Can a Home Inspection Help or Hurt?
We bought our home, new, when it was first built. We had an inspector about a month before closing. Our home will be eleven …
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Toxic Mold and Children
My wife and I are in dire need of your advice on how to properly remediate a mold problem in our home. In short, coffee colored …
Do it Yourself Garage Floors Save Money
I am considering putting down a new floor over the concrete floors in my garage and breezeway. I’m thinking about hiring …
Building Field of Dreams
I was just wondering what kind of land I would need if I planned on building a baseball complex. Could I build it on just …
Attic Inspection Good Idea
I do home inspections in Alaska and have had several people (mostly contractors) tell me that it is an absolute no-no to open …
Beware Basement Waterproofers
I have a problem with my basement flooding. A waterproofing company charged me $14,219 to correct. Two of that firms …
Mildew in Bath
Learn how to prevent mildew in a bathroom, as well as how to recaulk a bathtub that has mildew which formed in the caulk.
Replacing Grout4
I just finished laying down ceramic tile on my kitchen floor. Once the grout was down, my wife and I looked at it and decided …
How To Repair Steel Pipes Causing Poor Water Pressure
I very much enjoy your show on 77 WABC, NY. I have a well and the water pressure is very low, especially on the 2nd floor where …
Gas Log is a Bad Idea
We want to convert our wood burning fire place to natural gas. Natural gas service is readily available in our home as we use …
Accessible Patio Door for Wheelchair Access
Greetings from Auburn Alabama! My daughter is in a wheel chair and I need to replace a sliding glass door from the house to the …
Painting Solid Concrete Walls
I just purchased a new home with a solid poured concrete wall foundation. I am not looking to “finish” the …
Sanding Hardwood Floors
What is the maximum depth that you can safely sand a standard ¾ inch thick hardwood floor before affecting its strength and …
Replacing Flooded Flooring
We recently replaced carpeting with laminate flooring in one room of the basement. Yesterday the pipe disconnected on the sump …
Asbestos Ceiling Tile Risk
My house was constructed in 1986 and I have a finished family room/play room in the basement. I do not know when this room was …
Locking Window Guards is a VERY Bad Idea
Locking windows guards can be dangerous as window guards can prevent home occupants from being able to be rescued in the event …
Electric Water Heaters Available Tankless?
Are there any whole house on-demand electric water heaters capable of supplying sufficient hot water for a 3 bath house or is …
Macho Makeover for Garage Floor
I just reorganized my garage. However by getting everything off the floor, I now noticed how grotesque my floor looks. I …
Thawing Frozen Pipes
Best ways to thaw frozen pipe. Get tips from home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler, host of radios's The Money Pit.
Trenchless Pipe Repair Options
I need to replace the old terra-cotta waste pipe from my house to the street, but there is a mature tree over the line. What can …
Return on Investment for Bath Remodel
I have an 18 year old 4 bedroom house (1875 sq. ft.) and want to do a master bath remodel. However, to expand the bathroom …
Refinishing Old Railings
My husband and I are the proud owners of one of only three Sears Honor Built Magnolias known to exist in the United States. The …
Storm Doors are Ancient History
We have a metal front door that faces south. We would like to add a storm door but have heard that this may not be a good idea …
Painting Exterior Surfaces
I’m planning to paint the outside of my home, in the near future. I’ve never done it before, but I can not afford …