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Learn why it's not a good idea to paint a vinyl floor.  Find out why paint is not likely to stick to a vinyl floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether a crawlspace or basement is better than the other.  Learn why a crawlspace is not necessarily less structurally sound than a basement, and why you should have a home inspection done if you're considering buying a house about which you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of rotten egg smell from the faucet.  Find out how a cleaning product from Roto-Rooter eliminates build-up in your faucet and may get rid of a sulphur smell in your water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should get help fast if you're getting soot from a boiler.  Find out how soot can indicate a backdrafting problem and could cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how a vapor barrier can help reduce crawlspace moisture.  Find out additional steps that can prevent crawlspaces from getting damp or flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove glue from a concrete floor.  Find out how ConcreteNetwork.com provides advice on how to treat concrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install hardwood floor over concrete.  Find out about special underlayments made for installing flooring on top of concrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about storm trouble for garage door openers.  Find out why you should have an electrician check for a circuit problem in your garage door opener system if it turns off in a storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to make a small room look bigger.  Find out how to paint a room to make it look larger, and how mirrors and furniture placement can make a tiny room appear larger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about choosing building material for your deck.  Learn the pros and cons of pressure treated lumber, cedar and composite decking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal wood kitchen cabinets.  Find out how to apply thin coats of urethane after sanding the surface of the cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn whether you should repair or replace a rusted bathroom window.  Find out why a tiled-in window in a bathroom might be worth treating to get rid of the rust instead of removing the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how wall-mounted air conditioners work.  Find out how each cooling unit has its own compressor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about who pays for utility pole installation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean white powdery residue from basement brick.  Find out how improving drainage conditions around your home will prevent white mineral salt deposits from forming on basement walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to reinforce a rotting box beam.  Find out how to insert a sister beam beside a box beam with rot by going into your crawlspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about choosing plumbing pipes, copper vs. PEX.  Find out how PEX piping eliminates the need for opening up walls in many cases, especially in an older house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a squeaky floor from above.  Find out how to drive screws or nails through the floorboards under the carpet to stop a floor above from making noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about choosing the best type of attic insulation.  Find out how to create proper ventilation in your attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should check the trap under the kitchen sink when the sink is backing up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why your pipes or kitchen drain might smell after plumbing work.  Find out how excess plumber's putty left behind in your sink could cause a foul odor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for painting wood paneling.  Find out why you should use a primer and a latex top coat to get coverage over wood paneling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about grading and drainage to help a wet basement.  Find out how extending your downspouts and keeping your gutters clean can help reduce moisture in your basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove dried plaster from hardwood floors.  Find out how to use a Scotch pad to carefully remove plaster from hardwood flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn if a rusty wall screw means you have too much moisture in your home.  Find out how air conditioning condensation can also cause rust on items like wall screws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices