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Plaster walls can be repaired after water has damaged them. Learn how to complete the repair so that it doesn't have to be done repeatedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When wood floors fade, the solutions hinge upon the exact type of wood. Learn what your options are. Plus, an inexpensive tip for reducing sun damage on floors, walls and furniture in the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Determine the best method for cleaning hardwood floors in a new construction. Also, considerations to keep in mind before using steam mops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding and hiring a roof roofing contractor can be stressful. Get tips on the best way to locate a roofing professional by using online reviews from past customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did your furnace break and freeze your house solid? Learn how to repair a high efficiency furnace that has iced-up and stopped working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about filling a gap between hardwood floor boards. Find out how a piece of hemp or rope or installing shoe molding can help fill a space between flooring boards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to fix a roof-to-foundation crack in brick. Learn why the team thinks using a silicone caulk will help keep water out of the crack, and aren't too overly concerned about the crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on removing outdoor carpeting from your concrete porch. Use epoxy paint after removing the carpet glue to create a fresh new look and stencils to create patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get floor tiles to stick to walls. Find out which product the team recommends to make the heavy tiles stick to walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how an improperly installed washing machine drain can cause mold and peeling paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to do if you have a crack in your porcelain sink. Sometimes hairline cracks can add character to your porcelain sink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noticing some settling in asphalt driveway? One reason could be improper preparation by the installing contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on a quick and easy way to restore a bathroom ceiling that was damaged by a leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repaint a popcorn ceiling. Tips on choosing the right paint brush and how to cover ceiling stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bothered by your lawn being taken over by Bermudagrass? Find out about a product to help you get rid of Bermudagrass without killing sod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if the stain on your linoleum floor is permanent or temporary. Find out how to fix a stain on your linoleum floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to permanently get rid of the mold on your patio. Get tips on using a non-toxic product called Concrobium Mold Control. Learn how the Concrobium deck wash leaves a protective barrier after it dries, making it less likely the mold will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are worried about that troublesome stain left on your garage floor, Tom and Leslie have the solution for you! Listen here for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get paint off of tile. Get tips on using a natural paint stripper such as Peel Away Smart Strip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natural countertops are beautiful, but there's a trade-off: They require more maintenance than their solid, synthetic counterparts. You can minimize the upkeep with a stone that's less porous. Find out which natural countertop delivers big on looks, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annoyed because the paint you used for a bathroom wall doesn't appear to match the other walls? Find out why that can happen and learn how to paint bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to deal with an infestation of carpenter bees. Get tips on having a professional spray an insecticide to exterminate the carpenter bees. To keep them from coming back, you should consider replacing your wood trim with a PVC material like Azek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen here to learn whether sealant will keep the water out from the space between the siding and the roof or if a more permanent repair, like reflashing, is necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn tricks for removing glue leftover from wallpaper. Tips on picking the right kind of paint for a formerly wallpapered wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices