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Learn how to prevent your sump pump from overworking.  Find out how improving drainage around your home and keeping gutters clean can ease the burden on your sump pump when it rains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent a sinking concrete driveway.  Find out why it's important to have your soil mechanically tamped before pouring a concrete driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to patch a concrete sidewalk damaged by rock salt.  Find out which kind of sidewalk salt is safest for your concrete walkways and how to use an epoxy compound to patch cracks and other damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about affordable flooring and carpet options. Find out about modular carpeting, laminate flooring and staining concrete as alternatives to expensive wall-to-wall carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to paint and seal concrete around a swimming pool.  Find out how a product called Kool Deck can help seal and protect a concrete patio from mildew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a squeaky hardwood floor.  Get methods for resecuring a hardwood floor that squeaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove moss from brick steps and repair cracked mortar from between bricks.  Find out how a bleach solution will kill moss and allow you to replace the mortar between bricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a whole-house fan for cooling.  Find out the difference between a whole-house fan and an attic fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent mold in closets and storage areas.  Find out why lack of airflow can promote mold growth in areas where organic materials are stored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean vinyl siding.  Find out where to purchase vinyl siding cleaning products online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to patch cracks in the walls and ceiling.  Find out how using fiberglass drywall tape will repair cracks in walls and ceilings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for installing a metal roof.  Learn how metal roofing requires its own special underlayment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why a gulping toilet can mean a blocked vent.  Find out why toilets make gulping noises when a vent is obstructed by an object. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair crumbling brick and mortar steps.  Find out how to mix up a repair compound for cracking and deteriorating brick stairs and cracking mortar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why poor roof ventilation can cause shingle damage.  Find out how to propertly ventilate an attic and roof to prevent shingles from curling, cracking, and falling off the roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about insulation options for plaster walls.  Find out how blown-in insulation can be installed without tearing out plaster walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should clean your air conditioner to prevent mold.  Find out how to clean black mold from your walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace your bathroom caulk with mildew-proof caulk.  Find out about DAP kitchen caulk with mildicide that inhibits the growth of mildew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to eliminate mildew odor from under a wooden deck.  Find out how adding a ventilation system can help get rid of humidity and moisture that causes smells from under wood decking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent moss from growing on your roof.  Find out how trimming trees and reducing shady areas as well as installing zinc strips will stop moss from growing on roof shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about intalling an energy efficient electric water heater.  Find out why tankless water heaters are energy efficient when working with gas, but not as an electric water heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent mold and mildew growth on bathroom walls and ceiling.  Find out how installing an exhaust fan can keep mold from growing in your bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about synthetic stone material as an exterior house alternative to brick facing.  Find out where to purchase synthetic stone products for your home's exterior from Owens Corning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if a home inspector should disclose that a home is modular.  Learn why modular homes are often better built than homes built from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn when to install an energy-efficient furnace instead of an electric heat pump.  Find out why an electric heat pump is not recommended for climates where there are dramatic temperature fluctuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices