Home on Concrete Slab: What’s the Radon Risk?3K+
Find out why the chances are lower of having an elevated radon level if your home is on a concrete slab vs. having a basement. …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Bathroom Sink Odor at Overflow Holes: Identifying and Eliminating
Discover options for cleaning inside bathroom sink overflow trap to eliminate odor-causing bacteria.
How Can I Fix Leaks Caused By Ice Dams?
Ice dams, or the collection of ice at a roof's edge, are a common wintertime occurence that cause leaks - and the need for …
Finding and Hiring a Home Energy Auditor
Objectivity is key in a home energy auditor, who tests homes for efficiency and lets you know where hot and cold air are …
Cutting and Installing Handrails to Fit Uneven Posts
Get helpful tips for using miter saws to make tricky angle cuts to fit handrails between posts.
Odor from Bathroom Drains: What’s the Cause?9
Find out why bathroom drains can emit very strong odors due to biogass - and what to do about it.
Loosening Wallpaper for Removal
Wallpaper removal is never easy, but removing it without damaging drywall is crucial. Learn which products can help ease …
Underground Spring Causing Soggy Backyard692
Find out why it's not worth trying to redirect water from an underground spring that is causing wetness in your backyard. If …
Get Rid of Mystery Odor in Guest House
Learn why mystery odors can be normal in houses that have been vacant for long periods of time. Get tips on how to use primer to …
Best Flooring Choices for Kitchen and Bath
Get tips on the best flooring choices for kitchens and baths. Damp locations make carpet a poor flooring choice. Find out about …
Why Does My Cold Water Line Feel Hot?
Find out why a cold water line feeding an electric water heater feels warm to the touch - and whether or not it's reason for …
How to Extend Roof Shingle into Gutters1K+
Roof singles properly installed extend well over the gutter. But when they are cut short, a flashing technique can fix the …
Noisy Breaker Box: Normal or Not?
Find out whether a noisy breaker box is status normal or a sign of potential fire danger.
Extensive Mold In Home? Best Plan to Remove
Find out why you should enlist professional help in tackling an extensive mold problem in a home to avoid releasing mold spores …
What’s the Cause of Cold Water in My Shower?
Inconsistent water temperature can be tough to diagnose. Learn the steps you can take to figure out what's making your …
Fireplace vs Wood Stove: Which adds value
Find out why a wood fireplace generally provides more home value than a wood stove. A fireplace makes a home more attractive to …
Can I Connect a Sump Pump to a Sewer Line?
Tempting as it is to direct collected water into existing plumbing, find out why connecting a sump pump to a sewer line is a bad …
Storage Bench for Kids’ Toys
Learn about storage solutions for kids' toys. Get tips on making a storage bench with a cushioned top and slow hinges that …
Phone Problem in New Home
Phones not working properly in the home you recently moved into? Learn what to do to determine the root of phone problem in new …
Best Ways to Clean Roof Streaks
LESLIE: Tim in Rhode Island is on the line with a question about how to clean roof streaks. How can we help you today? TIM: I …
How to Remove Moss from Roof Without Going Up There
Seeing mold, moss, mildew and lichen on your tile roof, but don't wish to go up there to clean it? Find out the best way to …
Options to Replace Ceramic Floor
LESLIE: Rebecca in Kansas is on the line with a question about how to replace ceramic floor. How can we help you? REBECCA: I …
Is Artificial Turf for You?
LESLIE: Linda in Rhode Island is on the line with a question about artificial turf. How can we help you? LINDA: I’ve been …
How to Solve Basement Water Infiltration
LESLIE: Paul in Massachusetts is on the line with a question about basement water infiltration. What’s happening at your money …