The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Learn why it is a good idea to replace your old garage door opener when you replace the old garage door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair cracks in a basement floor. Find out why the cracks developed and what to do to get rid of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to go about finding a good roofing contractor. Learn what you need to ask the contractor before you hire him, and what you need to do before you make your final decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to successfully get rid of underbrush in your yard. Find out how using Roundup on the underbrush can get rid of it, and how applying it in the right season will allow you to put down grass seed for a lush green lawn in the following summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how small roof leaks can be fixed with a spray patching compound. Learn how Rescue 911 works, how much it costs, and where to pick up the product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of the rotten egg odor coming from your water supply. Find out how adding a charcoal filtration system is safe and can eliminate the bad smell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what type of flooring is best installed over vinyl tile and concrete. Learn why laminate flooring or an engineered hardwood floor will hold up better than hardwood flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how replacing a leaky air conditioning unit with a Energy Star air conditioning system can save you money. Find out how replacing a malfunctioning thermostat with a setback thermostat can save money on your heating costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard. Find out how eliminating grubs can make moles look for another source of food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on finishing concrete basement walls. Learn how framing the wood walls to match the depth of the concrete walls will need to be done, and find out which drywall is best to install in a basement area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the proper way to ventilate your attic. Find out how solar energy vents are not necessary to ventilate your attic; if a ridge and soffit ventilation sytem has been installed, your attic should be properly ventilated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should install a rubber membrane on a flat roof.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find tips on repairing a lawn damaged by a snow plow. Learn how to regrade the area, and which grass will grow in quickly to fix the gouged areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for determining when it is time to replace your old roof. Find out how the slope of the roof can affect wear and tear on the roof and how it is a determining factor on when you should replace the roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to cool down a hot attic room. Find out how to keep the finished attic room cool by adding or removing insulation and how to air condition the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to protect a wood door and trim from ultra violet damage by using stain. Learn what to do to prep the wood areas for adhering the UV stain and how to protect the door once the stain has been applied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to do when you end up with a burn mark on your kitchen countertop. Find out how to remove a slight singe mark, and how the laminate countertop reacts to heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how cleaning a bathroom trap can keep sludge from building up and clogging the drain. Find out what causes the drain to clog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how gutter guards can eliminate yearly gutter cleaning. Find out which type of gutter guard does the best job keeping leaves and other debris out of your gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to hang a heavy picture on plaster.  Find out how to locate wooden studs behind an old plaster wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove mildew from siding.  Find out how to use a pressure washer without damaging siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to restore faded vinyl siding.  Find out about a product called Restora by the Flood company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to keep your basement dry when it rains.  Find out how good drainage around a home's foundation can prevent a wet basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cover spots on concrete with epoxy paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix low water pressure in just one bathroom.  Find out why you might need to replace your diverter valve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices