Install Chimney Liner to Prevent Crumbling Brick
I live in an old farmhouse in Virginia built in 1900. I am having spalling with my bricks (coming from a chimney used for a …
How to Repair a Leaking Corrugated Steel Roof
I have a corrugated steel roof that was damaged in a hail storm. The seams came apart in places. I was wondering if …
How to Remove Artillery Fungus From Vinyl Siding1K+
How do I remove artillery fungus on white vinyl siding?
How to Repair Leaking Window in Vinyl Siding267
What's the best way to repair a leaking window on a home that's surrounded by vinyl siding? Water only comes in during …
How to Clean Drain for Roof Downspouts
New outside drains were installed to carry the rain water from the downspouts away from the foundation. Roof gutters were …
Cracks in Bathtub Surface
What can I do to repair spider vein-looking cracks around my ceramic bathtub drain? And what's causing them? Thanks for …
How to Control Humidity in a Crawl Space
I live in a coastal area of NC. What's a good humidity reading in my crawl space? I'm seeing some mold on the joists.
Should I Seal My Foundation Before Adding Stucco?
I'd like to seal the cement blocks on my outside foundation and then use a cement product (not a paint) to finish the job. …
How to Repair Leaks in Brick Fireplace
We discovered a leak from the chimney down to our brick-in fireplace. The brick on the inside is now dark brown and white. I …
Garage Flooring Options16
I noticed that when we pull in our vehicles after it rains we are left with puddles of water in the garage. This got me thinking …
Bathroom Renovation: Impact on Home Value
I was planning on renovating my master bathroom by replacing the double vanity sink with 2 pedestal sinks and a mirror for each. …
Best Product to Clean and Prevent Indoor Mold
1. What types of health effects have been experienced by inhabitants of a home where high concentrations of mold exist? 2. If …
Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter
This might sound dumb, but when you want to have the fan spin clockwise, Is that as you look up or from the fan looking down?
How Can I Cover or Restore an Existing Redwood Deck?
We would like to cover our old redwood deck with a non-maintenance covering like tile or cement. What products do you suggest, …
Best Way to Clean A Marble Shower4
Our marble shower floor is discolored. I think this might be due to hard water pooling there. What product can we use to clean …
Removing Scuff Marks From Laminate Floor362
I rearranged recently, and my furniture left scuff marks on my wood laminate floor. What's the best way to get them up?
Can I Paint Asphalt Shingles?
I have heard that they make a paint specifically for asphalt shingles, which they guarantee for 15 to 25 years. Is this a …
Repairing Chips in a Granite Countertop – DIY or Hire a Pro?
I have several small chips (missing pieces) on the edge of my granite kitchen counter. Is it okay to buy a DIY kit to fix this, …
Washing Machine Drains To Yard500
I have just aquired a property, and the washing machine drains through a PVC pipe into a trench dug outside – about 20 to …
How to Remove Vinegar Stain
Everyone says to use vinegar to remove stains, but I have a red wine vinegar stain on my carpet that I can't get out. What …
Basement Leaks When It Rains11
I have read your articles about the causes of a leaking basement, and solutions like rain gutter downspouts and sloping the …
Ceramic Tile over Formica Laminate Countertop
How do you tile over a Formica counter top to create a tile counter top?
House Gets Cold From Electric Furnace: Evidence of a Heat Pump?
In our last midwestern home, we had a gas furnace. In the winter we'd set it at a temperature, it would come on and give …
Can I Paint Decorative Landscaping Rocks?
I recently purchased a home in St. Louis. There are decorative rocks along the walkway leading to the front door. I'm …