Is Your Bathroom Fan Enough? Plus: Peeling Paint and Stump Removal Made Simple

In this heartfelt episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan shares a personal story about his father’s recent minor stroke, the challenges of the week, and the flood of childhood memories it brought back. He reflects on the importance of cherishing family moments and encourages listeners to preserve their own stories and memories.

From there, the episode shifts into practical home improvement advice—covering everything from bathroom fan adequacy to fixing peeling paint in bathrooms and the most effective stump removal methods. Dan also takes time to clarify earlier stump removal tips and answer listener questions, making this episode both moving and highly informative.

Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:07 A Tough Week: Dad’s Health Scare

02:26 Memories of Dad: From Eye Patches to Invisible Friends

08:25 Cherishing Memories and Making Changes

12:28 Home Improvement Tips: Paint Failures and Bathroom Fans

13:25 Clarifying Stump Removal Techniques

18:57 Listener Questions: Peeling Paint in the Bathroom

21:32 Understanding the Importance of a Bathroom Fan

21:54 Calculating the Right Size for Your Bathroom Fan

24:09 Ensuring Proper Fan Operation

26:06 The Role of Prep Work in Preventing Peeling Paint

29:43 Steps to Fix Existing Peeling Paint

32:34 Choosing the Best Paint for Bathrooms

33:29 Testing Your Existing Bathroom Fan

37:32 Troubleshooting Fan Performance Issues

39:16 Conclusion and Final Tips