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Learn how to repair your concrete walkway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to remove hard water stains from the inside of a toilet tank. Get tips on using CLR or white vinegar to clean the tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vibration from a garage door can cause garage door lights to stop working - especially if they're incandescent. Find out what types of replacement bulbs can withstand the constant movement of a garage door.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to eliminate hard water. Find out how an electronic device called EasyWater will get rid of hard water in the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to clean mineral deposits from your toilet. Use a good cleaning agent to scrub away mineral deposits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a second hot water heater to speed hot water delivery. Find out why installing a hot water pump may wind up costing you a lot of money to heat your water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experiencing a basement drain backup that is yielding clay? Find out a solution that does not involve busting up tile and concrete to get to the pipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A roof is supposed to provide relief indoors from the sun, however sometimes the sun can still peak through in certain spots. Listen here to learn where seeing the light can be a good thing and when it is a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Floor squeaks anywhere in your home can drive you nuts but when its the bedroom floor its even worse! Fortunately, its easier than you think to repair a squeaking floor under a carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to refinish pressed board panels on a garage door. Get tips on lightly sanding it, using an oil-based primer and then applying the top coat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Working with contractors can be tricky. Learn who is responsible for damage caused during a bathroom remodel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of ants in your driveway. Get tips on using Bayer, a multi-insect killing product. Also learn how to kill the grass that grows in the cracks of your driveway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why a jack may be used to hold up a foundation. Find out why the jack will need to be left in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When wood cabinets are sealed and finished, staining is not an option. Explore options including repaiting or refacing to achieve uniform color and look to cabinets with mismatched finish.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a squeaky door that has not responded to oil, WD-40 or new hinges. Get tips on replacing the standard hinges with ball-bearing hinges, which will be quiet and last forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why concrete floor discoloration is likely due to mineral-salt deposits rather than mold or mildew. Find out how to remove the deposits using a vinegar-and-water solution. Get tips on sealing the concrete using an epoxy paint to prevent moisture from being drawn up through the concrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of urine smell in carpet. Find out how a product called 1-2-3 Odor Free gets rid of pet smells in carpeting and on floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about different options for adding support to floor joists, such as doubling them or using a mid-span girder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to dry out a damp crawlspace. Find out how to lay down a vapor barrier to avoid moisture in a crawlspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which air cleaner works best for your home and how an air cleaner can drastically improve the air quality in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fill a gap between a concrete garage floor and apron. Get tips on using a backer rod and a flowable crack filler to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix peeling paint on a fiberglass door. Find out how applying a primer makes all the difference when painting a fiberglass entry door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got a portable outdoor generator that you need to use when the power goes out? Find out how a transfer switch can help you power several circuits from inside your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove texture from a faux finish or troweled wall. Find out how to use sandpaper to remove texture, or options for painting over a textured wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for figuring out the cause of a recent interruption in radio signals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices