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Read about whether dry, cracked land from drought poses a risk to a house's foundation. Learn about proper grading and drainage for a yard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn about condensation in thermal pane windows. Find out how double pane windows cannot be repaired to eliminate condensation but must be replaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair cracking stucco. Find out where to buy a patching compound for cracks in exterior stucco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace a sinking garage floor. Find out how renting a jackhammer, replacing the concrete garage floor and reinforcing it with wire will prevent garage floor cracks and sinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about options for reglazing a bathtub. Find out about do-it-yourself glazing kits and having a professional glazing job done on your bathtub to change the color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn why you should choose laminate wood flooring for a rental property. Find out how laminate wood flooring is a durable choice for tenants in rented apartments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install vinyl siding over old siding. Find out why you should be concerned about dry rot and whether or not the old siding can hold a nail, but blistering is not important when installing new vinyl siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn how to fix a sweating concrete floor. Find out how improving drainage conditions, cleaning gutters and using a concrete sealer will stop a concrete floor from sweating with condensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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