Author Archives: Dan Hansen

Episode 252: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1; Design Trends 2022 with Andy Yates; Harald Bluetooth, Part 2

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SEGMENT 1: Harald Bluetooth, Part 1

Most of us don’t think twice about the technology behind some of the items we use everyday. And if we do, chances are we certainly don’t think about how that technology got its name or its logo. Well, today, we look at the surprisingly old (and fun) origins of the Bluetooth name and logo. This segment is part 1.

SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Design Trends 2022 with Andy Yates

We sit down with Andy Yates from Andy Yates Design to discuss the design trends of 2022 and what that means for all of us. If you’re interested in contacting Andy, his info is below!

SEGMENT 4: Harald Bluetooth, Part 2

We finish up the Bluetooth story and talk about how you can win a JBL Flip 5 Speaker just by asking a question!

See, we’re looking for questions from our listeners that we can answer on the show. If you’d like to leave a question, there are a number of options!

OR use the coolest method and actually RECORD your question using our Telbee web app! It’s easy and a lot of fun . . . AND you could end up on the show!

Episode 251: The Power of Pickles, Skip’s Painting: An Origin Story, & the Best Paint We’ve Ever Used: Optima

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SEGMENT 1: The Power of Pickles

Pickles and pickle juice may have some remarkable health benefits! Here are just a few!

SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Skips Painting–An Origin Story

We sit down with Dan Schipper from Skip’s Painting to talk about Aura Bath and Spa and Scuff-X from Benjamin Moore. However, along the way we end up the importance of finding satisfaction in the work we do….

SEGMENT 4: The Best Paint We’ve Ever Used

We knew RepcoLite’s new OPTIMA was a tremendous wall paint, but we had no idea how remarkable it really is! Hailey put it to the test on a tough project in her dining room and was stunned at the workability, hide, and coverage it offered as she went from white walls, to a deep blue.

Episode 250: Painting the Ceiling Like the Pros, Garage Heaters, Zombie-Defying Paint Kits

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SEGMENT 1: Painting the Ceiling Like the Pros

Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore sits down with us to talk about how the pros paint ceilings!

  1. Use a ceiling paint — not just a flat wall paint!
  2. Brush Cut the ENTIRE ceiling in first
  3. Keep a wet edge when rolling and work across the ceiling in 4′ x 4′ squares
  4. When you apply your second coat, roll the paint in the other direction (if you go East-West for the first coat, go North-South for the second)
  5. Don’t overapply your paint
  6. Turn the heat down a little before you start!

Some products to consider:

SEGMENTS 2 and 3: Garage Heaters

Hailey has big plans to turn her garage into an art studio. Thing is . . . we live in Michigan. And that means she has to find a way to heat it in the winter and cool it in the summer. Here are some of the heaters/air conditioners she’s found that might work…

SEGMENT 4: Zombie-Defying Paint Kits

Well. The whole zombie thing was just big talk. To be honest, there’s not much these kits will do in that event. However, if you do a fair amount of painting at home, having a stocked set of supplies ready to go can really save your project. We explain how….

Episode 249: Ironing Wood, Home Gym Colors, Caulk 101, and Dual Flush Toilets

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SEGMENT 1: Ironing Wood

Sure, it’s an old trick . . . but we’ve never tried it before. This week we try to remove dents and dings from unfinished wood with water and an iron. And the results were amazing!

SEGMENT 2: Home Gym Colors

Last week we talked about creating a home gym. This week, we dig into some colors you may want to consider.

SEGMENT 3: Caulk 101

In the paint world, caulk is probably one of the least flashy topics! And yet, when it’s done right, your project will look amazing. When it’s done poorly (or not done at all) . . . well, the results suffer.

SEGMENT 4: Dual Flush Toilets

We received a question about Dual Flush Toilets and conversion kits. Are they worth it? Well, to get the answer, we contacted the experts at Service Professor and Mark DeVisser from Great Lakes Plumbing.

Episode 248: A Skunky Valentine, No More Scary Basements, Home Gym Flooring Options

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SEGMENT 1: A Skunky Valentine

What do you do when your dog is sprayed by a skunk? Break out the tomato juice? Toss her in the bathtub? Actually, the right answer involves baking soda, peroxide, and a little dishsoap–just don’t leave it on the fur too long, since peroxide could bleach it! Here’s the article we reference along with a tried and true recipe for de-skunkification.

In this same skunk segment, we “about-face” and transition to some Valentine’s Day Trivia. Do you know why women of the middle ages ate hedgehogs? Check out the segment to find out!

SEGMENTS 2 & 3: No More Scary Basements

Basements often feel uninviting. (And that’s putting it mildly). However with a little bit of work and some paint, you can take that old, block wall “dungeon”, and brighten it up significantly. We talk about everything you’ll need to know to get the project underway.

SEGMENT 4: Home Gym Flooring Options

In this segment, we sit down with Nick Sargent from Johnson Carpet One to discuss a wide variety of floors for your home gym–everything from heavy-duty rubber for weight lifting, to easy clean floors for yoga. You can learn more about Johnson Carpet One right here!

Episode 247: The Art of Purging (the Home!), Primers 101 with Dean Veltman

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SEGMENTS 1 & 2: The Art of Purging (the Home!)

Getting our homes decluttered and organized isn’t always easy. It takes work–physical and emotional! On the show today we talk about some of the reasons we all hang onto far too much stuff . . . and better, we discuss some positive steps to help you start the purge!

SEGMENTS 3 & 4: Primers 101 with Dean Veltman

We’ve all heard about Paint and Primer all-in-one products. Today, we sit down with professional contractor, Dean Veltman from Veltman Painting, to discuss his thoughts on those products. From there, we walk through some of his favorite primers for tough situations.