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On this episode:Tulips are a big deal here in Holland, Michigan, but do you know where they came from originally? Or that they were eaten during WWII? Or that they helped a Dr. solve a medical mystery? We interview Kelly Karp from Landscape Design Services about making our outdoor living spaces amazing!Responsibly dealing with unwanted latex and oil-based paint.

On this episode:When it comes to DIY skills . . . we all have to start somewhere!Installing wainscoting is a popular weekend project. Is it right for you?Sick of mosquitos? Mosquito Shield might be the answer you've been looking for....

On this episode:Digging in the dirt actually does reduce stress!We interview Jason Slenk from Overisel Lumber regarding some of the different types of wood available when building a deck.A deep dive into CLR: Brilliant Bath -- one of our favorite bathroom cleaners!Ghosting . . . thermal tracking . . . it goes by a number of different names. We'll tell you what it is and how to fix it if you have it!

On this episode:Creating a Personal LibraryUsing Area Rugs to Define a Space with Johnson Carpet OneAnother Gem in West Michigan: Heritage Architectural Salvage and Supply!

On this episode:Introducing RepcoLite's April Color Palette: RechargeKeeping our Basements Dry with Ayers Basement SystemsWhich Deck Product is Right for You?

On this episode:Avoiding pitfalls when choosing colors for your next paint projectThe great power washer debate: Gas or Electric?Seller's Paradise: what do you need to do to your home if you're getting ready to put it on the market?

On this episode:Multimeters are a Must Have!Painted Floor EncoreMatching Stain and ExpectationsThank You Tuberculosis?

On this episode:Want your next paint project to go smoothly? Don't forget to take these steps!What's the current state of the Real Estate market in West Michigan? Floor painting fever! Are you coming down with it? Should you be?

On this Episode:A Weekend of WallpaperMeeting Mac FlookDutch Doors: Practical and Pretty

Also on this Episode:Getting our sump pumps ready for SpringWhy it's worth hiring a professional sometimesFinding a painting contractorWallpaper: SO much cooler than you may think!

Also on this episode:Finding the Right HumidifierDealing With Ice Dams on the Roof

Also on this episode:Pet Safe Ice MeltScuff-X: Miracle PaintMaintaining the Correct Tire Pressure

On this episode, we talk about a couple of local gems: The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and Wally's Treasures Antique Mall! We also discuss VOCs in paint.

Also on this episode:Electronic Door Locks

Also on this episode:Paint Spraying SafetyThe History of ClosetsProject Time Budgeting Tips

Also on this episode:Welding (yes, you can do it!)The Firedisc Cooker (and why you want one)

Also on this episode:Simple Battery TestReducing Window CondensationWoodworking Mistakes

Also on this episode:Dan's 30-Year Library Table Refinishing ProjectFinding the Right Gray

Also on this episode:Must-Have Paint ToolsThe BEST Paints You May Not Have Heard About

Also in this episode:How the Charlie Brown Christmas Special Ended the Aluminum Tree IndustryHome Theater on a Budget!

Also on this episode: Jeff Rietveld from Out of the Box Games, Toys, and Puzzles serves up the best games to gift this Christmas!

Also on this episode: Defending Your Tulip Bulbs from SquirrelsThe Great Christmas Contest Giveaway of 2020

Also: Making a wax-free friction polish, the perfect bathroom ceiling paint, and some ways to stay connected this Christmas!

On this episode, we talk about a simple way to hang Christmas lights that makes taking them down CRAZY EASY! We also answer a question from our website about how bad things can get when you skip prep work on a project.

On this week, it's a bit of a "Best of" broadcast. We look back on some of Betsy's favorite segments and we wish her well as she takes on a new career!

On this week's episode, we discuss Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2021. We also talk about getting your lawn mower ready for storage and a few of the things we've learned over the last 3 years on the show!

In today's episode, we've got some big (and sad) news! But we also take a look into what makes the perfect mudroom and how to repaint that 80's brick fireplace!

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Show previously aired in September of 2018.

This is our 4th of July Extravaganza Show! Every segment is decked out in red, white, and blue! We start with a discussion about the origins of Yankee Doodle Dandy, and we transition into some home improvement quotes from Benjamin Franklin. Finally, we wrap it all up with a discussion of what Thomas Jefferson can teach us about how to use bold colors!

Also on this episode: Discussion with Jason Slenk from Overisel Lumber regarding all the different options when it comes to deck railings.

Also on this episode:Finding the right deck coatingSurprising warm colors to rejuvenate your decorating

Also on this episode: Menswear-Inspired Interiors, the Irwin Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper, and RepcoLite: Back to Business