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Learn if using a greenhouse for your home's heating and cooling is a goods investment. Find out if a greenhouse can reduce your heating and cooling costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get steps on how to fix a recurring wall crack that keeps cracking.  Find out why a wall crack will keep coming back, which materials to use and how to fix a recurring wall crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to stabilize bouncy floors. Get tips on taking the flex out of the floor joists by adding a mid-span girder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace a fluorescent lighting fixture in a kitchen with recessed lighting.  Learn about hiring an electrician to help replace your kitchen lighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about radiant paint for the attic.  Find out how third-party testing will help determine the effectiveness of radiant paint in the attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to paint over stained wood paneling.  Find out how to properly clean and prime the paneling for good paint adhesion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to prevent basement moisture by reducing the amount of water surrounding the foundation of your home. Get tips on keeping your gutters clean and your downspouts extended at least 6 feet from your house. Make sure you grade the soil around Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why a split may form in a wood floor above the main girder. Find out why the team recommends filing in the crack with jute, and otherwise letting the split go unfixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the advantages of metal roofing.  Find out how metal roofs are expensive but low maintenance and durable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a wood floor that is starting to buckle in the substructure. Find out how using 2x4's and breakaway screws can batten down the buckling wood floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix a hole in the ceiling. Find out what materials you need to fix the hole, and how to get the job done right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to inspect investment properties for mold.  Find out how to hire a home inspector and what he and other inspectors will evaluate to protect you from expensive problems like mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to winterize your home.  Pipes can burst if the temperature drops too low, so implement the use of a thermostat to ensure your pipes are safe in the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why carpet is not recommended for a basement.  Find out why it's important to get rid of carpet in a wet basement to prevent the growth of mold under the carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how reducing the water pressure can eliminate the problem of blown joints. Find out how much pressure you really need for an adequate water supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stop appliances from backing up into a sink.  Find out how a plumber with a drain camera can help you find and unclog an obstruction in your pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to shop for an energy star rated furnace.  Find out how to enjoy energy savings and tax credits by buying a furnace with an Energy Star rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to repaint an existing entry door where the paint is peeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should hire an electrician to install a ground fault circuit breaker for your koi pond. Learn about these breakers, which not only prevent the wire from overheating but also turn off if someone gets shocked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install flashing around a bay window.  Find out why removing the siding may be necessary to install and seal siding to prevent water damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about window shopping tips. Find out how looking for Energy Star rated windows will help you choose windows to buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix steam radiators that aren't getting hot. Find out how to call a heating contractor to diagnose a heating problem with a steam heating system and why you might need to replace your boiler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on installing a metal roof on your home. Learn the benefits of having a metal roof and how it can make you elidgeable for tax credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step-by-step instructions on how to patch cracks in a plaster wall or ceiling.  Find out a method for repairing cracked plaster walls and ceilings that will prevent cracks from spreading.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to find storage space in a small home. Find out how to utilize the space under stairs, in the attic or under a window to obtain the valuable storage space you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices