How to Fix Fireplace Insert Panel
I live in a house that has a fireplace insert. One of the panels are cracked. I take it that it is concrete. I tried to find the …
What’s the Best Way to Vent My Dryer Out of My House?
I had a hallway laundry closet built, but the contractor did not put in a vent for the dryer. The closet is on the first level …
Solution for Leaky Earth Sheltered Berm House154
We recently purchased an earth sheltered berm house and found some major leaking in the back part of the house. When it rains …
How Can I Fix a Chimney Flue Leak?
I have water leaking from my chimney, through the flue, and into my basement. This has happened twice – both times we had …
Leak in Gas Fireplace – Is It Condensation?53
Twelve years ago we had a gas log fireplace added to our home. The contractor did an inadequate job on the flashing, so earlier …
How to Reduce Home Humidity
We installed a HVAC system (16 SEER) last year and now we can't get the inside humidity below 40%. (Humidifier is …
Condensation on Windows From Vent-Free Fireplace70
I had a vent-free gas fireplace installed a few years ago, after an extended power outage. Since then condensation develops on …
Why Won’t Recessed Lighting Dim?
I recently had recessed lighting installed throughout my home. The lights in the living room won't dim sufficiently, even …
Carpet Over Cement Slab
I live in a ranch on a concrete slab in an area with a high water table. I am getting new carpet and would like to know – …
Bath Tub Keeps Backing Up
Hi Money Pit – my bathtub has been backing up over and over again for months. Every time it happens we call the plumber, …
How to Properly Ventilate an Attic
I have an older house built in 1965. It has three gable vents and no soffit vents. Would you recommend that I put in soffit …
Staining an Indoor Concrete Floor
We had a flood last year and had to rip out all of the carpet in the 500 square foot kitchen. We have debated on what to …
Customer Doesn’t Want Contractor to Finish
Finishing up a small remodel and the customers have informed me they are not happy with the paint job and do not want him back …
Can I Use Wax Sealer On a New Vinyl Floor?
Hi, Tom and Leslie. What kind of floor wax sealer should I use on the new stick-on vinyl floor tiles I laid down recently?
Installing Outdoor Motion Detector Light
I’d like to install motion a detector light in front of my garage so when i get home late at night the light will turn …
How Much Should I Spend on Spray Foam Insulation?
What's the average cost for having spray foam insulation used in my home? It needs to be sprayed under the entire roof of my …
How Do I Keep Woodpeckers Away From My Home?
We live in a heavily wooded area. When we moved in we noticed that the north side of the house had some holes from …
Is a 40-Gallon Water Heater Big Enough For My Home?
I purchased a water heater from my brother-in-law's plumbing supply company. I thought I needed a 40-gallon heater, but …
Sewer Gas Odor in Bathroom19
We’ve been in our home for about 4 years. A couple of years ago, we began to notice an intermittent sewer gas smell in the …
Do Gutter Guards Really Work?582
Do high-end gutters that feature heavy “fenders” on top work, even in heavy downpours? At $25 – $30 per foot, …
How to Seal Gap Around Water Heater Vent Pipe3K+
I recently used spray foam from a can around an exhaust pipe coming from a hot water tank in the opening of my chimney. I …
Why Do Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out?
Hello – we have a problem in my home with light bulbs burning out. We have at least one burn out every two weeks, and …
Filling In Holes and Defects On Vinyl Window
The previous owners of our home had a guinea pig that chewed the vinyl on the bay window. Is there any way to repair this? I was …
Smell From Only One of Two Bathroom Sinks
Our home was built in 1995. We replaced the original faucets and countertop a year ago. Now we get a sewer smell from one of the …