In this episode of Home in Progress, Dan Hansen mixes practical advice with a dose of humor to help you get your home ready for the season. Sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the show dives into essential early autumn chores — from gutter cleaning and snowblower prep to chimney care and getting your home winter-ready. Dan also tackles one of the trickiest household issues: pet odors. You’ll hear about simple fixes like carpet rakes for dog hair, plus expert solutions for sealing in persistent cat urine smells that just won’t go away. And that’s not all. The episode wraps up with a look at Benjamin Moore’s SCUFF-X paint — why it’s a game-changer in both homes and commercial spaces — and a special October sale you won’t want to miss. Resources Mentioned: My Dog Hair Removal Rake Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Welcome to Home in Progress 00:36 – Teasers: what’s ahead in this episode 01:36 – Early autumn home maintenance must-dos 02:15 – Gutter cleaning tips and tricks 09:52 – Snowblower prep & chimney care 14:00 – Pet odor solutions 19:09 – Why cat urine smells so strong 19:31 – Listener question: sealing subfloors against odor 21:22 – The chemistry behind cat urine 21:56 – Recommended products for odor sealing 24:39 – Extended warranties: a personal anecdote 30:37 – The benefits of SCUFF-X paint 34:20 – SCUFF-X in commercial spaces 38:06 – October SCUFF-X sale announcement 39:11 – Conclusion & how to connect with the show
