Color is the foundation of great design. It can settle a building into its landscape. It can make an unattractive structural detail just disappear and it can change the mood in a room, instantly. Host Amy Krane, Architectural Color Consultant at Amy Krane Color is an award winning paint color specialist. In each episode she'll introduce you to masters of color whose varied experiences in their fields will help unravel the mystery of choosing color for built environments. In Episodes 1 -20 Ar ...
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RepcoLite's weekly radio show focusing on color, design, paint, and projects . . . as well as plumbing, roofing, yard care, flooring and more. If it makes your house a better place to be, we're talking about it on air!
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”Dive deep into the world of real estate with the Real Estate Heavyweights: Tavis Westbrook and Ashton Hines. Tavis, with his vast experience flipping over 200 homes, has stories that could fill a library, while Ashton, having flipped 4 homes, is just starting his collection. Together, they bring the perfect blend of expertise and fresh energy. Join them as they explore the nooks and crannies of the DFW real estate scene. Ever wondered what the deal is with that quirky house on the corner? O ...
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EP 58: Kanye West House Flipper, Fed Says Rate Coming Down, Is Wholesaling Going to be illegal?
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Tavis and Ashton discuss Tavis' recent trip to Mexico and his ongoing house flipping project. They also provide a market update and discuss news stories about Kanye West's Malibu house and Lennar's plans for housing development in Crandall, Texas. In this conversation, Tavis and Ashton discuss the potential impact of new laws on the real estate ind…
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Cabinets, Wallpaper in Design, and Life Lessons from Dad
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In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, host Dan Hansen is joined by Mark Pruim from Village Custom Interiors to answer listener questions, focusing on whether to replace flooring before or after cabinet installation, and exploring creative storage solutions for small kitchens. Next, Dan dives into the DIY process of painting kitche…
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In this episode of the Replica Light Home Improvement Show sponsored by Benjamin Moore, we kick off summer with a quick discussion aimed at helping us all cross the "Clean Out the Garage" project off our to-do list. For More Info Ottawa County Info Kent County Info Detroit Info We also sit down with Mark DeVisser from Great Lakes Plumbing (aka The …
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EP 57: Real Estate Ice Cream Truck, DFW Market Update and No More Therapy for Ashton!
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It's a big day in Real Estate Heavy Weight land as Ashton gets to talk about him leaving his W-2 job as a physical therapist assistant and transitioning in to full-time entrepreneurial life in real estate and social media! Plus the guys talk about the DFW market, the news of the day including Open Doors' new unique marketing tactic and then they ta…
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Quick House Framing 101 and a Sneaky Room Cleaning Hack
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In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, we explore how to keep our homes in top shape. First, we delve into a detailed explanation of the framing anatomy of a house, including terms like sill plates, rim joists, and king studs. Next, Kevin Hermann from Benjamin Moore joins the show to answer listener's p…
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EP 56: Buying or Selling a House Where Someone Died, Mesquite Movie' on Up, DFW Market Update and How to Deal w/ Natural Disaster as Investors
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Today Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the world of DFW real estate including what the MLS is saying about the market, how to go about buying or selling a home where someone has died plus how to deal with natural disasters when you have a flip or rental in your portfolio!By Ashton Hines & Tavis Westrbrook
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What do Barbra Streisand, The LA Dodgers and Larry David have in common with one of America's most revered companies? Did you guess? They were all born in Brooklyn! In 1883 The Moore Brothers released their first coatings product and the paint world hasn't been the same since. Benjamin Moore's products and colors are perceived as the pinnacle of go…
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EP 55: Interview w/ Meagan Miksch - Austin Designer, Flipper, AirBnB Owner and Entrepreneur
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Today Tavis and Ashton sit down with Meagan Miksch to talk all things design, flipping, airbnb and more. Meagan and her husband Dustin live in the Austin area and have a great business there and in Abilene. Meagan has gone from being a self taught designer to opening a successful staging business to now doing design work for clients as well as work…
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The Best Housewarming Gift EVER; Hard Water Fixes; Memorial Day Musings
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In this Memorial Day weekend special of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan talks about what he thinks is THE ideal housewarming gift - a comprehensive paint starter kit. Later, Dan converses with Jacob Beauchamp from Beauchamp Water about addressing hard water issues, exploring solutions for water treatment, and recounting a peculiar mineral …
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EP 54: RIP DR Horton, We Work Bankruptcy, DFW Market Update and Exterior Flipping 101
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Today Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW market as it looks on the MLS. Then they take a look at a little bit of real estate news including the death of DR Horton and Ashton reminisces about his time installing hundreds of blinds for DR Horton homes in the early days of his career. They also talk about We Work and the concept of co working spa…
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EP 53: Interview w/ Jordan Bellinger - Learning from Tragedy & Focusing on Value to Grow a Huge Business
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Podcast Description In today’s episode Tavis and Ashton interview Jordan Bellinger. He’s a DFW real estate agent who has a lot to teach in the way of what he learned after experiencing the tragic loss of his brother. Jordan dives deep in to how best to help a friend or co-worker who is experiencing loss. Jordan also has build an amazing real estate…
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On this week's episode, we explore a wide range of home improvement topics. It all starts with a new designer Q&A segment with Andy Yates of Andy Yates Design, discussing inspiration sources for design, the role of travel, and leveraging social media and publications for fresh ideas. The conversation shifts to how designers charge, distinguishing b…
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EP 52: No Rate Cut in Sight, RIP Red Lobster & A Cautionary Lesson on Investing with Others
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Tavis and Ashton take a deep dive in to the DFW real estate market looking at the MLS and the trends of the day including the fact that rates seem to be flat or increasing in the near future. Also we lament the loss of a long standing restaurant in town and then dive deep in to the metrics of what to look for when investing with someone else or wha…
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EP 51: Interview w/ Ricardo Mendiola - Credit Building and Repair Masterclass
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If you are in the real estate space then most likely your credit has a lot to do with how you will be able to fund deals. Ricardo has 18 years of experience in the field and has grown his own business to a huge size here in the DFW area as well as nationwide. He is a real estate agent and investor as well and speaks about all aspects of how credit …
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EP 50: $1.3 Billion to Garland, DFW has 21 Professional Teams? Inspections 101!
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In today’s episode Tavis and Ashton first take a look at the Dallas real estate market and the numbers on the MLS. Then they get in to the real estate news of the day including a 3 billion dollar investment coming to DFW including Fort Worth and Garland. Then they discuss the development of the cricket stadium in Grand Prairie. Lastly they tackle h…
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Critical DIY Lessons to Implement; A Close Look at Chimneys; Choosing Colors for Challenging Spaces
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This episode covers a range of home improvement topics, starting with a DIY Parable and the lessons we can learn from it. From there, Jeremiah Campbell from Brickworks Property Restoration discusses the importance of chimney sweeping. He focuses on the process involved, why it's critical for homeowners, and the potential dangers of neglected chimne…
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EP 49: Another Dallas Basketball Team? Frisco is getting better, DFW Market Update and Comping University
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In today's episode Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW real estate market and all that the numbers are telling us. They look at the DFW real estate news of the day including the news of a new basketball team moving to downtown Dallas and the expansion of Frisco's offerings by way of 3million new square feet of office and retail space at Frisco …
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Digging Into Color Drenching and Raised Bed Gardening
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In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan and Hailey dive into the concept of color drenching, a trending interior design approach where everything in a room is painted the same color, including walls, trim, and ceilings. They discuss its benefits, such as creating a cohesive environment and making spa…
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EP 48: Plano Air Bnb Ban, House Prices are Crashing? Multi Million Dollar Cow Trough
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Today Tavis and Ashton wax poetic about the Dallas real estate market and discuss the numbers that show that prices are dropping and inventory is increasing. They also touch on the news that Plano is banning most Air Bnb homes and also look back at the weekend tour of White Rock mid century homes that included a secret room and a multi million doll…
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EP 47: Interview w/ Scotty Sanders - International Leadership Consultant, Author and Speaker
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Today Tavis and Ashton sit down with Scotty Sanders. Scotty is a leadership expert, international speaker, author, and creator of the Success Framework, “Life on a 3×5,” which increases productivity so you can accomplish more with a level of freedom you didn’t think possible. He has been leading successful organizations for over four decades by fou…
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Painting Over Stencils; 2024 Trends in Outdoor Spaces; Grasscloth--Everything You Need to Know
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In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey, talk about the steps necessary to prepare a stenciled wall for paint. The conversation also covers trends in outdoor spaces for 2024, highlighting pavers, walls, and patio design, with an emphasis on creating comfortable and stylish outdoor living areas. Finally, they discuss t…
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EP 46: Richardson Mayor Jailed for Real Estate Bribe, Real Estate Tycoon Gets Death Penalty, DFW Market Update and 2024 Cost Breakdown of Rehabs
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While this episode began as an interview based on a book about kitchens, it became something much more - A treatise about how we live in our homes, how to make a kitchen your own in ways which acknowledge who you are, how you live and what you love. Sophie Donelson is a former Editor-in- Chief of House Beautiful Magazine. She is a design journalist…
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A Creativity Boost; A Deep Dive into Exterior Stains; Dealing with Shedding Pets
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This episode covers the introduction of Woodluxe, a new exterior stain from Benjamin Moore, ideal for wood exteriors such as siding, fences, and decks. Also, Dan talks about how the winter blues are impacting his creativity and productivity at home and work. However, a recent visit to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park turned out to be the …
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EP 45: Dallas Tops Nation on Multiple Lists, Invest in Princeton? Mid Century Modern Breakdown
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EP 44: Interview w/ Walter Barraza - Global Advertising Agency Owner, Artist and Real Estate Newbie
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Lead Paint, Beekeeping, Steel Doors, and More!
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On this episode of the Repcolite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey revisit a favorite episode from the past. They discuss a variety of topics including handling lead paint in older homes, the intricacies of beekeeping as a hobby, and offering detailed advice on repainting steel doors, particularly the steps involved in dealing with peeling pain…
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EP 43: Roof Insurance Gone In Texas? McDonald's New Concept in Dallas, Tavis's Shopping Center Deal Breakdown
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In todays episode Tavis and I first check in to update each other on the happening in our real estate lives and then we take a quick look at the DFW market through the lens of our MLS and what it says about whats trending. Then we dive in to the news of the day including a few articles that rank Texas against the other states in terms of how expens…
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EP 42: Eric Crutchfield Interview - From Prison to 90 Rentals and a Luxury New Build Empire in under 6 years
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Today’s interview is epic It is one of redemption after a life in prison, insane drive and vision and also one that you will want a note pad nearby because he dives several times in to the foundational steps to building a huge real estate business. A little waring if you are listening in the car with your sweet little ones on the way to work there …
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Black Replacement Windows: Are they Right for Your Home?
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This week on the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan and Hailey discuss a color consultation experience, providing insights into the challenges of selecting the right color and the impact of color drenching a space. Additionally, Dan interviews Niahl Sheena from Window World to discuss the trend of black replacement windows, the pros and cons of v…
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EP 41: Waxahachie has the Biggest Theater in North America? Surfing in Dallas, a DFW Market Update and A Note Investing Breakdown
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Today Tavis and Ashton dive in to the happenings in the Dallas real estate market including a look at the MLS and it's latest statistics, the news including a new movie theater in Waxahachie that might break records, Dallas City development fees, Grandscape amazingnous including a new surfing spot and then a look at the world of note investing! Plu…
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EP 40: Tiger Wood's Putt Putt Opening, TX Regulating Investors? Thanks for nothing NAR!!
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In today's episode Tavis and Ashton talk about Tiger Wood's new Putt Putt place in Grandscape as well as a new amazing spa that includes 45 pools that is soon to open in Grandscape as well! Governor Abbot is looking to regulate certain real estate investors, Joe Biden is pushing to help first time home buyers. The National Association of Realtors s…
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The Paint Job Fiasco; Sump Pumps 101; How to Avoid the Paint Job Fiasco!
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On Today's Episode Dan and Hailey discuss a trainwreck of a paint project that Dan engineered in his home. It's a funny look at some really common mistakes that ALL of us make from time to time. After that, Zack Krieger from Ayers Basement Systems joins Dan for a conversation about sump pumps. If you don't have one in your home, there's a lot of in…
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What do jazz, communism, Dracula and wallpaper have in common? Tune into this episode to hear how they all converge. My guest is Stefan Ormenisan, the founder and creative director of one of the most unique lifestyle brands, Mind the Gap. Conceived in Transylvania and sold all over the world, MTG offers wallpapers and textile patterns spun from tal…
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EP 39: Interview w/ Josiah Smelser - Olive Garden Waiter to $50K/yr cashflow to $600k/yr vacation rental business
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Tavis and Ashton sit down with Josiah Smelser. Josiah is an author, podcast host, real estate broker, appraiser and entrepreneur. He currently lives in Alabama with his wife and two kids but makes his way to Tennessee often to grow his short term rental business and help clients do so as well. Josiah talks about his journey that involved starting a…
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The Junk Hauling Experts; Hat Banding on Your Paint Project; How to Get Great Results When Sampling Colors
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This episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show starts with a STELLAR experience Dan had with the junk hauling franchise, 1-800-GotJunk. From there they talk about a common paint problem--hat banding or picture framing--and how to prevent it. Finally, they highlight a color sample sale from Benjamin Moore, offering advice on selecting and testi…
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EP 38: $220M Fire-pit Concert Venue. Want to buy a house? Get a second Job. How to buy from Wholesalers and a DFW Market Update
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In today's episode Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the Dallas MLS market statistics, the real estate news of the day for DFW including a new concert venue in Mckinney, and report on how much you need to make to afford a house these days, ask the question "why so many gyms" and then take a look at the steps you need to take when buying a house from…
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