Childproof Locks and Paint Colors; Organizing Your Silverware Drawer; Peeling Paint; and Avoiding Bed Bugs

In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen shares a humorous yet insightful story about the challenges of navigating road construction and turns it into a valuable lesson on selecting paint colors. Listeners are advised to take their time and use color samples to avoid disappointing color choices at home.

Dan also introduces this week's 'George Job': organizing the silverware drawer. Later, Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore joins Dan to answer listeners' painting questions on issues like color rub-off and peeling trim.

Finally, the episode wraps up with tips on identifying and avoiding bed bugs--especially relevant during peak travel season.

00:00 Introduction and Show Overview

00:20 Traffic and Patience

05:08 The Paint Point: Choosing the Right Color

07:37 Introducing the George Job: Organizing Your Silverware Drawer

09:45 Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Your Silverware Drawer

19:01 Answering Listener Questions with Kevin Herman

22:31 Understanding Paint Color Encapsulation

23:27 Dealing with Dark Color Surfactant Burnishing

24:32 Addressing Peeling Paint on Trim

26:23 Proper Preparation for Painting Trim

29:02 Choosing the Right Paint for Trim

30:36 Fixing Peeling Paint: Step-by-Step

33:38 Preventing and Dealing with Bedbugs

39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts