{"podcast":{"title":"Home In Progress","slug":"home-in-progress-702040","podcast_index_feed_id":702040,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/repcolite-home-improvem/","website_url":"https://www.repcolite.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/becd7169-570c-41bf-bcf0-7456ce85d1bb/Copy-of-Home-in-Progress-WOOD-4.png","author":"Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints","episode_count":300,"summary":"Welcome to Home in Progress—the weekly show from RepcoLite Paints where we dig into the projects and little fixes that make home life better. Paint colors, design tricks, flooring, plumbing, yard work—you name it. If it happens at home, we’ll talk about it. Think of it as helpful advice with a sense of humor, always leaving you with something useful and a smile.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T18:17:04.646028+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040"},"episode":{"title":"The Bathroom Remodel Guide: What to Think Through Before You Spend a Dime","slug":"the-bathroom-remodel-guide-what-to-think-through-before-you-spend-a-dime","published_at":"2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040/the-bathroom-remodel-guide-what-to-think-through-before-you-spend-a-dime","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040","url":"http://www.repcolite.com/home-improvement-show-products/the-bathroom-remodel-guide-what-to-think-through-before-you-spend-a-dime","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/25327de8-f56f-4c51-8c7f-141b29ce1687.mp3","summary":"Episode Summary This week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the whole show to bathroom remodels -- why they're trending, and how to think one through before spending anything. He covers the tub-or-shower decision, storage planning, lighting that stops working against you, upgrades worth baking in while walls are open, aging-in-place choices, and a full closing section on painting the bathroom right. A practical episode worth saving if a bathroom is anywhere on your horizon. In This Episode [00:00] -- Bathrooms Are Trending [02:15] -- Start With What Bugs You [05:04] -- Tubs or Showers First [07:45] -- Freestanding Tub Reality Check [10:43] -- Tub to Shower Conversion [13:41] -- Storage That Fits Life [16:15] -- Smart Storage Ideas [18:31] -- Bathroom Lighting Problems [19:25] -- Why Mirrors Make You Cringe [20:22] -- Fixing Harsh Shadows [21:43] -- Layered Lighting Basics [22:14] -- Mirror Task Lighting [23:56] -- Sconce Placement Tips [24:54] -- Shower and Night Lighting [26:02] -- Bulb Temperature Consistency [28:00] -- Remodel Upgrades to Add [30:44] -- Aging in Place Choices [33:52] -- Bathroom Paint Essentials [37:02] -- Paint Cure and Humidity [39:10] -- Prep and Tight Spaces [41:19] -- Ceilings and Caulk [43:05] -- Wrap Up and Store Deals Bathrooms Are Trending [00:00] Bathroom remodels aren't overtaking kitchens -- kitchens are still the most popular project -- but bathrooms are closing the gap. They're smaller, usually less expensive, and more manageable. And the daily impact is bigger than most people give them credit for. If a kitchen remodel feels out of reach right now, a bathroom is worth serious consideration. Start With What Bugs You [02:15] Before looking at tile or faucets, walk through the bathroom you have and write down everything that bothers you…","meta_description":"Episode Summary This week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the whole show to bathroom remodels -- why they're trending, and how to think one through bef…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2667,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/home-in-progress-702040/episodes/the-bathroom-remodel-guide-what-to-think-through-before-you-spend-a-dime/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040/the-bathroom-remodel-guide-what-to-think-through-before-you-spend-a-dime.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}