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Get tips on choosing a tankless water heater for your home. Learn about tankless water heaters and find out where to but a tankless water heater for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing wax from carpet is surprisingly easy if you know what to do! Get tips to remove wax from carpet using paper towels and a hot iron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on leveling an uneven walkway. An epoxy patching compound can even out the walkway and will remain intact even after a freeze-thaw cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got leaking windows? Bugs and mold seem to love the leaks but you don't have to. Learn the best way to stop windows that leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to insulate floor joists on an addition that extends from your house, and how to seal drafts that enter around the floor framing area of an extesion to warm up a cold area of your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of bed bugs when spraying hasn't worked. Get tips on looking into a bed bug extermination method in which professionals put supply ducts into your house and overheat it, essentially turning the house into an oven and killing the bed bugs wherever they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking for a new bathroom floor but do not want to rip up the current tile? Learn what kind of floating floor to put over tile might be right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should hire an architect to design a house that will meet your needs and desires. He or she will also develop a set of specifications so you will be able to compare and contrast competing general contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to keep your basement from getting too hot in the winter. Get tips on insulating the ducts in your basement, and learn why you shouldn't insulate the basement ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a light switch timer. Get tips on looking closely at the light to figure out why the bulb isn't making contact with the socket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for getting rid of mice. Find out how using a rodenticide can eliminate rodents in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the pros and cons of bathroom flooring options, and find out whether bamboo - which is very durable and on trend - is a smart bathroom choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to strip wallpaper with a power steamer. Find out how to take care of the wall once the wallpaper has been removed and how to get the wall ready for paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moving a load-bearing beam is a difficult project for the best of contractors and definitely not a job for a DIYr. Find out how beams of this type can be moved and if the change is worth the expense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can clean the odor from your dishwasher fairly easily. Learn which product will help clean odor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of a floor squeak. Get tips on screwing the subfloor down to the floor joist to stop the noise. Another option for the squeakiest section of floor is to use a stud finder to find the floor joist and then nail right through the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to avoid a dryer fire from a plastic vent. Find out why venting a dryer through a wall can be a fire hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on anchoring metal shelves to concrete blocks. Find out how Tapcon can secure the shelves without breaking the concrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean soap scum from sink drains. Find out how to use vinegar and baking soda to unclog a drain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brice from NC calls in to discuss his options for replacing his bathroom ceiling. Listen here to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what could be causing your hot water faucets to make a spitting noise when the water comes out. If you have any electrical expertise, you can you a continuity tester to check the coils on your water heater to see if they're working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the benefits of spray foam insulation, which both seals out drafts and insulates at the same time. Get tips on making sure you have a skilled installer, because proper application and a quality product are required for the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to do about dried out and discolored caulk. Get tips on removing the old caulk with caulk softener and using a bleach and water solution to kill any remaining mold. Learn about caulk that contains mildicide, such as DAP with Microban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen here to learn how to spread out your electronics on different breakers to avoid tripping the circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water softeners need to be periodically cleaned to operate safely. Get tips on how to clean a water softener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concrete cracking up on the curb in the front of your home? Find out the most efficient products for fixing a cracked concrete curb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what the most energy-efficient siding for your home. Learn the benefits of using energy-efficient siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indecisive about whether to use expensive granite or laminate for your kitchen countertops? Find out what to consider when selecting surface for kitchen countertops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frustrated by noticing paint coming off your ceiling? Find out potential causes and learn your options to halt that peeling ceiling paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Discover how to keep drywall nails and screws from popping out. Plus, learn why these nails are popping out in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were termites found when purchasing a new home? Don't panic, here's exactly how to evaluate your risk and get the termites evicted before you move in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hard water leaves it's mark on everything it touches, from glassware to clothing to you! Find out the best, do-it-yourself, solutions for eliminating hard water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which type of flooring works best with bathroom moisture. Plus, new flooring means the right transitions are needed between flooring types. Learn how to add door sills - also known as thresholds, and the transition strips that go on top of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black dots on a ceramic stove top could be caused by a manufacturing defect. If the manufacturer isn't helpful, call RepairClinic.com at 800-269-2609 for help diagnosing unusual appliance problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on eliminating carpenter bees. Learn how to prevent carpenter bees from destroying the wooden surfaces around your home and keep them from returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on choosing bolts for cinder block walls. Learn which bolts will hold something as heavy as a deck into your cinder block walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to clean stains from marble tile in your kitchen? Find out the best do-it-yourself products that might make your surfaces look newer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have a driveway that's on a slope or is otherwise slippery, learn two ways ways to add traction to the surface without replacing the driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to install a straight staircase in your home. Learn what ceiling height is needed for a straight staircase to be properly installed in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to clean an oil stain from a concrete driveway. Learn how TSP - trisodium phosphate - can help deal with stubborn stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to knock out a load-bearing wall in your home. Get tips on hiring a professional to do the job because this is not a beginner DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean stains from grout. Find out how to remove stained grout, and how to reapply new grout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips for choosing and installing new gutters for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are experiencing electrical surges even when all your major appliances are turned off, the problem could be a bad transformer on the utility line outside your house. The solution is to call the utility company and tell them what’s going on and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanding isn't always necessary to restore a hardwood floor's luster and appearance. Learn how to determine whether it's needed - and the tools to use either way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether a metal roof is to blame for a spotty cell phone connection, and the inexpensive device that can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on insulating your crawlspace for winter. Insulation in your crawlspace can block moisture and cold air from your floor and can help keep your laminate floor warmer in the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ge tips for organizing inside your kitchen cabinets. In manufactured homes without dividers inside cabinets, find out how to organize your kitchen tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to easily remove and re-use tile from drywall. These tiles can be sanded and cleaned, which can save you money on your next tile project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices