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Learn how to prime and paint a parged surface.  Find out why using primer, painting when the parging is very dry, and painting at the right time of year will help prevent peeling and flaking paint on parging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix vinyl flooring that's peeling up.  Find out why you should use contact cement and a rolling pin to re-glue your vinyl floor tiles and flatten the seams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to eliminate dust with a whole house air cleaner.  Find out how using a whole house air cleaner can actually help your HVAC system run better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on water heater maintenance and where to check for leaking water.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove caulk overrun with mold, and get tips on how to remove tile grout that has mold. Find out how spraying a mix of bleach and water can keep mold spores from growing in the new grout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for maintaining healthy gutters.  Learn how keeping your gutters clean will help you avoid a wet basement and leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how  heating your home with a pellet stove can save you money. Find out other ways to reduce heating costs in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about refrigerators designed to be used in an unconditioned or unheated space. Read about why refrigerators are not designed to be used outdoors and why they end up freezing food in the winter months when used in a garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should try to remove stains as best you can before sealing a marble sink, because otherwise you will seal in the stains. Get tips on using a stone sealer, which you can find at stonecare.com. Learn why light colored mable should be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about finishing your basement walls with drywall or a basement finishing system. Find tips for successfully finishing basement walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get instructions on how to insulate around pipes in a crawlspace.  Find out what kind of insulation to use, how to install the insulation, how to keep insulation in place, and how to insulate around water pipes in a crawlspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to install a fireplace screen for safety. Find out how to insure that the chimney has a liner before using the fireplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to drill through brick.  Find out how to hang a mantel shelf on a brick wall over your fireplace by renting a hammer drill and using a Tapcon drill bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether it is best to remove or reglue paneling that has come away from the wall. Learn how regluing the paneling to the wall could be a problem later down the road if you ever want to remove the paneling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to get rid of the moisture problems in a basement. Learn how grading aound the house, checking gutters and downspouts, and adding a whole-home dehumidifier can greatly reduce the moisture in a basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the steps to take to bring back the beauty of black walnut flooring. Find out how using a U Sander can restore the beauty of the floor, and how using polyurethene can seal in the shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerned your 15 foot tall pear tree will grow up right though your home's concrete foundation? Find out if you should expect any effect on foundation from pear tree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to tell if your leaking shower is coming from behind the drywall or sheetrock.  One simple step will save money and trouble.  Learn how to check the source of your leaking shower before you tear out that drywall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why ceramic floor tile cannot be recolored. Find tips about changing the look of ceramic tiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to do when a drywall joint missed the stud. Learn tips for eliminating a floating drywall joint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to keep your black appliances from streaking. Get tips on using a microfiber cloth instead of paper towels and cleaning messes with dish soap or baking soda and water instead of products with harsh chemicals. Finally, a mixture of white Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how adding a radiant barrier can help improve the r-rating of insulation. Find out how using Icynene insulation on the walls and attic can be beneficial to cooling or heating your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent leaks from gutters.  Learn how to choose the right underlayment for your roof and ensure you have enough downspouts to prevent roof leaks originating from gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to diagnose a slow draining bathtub.  Find out how an obstruction or an incorrectly pitched pipe could be causing your tub to drain slowly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read about hanging drywall and whether you should use screws or nails or glue. Find out how to hang drywall for security and to avoid nail pops.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices