Wallpaper Removal Tip
My son has just purchased a new home and will need to remove multiple rooms of wallpaper. We were wondering what would be the …
Installing Ceramic Tile Over Asbestos
Our new 1960s old home has a full basement but is unfinished. The previous owners had carpet down there but removed it due to a …
Attic Ventilation: Impact on Air Conditioning Costs
Does opening the door to the attic have a affect on the AC efficiency in the house? In the hot weather, I keep my 2 garage doors …
Garage Pulling Away From House: Structural Problem
My house is over 125 years old. My kitchen is in the back of the house. To the left of the kitchen, there are 3 steps that lead …
What’s the Best Way to Add Attic Insulation to a Floored Attic?
Hi Money Pit! I have a pine board floor in my attic. The attic has a walk-up staircase and 2×10 joists, so …
Should I Replace My Roof Before Adding Solar Panels?
I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old. I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles …
Should I Replace Mismatched Pipes and Fittings?8
A pipe broke in my vacation place this winter. I have a series of galvanized fittings connecting everything. On the bottom is a …
Why Isn’t My Air Conditioning Working/Keeping the House Cool?
I have an issue with my cold air return. I don't think it's working (or at least isn't working right). My air …
Who Inspects Septic Tank – Buyer or Seller?
Is it the owner's responsibility to have a septic tank inspected before a sale of the home? Or does this fall on the new …
My Garage Door Keeps Getting Stuck
Once temperatures outside dip below 45 degrees, my garage door gets stuck. It raises about six inches then stops. If I …
Do we Need a Bathroom Fan?
We have a home that was built in 1920. We want to take an upstairs bedroom and turn it in to our master bathroom. There is a …
Heat Pump vs. Gas Furnace
I'm considering having a heat pump installed in a house I'm closing on next week. The house is located in western …
Granite Back Splash: Trend?17
I am ready to install a granite countertop. Should I include a 4 inch backsplash or go with tile? Some say the granite …
Can Get Grout Clean. Any Other Options?
I can't get rid of the black spots on my shower grout. I have tried the shower cleaners and bleach, and have even had …
How to Repair an Ungrounded Well Pump
I recently had my main electrical box upgraded. When the electrician was testing the receptacles he discovered an open ground …
Major Complete Home Remodel
We own a 1920's era tract home with floor structure issues in both the bath and kitchen. House is in need of a complete, …
My Home Is Sick: Need Help
Hi, I found your website and I have been reading the articles. I have not found one that addresses my issue so I am writing to …
Best Backsplash Protection: Masonry Sealant or Polyurethane?
I recently installed a slate kitchen backsplash. To protect it and keep it clean, should I use the countertop sealer sold in …
Can I Paint Bathroom Wall and Floor Tile?386
I'd like to paint over the pink tile on my outdated bathroom's walls and floor. Is this possible – and how? Or …
Inherited House. Do I Dump It or Get It Fixed It?
I have inherited a house recently. It has not been occupied in over 5 years and wasn’t “Properly closed up”. …
In Salty Air, Is a Synthetic Porch Railing Better Than Wood?
I have an oceanfront home. My porch rail is made from wood that isn't holding up well. Should I replace it with wood, or a …
How to Paint Over Concrete
I just recently purchased a home, and unfortunately the previous homeowners were Michigan …
Water Collects in Sagging Concrete Driveway
Our concrete driveway is about 10 years old. There's a part in the middle that dips down, and when is rains we get a big …
Can I Insulate My Roof Without Removing It?242
What is the best way to insulate a one-and-a-half story home? Our house was built in 1952 and has no soffit vents but does have …