In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen covers various home improvement topics ranging from pest control to painting projects. The show starts with an in-depth discussion on bedbugs, detailing how they spread, methods to detect them, and steps to eliminate them from your home.

Dan then transitions to exterior home improvement, focusing on painting shutters. He provides comprehensive guidance on how to paint different types of shutters, including vinyl, wood, composite, and aluminum, ensuring durable and attractive results.

The episode also delves into choosing paint colors for south-facing rooms, offering valuable tips on selecting colors that withstand intense natural light while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Lastly, Dan discusses the problem of paint blocking and provides practical advice to prevent it in future projects. Listeners are encouraged to enter a contest for a chance to win a $100 Repco Light gift certificate to aid in their home improvement endeavors.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST:

South Facing Room Colors

• Best Paint Colors for South Facing Rooms (Article)
• Benjamin Moore Colors Mentioned in episode: Quiet Moments 1513; Spanish Olive 1509; Knoxville Gray HC-160; Hale Navy HC-154; White Diamond 2120-60; Decorator's White CC-20; Chantilly Lace OC-65
• Gary Busey "Buttered Sausage" (Video)

Paint Blocking

• Removing Weather Stripping from Door (Video)

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:47 Bedbugs: How They Spread and How to Avoid Them

06:29 Identifying and Dealing with Bedbug Infestations

11:26 Choosing Paint Colors for South-Facing Rooms

21:21 Tips for Sampling Paint Colors and Final Thoughts

25:26 Choosing the Right Colors for Your Room

26:06 Introduction to Paint Blocking

26:24 Understanding Paint Blocking and Its Causes

29:25 Preventing Paint Blocking: Tips and Tricks

33:04 Improving Your Home's Curb Appeal for Free

35:08 Painting Shutters: Materials and Methods

36:16 Vinyl Shutters: Can They Be Painted?

43:51 Painting Wood and Composite Shutters

46:02 Painting Aluminum Shutters

49:22 Conclusion and Giveaway Announcement