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Find out how to seal a toilet after you've pulled up the bathroom floor. Get tips on using Sani Seal, a very thick toilet gasket that takes the place of a wax seal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about tax credits for energy efficient heat pumps and air conditioning systems. Find out about SEER rating for heat pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stainless steel sinks getting so dirty that they're discolored? Some products might help but there's only so much you can do when cleaning stainless steel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you can apply a tile mastic right on top of paint if it is well-adhered to the cinder block and not loose. For the shower floor, consider using SnapStone, porcelain tile that snaps together and floats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix the normal wear and tear around your windows. Just a small amount of latex caulk can stop leaks around your windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They go hand-in-hand with cooler climates, but log cabins can't necessarily retain heat very well on their own. Get options for insulating a cold climate log cabin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to do about a draft coming through your French double doors. If the house has shifted over time, that could be part of the problem. Contact the manufacturer directly to see if they will send a rep to take a look and possible identify an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to reduce electric shock on floors. Find out how adding humidity can reduce electric shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-way and three-way switches are a convenient way to control lighting from more than one location - but problems can be tough to troubleshoot if you're not an electrician. Learn the steps to take if your multiway switches seem confused or just Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on insulating an older home. Old homes may have brick or stone exterior walls without insulation between the drywall. See how to best insulate this type of home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to fix plaster that has been bubbling up. Plaster over absorbing concrete walls can bubble if there is a leak in the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to remove texture from a ceiling. Find out having too much texture on the ceiling may result in having to take the ceiling down and put new drywall up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are using your garage as living space, you will need to heat it for year-round comfort. Here are some options on how to bring heat to a converted garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a hole in vinyl siding. Find out how to replace a section of vinyl siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what attracts moles to yards, and get tips for eliminating both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interested in having a flower bed just outside your home? Learn all the issues you should consider when you want to build a flower bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out the quickest and cheapest fix for broken window seals. These seals cannot be repaired, and curtains can hide the stained, cracked seals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate floors offer easy installation, but can be tough to fix if they bubble and buckle. Learn what options exist for fixing a Pergo laminate floor, and discover tricks for avoiding moisture-related problems in the first place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing a fence in a water-prone yard requires special preparation and materials. Learn how to securely put up a chain-link fence in moist dirt that's prone to flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should have your septic tanks pumped and cleaned about every five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how certain seasonal conditions can effect your sewage system. Find out how what causes unpleasant odors from your sewage system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dishwasher that fills with water when it runs is different than one that fills between cleanings. Find out which step to take to solve the problem of water mysteriously appearing between loads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how replacing a sump pump can stop an overflowing aerator tank problem. Find out how replacing the sump pump may be your only option after you have tried fixing everything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to preserve a patio that is several decades old. Get tips on resurfacing the floor with an epoxy patching compound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annoyed by a septic smell in your home and toilets that appear to burp when they flush? Find out the probable cause and learn the best way to vent toilet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices