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If you have a deck that's in disrepair to point of being structurally unsound, you might have to tear it down and start from scratch.  Get advice on how to make sure the deck you're rebuilding is structurally sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you want to know how to add insulation to increase comfort and reduce your energy bils?  Get advice on how to add insulation properly to make your home warmer in winter, and cooler in summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once you repair your chimney, or do any kind of maintenance do you need to seal it?  Learn about chimney repair and maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asphalt shingles are commonly used as a roofing material.  Asphalt shingles can be prone to leaking roof in areas near chimney or roof valleys.  Learn how to find a leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Composite siding is common but does need to be painted from time to time.  Learn how to paint composite siding when it needs a touch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have noticed birds flying in and out of your eaves, they may be living there.  Learn how to prevent birds from nesting in the eaves of your house.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like many home hassles, moisture on garage floors is best treated by getting to the heart of the problem.  Learn the most effective way to keep water from coming up through the concrete, and added steps - and products - for minimizing it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover waterproofing tips for various exterior surfaces, including tips on which sealers can actually cause more harm than good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get DIY options and ideas for filling gaps between hardwood floors and the bottom of baseboards - including tips for installation and making them blend in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why the first steps toward preventing and fixing basement leaks take place outdoors - and not inside.  Get rules of thumb for downspouts and soil grading that go a long way toward keeping foundations and basements dry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which disc sander is recommended for DIY hardwood floor refinishing - and where to find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether a driveway can be pretreated before it's pressure washed, and learn which products can help make the job easier.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why installing the right-sized HVAC system is crucial to the system's function.  Plus, get rules of thumb for choosing the right-sized unit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover which steps to take to efficiently and effectively swap out subflooring in a flood-proof room.  Plus, learn the benefits of marine plywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a helpful resource - and rule of thumb - for determining whether mold needs to be treated by a pro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whole-house dehumidifiers can help keep a basement dry, but they come with drawbacks - and safety hazards.  Discover a crucial snag to look for before buying one.  Plus, get tips for keeping moisture at bay without a whole-house Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to consider before adding a garage, and how the need for a new roof should factor into decision-making.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which steps to take to remove pet stains and odors from finished and unfinished hardwood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether dividing electricity between two light fixtures is a job you try, or grounds for hiring a guy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the best way to pour concrete - and seal it - when building a garage,  including money-saving tips on DIY portions of the process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the cleaning product that, true to its name, removes calcium, lime, and rust from almost any surface - perfect for stained and rusty bathroom and kitchen fixtures and appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get options for fixing a leaky sunroom roof without replacing it entirely - and the right products for the job.  Plus, find out why it's a bad idea to cover metal roofs with rubber and shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pressure washing shingles is a short-term aesthetic solution, but ultimately does more harm than good.  Find out how to keep cedar shingles looking good for years to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's important that wood subfloor stays dry.  Learn what options exist for keeping water out when a vinyl floor separates from a bathtub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get options for treating mold and moisture on a radiant barrier, and find out how radiant barriers hold up against other types of insulation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices