How to Cool Down a Hot Bedroom in Summer
Find out how to cool down a hot bedroom in the summer. Get tips on first having an HVAC professional check the balance of your …
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 Keep Radiant Heat from Penetrating Your House
Find out how to prevent radiant heat from penetrating your house in the summer. Learn why Tom would not recommend a reflective …
How to Build and Insulate Basement Walls
Find out why you don't need a vapor barrier if you're insulating your basement walls with Styrofoam. Learn why leaving …
How to Seal a Wraparound Wood Porch from the Elements
Find out how to seal a wraparound wood porch so that it has some protection from winter weather. If the porch flooring is made …
Roofing Options for a Low-Pitch Roof
Find out what the roofing options are for a low-pitch roof. Learn why asphalt shingles should not be installed on a shallow …
What’s Causing My High Energy Bill?
Find out why you should hire a home energy auditor to help you get to the bottom of what's causing your high energy bill. …
Options for a Durable Garage Floor
Find out what type of garage flooring will stand up to the heavy wear and tear of having cars driving over it. Get tips on …
How Much of a Gap Between New Floor and Wall?
Find out how much of a gap you should leave between your new floor and the wall when you're installing a prefinished …
Clicking or Ticking Noise in Bathroom Walls2K+
Find out what could be causing a clicking or ticking noise in your bathroom walls. Learn why the probable culprit is expansion …
Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Leaking
Find out how to deal with a leaking pressure relief valve on your water heater. Get tips on how to clear debris from the valve …
How to Repaint a Peeling Deck
Find out why you cannot simply put a layer of new paint on top of old, peeling paint. Get tips on using a good-quality wood …
How to Refinish a Concrete Driveway
Find out how to refinish a concrete driveway where the gravel is showing through. Get tips on using an epoxy patching compound, …
How to Paint a Wood Entry Door5
Find out how to put a new layer of paint on a wood entry door. If the existing paint is smooth (not cracking or peeling), you …
What If My Contractor Did Faulty Work?
Find out what to do if the contractor you hired did faulty work. You can file a civil suit and take the matter to small claims …
Storm Door Out of Alignment29
Find out how to fix a storm door that is out of alignment. Get tips on leaving the jamb side attached and trying to reset the …
Do I Need to Seal My New Concrete Driveway?
It's not necessary to seal a concrete driveway on a regular basis. Just make sure you don't use any products with rock …
DIY Drywall Repair: Paper Tape Vs. Fiberglass Tape
Learn why, when it comes to drywall repair, paper tape is more of a material that an artisan would use, while fiberglass mesh …
Cracks in Ceramic Tile Floor on Concrete Foundation
Learn why you need an isolation membrane when you install ceramic tile flooring on a concrete foundation -- otherwise it will …
Mold on Concrete Basement Wall
Learn why what appears to be mold on your concrete basement wall is most likely actually efflorescence, also known as mineral …
Engineered Hardwood Floor is Buckling
Learn why you should contact the flooring manufacturer in a situation where your engineered hardwood floor is buckling. …
Repair Cracks in Mortar: How to Color-Match
Find out why you should not use caulk to repair a big crack in mortar. Get tips on checking out a company called Davis Colors to …
Do I Need a Permit to Install French Doors?
You might not need a permit to install French doors if it's just a door replacement, but you should check to be sure. Get …
Restore Color to Faded Composite Decking1K+
Get tips on applying an exterior stain to your composite decking to restore its color. Learn about a brand called Messmer that …
How Do I Know If It’s a Load-Bearing Wall?6
Find out how to tell whether a wall is load-bearing. You'll need a permit and professional help to turn your kitchen and …