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If you have a sliding patio door that's hard to open and close, can it be repaired or does it ned to be replaced? Find out along with tips on the best type of door to replace it with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flys that infest structures can be a pest problem. Get tips to keep Flys out of your home, garage or barn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flat roofs typically have a shorter life span than pitched roofs. Find out the options for roof replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replacing a load bearing beam is a very difficult project that can damage your home if it is not done the right way. Get tips to get this project done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your home has been damaged by smoke, get tips for smoke damage restoration including how to clean and paint damaged surfaces so the stains won't come back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your home has two-zone heating, should you keep both zones even if one is not used often? Get energy efficiency tips for zoned heating and cooling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A heated bathroom floor can be a comfortable addition to any home. Get options for adding heat to your bath floor for a warm, spa-like experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate floor is relatively easy to install but does it need a separate underlayment layer beneath the floor? Learn the options and best practices for this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uneven heating and cooling is usually the result of poor HVAC design but it can be fixed. Get tips no matter what kind of heating system you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your basement's wet or flooding, take heart: This common home problem can often be prevented in a few DIY steps.  Get the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need to replace windows with an old frame or flange around them in an older home? Find out suggestions about the best solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the wide variety of deck drainage systems on the market, all of which install under joists to keep your outdoor space free of rain and moisture.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For log cabin lovers, chinking, the sealant between the logs, requires constant maintenance. Find out if home made or commercial chinking is best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to get the most out of an older air conditioner? Find out what works to improve AC efficiency and what wastes money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil heating systems can be difficult to maintain, but electric heat can be more expensive overall. Get tips to help determine the best choice for you home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the right way to face insulation with a vapor barrier in a crawl space. Find out how cutting the vapor barrier can help prevent moisture build up and allow the insualtion to breathe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cathedral ceilings are difficult to insulate with traditional batt insulation. Learn options to restore energy efficiency and comfort to homes with cathedral ceilings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keeping crawlspace humidity down adds to a home's efficiency and comfort.  Learn what options exist for keeping it dry. Plus, find out whether dehumidifiers are recommended for crawlspaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Power outages can wreak havoc on your home if you don't have a back-up generator.  Learn how whole house generators run, what options exist, and Leslie and Tom's own experiences with long power losses during Hurricane Sandy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover options for cleaning inside bathroom sink overflow trap to eliminate odor-causing bacteria.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prevent basement flooding by diverting water away from foundational walls.  Learn rules of thumb for downspout installation, and tips for grading your home's perimeter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foundations are hydroscopic, which means they absorb water.  Get the best options for finishing an exposed foundation, and for replacing a finish that is peeling and cracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step by step tips to fix a crack between a wall and a ceiling so that it does not crack again. Learn how to apply plaster and spackle, and how to reinforce the area of the crack for a more permanent repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When converting a second-floor attic to living space, find out how to add knee wall insulation between the finished space and the unfinished attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When planning a bathroom tile project, what is the best material to put behind tile walls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices