Bug Spray vs. Ticks Review; the WRONG Contractor; Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now; Is New Scuff-X Any Good?

On Today's Episode

Bug Spray vs. Ticks Review [00:00 - 14:22]

The ticks are SO bad right now where Dan H. likes to go walking that he's considering just getting a virtual reality headset so he can enjoy the outdoors that way. However, he knows that's not a good solution, so he's tested 5 Common Insect Repellents to determine which one is the best against ticks.

The Five Tested Insect Repellents:

• OFF! Sportsmen Deep Woods--Aerosol
• OFF! Deep Woods Dry--Aerosol
• OFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry Aerosol
• OFF! Picaridin Sportsmen--Pump Spray
• Maggie's Farm Natural Insect Repellent--Aerosol

The Ratings:

FIFTH PLACE: Maggie's Farm Natural Insect Repellent

PROS

• Smelled great
• all natural ingredients

CONS

• Didn't stop ticks
• Heavy oil feel (grass clippings and other assorted pieces of nature stuck to Hannah--the test subject--for the entire length of the time outside. Not a huge deal, but she DID crab about it. A lot.)

FOURTH PLACE: OFF! Sportsmen Deep Woods Aerosol

PROS

• Repelled ticks well

CONS

• Oily feel, though not as oily as the all-natural repellent above.
• Strong odor

THIRD PLACE: OFF! Deep Woods Dry Aerosol

PROS

• Repelled ticks well
• No oily feel

CONS

• Strong odor

SECOND PLACE: OFF! Picaridin Sportsmen Pump Spray

PROS

• Repelled ticks well
• Pleasant odor
• Minimal oily feel
• Safe for gear

CONS

• Pump spray made complete, consistent coverage difficult

THE WINNER: OFF! Family Care--Smooth and Dry Aerosol

PROS

• Repelled ticks well
• Pleasant odor
• Completely dry feel
• Easy application

CONS

• None

The WRONG Contractor [14:22 - 18:59]

Finding the right contractor is important. Here's why and here's how!

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Indoor Projects You Need to Tackle Now [18:59 - 25:31]

It's summer (almost), and so we've been talking about tons of exterior projects. However, there's a very good reason (3 very good reasons, in fact), to tackle some of those indoor projects now rather than waiting for fall!

Is New Scuff-X Any Good? [25:31 - 39:14]

With changes in Michigan's VOC regulations in regards to paint coatings, Benjamin Moore's Scuff-X had to be reformulated. What does that mean for a product that's been almost universally loved by contractors and DIYers alike since it came out in 2017? We've got the scoop....