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Find out how to install laminate over ceramic tile flooring in your kitchen. Get tips on taking your appliances out before you put down the laminate in order to adjust for the height difference. Also learn how to build a wood threshold to transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what your options are for replacing masonite siding. Learn about Hardiplank, which is more expensive than vinyl but sturdy, pre-painted and available in a number of different styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to install a conventional roll-up garage door. The one main consideration is making sure that your garage has a standard-height ceiling because it can be hard to do if the ceiling is low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of fruit flies in your garbage disposal. Learn why cleaning the garbage disposal with baking soda and white vinegar will remove the yeast growth that attracts the flies. Also get tips on making a fruit fly trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a squeaky floor under carpeting. Get step by step instructions for locating the floor joist and then using finish nails to secure the floor and stop the squeak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a trick of the trade for getting a clean line when painting a room. Paint your ceiling color, then tape off your ceiling and roll the paint over the tape. This way, if any paint leaks or seeps underneath the tape, it will be the same color. And Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to keep birds from nesting on your porch and pooping on your furniture. Get tips on keeping the birds away by putting spiky wire in the ledges and nesting areas where the birds are landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about ways to make your home a better environment for people with asthma. Get tips on installing a whole-house dehumidifier, switching from carpeting to laminate flooring and improving drainage conditions around your home's foundation to prevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about new safety features in garage door openers, such as reversing mechanisms and battery backups. Find out why Wayne-Dalton's pinch-free overhead garage door is a good choice for a replacement door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to kill black mold on your wood deck. Get tips on using a deck washer and oxygenated bleach, or Jomax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to solve the problem of a toilet that bubbles when the washer drains. The solution is to add an additional vent to your plumbing system. Learn where to add the vent and what type to get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your contractor is pushing you towards an expensive home improvement that you don't see the benefits of, such as replacing your shingles with a metal roof, it is time to find a new contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to figure out what's causing discoloration in your linoleum floor. Sometimes rubber floor mats can react with linoleum or vinyl, causing a stain. Mold might be another culprit, and can be cleaned with bleach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to soundproof a room. Get tips on buying foam panels that adhere with glue from broadcast and recording studio supply places. Also consider putting heavy drapery on your walls to help absorb sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out the pros and cons of hydroseed vs sod. Hydroseed is less likely to be eaten by birds, but it takes longer to grow and can only be put in at certain times of the year. Sod provides instant gratification and fewer chances for weeds to drop in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to unblock a clogged drain outside. Get tips on calling Roto-Rooter and having a drain camera inspection done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish gingerbread on a historical home. Learn which finish is best to use on a tounge and groove porch floor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about topographical map resources. Find out how these resources allow you to see the areas available for development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about choices in insulation. Find out the differences between BIBS insulation, batt insulation and spray-on insulation, and which one is best for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix toilet tank problems. Find out how easy it is to fix the fill valve, flush valve and chain in the toilet tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how tile floor is rated for durability, and how laminate flooring can stand up to humidity and moisture. Also learn how to get rid of pesky carpenter ants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of mold growing on vinyl siding. Find out how using a mildicide and a pressure washer will remove mold from vinyl siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how using mothballs in an attic will deter squirrels from eating away the exterior of your home. Find out how using a piece of fruit in a Havahart trap will snare the squirrel so it can be moved out of the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if you can dye tile grout to match existing grout.  Get tips on how to match the new grout to the old grout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on painting cement roof tiles. Find out whether or not you should replace the cement roof tiles and if you should switch painted tiles to a shady spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices