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Plaster walls can be repaired after water has damaged them. Learn how to complete the repair so that it doesn't have to be done repeatedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When wood floors fade, the solutions hinge upon the exact type of wood. Learn what your options are. Plus, an inexpensive tip for reducing sun damage on floors, walls and furniture in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Determine the best method for cleaning hardwood floors in a new construction. Also, considerations to keep in mind before using steam mops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding and hiring a roof roofing contractor can be stressful. Get tips on the best way to locate a roofing professional by using online reviews from past customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did your furnace break and freeze your house solid? Learn how to repair a high efficiency furnace that has iced-up and stopped working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about filling a gap between hardwood floor boards. Find out how a piece of hemp or rope or installing shoe molding can help fill a space between flooring boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to fix a roof-to-foundation crack in brick. Learn why the team thinks using a silicone caulk will help keep water out of the crack, and aren't too overly concerned about the crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on removing outdoor carpeting from your concrete porch. Use epoxy paint after removing the carpet glue to create a fresh new look and stencils to create patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get floor tiles to stick to walls. Find out which product the team recommends to make the heavy tiles stick to walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how an improperly installed washing machine drain can cause mold and peeling paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to do if you have a crack in your porcelain sink. Sometimes hairline cracks can add character to your porcelain sink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noticing some settling in asphalt driveway? One reason could be improper preparation by the installing contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on a quick and easy way to restore a bathroom ceiling that was damaged by a leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repaint a popcorn ceiling. Tips on choosing the right paint brush and how to cover ceiling stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bothered by your lawn being taken over by Bermudagrass? Find out about a product to help you get rid of Bermudagrass without killing sod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if the stain on your linoleum floor is permanent or temporary. Find out how to fix a stain on your linoleum floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to permanently get rid of the mold on your patio. Get tips on using a non-toxic product called Concrobium Mold Control. Learn how the Concrobium deck wash leaves a protective barrier after it dries, making it less likely the mold will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are worried about that troublesome stain left on your garage floor, Tom and Leslie have the solution for you! Listen here for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get paint off of tile. Get tips on using a natural paint stripper such as Peel Away Smart Strip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natural countertops are beautiful, but there's a trade-off: They require more maintenance than their solid, synthetic counterparts. You can minimize the upkeep with a stone that's less porous. Find out which natural countertop delivers big on looks, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annoyed because the paint you used for a bathroom wall doesn't appear to match the other walls? Find out why that can happen and learn how to paint bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to deal with an infestation of carpenter bees. Get tips on having a professional spray an insecticide to exterminate the carpenter bees. To keep them from coming back, you should consider replacing your wood trim with a PVC material like Azek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen here to learn whether sealant will keep the water out from the space between the siding and the roof or if a more permanent repair, like reflashing, is necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn tricks for removing glue leftover from wallpaper. Tips on picking the right kind of paint for a formerly wallpapered wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about soft flooring options for children. Find out about carpet tiles and how to clean rubber floor tiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to reinforce your laminate floor. Heavy appliances like radiators can sink into the floor without reinforcement and cause dents in the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the easiest way to replace your cracked floor tiles. Extra floor tiles can be saved to replace the cracked tiles later on and save you a trip to the store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to resolve poor water pressure. Find out why weak water pressure may be a valve obstruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to give your deck a makeover. Find out about replacing your deck boards with composite decking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a leaking sunroom roof. Find out how to install a waterproof roof membrane to stop leaks from a sun room roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to clean mold off of house siding. Learn why the mold is growing in the first place and what to do to prevent the mold from returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix sticking French doors that won't open. Find out how to make hinge adjustments to rehang French doors that are stuck or won't unlock or open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the importance of gutters and gutter guards. Find tips for selecting the best gutters and gutter guards for your home drainage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on repairing cracks and chips in a bathtub. Find out how Porc-A-Fix can get rid of the cracks, and how reglazing the tub can help it look like new again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When replacing a roof, adding additional layers of roof shingles may not be a good idea. Learn why and how to extend the life of your new roof shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether slippery, unsafe, or just bad on the eyes, deck surfaces can be covered with a wide range of tile options. Get tips on choosing and installing a tile that allows wood to breathe, and what types of deck tile to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to restore color to faded kitchen cabinets. Get tips on how to clean them, sand them, and apply a coat of oil-based satin urethane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purchasing a dehumidifier is one way to take moisture out of your home, but it can be costly. There are other ways to reduce moisture in your home. Listen here to learn tips to cut down your dehumidification costs and needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about getting money for masonite siding repairs. Find out about class action lawsuits across the country relating to composite siding product failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The smell of mold means a bathroom is holding too much moisture. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reduce bathroom humidity. Learn the easiest way to check whether exhaust fans are working, and discover a product that turns exhaust fans off for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix moisture problems in the home to eliminate mold. Find out how to eliminate mold on your own without spending a lot of money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your hot water heater might seem like an easy way to recreate hydronic or electric radiant heat. Find out how theses systems differ, and the limitations that make this idea far from worthwhile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should reseal granite countertops yearly. Learn how to use a clear resin coating to seal granite countertops against gouges and chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips and ideas on how to update the finishes, fixtures and faucets in your home so that they all match. Learn how brass is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why near-identical toilet bowls in the same house, and from the same manufacturer, might stain differently. Also, tips for effectively cleaning the bowl's reoccuring black ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a tree starts to destroy your lawn, how do you get it to stop? Is cutting it down the best solution? Tom and Leslie have the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't have room for a full sized skylight, a Sun Tunnel is a skylight that uses a mirrored tube to distribute light to the room below without major construction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carpenter bees can be intimidating as they buzz and dive bomb anyone nearby. But all that aggression hides one big weakness -- they can't sting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal roofs are one of the most durable roofs ever. But leaks can occur and need repair, especially when the fasteners back out. Get tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices