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Discover the most common cause of calcium deposits in sinks, on hoses, and on hot water heater parts - and what to do about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fiberglass tubs or showers need support under them to stop from flexing, buckling and potentially cracking. Learn the tricks of the trade for this project, and how to repair a floor even if you have little to no access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to remove lime deposits from your toilet. If you've already tried CLR and Lime-a-Way, pumice or muriatic acid might work, but you have to be very careful with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a dryer that isn't producing any lint in the lint screen. Get tips on how to clean out the lint that may be building up and blocking the vent pipe, which may result in a fire hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silicone caulk is great for some applications but not if you need to paint it! Find out how to remove silicone caulk the easy way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how replacing the flush valve on your toilet can help the tank fill more quickly. Find out how to go about replacing the flush valve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water heaters are known to emit a sulfur or "rotten egg" smell. Discover options for making it go away. Plus, take a quiz to find out whether your water heater is worth fixing, or if it needs to be replaced.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to give a shiny surface to a concrete floor. Get tips on using a super high gloss sealer from QUIKRETE, Behr or Sherwin-Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to best insulate your attic.  Try using the same type as the existing attic insulation instead of a different type when adding insulation in your attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to remove candle wax from a wood deck. Get the trick of the trade for using a hot iron and a paper bag to lift up the wax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish a piano. Find out how to sand and stain a wood piano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to stop woodpeckers from making holes in your cedar siding. Get tips on hanging shiny tin pie plates and strips of black Hefty bags from the side of your house to keep the birds away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on cleaning stains off of your home's exterior shingles. Learn how hard water stains are formed and what products to use to remove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a bubble in a laminate floor. Find out how wedging a 2x4 piece of wood under the floor can help flatten out a buckling laminate floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to improve the look of your concrete basement walls? Masonry paint is the way to go and can be tinted to add the perfect amount of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fire-retardant floor underlayment called Gyp-Crete is often used in multi-unit buildings, as well as single family homes. Learn how to replace it when it's damaged or worn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phones not working properly in the home you recently moved into? Learn what to do to determine the root of phone problem in new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to do about excessive lime in your well water. Get tips on using EasyWater from the FREIJE Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Upset because your new laminate floor is coming apart due to faulty installment? Find out what you need to know before you install laminate flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to trap squirrels in your attic. Find tips for successfully trapping squirrels with a Havahart trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to install ceramic tile on a concrete countertop. Get tips on using a tile adhesive to attach it and learn how to ensure that the front edge is properly aligned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if gutter guards are the right solution to your clogged gutters. Gutter guards can separate the water from the other matter that can clog your gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to put softer flooring into your game room or kitchen? Cork flooring is incredibly durable and my be the right answer for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you notice some moisture on your flooring, there are a few things you can do. You want to keep everything as dry as possible, so make sure you have continuous gutters at all of your roof eves. The dryer it is around the perimeter of the house, the less moisture you'll notice on your flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to chase off a woodpecker that's damaging your siding. Get tips on hanging tin pie plates or strips of black garbage bags in the area the woodpecker targets. Both are humane methods for getting rid of woodpeckers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices