The Lindus Construction Home Improvement Show

Andy Lindus from Lindus construction answers your home improvement questions.

Dehumidifiers are a hot topic this time of year. Andy Lindus of Lindus Construction weighs in.

With little snow cover, now is a great time to plan that deck project. Deck and porch specialist Luke Panek answers your deck and porch project questions.

Insulating crawl spaces, attics, in floor heat are just some of the questions answered by Andy Lindus of Lindus Construction.

Andy Lindus is in answering your home improvement calls and texts.  This week's topics include: Fixing electric heating for a basement floor. Insulating a newly-constructed pole building. Installing rubber flooring for a room with fish aquariums. Problems with condensation on storm windows. Should Cedar siding be removed to put on new vinyl siding?

Andy Lindus is in to answer your calls and texts.  This week's topics include: The best suggestions for window replacements. The best option for a remodel on concrete flooring. The possibility to replace shingles that have hail damage. Fixing a squeaky floor. Insulating an addition to a garage.

This week, Luke Panek is in for Andy.  Along with general home improvement questions, he takes your calls and texts on how to get your decks set up for the colder months ahead.

This week, Jesse Trebil from Safe Basements MN is on to discuss those issues you may have with your basements and/or foundations.  Some topics include: Whether soil composition makes a difference in laying foundations. How to mitigate radon from building in your basement. The difference between block and poured concrete foundations. Getting rid of moisure on a home.

Andy Lindus & Denny Long take calls on how you can improve your home & garage just in time for winter.

Andy Lindus has a lot of years in the home improvement business.  He brings that expertise to your calls and texts.  This week's topics include: Installing a bathroom fan when space is limited. The difference between open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation. The best way to seal a white oak deck. If it's a good idea to seal cracks in tile flooring. Whether it's best to replace a r...

It's another weekend to work on those home projects.  Andy Lindus answers your phone calls and texts on several topics, including: What to do when replacing a roof. The difference between LP Smartside and steel siding. Working procedures during the pandemic. How to correct a garage that leans at the foundation. How to best spot hail damage on a roof. Whether you can use heat cables to break u...

You kept Andy Lindus busy this week with your call and texts.  Topics include: Creating more soundproofing on the shared wall of a townhome. Replacing an asphalt roof with a metal one. Is there an asbestos problem with popcorn ceiling in the late 1970s home? Step-by-step process for insulating a rambler house built in the late 1970s. Fixing a squeaky floor in a second-floor bathroom. Protecti...

Andy Lindus is in to take your calls and texts.  This week's topics include: Whether newer windows have better noise reduction. Cleaning green staining from the underside of roof shingles. How to keep bats out of roof vents. The recommended option for an Entry door. Multiple scenarios to set up bathroom remodels. The "pro"s and "con"s of buying a Stucco house.

On this last Saturday of Summer 2020, Andy Lindus is in to take your calls and texts.  This week's topics include: Installing a range hood to help vent smoke. Fixing a situation where pocket windows were installed into replacement siding. Checking temperature issues after installing a new furnace. Cleaning and treating a wooden swing set. Creating access to install insulation (where no crawls...

Andy Lindus is in to answer your home improvement questions.  This week, they include: How to get rid of old concrete. The best way to fix a gap between a concrete foundation and the home. The best recommendation for replacement siding. Adding a pergola to a replacement deck. Recommendations for waterproofing a basement floor before replacing it.

Andy Lindus is working on this Labor Day weekend.  He's in to discuss topics that include: A recommended product to protect cedar decks. The difficulty in removing existing stain spots on a deck. The best way to remove debris from a newer roof. How to repair damage caused by ice dams.

Saturday was a beautiful day to spend on your deck.  Luke Panek is in to help get it in the best shape possible.  Questions include: Recommendations for composite decking. The pros and cons of low-maintenance decks. Whether you should leave a Cedar deck natural. Fixing a bowed floor on a 3-Season porch over a finished basement. Concerns with the heat radiating from an all-weather deck.

Andy Lindus is off this week, so this was a unique opportunity to introduce some of you to his Radio.com podcast with WCCO mid-morning host Cory Hepola.  Listen in to some offerings from the "Hey, Let's Build It" series of shows.

Andy Lindus returns this week with plenty to help out with.  Topics include: How to deal with various types of storm damage. What you should look for in a contractor. Which building materials are starting to go into short supply. The comparison of cedar shingles to ones made of asphalt. Answers to various questions regarding outdoor decks.

Alex Lindus fills in today.  He takes your calls and text on topics the include: Why a sump pump is in important indicator of Radon gas. What to do to prepare for those annual projects. How Lindus is reacting to the loss of this year's MN State Fair. The use of zinc strips on a roof. What to do about replacing a driveway. What to use on a side door with roots nearby (patio vs. deck).

Andy Lindus takes some time to answer your project questions.  This week's texts and calls include: If more home projects are being started/completed during this pandemic. The trend of expanding living spaces to yards and lawns. Best suggestions for a new entry door. Why wall plates should not be drilled dor more air circulation. If there is an alternate way to install a metal roof.

Andy Lindus is here to help keep those home projects rolling along.  This week's topics include: How much foam insulation to use on a crawl space. The importance of radon testing. Removing moisture from a garage attic. Putting a seal coat on a cedar deck. Ceramic tiles becoming loose on a basement floor. The pros and cons of installing a black metal roof.

Andy Lindus takes your calls to help those stubborn home projects, including: How extreme heat effects construction and improvement projects. What to do to re-paint or cover wood soffits. The best color of roof shingles for this region. Whether a 1-1/2 story home needs soffit vents. The best way to prep a wall for painting after removing wallpaper. Insulating a crawlspace while keeping moisture ou...

How can Andy Lindus help you this week?  He takes your calls and texts on several topics, including: The process to fix storm damage to your home. Installing a solar tube. The effect of an insect on a roof vent for a bath fan. How to minimize texture peeling while painting a ceiling. When to stain a deck with green-treated wood.

Despite Saturday being Independence Day, Andy Lindus continues to help you out with those ongoing home projects.  This week's topics include: The advantages of a dual sump pump system. How to fix storm damage (like the flooding from last week's heavy rains). Getting rid of carpenter ants. Whether you should move a brick facing separated from concrete foundation. Keeping grass from growin...