Best Way to Solve Basement Water Leakage
Want to finish your basement but experiencing water leakage, especially after rainfalls? Learn what causes such leaks and some …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Options for Leaking Kitec Plumbing Pipes252
Get advice on replacing and preventing leaking Kitec pipes in hard-to-access foundations. Also, learn about Kitec product …
Can You Paint Kitchen Countertops?
Find out whether painting kitchen countertops - whether than replacing them - is a worthwhile option, and steps to take before …
How to Preserve Older Patio
Find out how to preserve a patio that is several decades old. Get tips on resurfacing the floor with an epoxy patching compound.
How to Install Lamp Dimmer Switch
Lamps are rarely sold with dimmer switches but there is a way to add one. Get tips on the best way to install dimmer …
Economical Way to Cut Summer Electric Bill
Seeing your electric bill soar in the summer due to air conditioner use? Learn why missing duct insulation may be the cause …
Why to Be Wary of Basement Waterproofers
Find out why you should avoid companies that offer expensive services to "waterproof" your basement and use scare tactics to get …
Best Way to Heat Below Grade Bathroom
Adding heat to a new room is a project that can be done, with the proper care. Find out how to determine the best type of …
Cracked Asphalt Driveway: Repair or Replace?
Can a badly cracked driveway be repaired? Contractors may say no - but could just be aiming for a profitable job! …
How to Prolong Water Heater’s Life
If you have a high turnover rate for water heaters, find out how to improve your luck. Get tips on using a no-salt water …
Can You Put a Metal Roof Over Shingles?8
If you have asphalt shingles that were installed in a shoddy fashion, find out why you should strip your roof down to the …
How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smoke Odor in a Home
Find out how to get rid of the odor of cigarette smoke in a home. Get tips on priming the subfloor and replacing the HVAC …
How to Strip Epoxy Paint from Garage Floor
Looking for the best way to strip epoxy paint from garage floor? Find out the best approach to remove epoxy paint, including …
How to Clean Quartz Countertops
Think that quartz kitchen countertops don’t need much in the way of maintenance? Truth is that while quartz tops don’t …
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees
Find out what your options are to get rid of a carpenter bee infestation. You can hire a professional to spray insecticide, or …
Cutting Down Tree: When is the Right Time?
When a tree starts to destroy your lawn, how do you get it to stop? Is cutting it down the best solution? Tom and Leslie have …
Do You Need to Insulate Garage Ceiling?765
Wondering if it’s necessary to insulate garage ceiling like the rest of your home? The answer is -- it depends! Find out why …
How to Repair Cracked Sealant
Find out what to do if you notice that the sealant between your home's brick front and vinyl siding is cracked. Learn why …
Do Solar Panels Hinder Firefighters?
Tom debunks the myth that firefighters can't fight a fire in a home with solar panels on the roof until the sun goes down …
Raccoon Causes Water Pipe Break: Will Insurance Cover?
If your home is damaged by a wild animal, would the damage typically be covered by homeowners insurance? Find out why it …
Get Rid of Bathroom Ceiling Stains
Noticing stains on the ceiling in your bathroom, and cleaning is not solving the problem? Find out the most likely cause of …
Re-doing Kitchen Cabinets: Sanding to Staining
Get tips on how to sand and stain your kitchen cabinets. Learn the best products for easy cabinet renovation.
Fixes for Leaky Basement
Find out why the first steps toward preventing and fixing basement leaks take place outdoors - and not inside. Get rules of …
Stop Wasting Power with Occupancy Sensor Switch
Find out how installing an occupancy sensor switch can help with the problem of forgetting to turn off the lights. In a room …