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Learn how to get rid of spiders in the workplace and in living spaces. Find out a natural home remedy for eliminating spiders so they will not return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how solar roof shingles by Uni-Solar can power your home.  Find out how solar shingles are highly wind-resistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some toilets seem to have a mind of their own!  Learn how to stop a toilet from Ghost flushing, which happens when a toilet flush valve starts to leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn where to look to find replacement tape that gives the look of Tudor style criss-cross or cross-hatched leaded windows.  Find out why you should look for replacement window tape at an art store rather than a home improvement store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove mold and mildew from a concrete driveway.  Find out how direct sunshine and a product called Jomax will help you clean mold and mildew growth from your driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal a slippery concrete floor.  Find out how to make a concrete porch floor less slippery by applying an epoxy coat sealant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about finishing options for basement walls.  Find out about drywall for moist environments that resists mold growth, and pre-fabricated basement finishing systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how you can improve a house to make it sell quickly.  Find out how buyers are most concerned with kitchens, baths and decks, and how to make your space look larger and more practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair rotting window trim.  Find out if you should use a mold and mildew inhibitor on your rotting window trim, whether you should hire a carpenter or patch the holes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the potential cause of electricity going on and off.  Find out why you should call an electrician to address short circuit problems in your electrical wiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish a rusty cast iron bathtub.  Find out why home enameling kits are not as effective as having a professional re-enamel and coat a cast iron tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about refinishing options for ugly dark kitchen cabinets.  Learn how to strip and stain kitchen cabinets, and how to properly clean, prime and paint kitchen cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix slow hot water in the tub.  Find out how a partially closed valve may be causing just the hot water to run more slowly in your tub, shower or sink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stop rain from leaking through a chimney.  Find out how to replace leaky flashing around your chimney to stop rain water leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn whether you should keep or replace your baseboard radiators.  Learn how to reduce your electric bills by installing insulation, getting new windows, or using a Reiker fan that heats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about remodeling for added value on a mobile home.  Find out what remodeling projects you should do for a return on investment if you sell your mobile home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why blown-in insulation means no tearing down walls.  Find out how blown-in insulation is blown into a small hole in the wall and fills the empty space with insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to patch cracks in concrete steps.  Find out how to collect dust from the concrete and mix it into silicone caulk to fill in cracks in cement that are invisible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about options for refinishing an old bathtub.  Find out about having a tub professional enameled, learn about tub inserts and replacing your bathtub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find the source of a roof leak.  Find out why most roof leaks occur at the intersection where two roofs meet, and at the chimney where the flashing has worn down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install tile flooring over concrete.  Find out what kind of adhesive to use when laying ceramic tile over a concrete floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about fixing water pressure problems.  Find out how to stop hot or cold water spurts in the shower when a toilet is flushed, and how to increase the water pressure into your home from the city line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on finishing a basement.  Learn about the best flooring options to inhibit mold and how to paint a concrete floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix creaky hardwood floor boards.  Find out how using a penny finish nail will help stop your floor from squeaking and creaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to resurface pitted or blemished concrete.  Find out how colors can be added to a product called Abocrete that improves the surface of concrete patios, walkways and driveways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices