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Sealing air leaks in your home's HVAC ducts is something that should be done by a professional, using the correct type of duct sealing tape or mastic.  Learn which options work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Squeaking floors don't have to drive you crazy -- even when they're under carpet and linoleum. Discover several methods of silencing your squeaking floors for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the easy way to repair a swollen water damaged laminate coutertop.  Get simple tips for fixing loose areas or a bubble using contact cement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether the homeowner or electric company is responsible for repairs to the main electric service entry cable and electric meter if it is damaged. Learn where the electric company's responsibility ends and the homeowner's begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to know if your water heater needs replacement.  Get tips on how to choose a new water heat and discover the benefits of replacing an old water heater with newer, more efficient models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing laminate flooring over carpet is possible, but should you?  Find out what your options are for installing a laminate floor in a carpeted room.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke damage, fire damage, soot damage -- it's all unwelcome.  But when your insurance company isn't fixing things to your satisfaction, what can you do?  Find out how hiring a private insurance adjuster will help you get that smoke restoration job done Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Priming and painting kitchen cabinets -- even laminate or veneers -- can be simple if you follow the right steps.  Learn how to prime and paint your kitchen cabinets for lasting, attractive results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to choose the best material when tiling over drywall vs. backer board vs. thinset.  Learn which material is best for your tiling project and how to avoid water damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the cause of cracking noises from your ceiling.  Find out if you should be concerned by cracking noises coming from your ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent garage door leaks by installing weatherstripping along the bottom of the garage door.  Installing a simple rubber gasket on the bottom edge of your garage door is not difficult to do and can prevent water from leaking into your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair and paint a cracked concrete basement floor.  Find out what material to use to fill cracks in floors and how to create decorative effects, like simulating marble, on your concrete basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to hang a large or heavy heavy picture on drywall or Sheetrock.  Learn which hardware is best to use and find out about a new type of picture hanging hardware called the Monkey Hook that makes it easy to hang a heavy picture on your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to prevent chipping, spalling and other damage on exterior bricks.  Find out how a water repelling sealer will stop your exterior brickwork from crumbling, cracking and spalling in cold weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find and remove radon from your home.  Get tips on how installing a sub-slab ventilation system can clear radon from your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove faux or fake stone from a fireplace wall, including how the project can be completed when drywall is under the stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair cracking grout around the edge of a tile floor.  Find out why it's important to replace cracking grout with shoe moulding around the edge of a tile floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn two methods for removing paint from concrete.  Find out which method is best for cleaning your sidewalk or other concrete surface of oversprayed paint or paint spills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on what to do when your utility bill increases suddenly and without reason.  Find out how to measure actual electricity usage and how to approach your Board of Public Utilities for help dealing with the electric company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get solid tips on how to eliminate and prevent condensation inside your window.  Find out how installing an air-to-air heat exchanger can help, as well as how improving drainage and ventilation can reduce humidity in your home and prevent window Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how bathroom remodeling will impact the value of your home, including whether replacing a bath tub with a shower stall will decrease the value of your home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to eliminate loud screeching noises from your shower faucet.  Discover how a simple shower valve cartridge replacement can repair the problem without damage to ceramic tile walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to safely update electrical outlets from two-prong to three-prong.  Find out and easy way  to convert a two-wire system without rewiring to one that will support three-prong electrical outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn that cedar style vinyl siding is a durable option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace a boiler.  Find out why you should call a plumber to install a new boiler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices