero
00:39:10
Episode 209: Wainscoting . . . the Gateway Project
00:40:28
Episode 208: A Little Ghosting Problem...
00:39:28
Episode 207: Breaking the Rules with Libraries and Rugs
00:39:29
Episode 206: Recharge, Refresh, and Relax!
00:39:08
Episode 205: From "Woe" to "Woah!"
00:39:14
Episode 204: Thank Goodness for Multimeters, Floor Paint, and Tuberculosis?
00:39:28
Episode 203: Floor Painting Fever
00:39:25
Episode 202: Dutch Doors and Decoupage
00:39:25
Episode 201: Wallpaper: The Next Generation
00:39:04
Episode 200: Let's "Feng Shui" It Up!
00:38:58
Episode 199: Choosing Colors for a North Facing Room
00:39:19
Episode 198: Winter Fun, Indoors and Out!
00:39:12
Episode 197: From Hex Signs to Barn Quilts
00:39:28
Episode 195: The Closet Purge
00:39:24
Episode 194: Painting a Basement Ceiling
00:39:15
Episode 193: Tips for Painting in the Winter
00:38:57
Episode 192: Creating Warmth for Outdoor Gatherings
00:39:02
Episode 191: A New Perspective on "It's a Wonderful Life"
00:39:11
Episode 190: Benjamin Moore's Color Trends 2021
00:39:19
Episode 189: A-List Christmas Gift Ideas!
00:39:28
Episode 188: Christmas Decorating Ideas
00:39:29
Episode 187: Storing Your Vehicle For The Winter? Don't Forget To Do This!
00:39:29
Episode 186: Clearing Up the Confusion About Clear Coats
00:39:05
Episode 185: Betsy's Favorites
00:39:21
Episode 184: The Color of the Year 2021
00:39:27
Episode 183: Mudrooms and More!
00:39:36
Episode 182: Fall Maintenance Projects
00:40:58
Episode 181: Setting Up the Ideal Home Office
00:40:38
Episode 180: Audible, Late Season Exterior Painting, the Trades, Appliance Shortage
00:39:28
Episode 179: Painting Tips from a Pro, Kitchen Remodel Mistakes to Avoid, DIYing with Mike and Lisa Klenk
00:39:22
Episode 178: Never Lose Your Keys Again, End "Cleaning Paralysis", and How to Get the Perfect Stain Match
00:39:29
Episode 177: Goodbye Soap Scum, So Long Hard Water Stains!
00:39:29
Episode 176: Improved Indoor Air Quality with the Iwave
00:38:59
Episode 175: Painting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
00:39:04
Episode 174: Design Lessons from Iris (Repeat)
00:39:21
Episode 173: A Pack Rat's Guide to Shopping at Home
00:39:25
Episode 172: The New Sanispray Sanitizing System from Graco
00:39:27
Episode 171: Scuff Sanding, The Lindens, The Power of Paint
00:39:08
Episode 170: Paint Organization, Recycled Paint, Shiplap Project, Painting Over Oak
00:39:26
Episode 169: Heat Waves, Roof Warranties, Spray 9 Disinfectant, and Tannin Stains
00:39:28
Episode 168: Thomas Jefferson: Interior Designer
00:28:18
Episode 167: How to Make Accent Walls Work in Your Design
00:39:29
Episode 166: Deck and Dock, Joe on Dating
00:38:58
Episode 165: Betsy Surgery, The Must for Rust, Father's Day Gifts, DIY Deck Furniture
00:39:29
Episode 164: The Angry Mama, Deck Upgrades, Painting Metal Roofs, Contractor Update
00:39:29
Episode 163: Mom and the Mysterious Case of Ghosting
00:39:55
Episode 162: Is Dirt the New Prozac?
00:39:35
Episode 161: Job Openings, Gods in Color, Roof Maintenance, and Patching Holes
00:39:28
Episode 160: Generation Helpless, Garage Organization, Murder Hornets, and Fiascos
00:55:16
Episode 159: Lawn More Preparedness, Spring/Summer Trends, Deck Wood 101, Trex Fix
00:39:23
Episode 158: Notre Dame Update, Easy Steps to Paint the Ceiling, Wallpaper Stripping Pitfalls
00:39:12
Episode 157: Wall Decor Ideas and Paint Questions from the Web!
00:38:58
Episode 156: Changes in Home Design Thanks to Plagues, Isaac Newton's Wonder Years, Peel and Stick Wallpaper
00:38:59
Episode 155: Quarantine Paint Prep, Deck Questions, Renovation Loans, BONUS SEGMENT: Real Estate Now vs. 2008
00:47:18
Episode 154: Benjamin Moore Color App, Bacteria in the Kitchen, Real Estate State of Affairs, BONUS SEGMENT: Book Corner!
00:51:02
Episode 153: Fun Internet Stuff for the Kids, Tools Explained, Roof Emergencies, Some Quick Projects
00:40:28
Episode 152: The Dominance of Gray, Free Furnace Tune-up, Heyboer Landscaping
00:39:29
Episode 151: OnFloor Machine for Decks, Buckingham Palace Renovation, Home and Garden Show Walk Through
00:39:30
Episode 150: Leap Day Fun Facts, Eliminating Cigarette Smoke Smell, Water Alarms, Home Show Preview
00:39:26
Episode 149: Power of Color, The Broom Challenge, Saving Money on Heating and Cooling, and Wallpaper Myths
00:39:10
Episode 148: Revenge Painting, Go Baby Go!, Sewers with Service Professor, Sandpaper Grit 101
00:39:17
Episode 147: Upside Down Receptacles?, Hiring the Right Contractor, Pink Slime in the Toilet
00:39:25
Episode 146: Common Painting Mistakes, Wood Burning Fireplace Savings, Sucking Up Paint Spills
00:39:28
Episode 145: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vacuum 101, Cabinet Repaints when Selling, Wood Working Mistakes, Part 2
00:39:18
Episode 144: Home Show Preview, Wooster Paint Tools, Woodworking Mistakes
00:39:28
Episode 143: Shellac Explained, Homemade Barnwood, The Importance of the Trades
00:39:14
Episode 142: Interview with Madison, Tool Highlight: Finish Nailer, Gaming Table Project
00:39:12
Episode 141: Silverwood Sawmill and the Dark Side of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
00:39:23
Episode 140: Christmas Contest Business, Fixing an Orbital Sander, Vork Brothers Historic Church Restoration,
00:39:17
Episode 139: Prevent Freezing Pipes, Christmas Decorating, Wooster Sherlock Roller Frame
00:39:18
Episode 138: Drill Press Guide for a Hand Drill, Best Games of the Season, Our Gift Picks!
00:39:25
Episode 137: Iris Apfel, Geriatric Starlet
00:39:22
Episode 135: ON THE ROAD EPISODE--Center Punch, Home Repair Services, Fun Design
00:39:26
Episode 134: Jewelry Box Makeover, Service Professor History, All About Screws, and Hammertime
00:39:28
Episode 133: Automatic Nail Set, Color of the Year with Jennifer Butler, Cool Project: Wall Panels
00:39:29
Episode 132: Be Proactive, Mid-Century Modern Resurgence, Carousel Horse Project
00:39:29
Episode 131: Must Have Plumbing Tools, Duct Tape in Space, Kitchen Trends for 2020 and 2021
00:39:28
Episode 130: Interior Design for your Business is Important, Fire Safety, Turn Design on it's Head
00:38:54
Episode 129: Rakes, Living Legend, Gerri Van Lopik, Smart Thermostats
00:39:28
Episode 128: Fall Prep, Roller Cover History, Dealing with Rusty Water, and the Sherlock Extension Pole
00:39:01
Episode 127: Clamps, Michigan-Made Wood for Your Walls, Paint Problems, Cleaning Grandma's House
00:39:29
Episode 126: Fall Exterior Painting, Your Questions Answered by Service Professor, and the History of Masking Tape
00:39:29
Episode 125: DTM Paint and the Saw Stop Table Saw
00:39:38
Episode 124: The Nut Gatherer, Quality Products, Plumbing Questions
00:39:30
Episode 123: Importance of Good Interior Design, and Water Softeners
00:39:29
Episode 122: Homemade Weed Killer, Deck Stains Demystified, The Hackley and Hume Homes
00:39:26
Episode 121: Color Consultation Lessons, Removing Wallpaper, Insulation, and Psychology of Clutter
00:39:27
Episode 120: Choosing the Perfect Front Door Color, Plumbing Questions: Answered!
00:39:29
Episode 119: A Grand Entrance, Buyer's Perspective on the Real Estate Market, Ceramic Tile, Cleaning Hacks
00:39:29
Episode 118: Get Started!, How to Choose an Interior Designer, Desk Refinishing Project
00:39:29
Episode 117: Yankee Doodle, Multi-Generational Living, Distressed Wood Projects
00:39:30
Episode 116: Paint Storage Tips, Central Vacuums, Replacement Windows, Choosing Colors
00:49:07
Episode 115: Wallpaper Border Removal Nightmare, Kitchen Appliances with West End Appliance, & Decks
00:39:18
Episode 114: Natural Mosquito Repellent, Cool Paint Tools, Dad Stories
00:41:55
Episode 113: Thermal Tracking, Interior Design with Jennifer Butler Design, Home Improvement Wedding Gifts
00:43:56
Episode 112: Themed Gardens for Kids and Fern the Bus!
00:50:52
Episode 111: Shellac, Selling a Home With Pets, Bird Exclusion
00:45:05
Episode 110: Notre Dame's Lead Roof, Brushes with Wooster's Larry Schwartz, Baltic Birch Plywood Question
00:39:29
Episode 109: Mother's Day, Tessa's Mira-Poxy Project, Dan's Audio Emporium of Brilliance
00:39:30
Episode 108: Low Dollar, High Impact Projects, Children's Healing Center, and Flowerland!
00:40:37
Episode 107: Cleaning Habits, Sara and Sun Pen, Tulip Time 2019!
00:39:30
Episode 106: Wait on Those Decks!, Air Conditioners with Service Professor, Staying Safe during Spring Chores, Making Your Own Barn Wood
00:39:14
Episode 105: Cold Weather Painting, The Children's Healing Center
00:39:27
Episode 104: The Nursery, by Sara Owen Pen, Brad Krause on the Importance of Trades
00:39:29
Episode 103: Chemical Strippers RIP, Dryer Maintenance, Tung Oil Explained
00:39:27
Episode 102: Journey to 17th Street, Dealing With Bats, The Color Muse
00:39:14
Episode 101: Wet Basement Check, Roller Covers with Wooster, Toughbuilt Tool Belt
00:38:59
Episode 100: Anaglypta Wallpaper, Waterbased Deck Coatings Fire Extinguisher 101, the Walls of Death & More!
00:38:59
Episode 099: LIVE from the Home and Garden Show! Innerseal Duct Cleaning, Betsy's Dad, Home Repair Services, & Rick from Flowerland!
00:39:25
Episode 098: Busting Common Paint Myths, Food Allergies with Dr. Vince, Home Show Preview
00:38:59
Episode 097: Wallpaper Framing Project, Mobility Worldwide, Cleaning Hardwood and Grout
00:39:00
Episode 096: Home History, Shelly's Kitchens, Countertops with Johnson Carpet One
00:38:56
Episode 095: Save Your Roof from Ice Dams, Universal Design and Aging in Place
00:38:58
Episode 094: The History of Toolbelts, Hiring the Right Contractor, Household Heroes: Baking Soda!
00:38:58
Episode 093: All About Screws, Port City Paints History, Duct Tape in Space
00:38:59
Episode 092: Hot Tubs, Paint Brushes, Old Houses
00:38:59
Episode 091: Pantry Organization, Decorating with Leftovers, Washers and Dryers, and the Best DIY Projects!
00:38:59
Episode 090: Movie Mistakes, Projects to Accomplish when Selling, Ask RepcoLite: Paneling Questions
00:38:58
Episode 089: Charlie Brown Killed the Aluminum Christmas Tree, Ask RepcoLite: Tin Ceilings, Escape Room Debriefing
00:38:59
Episode 088: Cleaning Products, Appliance Debates, Pet Safety, and Touch-Up Mastery!
00:38:59
Episode 087: Hackley and Hume Homes, Giving to Furry Friends, & Results for Scuff-X
00:38:56
Episode 086: Paint Tools, Heat Vents, Laundry Room Transformation, & Christmas Gift Lists!
00:38:57
Episode 85: Paint Sheens, Christmas Hacks, Best Games/Gifts for Christmas 2018!
00:38:59
Episode 084: Lamp Stripping Lessons, Thanksgiving Prep 101, Drywall Tools, Common Colors and Unusual Combos
00:38:58
Episode 083: Cleaning Carpets, Bold Colors, Dan's Emporium of Audio Brilliance
00:38:58
Episode 082: Just Do It, All About Stoves, Squares, Not Your Grandma's Wallpaper
00:38:59
Episode 081: Questions About Oil Paint, Duct Cleaning, What Flooring is Best for Me?, Furniture Shopping 101
00:38:59
Episode 080: Painting Tips, Don Dekker on Frank Lloyd Wright, Gordon Water
00:38:58
Episode 079: Paint That Paneling, Historical Fire Facts, Lead Poisoning Prevention
00:38:55
Episode 078: Cold Weather Painting, Allergens in the Home, Keep Mice Out!
00:38:23
Episode 077: Professional Painter Insider Info, Kitchen Mistakes to Avoid, DIY'ing with Mike and Lisa!
00:38:58
Episode 076: Caulk 101, Fire Safety with the Fire Marshal, Recommendations from the Jobsite
00:38:58
Episode 075: Furnace Filter Fix, Get the Right Color, Paint Store Dilemmas, Exterior Fixes for Damp Basements
00:38:59
Episode 074: Van Raalte Farm, Hammers, and Fall Home Maintenance
00:38:58
Episode 073: Gilda's Club Fundraiser, Building Your Dream House, Finding Your Vision
00:38:59
Episode 072: Cleaning Common Spills in Carpet, Paint Brushes Restored, Blocking Stains in Wood
00:39:01
Episode 071: Advice from an American Picker, Avoiding Scams, "Brilliant" Paint Advice!
00:38:58
Episode 070: DIY Drip Irrigation and Common Paint Problems and Fixes!
00:39:00
Episode 069: The Origins of RepcoLite, Debuggifying Your Car, Betsy's Toolbox
00:38:58
Episode 068: Drywalling Tips, Design Inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, Power Generators
00:38:59
Episode 067: German Schmear, WD-40 and the Naked Burglar, Sheriff-Goslin Roofing
00:38:59
Episode 065: Oak Cabinets, Paint Warranties, Safe Electrical Outlets
00:38:58
Episode 063: The Case for Wool Carpet, Solid Color Stain, Painting Flower Pots, Fixing Sewer Backups
00:38:58
Episode 062: The Wall Doctor, Lawn Tool Maintenance, and Scuff-X
00:39:10
Episode 060: Popcorn Ceiling Woes, Must-Have Drywall Tools, Painting Behind the Toilet, & Egress Windows!
00:38:59
Episode 059: Beautiful Lawns, Paint Color Woes, Paint Question Smorgasbord!
00:38:59
Episode 057: Spring Painting, Gardening For Children, Trash Heap Desk Revival
00:38:58
Episode 056: Fire Safety, Become a Plumbing Troubleshooting Super Hero, Painting Rusty Metal
00:38:59
Episode 055: Silicone Caulk, GFCI Outlets with Service Professor, Decorating with Thomas Jefferson
00:38:59
Episode 054: Home Repair Services of Grand Rapids, Playing Paint Detective, & Thomas Jefferson: Interior Designer
00:38:59
Episode 053: Cleaning Gross Garbage Bins, Painting Over Bright Colors, Betsy's Toolbox: Paint Tools, Vinyl Replacement Windows 101
00:38:59
Episode 052: Concrete Lifting, Spring Projects, Renovate or Move, Avoid Common Paint Problems
00:38:59
Episode 051: An Historic Housing Shortage, Betsy's Toolbox: Vise Grips, Top 5 Projects When Selling a Home, Under Deck Oasis
00:38:59
Episode 050: Mental Toughness--Navy Seal Style, Painting Wallpaper--Yes or No?, and Get Off the Couch!
00:38:58
Episode 049: Bidets for America, The Order of Painting, Cleaning Windows, The Walls of Death
00:38:58
Episode 48: DIY Confidence, Versatile Stencil Project, Front Porch History, Front Porch Fixup
00:38:59
Episode 047: Area Rugs, Polyurethane Over Paint?, Wood Floors, Hidden Tape Measure Features!
00:38:58
Episode 046: Hot Tubs, The Right Paint Brush, and The Beauty of Old Homes
00:38:59
Episode 045: Home Security, Prepping Paneling for Paint, Killing the Winter Blues
00:38:59
Episode 044: Finding the Right Builder, Wallpaper Hanging 101, and the Walls of Death--a Bizarre Chapter in Wallpaper History!
00:38:59
Episode 043: Selling Your Home in Winter, Extension Cords, Marine Varnish Questions, The Perfect Light!
00:39:00
Episode 042: Get the Lead Out, Ask RepcoLite, Tools You Can't Cheap Out On, Painting Cabinets
00:38:58
Episode 041: Painting Over Lead Paint, Whole House Audio, Intro to Roller Covers, Bidets for America!
00:38:58
Episode 040: 15-Minute Makeover, Gel Stain Cabinet Fix, Winter Pet Safety, Bathroom Re-do
00:38:59
Episode 039: Paint Dilemmas, Kitchen Appliance Trends, Advancements in Paint
00:39:00
Episode 038: No More Frozen Pipes, Home Theaters, The Power of Paint
00:38:59
Episode 037: Common Painting Mistakes, Holiday Fire Prevention, and Creative Wallpaper Ideas
00:38:59
Episode 036: Wood Staining Tips, Snowblower Buying Guide, Perfect Gifts, Stripping Wallpaper
00:38:59
Episode 035: Kitchen Trends that Last, Lice 101, Perfect Workshops, Dealing with Ice Dams
00:38:59
Episode 034: Stress-Free Holiday Decorating, Safety Tips from the Holland DPS, and Drywall Patching!
00:40:29
Episode 033: Painting Stairwells, Decluttering for the Holidays, Cleaning Hacks, and Decorating Kids Rooms
00:40:32
Episode 032: Getting Ready for the Holidays, Fall Projects 2, Oil-based Paint Q&A, Snow Tools and Gear
00:40:29
Episode 031: New Home To-Do List, Waterblock, Clogged Drains, and Buying a Washer and Dryer
00:40:22
Episode 030: Stain Matching Tips, Energy Efficiency and Insulation, Century
00:40:30
Episode 029: Painting Tips from the Pros, Stinkbugs, a Ghost Story (or 3!)
00:40:30
Episode 028: Whole House Surge Protection, Paint Finishes 101, Color of the Year 2018, and Fall Projects!
00:40:30
Episode 027: DIY Appliance Repairs, What to Paint First, Don't Forget the Ceiling, and Is Your Fireplace Ready?
00:38:59
Episode 026: Wood Finishes, Light Bulb Early Burn Outs, Tree Trimming 101, Decorating Small Bedrooms
00:38:58
Episode 025: Bathroom Painting Issues, Appliance Shopping 101, and Color Flow
00:38:59
Episode 024: Roof Shampoo, Good Brushes, Decks in the Fall, Firewood
00:38:33
Episode 023: Bold Cabinets, Clogged Drains, Cold Weather Painting, New Home "Must-Do's"
00:40:30
Episode 022: Lawn Seeding, Paint Tools, Electrical Answers, Basement Floors
00:38:59
Episode 021: Tankless Hot Water Heaters, Back to School Safety, and Unique Kitchen Updates
00:40:28
Episode 020: Central Vacuums, Painted Ceilings, Color Matching Tips, and Buying a New House
00:40:28
Episode 019: Adventures in Furniture Refinishing, Masking Tape Woes, Streak-Free Window Cleaning Miracle, and Carpet Care 101
00:40:28
Episode 018: Yard Problems, Chalkboard Paint, Metal Buildings, and Bed Bugs!
00:40:43
Episode 017: Wallpaper Myths, Roger the Realtor, Moss on a Roof, Painting Ceilings
00:40:26
Sunday Interview with Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita from WOOD radio
00:07:46
Episode 016: 3 Surefire Decorating Fails & More!
00:40:02
Episode 015: An Inexpensive Fix for a Problem Basement & More!
00:40:29
Episode 014: Don't Kick Your Patio Furniture to the Curb & More!
00:40:27
Episode 013: Picture Perfect Front Doors!
00:40:27
Episode 012: Stay Safe: Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Home!
00:40:15
Episode 011: Paint That's Almost Magic and More!
00:40:28
Episode 010: Finding Your Perfect Color and More!
00:40:30
Episode 009: Year of the Tick and More!
00:40:29
Episode 008: An Epic Restoration & More!
00:39:43
Episode 007: Enjoy that Outdoor Living & More!
00:40:28
Episode 006: Simple Steps to Home Staging & More!
00:40:30
May 6, 2017: Episode 6, Part 4 -- Automatic Sprinklers with Grapids Irrigation
00:11:30
Episode 005: Adventures in Furniture Refinishing & More!
00:40:30
Episode 004: Painting Vinyl Siding & More!
00:40:28
Episode 003: Benjamin Moore Color of the Year & More!
00:40:30
Episode 002: How to Hire the Right Contractor & More!
00:40:31
Episode 001: Getting Your Deck Ready for Summer & More!
00:39:00