How to Kill Algae on Porch Carpeting without Bleach
Find out how to clean porch carpeting that is covered in algae growth. Learn about an alternative to bleach, which could stain …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
How to Add Support to Floor Joists
Learn about different options for adding support to floor joists, such as doubling them or using a mid-span girder.
Tile Flooring for a Bathroom: Porcelain or Ceramic?
If you are planning a bathroom update, learn why ceramic tile is the more affordable choice compared to porcelain. Get tips on …
Proper Siding for a Tudor Home1K+
Get advice for replacing the composite siding on your Tudor-style home. Learn why EIFS, exterior insulated foam siding, is a …
Cleaning Oil Stains from a Concrete Driveway
Find out how to clean an oil stain from a concrete driveway. Learn how TSP - trisodium phosphate - can help deal with stubborn …
Solution for a Sunken Concrete Porch
Find out what to do about a concrete porch that has sunken up to 2 inches in some places. Learn why it's too big of a gap to …
Fixing Shower Temperature Fluctuations
Find out how to make shower temperature fluctuations a thing of the past with a pressure-balance valve.
Painting Stained-Wood Bathroom Cabinets
Learn how to prepare a stained-wood cabinet for painting. Find out what sort of primer works best in a high-moisture …
Create a Bigger Attic Access277
Learn how to widen a constricted attic access. Find out why a larger access is useful for attic insulation projects.
HVAC System Makes Whistling Noise
Learn how faulty duct design can make for a noisy HVAC system. Also, find out about homebuyer's warranties and how to …
Fixing a Noisy Sump Pump
Learn how to deal with a sump pump that fails to turn itself off. Find out how to determine whether a sump pump can be adjusted …
How to Update the Look of Wall Paneling
Find out how to paint your old wood paneling to give it a new look. Get tips on using a good-quality primer to help the paint …
Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Driveway
Find out how to get oil stains out of a concrete driveway. Get tips on using a product called TSP (tri-sodium phosphate.) You …
Leaking Shower in a 1940s Home
Learn why lead shower pans crack over time. Find out how to test a lead shower pan to see if there's a leak. If the pan is …
Fixing a Settling Garage Slab
Find out how to fix a garage slab that has settled unevenly with cost-effective repair options. Learn the importance of …
How to Repair Dings and Dents in Drywall
Find out how to repair dings and dents in drywall. Get tips on making the repair with spackle, and learn why you should apply …
Foil Face Fiberglass: Do Not Install with Existing Insulation
Find out why it's a bad idea to add foil face fiberglass insulation when your attic is already insulated. The foil face is a …
Lingering Odor After Flood Cleanup
Find out why you should go back to the same company that did the original cleanup after flooding in your home rather than get …
Buckled Drywall a Month After Roof Leak Repair
Find out why there is no such thing as "bad drywall." If the drywall put up by a contractor has buckled over time, it's …
Kill and Clean Mold with Bleach and Water Solution7
Find out how to deal with a mold outbreak in your garage. If it's less than 10 square feet, you can take care of it …
How to Repair a Cracked Beam
Find out how to repair a cracked beam. Get tips on making the repair using construction adhesive and another beam of the same …
Alternatives to Exterior Storm Windows
Find out what your options are for weather-proofing your windows in a situation where you can't have an exterior storm window. …
Reduce Home Humidity to Decrease Window Condensation7
Find out steps you can take to decrease the humidity level inside your home, thereby reducing the amount of condensation on your …
Cost-Effective Materials for a New Deck9
Get advice on choosing among different materials -- cedar, composite, pressure-treated lumber, etc. -- when planning a new deck. …