Fast and Simple Way to Tile a Backsplash | Easiest Way to Mow Your Lawn | Building the Perfect Fire Pit | Ep #2216

SHOW NOTES:

• If you’ve ever taken on a tiling project, you may know that it’s messy and can take DAYS to wait for the adhesive to set, before you can grout. We’ll show you a trick of the trade to install tile that’s a lot less messy and far faster.
• Do you think the best way to save time and energy cutting the grass is to set the mower as low as possible so you won’t have to mow that often? Well, you might be surprised to find out that can actually end up being MORE work in the long run! Find out why and what length to cut the lawn in Spring, Summer and Fall (and yes, it changes for each season!)
• If you’d love build a firepit, patio or outdoor kitchen, we show you really easy ways to get those projects done by stacking precast, concrete blocks. 

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

• Cheryl in Virginia has a concrete porch that is starting to come apart and wants to know the easiest way to repair.
• We’ve got a great solution for Dan from Tennessee who is having carpenter bees eat his way through his fascia board. 
• Norma in Delaware wants to update her bath by adding a one-piece shower panel.
• Marty from Mississippi is looking for the best product is to match and seal his brick and mortar wall.
• We help Eleanor in Virginia with easy ways to clean algae off her composite decking
• Stewart from Rhode Island wants to know the best replacement for an oil-fired water heater.
• Sheila in Oklahoma is looking for recommendations on countertop paints and whether they work well.
• Ben from Illinois wants to know how to painting a popcorn ceiling.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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