Stop Mice in Insulation from Wrecking Your Home717
A mouse in the house is bad enough, but lots of mice is a bigger problem. Get tips for stopping rodents from nesting in your home by using spray foam insulation.
Attic Ventilation: Is a Roof Fan Worth It?
My power attic ventilator fan has died after 22 years. I had a new roof put on 6 years ago and I now have ridge vents on both my …
Leveling a New Floor
We just had a new addition put on our slab, ranch-style house. It is about a 10'x40' addition in the center of our home. …
Seeking Home Maintenance Manual
I'd like a book on Home Maintenance, the book offered here is geared towards more contractors, selling one's home, etc. …
Replace Attic Insulation with Foam
I live in the panhandle of Texas, where we can have several 100+ days in the summer and temps below 10 in the winter. My attic …
How to Find Salvage Yards
I am trying to find building material salvage yards in either the St. Louis area, or the Springfield, MO area. How can I find …
Standby Generator Comparison
Hi: I am in the market to purchase and install a standby generator for my home. I am considering a generator that will service …
Painting Over Stripes
A couple of years ago, I painted my grand-daughters bedroom. The walls are a light brown on orange peel texter. I painted 2 …
Laminate Flooring: How to Silence Squeaks, Taps or Clicks
I want to install laminate tile in my bathrooms but I hate the tapping noise that you get when you walk on it. What is a good …
How to Set Programable Thermostats for Heat Pumps
I have two Trane heat pumps heating my home. One is series 15 and one is series 16. On your last radio show you said to set heat …
Hardwood Flooring V. Engineered Hardwood
I just bought a house on the Big Island of Hawaii at roughly 1300 ft elevation. Should I use a hardwood or engineered hardwood …
Sagging Floor?
I have a question about how I can find out if I am having some sort of a foundation problem. I have noticed the countertops in …
Insulation Vs. Metal Roof
Would it be more efficient to spray foam insulation on the underside of our roof and seal the attic, or put on a metal roof. …
Energy Efficient Entry Doors: How to Choose
Learn how to choose an energy-efficient entry door and get tax incentives in replacing your entry door. Energy-efficient front …
Tankless Hot Water Heaters Save You Money
Find out to save money this winter and improve hot water delivery, go tankless. An efficient, Energy Star-labeled tankless hot …
Mold: Where It Hides in Pristine Homes
Learn where mold hides in pristine homes. Find out how to hire a home inspector trained in mold detection to find hidden mold.
Storage Solutions: Find Your Hidden Space
Get tips for making the most of hidden storage opportunities and Learn about clever storage solutions.
First Floor Ceiling
Is there a product out there that I can put on the joist of my first floor kitchen ceiling that also gives me the ability to …
Contractors: Make Sure They Have Insurance
Get tips to help you hire a home improvement contractor. If you'll be hiring contractors to help, make sure they're properly …
Burned Spots on Smooth Top Electric Stove
I have a 10 year old smooth top range. I have burned spots on the burners. I have scraped the burned areas (with a single edge …
Old Siding: How to Insulate Behind
I have a typical raised ranch built in 1963. I recently built an addition which is well insulated and sided with natural …
Can I Direct Solar Energy to Melt Snow?
My Rhode Island home is a north-facing property that rises above the sidewalk, built on an embankment. For scale purposes …
Cedar Planks Bright Under Removed Pictures: How to Fix
We are in the process of getting our house ready to sell and have removed personal pictures of our family and children from our …
Gas Vs Electric Fireplace
We have an “A-frame” gas fireplace in our family room. Thinking of updating and replacing with an electric …
Gasoline Spill
A gallon or more of gasoline was poured down the side of my house. I am assuming it soaked into the basement concrete blocks …