# Where to Caulk Before Painting + Laundry Room Layout Fixes + Paint Colors for Colorblind Homes

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Podcast: [Home In Progress](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040)
Published: 2026-02-21T10:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of Home in Progress , Dan Hansen tackles three practical home topics that can quietly make or break your projects. First: Caulking before painting. Fresh paint exposes every gap your house has developed over time. Dan explains exactly where to caulk (baseboards, trim-to-wall joints, crown molding lines, built-ins, chair rail edges) — and where not to caulk (nail holes, drywall cracks, miter joints, floating cabinet panels). Using the wrong product in the wrong place can cause failure later. He also shares a tip on faster paint-ready caulks for projects on a tight timeline. Next: Laundry room flow upgrades. Dan continues his laundry efficiency series by focusing on two key zones: the processing zone (wash/dry) and the folding zone. He explains why vertical storage prevents bottlenecks, why detergents should usually stay in their original containers, and how to create a folding station that doesn’t interfere with servicing your machines. Smart layout beats pretty décor every time. Finally: Choosing paint colors for someone who is colorblind. Dan clears up myths about colorblindness (it’s rarely black-and-white vision) and explains how value, contrast, texture, and lighting matter more than hue. He offers practical design strategies and real-world examples to help homeowners make confident color decisions that work for everyone in the house. Resources Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNnCafjjgBw Episode Timeline: 00:00 Welcome + What’s Coming Up (Colorblind Paint Picks & Laundry Room Upgrades) 01:13 Why Caulking Matters Before You Paint 02:33 Where to Caulk: Baseboards, Casings, Crown & Built-Ins 04:22 Where NOT to Caulk: Nail Holes, Miters & Drywall Cracks 06:21 Cabinet Door Trap: Floating Panels vs MDF (When Caulk Fails) 07:39 Quick…

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