Roof Ventilation
My husband and I will be replacing our asphalt shingles with Architectural ones. The old ones started curling after 5 years. The …
Ceramic Tile5
Where can I possibly find a match to my ceramic kitchen tile floor? It may be hard, if not impossible, to find. Thanks, Mary
Subfloor5
Is there an easier way to remove damaged subfloor extending under sill than hammer and chisel?
Help with Deck Stains
I had stained my deck with Behr Semi Transparent Deck, Fenc, & Siding Wood Stain. The stain consist of a penetrating oil …
Update Kitchen Cabinets5
I have some old kitchen cabinets I plan to update with some paint. I wanted to give them a modern look with some new hidden …
Water Heater68
Dear Tom and Leslie, My brother-in-law just took a lukewarm shower. He reset the breaker. How long does it take to reheat the …
Post-power Washing Deck Prep
Hey folks, I've recently completed power washing (gently) my deck and screened porch. I've already re-stained the deck, …
How to Avoid Flooding
We have been flooded 3 times in 7 years, i have a sump pump and 6 drains. is there anything else i can do to stop this it is a …
What’s the Best Transition Between Two Unlevel Floors
Concerning our linoleum kitchen floor which cracks between the old floor and the addition floor: The house was built in the …
Foul Odor From New Dishwasher
We recently moved into a new home, in which I completed much of the finish work myself. One of the tasks I took on was …
Insulating the Basement Walls
I have a 100 year old house in the midwest. The original clay block foundation is still in pretty good shape with only 2 of the …
Cold Water Blast in Shower: How to Prevent?4
My home was built in 1980. The water supply is from a well water system. In the room where it runs into the house, there is …
What is a Router? Do I Really Need One?7
I was excited to build some bookshelves for my daughter’s room, but the step-by-step directions I found say I need a power …
Avoiding Mold in Schools
My classroom at school experienced a “flood” of sorts. Water leaked in from windows 15 feet up on the wall, …
Floor Joist Support: How to Eliminate Bounce
My floor joists are 2x10s, 16 inch on center. Before I drywall the basement ceiling, I would like to stiffen the floor joists to …
Changing a Carpeted Stairs to Hardwood
Last week you had a caller that was wanting to replace his carpeted stairway with hardwood. You did not have any really good …
Asphalt Driveway is Higher Than Concrete Area Leading into Garage and Garage Floor Heavy Rain Funnels Water into Garage
How can I fix this short of having the driveway replaced?
Insulating a Home With a Flat Roof
You've mentioned Insuladd on your show, but haven't been able to find anything positive about it online. Do you have …
Mortgage Co. Holds Insurance Settlement
Filing a claim with your insurance company can be the least of your problems. Because my claim was a significant amount due to …
Kitchen Faucet
I have been having a problem with my kitchen faucet. Over the past couple of years, I have replaced my faucet 4 times because it …
Can I Add a Terrace to My Small Yard?
What's the best way to terrace a yard that is completely long and narrow? There's no room to squeeze in an excavator …
Source of Basement Water
The water appeared while doing a load of laundry. We examined the washing machine and the water hose that attaches to the …
Water Damage on Ceiling
I just moved into a townhouse with the washer/dryer on the second floor. When I connected the washer, I must not have tightened …
Reimbursement from Home Insurance Company for Air Conditioner
I made the mistake of purchasing an air conditioner compressor because my air conditioner didn’t work (hadn’t worked …