Home Inspection Problem
My question to you is. After the inspector gave us his report on the house we found he missed many major things that were …
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Nails Rusting on Painted Cedar Clapboards
About 5 years ago, I had my house re-clapboarded (and painted with primer and 2 coats of Sherwin Williams paint). It came out …
Hanging a Flat Screen TV
Like many people this season we are buy a new flat screen TV and were planning to mount it over our fireplace. I was wondering …
Kitchen Floor Tile Loose Grout
I have a modular house that has a problem with the grout in the kitchen cracking and lifting out. Three times the floor was …
Gadgets to Keep the Holiday Guests Happy
Learn about gadgets that keep holiday guests happy. Impress your guests by turning your home into an upscale bed and breakfast …
Apartment and House Insulation Tips: Heat It Up!
Tips for keeping home toasty warm this winter while saving money on home heating bills. Get apartment and house insulation tips …
Get Rid of Carpet Wrinkles and Loose Spots
Learn how to get rid of carpet wrinkles and loose spots. Find out what tools you should rent to do it yourself, to flatten out …
Painting Kitchen Countertops
A few weeks ago you had a caller who had a question regarding her old Formica countertops. You mentioned a product that I …
Floor Re-do3
We have an expanse of Mexican paver flooring, 20 years old, and some of them are badly stained from grease and wear. I think …
Combo Room
Hello, I have an open floor plan home. When you walk in you can see the large formal living room, the small dining and the …
Insulating Attic Rafters
Our house was built in the 1950s and I was wondering your input on insulating the rafter area upstairs. If we do this would we …
Building a New House (Structure) with Insulating Concrete Forms
I am building what I call a fort. It will be approx. 20 x 30 x 100 x 8 foot high, insulating concrete forms. I need the step by …
Rearrange Furniture for a Fresh Look — For Free!
Learn how to redecorate for free by rearranging your furniture for a fresh look. Find out how to swap items between rooms to …
Home Improvement for the Holidays
Get ready for holiday guests and ensure your shopping is done early with these great products, guaranteed to make holiday home …
Attic Fan Won’t Stop Running613
Of course, I wanted to let you know I love your show! You have taught me a lot and I have stopped the leaking in my basement …
Wind Generator: What’s the ROI?
I hear a lot of pros and cons to wind generators. What's the truth? Is there a wind generator that works and pays for itself …
Getting Rid of Smoke Odor
Had a small fire last night and needed to use the fire extinguisher… a piece of bread left to long in the toaster. There …
Vulnerable Foundation?
Here's a situation that was difficult to explain on air with Tom & Leslie. Hopefully the description and photos will …
Whole House Humidifiers Recomendation
I have natural gas forced heat and looking for a good whole house humidifier and was wondering what’s the best set up out …
Paint That Doesn’t Stink!
Find out how to get paint that doesn't stink. Learn about low odor and scented paints you can use in the winter time when …
Cracked tile in bathroom
The travertine tile in our bathroom which is part of a 5 year old addition has started to crack and come loose in some places. …
Replacement Windows Offer Energy Savings and Tax Advantage
Tips to save on energy bills by using replacement windows. Tax credits for energy efficient home improvements can apply to …
Insulating Walk Up Attic with Tongue and Groove Flooring
I have a 1600 sq ft attic with no insulation in the cavities. The tongue and groove flooring runs the entire length, the …
Electric vs. Propane Dryer
I am getting ready to replace a propane dryer and i was wondering long term which is cheaper propane or electric