Podcast Episodes

Episode 241: Flushing the Water Heater, Miracle Dryer Balls, Wood Staining Tips, Christmas Contest Hints

SEGMENT 1: To Flush or Not to Flush?

Flushing the hot water heater is a common recommendation when you peruse DIY forums. However . . . there are a couple things to consider before you jump into that …

Published on 4 years ago

Episode 240: Hot Water Heater Fiasco, Quick Holiday Transformations, the Perfect Tree, and Our 2021 Christmas Contest!

SEGMENT 1: The Hot Water Heater Fiasco

Hot water heaters don't last forever! And when they go . . . well, they really can go! Dan's 10 year old hot water heater burst on the Tuesday before Thanksgivin…

Published on 4 years ago

Episode 239: Surfactant Leaching, Home Repair Services of Grand Rapids

SEGMENT 1: Surfactant Leaching

Surfactant leaching is a somewhat common issue in newly painted bathrooms with high humidity. It can look TERRIBLE on your walls . . . but it's easy to take care of!

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Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Episode 238: The Wishbone's Strange History, Holiday Survival Guide, Brilliant Gift Recommendations

SEGMENT 1: The Wishbone's Strange History

We all know the Thanksgiving tradition of two people pulling apart the wishbone to see who gets the wish . . . but do you know where this strange tradition co…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Episode 237: Holiday Cleaning Tips, Winter Prep with Ayers Basement Systems, Paint and Stain Touch-up Tips

SEGMENT 1: Holiday Cleaning Tips

The Holidays are closing in and those of us who are hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas parties are starting to pull our homes together for guests. If cleaning is a big…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Episode 236: Paint Hack Attack, Color of the Year, Tablescapes Made Easy, Avoiding Scams

SEGMENT 1: Paint Hack Attack

Life hacks are all over the internet! And many of them are just terrible ideas . . . . One "paint hack from the pros" that we ran across involved pounding holes in the rim…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Episode 235: The Best Leaf Tarp, 10 Minutes with your Refrigerator, Hailey's Monumental Bathroom Re-do

Segment 1: The Best Leaf Tarp

When you have a lot of leaves to deal with in the fall, you get creative! You look for new solutions everywhere. Well, I stumbled into what I think is the best leaf tarp …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Episode 234: Fall Prep, Spontaneous Combustion, Time Capsules, Why Painters Wear White

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Episode 233: Failure--Backing Out and Pressing On

This episode, we explore the concept of failure. So often we fear it and do everything to avoid it . . . but it's part of life! And it's part of every great endeavor. But, not every instance of failu…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Episode 232: Instagram Contest Update, Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids with Lions and Rabbits, Drill Bits 101, the History of Trim

SEGMENT 1: Instagram Contest

SEGMENT 2: Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids with Lions and Rabbits

SEGMENT 3: Drill Bits 101

SEGMENT 4: The History of Trim

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago