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Read about storm windows vs. replacement windows.  Find out why getting replacement windows, even just a few at a time, is a better option than buying storm windows for drafty aluminum windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about preventing cracks in a concrete stoop.  Get tips on how to improve roof drainage, seal concrete and avoid corrosive damage to concrete from rock salt in winter to prevent cracks in your concrete stoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what's the best cutting surface for your knives.  Find out how to keep your kitchen cutting surface safe from bacteria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how to change the color of your fireplace mortar.  Find out how mortar on a stone fireplace can be stained or painted to change its color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for building an earth berm house.  Learn why water infiltration and re-sale are concerns when planning to build an earth-sheltered home, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how you can dye new tile grout to match old tile grout.  Find out where to buy dye to color match grout from an earlier tiling job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install insulation properly in an attic.  Find out why you should never install insulation directly on roof rafters when insulating an attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to prevent basement flooding.  Learn how keeping gutters clean, extending drains and improving soil slope can help you prevent basement flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get kitchen flooring options.  Learn about flooring that's durable and moisture-resistant for kitchens, such as engineered hardwood, laminate, cork and other options for kitchen floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish a worn hardwood floor.  Find out how renting a floor buffer with a sanding screen will help you refinish a worn hardwood floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for removing wallpaper from drywall.  Learn about several methods employing steam and special tools including a paper tiger to remove wallpaper from drywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about using solar or wind energy at home.  Find out about rebates for alternative energy, and about solar panels that look like roof shingles for using solar energy at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how bathtub rust stains may be mineral deposits.  Find out how using CLR may help remove grime in your bathtub that appears to be rust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to balance attic insulation and storage space.  Learn about different types of insulation, and how to insulate your attic while retaining some storage space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to build an earth home with a dome.  Find out how insulated concrete forms can be used to build an eco-friendly earth home with a dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to divide a room without construction.  Find out how a room can be split up without harming the floor or building a new wall, and find out about two sources for attractive room dividers to divide a room without construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of humming noise from pipes.  Get instructions on how to identify the exact source of the noise, and get rid of the loud humming from your water pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the best flooring choices for a damp or moist basement.  Find out why laminate flooring is an excellent flooring choice for a moist basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace leaking galvanized pipes.  Understand how galvanized pipes start to break down, how it can cause leaks and reduced water flow, and why you should replace leaking galvanized pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of squirrels in the home.  Get tips and tricks on how to repel, bait and trap squirrels in the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to tile a bathroom wall.  Get solid tips on planning your tile cuts in advance, mixing your adhesive properly, and more to successfully tile a bathroom wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step-by-step instructions on how to patch a hole in a gutter.  Find out what materials to use to patch over a rusted hole in a gutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover why laminate flooring may be the most pet-friendly flooring option. Learn how the flooring is installed and how patterns and colors are applied to laminate floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to locate the air leaks in your home.  Find out how a blower door test performed by a home energy auditor can find the leaks in your windows, doors, and roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the possible causes of white footprints from your concrete driveway.   Find out how area rugs can help reduce powdery white footprints from a concrete driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices