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Find out what kind of flooring is recommended for the bottom of a boat. Get tips on choosing the right kind of floor that will last for the boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how mold can grow after a hurricane. Learn how quickly a home may dry out after a hurricane, and how dry studs indicate a dry home where mold won't grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to get rid of mold and moisture in a crawl space. Find out how adding fill dirt around the perimeter and a power ventilator in the crawl space will eliminate any moisture issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to use to preserve and protect the finish of a wood deck. Find out how your local home center can give you advise on how to preserve the color and finish of your deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to eliminate carpenter bees. Find out how to keep carpenter bees from eating the fashia board on your home, and how using a powder insecticide treatment  will eliminate them for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to repair a crack in a plaster ceiling. Find out how to use latex caulk to repair the crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on replacing curved gutters. Find out how curved gutters are made and who to contact to get new curved gutters installed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to repair termite damage. Find out how to determine if your structure has termite damage, and the easiest ways to fix the damaged areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the choices available in new asphalt roof shingles. Get tips on the importance of putting on an ice and water shield under the shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about insuring your home when your foundation is mis-matched. Get tips on how to make sure the foundation is solid and what to do if an insurance company insists that you pour money into fixing the foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix dead patches in a lawn. Find out how putting topsoil over new grass seed and watering the lawn will help new grass grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether or not digging into a slab foundation will destroy the structural integrity of the home. Learn how deep a shower pan should be in a home with no basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the steps to take to identify the source of a leak after heavy rain. Find out where to look for the leak so that it can be repaired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to fix cracks in a brick swimming pool and patio. Find out how using silicone caulk with the most UV resistance can seal the cracks as well as keep water out of the cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to clean mold off vinyl windows. Find out how strong a solution you need to make to clean off the mold and keep it from returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to deal with contractor theft. Find out the steps to take to bring a shady contractor to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to rid your yard of weeds. Find out how to apply weedkiller and new grass seed so that by the following Spring you will have a weed-free lawn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace individual pieces of vinyl siding. Find out how using a certain tool can help take off siding pieces without having to take down the entire wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why it takes so long to heat water from a hot water heater. Get tips on whether or not it is a waste of energy and money to install a second water heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent ice damming, or ice buildup, on an existing older roof. Find out how to install Grace Ice and Water Shield to prevent any future ice dams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out about slip-resistant paint. Get tips on how the paint can be mixed and applied to surfaces for a slip-proof area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to hurricane-proof windows in preparation for hurricane season. Learn how to cut the plywood so it fits over the entire window, and get tips on how to install the plywood over the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on determining how and when to replace an asphalt shingle roof. Find out whether adding more roof sheathing is benefical and how far up on your roof you need to go to replace rotting wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why it is a good idea to install new flooring over vinyl tile. Get tips on how to get rid of the problem areas in the existing vinyl floor so that the new floor lays evenly over the vinyl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the benefits of radiant barriers. Get tips on how radiant barriers can help cool your home in the summer heat, and find out where radiant barriers should be installed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices