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Learn how to get rid of odor from a toilet vent pipe.  Find out how an improperly installed vent pipe could cause sewer gas to create a bad smell in your bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair cracked grout.  Find out how caulk with mildicide will help prevent mildew from forming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of washing machine odor.  Find out how sewage gas can get trapped in the hose from your washing machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to paint over dark wood kitchen cabinets.  Find out how to prepare to paint over dark wood by cleaning grease build-up and using the appropriate primer when painting over dark wood kitchen cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about installing a second tankless hot water heater.  Find out why you'll get hot water to your bathroom quicker by installing more than one tankless hot water heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about insulating an attic.  Find out why you should insulate your attic floor but not your attic roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why mineral deposits in water heaters are not a concern.  Find out how water staying stagnant in a water heater can create calcium and other mineral deposits on the inside of the hot water heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish a hardwood floor.  Find out about the steps to floor finishing, including sanding with a floor buffer, applying finish with a wooly mop, and where to get floor refinishing products for your hardwood floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a range hood that vents outdoors.  Find out how to convert a venting range hood that ventilates outside when installing a hood over your stove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how Wayne sump pumps unclog themselves. Find out how to locate a distributor of Wayne sump pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use foam sealant to stop a creaking shower floor.  Find out how creaking shower floors are difficult to fix and why you should use foam sealant carefully under a shower floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove excess grout from tile.  Find out how to use a buffing wheel to gently remove excess grout from ceramic or porcelain tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to avoid cold water spurts in the shower.  Find out how replacing your shower valve will prevent cold water spurts from interrupting your hot shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about asbestos pipe insulation and decide whether you should remove or encapsulate the asbestos.  Find out how asbestos insulation that is unlikely to be disturbed may be encapsulated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a flaw in your paint job.  Find out how to use the correct size paint roller, how to sand down a flaw and repaint, and why foam rollers don't leave behind fibers when painting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to collect tax credit for replacement windows that are Energy Star rated.  Find out how much of a tax credit you can take advantage of by installing energy efficient replacement windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should hire an attorney to help you enforce your home warranty.  Learn why you should hire an independent structural engineer to diagnose recurring cracks in your home's foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about installing carpet in a basement with radiant heat.  Find out why carpet is not recommended for basements, but having radiant heating under the floor may reduce the risk of mold and dust mites when installing carpet in a basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use a whole-house fan for cooling.  Find out where to install a whole-house fan and how to install a timer switch for your whole-house cooling fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to measure for replacement windows.  Find out how to measure the space of an old window in order to fit new energy efficient replacement windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair wall cracks.  Find out when to call a home inspector or structural engineer, and how to use fiberglass tape to patch wall cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair a leaking concrete fountain.  Find out how epoxy paint can be used to fix a leak from a concrete garden fountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for painting drywall.  Find out how to use the right primer before painting drywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about cleaning a basement after a flood.  Find out about water damage to a furnace and how to prevent mold after a flooded basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about tankless water heaters and hard water.  Find out how tankless hot water heaters work fine with hard water, although you might want to install a water filtration system with your tankless water heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices