a minute at repcolite by Dan Hansen

For the last few days, we’ve been talking about how to pick paint for north-facing rooms—and today, let’s wrap it all up. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Yesterday we talked about how north-facing rooms get cool, steady light that can make colors look flat or cold. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Yesterday we started talking about how the direction a room faces changes everything about color.

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: light changes everything.

Yesterday, I told you about that strange moment at my daughter’s wedding when she and I didn’t even recognize each other after we’d dressed up. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

My oldest daughter just got married, and as we were all getting ready, something strange happened. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

If you’ve got a painting project coming up—or know someone who does—you’ll want to jump on this. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

If you're thinking about doing a two tone accent wall in your space, here's how. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Two-toned walls can really change the look and feel of a room. But if you're thinking it's too complicated, don't worry. You can pull it off easily. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Do you use masking tape on your paint projects? Have you had good results . . . or have you done all the work of taping only to be disappointed? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We're talking about some tips to help you get great results when you use masking tape on your projects. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Getting sharp lines and great results when you use masking tape on your paint project is do-able. You just need to be aware of a few things. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Veterans Day was just over a week ago. And to honor our vets, we ran a really unique episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvment Show this past weekend. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Two toned walls are cool anywhere in our homes . . . but they really excel in a kids room. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I've been talking about reasons to consider using two-toned walls in your space. I've got two more today. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Two-Toned Walls--like accent wall . . . but you know, with two colors. Maybe you should try it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Let's talk about 5 reasons why you might want to try two-toned walls in your home. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Is it faster to skip taping and cut in freehand when painting? I'm Dan Hansen, and this is A Minute at RepcoLite, sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Many professional painting contractors don't use a lot of masking tape. They've honed their skill to such a point that they can cut-in straight lines without it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Applying masking tape before painting . . . Nobody likes it . . . so let's talk about some times when you might be able to skip it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I'm in a rut. Same colors in my home as in my last home, same 10 or so meals on rotation, same vacation spot every year, same, same, same. Why no new ideas? . I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore just revealed their new color of the year and in their promotional video for the color, they said this: "we hope this helps people make new things for themselves and to find new ideas." I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

You've probably already heard, but Benjamin Moore revealed Cinnamon Slate as their Color of the year for 2025. The big question is: Does this Color of the year thing really matter? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We've been talking about paint brushes for the last few days--and why you'd use one rather than another for a given project. Let's wrap this up by looking at the various handle types. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

When you look at paint brushes, many have bristles that are angled. Others have bristles that are straight. What's the point? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2025 was just revealed. It's called Cinnamon Slate and if you're not sure if it's right for you, I think I can help. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Last time we talked about how different synthetic filaments provide different levels of firmness in a paint brush. Well, how do you know which is right for your project? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

When you're using waterbased paints, a synthetic bristle brush is the way to go. But what's up with all the different types of bristles? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

The paint brush aisle can be a little daunting if you don't paint everyday. Let's try to clear up some of the confusion. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I've got a lot of paint brushes at home, but my favorites are Excalibur brushes from Corona. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Last time I crabbed about a pizza we bought 15 years ago. Now I've got to try to make a paint point out of that. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We were on vacation and ordered a pizza. No big deal, right? Wrong. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Next week Wednesday, Benjamin Moore will reveal their Color of the Year for 2025. Well, you don't have to wait. I've got a sneak peak. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Back in 2019 I spoke with Vork Brothers Painting on our RepcoLite Podcast. They were discussing some work they'd done in a historic church in Holland. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

So, dad did a lot of woodworking in the basement workshop of his old house. Then he and mom moved to a new condo and dad made a big discovery. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I've got 5 kids who eat like they may never get food again. So, naturally, I'm a cheaper-outer. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

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For the last few days, we've talked about removing a paint spill from your carpet. Let's wrap it up with some final thoughts. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Spilling paint on carpet can be heartbreaking. But it doesn't need to be. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Paint spills in good carpet can suck pretty much all of the joy out of a project. Let's talk about how you can prevent them . . . I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

A friend of mine was painting a room and she had no idea that her plastic paint tray had a crack in it. As she finished, she looked around and saw a bunch of paint spills all over her carpet. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

On our latest podcast episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, I sit down and talk with Mark Prium from Village Customer Interiors talking about trends in countertops I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We've been talking about what you need to know to successfully paint outside late into the fall season. Let's wrap it up today. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Fall's a great time to get exterior paint projects finished, but painting in cold, potentially damp weather can lead to issues if you're not careful. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Fall's a great time to get exterior paint projects finished, but painting in cold, potentially damp weather can lead to issues if you're not careful. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

It's September 18 today . . . and its my daughter, Hannah's 17th birthday. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

On our latest podcast episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, I sit down and talk with Ali Bryde from Mustard Seed Beginnings about a wood floor refinishing project she just completed. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

If you're renovating an older home there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you don't inadvertently lose some of your home's inherent charm. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

If you're living in an older house--or really ANY home with a distinctive architectural style--and you're thinking about making some renovations . . . Here are some things to keep in mind to help you make sure you don't inadvertently cover over some of that inherent charm. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

My family and I recently spent a few nights on Mackinac Island in one of those classic old hotels. Before, the rooms always felt like a trip back in time . . . but this year we arrived to find things a bit different. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

What do you love about your home? It's usually easy to list off the things we dislike and want to change . . . but what are the things you love? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I talk about paint all the time. My home should be perfectly finished and maintained--that's what I tell myself. But it's not. Life's busy and I get behind. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Recently, I came home from vacation and I can't tell you how bummed I was. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Do you have any paint projects on the horizon? Anything you've been thinking about tackling? Maybe now's the time. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Some of us are DIYers when it comes to painting and some of us would rather hire it done. If you're in the second group, I've got some info for you. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I've been talking about how it's possible that home improvement projects helped win the Revolutionary War. Let's get to the paint point. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Last time claimed that home improvement projects helped with the Revolutionary War. Let's prove it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

How's this for a ridiculously bold claim? Home improvement projects actually helped win the Revolutionary War. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Sometimes paints almost seem to have superhero characteristics. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Sometimes life is a comedy. And sometimes it feels like I'm living in a Greek tragedy. And sometimes, it's both at the same time. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We’ve been talking about painting kitchen cabinets–we’ve covered the prep steps and talked about priming, now it’s time to talk about your finish paint. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We’re talking about painting your cabinets. Today I’ve got an important step that many folks skip. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

We’re talking about the steps required to paint your cabinets the right way. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Last time we talked about the foundational aspect of prep work when you’re tackling any painting project. Let’s get specific with a kitchen cabinet repaint today. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite, sponsored by Benjamin Moore

The leaning Tower of Pisa wasn’t meant to lean. But they built it on a poor foundation and things went sideways. Literally.  I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Let’s talk about painting your kitchen cabinets. And to start, let’s go to Italy. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Paint can work small scale miracles in a space. But there’s one area of the home where the miracles can be epic. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

I run into a ton of folks who swear they just are not good at DIY stuff. They say they’re all thumbs. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Many of us are DIYers . . . but many of us limit the scope of what we’ll actually DIY. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

We usually say the first Decoration Day, later called Memorial Day, took place in 1868. However, recently unearthed evidence suggests there was an earlier one. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Are you a DIYer? Or are you more inclined to think that you just don’t have the skills? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

When the money gets tight, the DIY crowd weathers that storm a little better than most. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Last time we talked about Norman Breakey–the likely inventor of the roller cover and the newly christened-by-me Father of the DIY home decorating movement. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.

Do you know who the father of the DIY home decorating movement is? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

I really improved the look of the exterior of my home a couple weeks ago–just by washing it. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

I just made a huge improvement on the exterior of my home in just under a half hour. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

When you’re painting, it’s really tempting to try to make everything cover in one coat. But it’s just not a good plan. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

When you’re changing colors, tempting as it is to try to get away with one coat, 2 coats are always better. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

When you’re painting, it’s really tempting to try to make everything cover in one coat. But it’s just not a good plan. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

I’ve got a Golden Retriever, Maggie. I’ve talked about her before…  I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy recently published new VOC regulations and there are now new, lower VOC limits for coatings of all kinds.  I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.

It’s graduation season. The refrigerator’s covered with invites to open houses. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.

Usually with exterior paints, it’s important that the paint be allowed to dry overnight before we get rain or even a heavy dew. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite. 

What is an eggshell finish versus a satin sheen when it comes to paint? It’s not exciting info . . . but it’s good to know. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Mom used to buy something called Ice Milk when I was growing up. She said it was exactly the same as Ice Cream. Nope. Not even close. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

When I was growing up, mom thought I was picky about certain foods. I wasn’t. I was a connoisseur. And there’s a big difference. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Hiring someone to complete a project at your home isn’t a cop-out. Sometimes it’s an essential step to getting yourself moving. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Do you have so many projects at home that you don’t know where to begin? Or do you have a couple projects you just don’t know how to tackle? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Are you stuck on some home projects because you’re struggling with your paint colors? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

If there are projects you want to do but haven’t jumped into yet . . . chances are one of the reasons is that you’re not sure what to do or how to do it. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Last time I told you about a friend who put his stuck car in drive and pushed it out of a snowbank all by himself. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

A friend of mine got stuck in a snowbank alongside the road a few winters back. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Sometimes we get stuck in regards to our home–we want to redo spaces, clean, organize . . . but for one reason or another, we get stuck and find it hard to start anything. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

I’m stuck. There’s a lot I’d like to do at my house, but at this point, I don’t even know how to start. Ever been there? I’m Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite.

Yesterday I ran through a long list of projects that need to be completed around my house–it seems everywhere you look something needs to be done.  I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

Do you ever feel stuck? I do. Perpetually. I’m Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite.

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