The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Learn how to replace rotting plywood near gutters.  Find out why you should install an Ice and Water Shield by Grace to prevent rot from melting snow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for converting your two-prong electric outlets to three-prong outlets.  Find out how to create a grounded outlet without the entire system being grounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if 50-year roof shingles are worth the investment.  Learn why 25-year shingles may be sufficient for your roof depending on how long you plan to live in the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to strip and stain a wood desk.  Find out how a product called Rock Miracle will help you strip a wooden desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove stains from brick pavers in your driveway.  Find out how TSP or trisodium phosphate will clean rust stains from pavers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about options for replacing a flat roof.  Find out how a built-up tar roof and a membrane roof are both good options when you need to replace a leaking flat roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to protect a sewer pipe from tree roots.  Find out how pipe relining technology can seal your sewer line against damage from tree roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to boost your electric system to run a dishwasher.  Find out how having an additional circuit added can make it possible to run multiple appliances in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean mold from sheetrock.  Find out why you should wear a protective mask and consult the Money Pit Mold Resource Guide when cleaning mold from sheetrock or drywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to lay ceramic tile on concrete.  Find out why it's important to have a level concrete slab surface in order to prevent tiles from cracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weigh your options in exterior house siding.  Find out the pros and cons of different types of siding including vinyl siding and fiber cement siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal drafts around a door.  Find out how to install felt weatherstripping around the gaps of your door and how a sweep will block drafts from under the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to choose drywall for a bathroom.  Find out why Dens Armor Plus is great sheetrock for a moist area like a bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the reasons a clothes dryer might leave burns and creases on clothes.  Find out how a venting problem or a rubber rollers may be causing burn marks on clothes in a dryer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prime and paint over a water stain on a ceiling.  Find out how to avoid a wet look by priming the entire ceiling with an oil-based primer and then repainting over the water stain on your ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about installing emergency lighting for power outages.  Find out how installing a natural gas generator can help keep the lights on in the event of a power outage or black-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of a sewer smell in your house.  Find out how venting your ejector pump and cleaning out your drain vent pipe in the basement can eliminate sewer odor in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about prioritizing your remodeling jobs to get the best return on investment.  Find out how well bathroom, kitchen and basement remodeling pays off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why mold is not a worry in a concrete cistern.  Find out how drywall may foster mold growth, but inorganic materials like cement usually won't grow mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to locate the source of a roof leak.  Find out how hiring a leak detection service can help find the source of a leak and design a repair for a mysterious recurring leaky roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about fixing a leaky skylight.  Find out why a curbed skylight needs to be reflashed when it develops leaks, and how installing a diverter can help with skylight leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if yellowing kitchen cabinets be fixed.  Learn why you should replace the doors on discolored or yellowed kitchen cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if radiation from microwave ovens is dangerous.  Learn if there's any risk in standing too close to a microwave while it's running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if you should paint a wall or refinish a hardwood floor first.  Learn how to plan a room remodel and how to order your painting and refinishing tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent leaks by replacing roof decking.  Find out how roof decking is built up in layers, including plywood and fiberglass roofing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices