Prepping Walls for Paint After Wallpaper Removal
I am in the process of refreshing my kitchen and intend to paint walls that were previously wallpapered. Thanks to the Wagner …
White Dust in Crawlspace: Is It Mold?
My house filled with a dust-like material/powder when I first turned the heat on last fall. My HVAC and pest control people do …
Easy Repair For Loose Drywall Tape?3K+
There is a seam in our upstairs ceiling where the drywall tape is peeling up. I know I can repair this, but I am worried about …
Can I Add More Cellulose Insulation to My Attic?
I have cellulose insulation that is R19 in the attic from 1985. Can I just add more of it without removing the old stuff? I live …
Roof Deck Leaking Into Garage Underneath228
We have a flat 12×12 deck off our master bedroom. It sits on top of our garage. We love it and want to keep it, but it …
Can I Put a Filter on a Floor-Mounted Return Register?4
Is it wise to place a vent filter in the vent of floor-mounted return register to both filter the air and to prevent stuff from …
Trickle From One Faucet
Barely any water comes out of our upstairs faucet. We have well water and an artesian well from overflow. I'm guessing …
What’s the Cause of Spotty Radiant Heat?
Hi! I am a new member and cant tear myself away from your website and show. I purchased my first home last year in upstate New …
Does Waterproofing Paint Work?
Would the application of a “waterproofing” paint be worth it before finishing my basement? I want to ensure that my …
How to Paint a Peeling Basement Floor523
I have a basement floor that has been painted at least once, and probably with an oil base. The current topcoat was a latex …
Can I Put a Vinyl Floor Over Laminate Floor?
I have laminate floor, but some of it has buckled from moisture. If I sand these areas down, will I be able to lay the vinyl …
New Construction Roof Makes Noise
The roof of my 2013-built single-family house makes loud squeaking/creaking noise on windy days. The problem started in one room …
Fireplace vs. Boiler?
This heating season, I had a fireplace insert installed to provide most of our house heat. I would now like to minimize our …
Exterior Door Freezing Closed38
I have a manufactured home (it's less than 15 years old), and we're having a problem our metal insulated exterior door. …
What’s the Best Way to Clean Carpets?
What is the best method for cleaning carpets? Chem-dry? Steam? Other?
Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling741
We bought a house made in 1960 in southern California. It has vaulted ceilings and no attic. There was never any insulation put …
Removing a Rust Stain From a Concrete Driveway
How do I remove a rust stain (probably from rebar) from my concrete driveway?
Why Are Composite Deck Boards Curling?
I have a deck that's about 25' square. Last summer, I installed composite deck boards to it. By springtime, the ends …
Water Heater: Takes Too Long to Get Hot Water
I would like to replace the two water heaters in my attic (14 yrs old), but am not sure how to solve the problem of how to …
Can I Lay Hardwood Floor in a Dry Basement?
Hey guys, I enjoy listening to your show and I'm looking for some help with basement flooring: We have extended gutters, …
How to Repair Sun Damage on Front Door36
Hello. I'm a novice when it comes to home improvement DIY work, and I'm interested in repairing some sun damage I see on …
How Do I Install Exterior Door and Window Surrounds?
My 1984 Colonial home has no exterior door or window surrounds – just the white vinyl window frame. I would like to add …
Surge Suppressors vs Backup Battery vs Standby Home Generator?
Are there any problems associated with having a whole house surge supressor, individual surge supressor with backup battery, and …
How Do I Replace Missing Craftsman Exterior Trim?
I recently purchased a 1934 home in Baltimore that features Craftsman details, including the trim that runs along the entire …