Paint Asbestos Siding
We recently experienced a significant hail storm with hail as large as golf balls. My asbestos siding has had the paint damaged …
Ceiling Leak in 1st Floor Bathroom During Heavy Rain610
Today during a heavy rain I disovered that we had a leak. We had a steady drip of water coming from the furrdown in the powder …
Insulating a 1925 Montgomery Ward Prefab Catalog House
My husband and I just bought a farmhouse that was a Montgomery Ward catalog house…built in 1925. Everything we have read …
Insulating a 1925 Montgomery Ward Prefab Catalog House
My husband and I just bought a farmhouse that was a Montgomery Ward catalog house…built in 1925. Everything we have read …
Hardie Plank: How to Attach to Siding94
I have Hardie Plank on my home, and I would like to hang a decorative wall hanging to one of the walls of my screened porch. …
“Green” Options for Exterior Siding?
Hello! I have a 32-year-old two-story (story-and-a-half) house with crumbling composition siding that needs to be replaced. …
Old Storm Window Repair
I have old storm windows, single pane, triple track. I would like to replace some of the broken glass panes. Where can I get …
What Color Should I Paint Beams on White Ceiling?
I have a 31-year old old rancher and am looking for some color advice from Leslie. Here's the challenge: My den has a …
How to Install Gutters to Prevent Basement Leaks
I would like to have seamless gutters installed on my home due to water in the basement. From listening to your show I think …
Preventing Sound From Traveling Through Heating Ducts
We have a ranch house with forced air heating and cooling. The master bedroom is across the hall from the nursery, and the …
How to Reduce Basement Humidity
I live in northern Maine, and my basement is starting to get a weird odor. It's not getting wet and there are no water …
How Long Can I Keep Homemade “Steel Wool & Vinegar” Stain?
I love the stain made by mixing steel wool with vinegar. How long can I keep it? Should I toss it and remix after a certain time …
Best Soil For Keeping Water Out of Basement?606
I’ve heard on your excellent radio show about the importance of increasing the slope of soil around the foundation of my …
Get Pet Smells Out of Carpet4
How do you get pet urine out of your carpet and stop the odor so the dog does not go back to same area.
Will Closing Closet Doors Save Me Money on Air Conditioning?
Should I keep my closet doors shut when the air conditioner is running? Will this help keep cooling costs down?
Why Are My Air Conditioning Vents Sweating?
I have twelve vents in my home. Three of them sweat to the extent that water drips off of them when the air conditioning runs …
How to Cut Mosaic Tiles for Kitchen Backsplash
How do you cut the small 1/2-inch glass tiles that you put on a kitchen backsplash? Thanks, Jo Carnes
How to Repair Loose Flooring Around Tub Shower?
We installed a one-piece tub shower in our basement only about a year ago, as well as linoleum flooring. Already the …
Which Rugs and Mats Won’t Stain Vinyl Plank Flooring?2K+
We just installed vinyl plank flooring throughout our home. Which rug mats or rugs are safe for vinyl plank? We've heard …
How to Replace Steel Entry Door Molding
How is plastic original molding attached? Oil based paint distorted and separated molding from steel surface. After molding is …
Can Drought Conditions Affect a Basement Foundation?
I live in West Central Illinois and we are currently in drought conditions. Is there anything that should be done to protect our …
How Often Should Septic Tanks Be Pumped?
In 35 years we've only needed to pump our septic tank once. However, I've heard they should be pumped every 4 to 5 …
Is Black Ceiling Stain Mold?
We’ve lived in our house for almost nine years, and have had a recurring problem in our central hallway. At one end, in …
Back Flow Preventer Leaking on Outdoor Faucet
Quick plumbing question. I have a back flow preventer on my outside faucet per city code. It started to leak late last year. Now …