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Low slope roofing is one of the more difficult roofs to keep leak free, learn options for low slope and flat roofs that deliver durability and long life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Repairing a cement porch is an inexpensive DIY project..  Get a step-by-step guide to correctly mixing and applying concrete to your outdoor space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on warming up a stucco home with wood-frame walls, and learn which factors to consider when deciding whether to insulate from outside or inside.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high water table can cause constant moisture and leak issues - and the need for constant drainage.  Find out which sump pumps can withstand constant usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a conventional electric heat pump system fails, does it make sense to replace it with a geothermal system? Home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler helps a homeowner decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate countertops can look old and worn but they can be painted. Learn about countertop paints and if they can deliver a durable alternative ot replacing the countertop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gutters take a lot of wear & tear and must be properly designed and installed to keep water away from your home. Get tips on common mistakes and find out the best way to install gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are siding your home, a water resistant vapor barrier is an important addition. But where exactly does the vapor barrier go, especially if you're also installing a layer of rigid insulation foam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If all that stands between you and a wide open design is a load bearing wall, it is possible to remove it. But done wrong, you house may come down too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roof leaks cause by heavy rain or snow melting can creep up underneath shingles and rot out the roof structure. Find out how to add Ice & Water Shield to stop leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pine needles can be an annoying addition to your otherwise clean-looking roof. Find out the best way to remove pine needles without damaging your roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can old, drafty double-hung wood windows be made energy efficient or must they be replaced? Get tips for repair or replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've ever tried to fix a crack in your drywall only to have it come back over andover again, you might be wondering if you're facing a severe structural problem, or not? Get tips to find out and learn how to fix crack permanently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hardwood floor refinishing doesn't always have to included aggressive sanding which can take years off your floor's life. Get tips to refinish hardwood floors the easy way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your basement is constantly damp, get tips on the best dehumidifier as well as other ways to reduce moisture and even basement flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Play Subscribe to Podcast If your walls and floor are made of concrete, installing plumbing for a new bathroom gets a LOT more complicated. Get tips to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need to tear out and replace your old bathtub? You've got options when it comes time to install a new one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choosing the best location in your yard to place your whole home gas generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a trick of the trade to repair a leaking chimney using flashing installed above the chimney to direct water away from the leak point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you've run out of room, look up to these storage options for adding floors to attics without hurting the great work done by all that insulation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to seal a crack in a concrete floor to keep water from getting in and freezing. Get tips on using a concrete repair product from Quikrete. Learn a trick of the trade for putting a backer rod in the crack first so the product stays near the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why it's difficult to fix improperly installed blow-in insulation. Find out how to add fiberglass insulation in attics and floorboards to keep in as much heat as possible. Get tips on sealing windows, doors, outlets and light switches and using heavier drapes to limit drafts in the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your foundation appear to be settling or cracked, get good advice on the best way to have the home evaluated and if necessary, repaired, so that the home's value is not diminished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attic ventilation is an important to keep moisture away in the winter, and to exhaust heat in the summer. Find out how much ventilation is needed and where to add it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grout cracking between tile is a sign that the tile installation may be failing. Get tips on how to repair loose tile and fix grout that cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices