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Get tips on how to replace your old energy-inefficient windows. Aluminum windows conduct heat and only have one single glass pane, which doesn't keep heat or cold in the house well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what your options are for weather-proofing your windows in a situation where you can't have an exterior storm window. Learn about interior storm windows, which many window manufacturers offer, or a temporary weatherstripping caulk that peels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should remove bulging hardwood flooring from a basement. Find out why hardwood flooring in a basement is a bad choice because moisture causes buckling and bubbling in the floor boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about tankless water heaters and find out if this type of water heater is right for your home. Tankless water heaters are energy efficient and cost effective.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn proper placement for downspouts and how to keep water away from your foundation. Tips on the best way to drain water that comes off your roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the advantages of installing laminate flooring in your basement. Find out if laminate basement flooring is right for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to put in a mesh-reinforced mud underlayment that will provide a rock-solid base for your tile floor. Learn why this is a better option for a rental house than Schluter-DITRA, which is a complicated product to install. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove paint from your brick fireplace without the mess. As an alternative project, try tiling your fireplace and make it look brand new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to test a window for improper installation. Learn why high-quality insulated windows should not be drafty, how to determine where a draft originates, and how to tell if a window was properly installed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the EdenPure Heater and if it is right for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grown tired of the color scheme in your fiberglass shower from the early 1970s? Learn some tips on how to redo shower color scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to treat and seal your travertine surfaces. Travertine can chip and pit easily, so you should seal it once every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are thinking about ways to save energy, consider a tankless water heater. Learn why they are a good option for homeowners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a quick, inexpensive solution to hard water problems. Learn how you can avoid the expense of a plumber-installed water softening system by installing a simple water softening system yourself that will fix your hard water issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to paint over stains in a metal shower stall. Find out how to apply primer and a topcoat to a metal surface with mineral salt deposit stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to match new tile to older tile in a bathroom. Find out how using a different color tile will help add dimension to the bathroom walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to put a finishing touch on the deck at your new place on the lake? Find out the best way to seal wooden deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair a cracked fiberglass shower or bathtub. Find out how to use a fiberglass repair kit to patch cracks in a fiberglass tub or shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frustrated by mold developing on your expensive designer wallpaper? Find out your options and learn about a product that can help save wallpaper after mold develops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curious about how to choose correct kind of light bulb? Learn about what kind of bulbs are trending and find out how to calculate the level of lighting you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excited about a new strip mall you just purchased but want to spruce up its appearance? Find out what you have to consider and learn how to paint strip mall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trying to build a plywood chair mat but unsure of what kind of glue to use when placing it on your laminate floor? Find out about a product that might be a good adhesive for laminate flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on correcting illegal extensions and hiring contractors and home inspectors for home renovations. Learn how to get a permit for extensions on your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove gel cling stains from wood cabinets. Find out why you should use the mose gentle abrasive you can find and work your way up to rougher sandpaper to remove stains from wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why synthetic stucco is a problematic siding material and a poor choice for your home. Learn about the pros and cons of stucco vs brick: you can paint stucco several different colors, but once you paint brick it has to stay that color Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerned over the development of a sinkhole at the end of your septic system? Find out what steps you should take to determine if you have a larger septic system problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annoyed by the presence of moss growing on the roof of your detached garage and uncertain how to eliminate it? Find out about a product that will eliminate moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncertain about what to replace the linoleum with on your bathroom floor? Find out about good -- and affordable flooring options for bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on repairing wall seams that don't match up. Find out how extra spackling can even out an uneven wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to remove rust stains from your carpet. Learn why rust stains may form under your carpet and how to make them disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to dry out a wet basement. Find out how improving drainage and cleaning gutters can prevent a wet basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if painting your ceramic tile floor with enamel is the best idea for your home. As an alternative to painting the tile, you can also try re-tiling over the existing ceramic tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to set up an appraisal when selling your home. Having your home appraised can give you a good idea of how much buyers will be willing to pay for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to patch a cracked brick wall with epoxy compound. Find out why using mortar to patch cracked mortar does not provide flexibility for normal expansion and contraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on changing an old shower faucet in your bathroom. Learn how to turn off the water and change the faucet without damaging the plumbing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on choosing a stain for your deck. Learn whether to use an oil-based stain or a latex stain for your home's deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if your bamboo floor needs replacing or if your floor is starting to show the normal signs of wear and tear. Learn about how your wood floor ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frustrated by the mold and mildew that come with window condensation? Find out about some products to clean mold and mildew as well as tips for replacement windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unsure about how to build deck with pool underneath? Learn what your order of events should be and which pro to call to design this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to reduce flooding by installing a curtain drain to intercept the water. Get step by step instructions for building the drain and learn exactly how it works. Also get tips on managing roof water by installing gutters on the building and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to tile a bathroom countertop. Find out what kind of backer board you should use for the tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn tips on insulating your crawlspace. Insulating your crawlspace can make the rest of your home warmer and save you money on your heating bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding asphalt shingles to a metal roof can decrease its durability, but is the best solution to noise from rain. Learn what steps to take beforehand and which hardware to use for this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on elimination fungus growth on your asphalt roof. Find out how copper flashing can act as a mildicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to replace cracking grout on your tile floor. Learn what texture the grout should be for the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what type of materials you can use to replace a once-carpeted basement floor. Laminate on top of a floating foam floor works well on top of a concrete basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of odor in your water heater. Find out how replacing or removing the anode rod, which is a part of the water heater, could help eliminate a bad smell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if your roof can be causing a leak in your bathroom ventilation system. Try using pipe flashing to seal the area around the vent and prevent more leakage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to do if your high traffic tile floor becomes pitted or damaged. Contact the manufacturer if there are any problems to find out if there is a warranty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices