Green Improvements That Pay Off Big | How to Make Your Fireplaces Deliver More Heat | Best Filters for Dust-Free Indoor Air | Ep #2164

SHOW NOTES:

• Have you made energy saving improvements to your home that upped its “green” factor? Those improvements may help you sell your home more quickly than the competition. Tom & Leslie share improvements with the best ROI along with tips on how to present these when it comes time to sell.
• When the weather outside turns frightful, a fire might be delightful – but not if it drives up your heating costs! We have tips on simple steps to make your fireplace energy-efficient.
• You are probably inside more often than not this time of year… so how healthy is the air you’re breathing? Maybe not as healthy as you think! Find out how to cut down on dust, allergens and even germs with a whole house air cleaner.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

• Brian from Kentucky wants to know the pros and cons of various types of stucco. 
• Gail in Georgia wants to know how to clean stains from her driveway that are caused by acorns.
• Pete from Ohio needs to know more about how a how tankless water heaters work.
• Donna in Texas wants to know if it’s time for her to replace her 25-year-old windows.
• John from Arkansas is calling to know if he needs to hire a chimney cleaning service annually or can he get away with skipping a couple years?
• Cynthia in South Dakota wants to know how the walls in her old home are constructed and if she’d do damage by removing them.
• Kurt from North Carolina needs to reinforce his floor and wants to know how to sister a floor joist.

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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