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Learn how to intall a heat circulator for cold upper floors.  Find out why a clock setback thermostat could also be installed to save energy and lower heating bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a plastic vapor barrier.  Find out how a vapor barrier on top of existing insulation will help seal a house and eliminate drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn whether you should remove or maintain asbestos shingles on your house.  Find out how asbestos shingles resist rot but may need to be cleaned of mildew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to protect yourself if a lawsuit is filed by a subscontractor against a builder and a homeowner.  Find out why a subcontractor might sue a homeowner for a building mistake that is not the homeowner's fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about planning to remodel your only bathroom.  Find out the order in which you should make changes to your bathroom, including floor tiling and replacing the sink, when there's only one bathroom in your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a water leak in a window corner.  Find out how to replace the flashing around the window to stop rain from leaking inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the best way to hang gutters.  Find out about a special lag bolt designed for gutters that allows you to take the gutters off when you have your roof replaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get basic tips on concrete home building.  Learn how to promote humidity control in your concrete home, by creating proper drainage around your home's foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair water leaks around a vent pipe.  Find out how replacing the flashing around a bathroom vent pipe through your roof can get rid of recurring rain leaks in your bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal a cracking wood deck.  Find out how to clean, prepare and apply a clear coating to a checking or cracking wooden deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to brighten up a dark porcelain sink.  Find out how removing mineral deposits can restore shine and luster to a black or dark colored porcelain sink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal a cracked cement foundation from water.  Find out why you should use an epoxy compound to patch cracks in a concrete foundation and prevent a wet basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cut replacement boards for a gapped hardwood floor.  Find out why cracks and gaps between certain kinds of hardwood flooring cannot be successfully filled or patched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to add new attic insulation over old.  Find out how to correctly install layers of insulation over floor joists in an attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to dry out a wet condo basment.  Find out how cleaning your clogged gutters and improving drainage around the foundation of your house can dry out a wet basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove a mirror stuck to the wall.  Find out how to use piano wire to get a mirror off of drywall that's been hung using glue or liquid nails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should get help fast when you see flames from a furnace chimney.  Find out how to call a qualified HVAC contractor to inspect your furnace and protect you from fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should get an expert opinion when you're buying a home with wall cracks.  Find out why you should get feedback from an independent professional who will not be making repairs, such as a home inspector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to level and coat a cement basement floor.  Find out how to apply a leveling and resurfacing compound to concrete called Abocrete, and how to use a basement floor paint to coat or seal the basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a condensation problem in the atic.  Learn how to stop humidity from forming in the attic and how to determine if moisture in the attic is from condensation or a roof leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to decorate to downplay an ugly bathtub.  Find out how to bring in accessories and complementary colors that will draw attention away from an unattractive avocado green tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair a hole in laminate flooring.  Find out how most laminate flooring manufacturers sell patch kits that will allow you to fill in holes in damaged laminate floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to reduce spotting on flatware in the dishwasher.  Find out how using a rinse agent like Jet-Dry will help eliminate spots on your silverware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean and protect cedar siding.  Find out how to select a color or clear stain for cedar siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find a leak in air conditioning ducts.  Find out why you can still locate an air leak in your air conditioning pipes even if they're wrapped in insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices