Disposing of Old AC Equipment
I have an AC condenser on the roof of my townhouse that I want to demolish to prepare for a new HVAC system. Can I simply …
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What Qualifies as Sustainable Wood?
How do I know if I’m getting truly green, sustainable wood flooring products?
Meet Florida’s Showcase Green Envirohome
I’m interested in building a super environmentally friendly home. I’ve seen and read about homes that claim to have …
Arranging a Home Energy Audit4
A home energy audit is the first step toward energy and dollar savings. Home energy audits give you a clearer picture of how …
Stealing a House: Latest Scam on the Block
What do you get when you combine two popular rackets these days-identity theft and mortgage fraud? A totally new kind of crime: …
Smart Lawn Sprinkler Tips
After last summer’s high water bills, I’d like to make some changes to my landscaping that’ll preserve its …
Clearing the air about air cleaners: Whole-house vs. room11
A few members of my family are allergy-prone, and I’d like to add air cleaning systems to our home. Are individual units …
Going Green While Growing Green: Tips for Creating Smart Lawn Stewardship Program
Going green in a home lawn care program doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are some easy, cost-effective steps …
Proper Prep for Painting Projects
I’m about to tackle my first interior paint job, and don’t want to wind up with the same rough-looking results …
Replace or refinish bathroom fixtures?
The worn fixtures in my master bath are in need of an update, but I don’t quite have the budget to replace everything at …
Your Aging Money Pit4
Every product in the home has a life span. Evaluate your major home components, such as roofing and siding, on a yearly basis.
Consumer Reports: These Vacuums Suck
Consumer Reports tests show several brands should pay more attention to the product’s purpose. Latest tests of more than …
Open The Door To Energy Savings
Always close door, windows and vents to rooms you don't use to save on your energy bills. BUT there is ONE door that you should …
Q+A: Updating Home to Help My Parents
I’ve lived in my 1928 DC Row/Federal Style home for over 30 years. I would like to add a 2 or 3 story addition to the …
Best way to store firewood
On your home improvement radio show, I heard you warn that storing wood too close to your house can invite termites. How should …
Choosing a Hybrid HVAC System16
It’s about time for me to upgrade my home’s HVAC components, and I’ve been hearing a lot about hybrid systems. …
Creating More Space in a Tiny Laundry Room5
My tight-squeeze laundry area has turned into a disorganized mess I dread, and our family laundry volume shows no sign of …
California Is The Worst Place to get a Home Inspection
Learn how to select the most qualified home inspector and why some state home inspection licensing programs are not thorough …
How to Fix a Squeaking Floor
Q: What can I do about squeaky floors? My house is about 20 years old, built over a crawl space. The floor covering is vinyl …
How to Clean Algae from Roof
My 18 year old wood roof shingles have algae here in Northern NJ. I got several quotes and they were all very costly (about …
How to Get a Glossy Garage Floor
I recently applied BEHR Premium 2-Part Epoxy Garage Floor Coating in my garage which looks terrific, but I would prefer a …
Home Warranty Woes
I bought my first house a little over 2 months ago. During the home inspection the heat pump was old but operational. We had the …
Energy Tax Credits
Learn how to qualify for energy tax credits and make home improvements for winter comfort and tax-time savings .
Removing Paint from Brick
I’m a new listener going through all the podcasts. I just bought a house built in 1921 and there are few things I want to …