Water Damage in Flooring
We recently discovered our refrigerator water line had been leaking for some time. We have gotten the leak fixed and are now …
Wet Basement “Expert” says Grading Won’t Stop Floods161
Our basement is pretty humid and has moisture coming up through the concrete floors. The basement has a history of mold and …
Is Electric Tankless Water Heater a Good Option?4
Hi, have a 34-year-old oil water heater. We are starting to see sediment in the hot water and I’d eventually want to …
Moisture in Single Pane Window: Repair or Replace?
I have a wooden frame fixed picture window with single pane glass and an outside single pane glass storm window. As you would …
Plumbing Blasting Hot Water
Hi, I’m getting sudden bursts of very hot water in the middle of a shower. I have a gas water heater. The pilot light is …
How to Insulate Finished Attic11
I have a large attic with a ridge vent, but no soffit vents or other vents for air intake. As such, the attic gets very moist …
How to Improve Water Pressure
I have low water pressure in the home, and I’m pretty sure it’s due to the fact that the water line from the street …
Best Insulation for Small Attic
Hi guys! Love the podcast! My husband and I are under contract on a house. During inspection, mold was found in the attic on …
Best Quick Fix for Rotted Window Sill353
Hi! I love you guys! I was hoping to get some ideas on this. I have a wood-framed window in my tub/shower. We had a tub surround …
Transform Dirt Floor Barn into Woodshop
We have an old barn that is about 30 x 40 feet in western Massachusetts. The first floor of the barn is open and has granite …
Venting Options for Damp Crawlspace
We have a 28″ high, 2,200 square feet crawl space with a dirt floor covered by plastic sheeting and walls of exposed …
How to Reinforce Roof to Avoid Storm Damage
I live in an area prone to hurricanes and want to strengthen my roof. My house was built in the mid 1980s before local codes …
Countertop Gap: How to Repair without Removing Top or Tile
I have a problem with gaps between the exterior walls of my kitchen and bathroom, and countertops. The wall seems to be …
How-to Insulate Garage Walls Behind Sheetrock147
What is the best way to insulate my garage walls that are already sheetrocked? Is is it possible to cut a hole in the top and …
Rotating Roof Vent vs. Ridge Vent: Which is Best?
I am looking for some feedback on (1) the use of rotating vents versus standard flat low lying vents (2)the placement of these …
Help! House Flooded Right Before Closing
I am buying a 3 story, built in 2012 detached house in California. Just got a phone call from my agent today (4 days before …
HVAC Ducts Sweat in Summer
Hey, I live in southern Kentucky. During the summer months I have condensation dripping off the HVAC in the crawl space. What …
Crawlspace Moisture Barrier Installation Tips
When purchasing my house, my inspector suggested adding a moisture barrier to the floor of my crawlspace. Looking around, there …
Missing Return Vents in Home for Heating and AC2K+
I love your show! I live in “the house that Jack built” – it’s colonial and the entire upstairs has no …
Refaced Cabinets Coming Loose – What Should I Do?
I had my cabinets refaced about 8 years ago and now the glue has come loose. I’ve talked with new cabinet refacing …
Soundproofing: Masonry Wall vs Wood/MLV Fence90
We recently moved into a house next to a road that produces more noise than we expected and I’m considering putting …
Tile Directly on Plywood: is it the Correct Way?189
I’m renovating a home I just purchased. I want to know if it is ok to tile on plywood. The previous tile in the bathroom …
How to Maintain Butcher Block: Tips to Keep it Looking Beautiful
I am putting butcher block in for the bar top and countertops. What do you recommend as a sealer?
How To Prevent Rust on Metal Appliances
I have a small cafe and have a small refrigerated display case that works great, but the rubber-coated refrigerator shelves are …