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Find out how to repair cracks in plaster walls.  Learn your options from installing new drywall, replastering, and using fiberglass drywall tape to repair cracks in plaster walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to install tile over tile.  Learn why you should be concerned about clearance under your appliances when installing tile over tile on a kitchen floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a salvaged hardwood floor.  Find out how to lay the floor boards, sand the floor, and apply protective polyurethane when installing a hard wood floor salvaged from another location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about troubleshooting the causes of rippled floors.  Find out how an incorrectly installed flooring product could result in ripples, and how to reduce humidity in the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how runnng out of hot water may be caused by a bad gas valve.  Learn why it may be smarter to replace your older water heater instead of replacing the gas valve if your shower water is slow to get hot in the morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace a section of cracked drywall.  Discover the best methods and materials for installing, taping and spackling a new piece of drywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should take precautions with a vent-free gas fireplace.  Understand the dangers and learn how to protect yourself with a vent-free gas fireplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to diagnose and eliminate yellow water.  Find out the causes of yellow water, and how testing your water for iron and installing a water filtration system may eliminate yellow water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about roof vents, and why fan or turbine vents are not as efficient as ridge vents.  Find out why fan vents don't work, and how a ridge and soffit vent system is better for your roof and attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix peeling paint on aluminum siding.  Learn how to remove old paint, how to prepare to paint, and why using a paint sprayer is the right option when you repaint peeling aluminum siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about alternatives to carpet in the basement.  Find out why you should avoid installing carpet in a basement, and how laminate flooring with area rugs can create a cozy effect in the basement without carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove sealer from a tile floor.  Find out how using a floor buffer or acetone may help remove sealant from a tile floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to replace copper pipes with pinhole leaks.  Learn how pinhole leaks form inside copper piping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove permanent marker from stained wood.  Find out how a product called Goof Off will remove sticker residue, crayon, ink and also remove permanent marker from stained wood surfaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to make a stone backsplash glossy.  Find out how using a high-gloss sealer on natural stone can help make your backsplash look shiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to apply latex paint over oil-based paint.  Find out how sanding and using an oil-based primer will allow you to use latex paint over oil-based paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about icynene vs. fiberglass attic insulation.  Find out how Icynene works, and how ventilation is important in insulating your attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out when to repair exterior stucco.  Learn why it's best to wait until warm weather to repair cracks and peeling exterior stucco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair crumbling grout. Find out if you can use caulk to repair your grout, or if you need to remove your crumbling grout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent attic condensation with fiberglass insulation.  Find out how to apply batts between floor joists to avoid condensation issues with your fiberglass insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean a laminate floor.  Find out how a damp mop is usually enough to maintain the beauty of laminate flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair a bubble in a laminate countertop.  Find out how to use contact cement and a solvent to lift and relay the laminate to flatten a bubble in the counter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how long paint lasts.  Learn what you can do to ensure your paint color is correct when it's been in storage for several years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step-by-step instructions on how to paint over a glossy uneven wall.  Find out why you should avoid glossy paint on an uneven surface, and why sanding is important when painting over a glossy wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to lay brick over concrete steps.  Find out how to improve the look of a concrete staircase by adding brick and mortar to the surface of the steps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices