Converted Porch: Water Seepage Under Walls
We closed in our front porch to make a sewing room. When we get heavy rain, water seeps in under the walls and front door of …
Floor Squeak Repair: Screws vs. Nails for Sub-flooring889
We have squeaking sub-flooring in our hallway upstairs. We have had the carpet pulled back and we are ready to make the floor …
Can Leaks be Caused by Not Cleaning a Bathroom?
We recently had water leaking from the ceiling of the first floor in our house. It turned out the water was coming from a shower …
The Best Ways to Attach a Deck to Your House
I’m buying a house and the inspector noted that the deck was improperly attached to the house. It is a brick veneer home …
Is There Any Way to Stop My Home from Settling?
Our 1937 built house just keeps on settling. I always have to re-adjust doors, entry, and interior. Is there any way to get a …
How to Repair Buckled Laminate Floor
We purchased our home this past winter in Northern NJ. Our den area has a floating laminate floor that looks like it was …
T-Rex Tape Holds Ferociously Strong Where Standard Duct Tapes Fail
When you need an adhesive with intense holding power, T-Rex Tape gets the job done, indoors or out. T-Rex Tape is ferociously …
Replacing Wood Deck Boards with Composite Decking
If I want to replace the wood boards on my deck, will there be a problem installing new ones because of the existing screw …
How to Prioritize Home Repairs
First of all – I adore you guys! I’ve been listening to the podcast and find it incredibly helpful; you both are so …
Kitchen Floor Installation Before Cabinets?
I’m a first time home buyer. I am going to purchase a home that needs some TLC, especially in the kitchen. Should I …
Renovation Tips for a Finished Attic
My attic is partially finished, with another section that is not finished at all. I’m planning to finish both …
Ceruse Finish: Is this a DIY Project?
Is a “ceruse” finish something an ordinary person can accomplish?
Home Inspection Report: Who owns it? Who gets to see it?548
Our house is on the market. Last week a home inspection took place. Later the buyer backed out, but before we received a copy of …
Bathroom Makeover with Wainscoting: Moisture-Resistant Panels Add Style and Interest
We have a very small bathroom that has no character at all. How do we give the room the decorative makeover it needs?
Dishonest Waterproofing Company
I’m selling my house. The buyer had a mold remediation specialist in to check for mold. They are also a waterproofing …
Best Bug Repellars?
Have you had any experience with electric ultra sonic bug repellers? If so do they work well for bug infestations?
Electric to Gas Stove: Good Return on Investment?
We currently have an old electric stove and we are not sure if we should add a gas line and put in a gas stove. Would there …
What is “clean fill” dirt?
We recently dug out an old garden patch that was up against our house. Just wondering what the best type of fill to use to bring …
Best Way to Install a Dryer Vent947
Hey guys, I having a hard time installing the dryer vent tube. The inlet/outlet wont’t line up and I end …
Greenhouse: Can Building be Moved to New Location?
I bought a house and the seller subdivided the land. There is a green house which sits on both properties. The green house needs …
Peeling Porch Stain
I use a weatherproof satin on my porch every year . The product says you only need to redo every 3 to 5 years but yet it comes …
Basement Windows Flooded & Filling with Water
Recently bought a house and we have problems with the basement windows sills along the driveway filling with water when it …
Storm Damage: How to Fix Holes in Soil
I live in Arkansas and we just had some pretty bad and heavy storms for close to a week straight. Around my house, some of the …
Artificial Grass vs Real Grass
What are the benefits of artificial vs real grass, considering cost, watering, sitting/playing on it, and mowing.