Stop Mice in Insulation from Wrecking Your Home715
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.
Solving Peeling Paint Problems
I painted my daughter’s bedroom using primer and then paint. Now it has become my son’s room, and there are spots …
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: …
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 …
Solution for a Leaky Boiler?
I went to put on heat first time and got no heat from my gas powered boiler (water baseboard heating). What is did get was …
Energy Saving Light: Bulbs and Fixtures
Learn how to illuminate your home with bulbs and fixtures that lighten up energy bills. Illuminate your home with stylish energy …
Architectural Salvage: Recycled Building Materials Brings the Best of the Past to Your Door
Architectural salvage is the ultimate in recycled building materials. Building with recycled building materials from …
Safety at Home: Here Are the Top Danger Zones57
Learn how to keep your family safe by finding, fixing, and eliminating hidden and visible dangers lurking in your home.
Top 10 Home Improvement Questions
If you're aiming to spruce up your home before selling it, give it a refresh, or tackle a few repairs, here are the top 10 …
Will OSB Make Me Sick? Is it Strong?500
Hi Tom. My parents are considering a new home in retirement community. My question is what are the pros and cons of a home …
Need More Storage
I have a question about outdoor storage. I need a space that is weatherproof. Do you have any suggestions?
Air Conditioning Options: Central, Ductless, or Through-the-Wall?
Learn the difference between central air conditioning, ductless air conditioning, and through-the-wall air conditioning, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …