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Find out how routine HVAC maintainance can eliminate and pinpoint odor sources.  Plus, a product designed specifically to eliminate foul smells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to consider before painting fireplace brick, including preparing existing brick and removing the paint once you're done with the painted look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get options for finishing dirt floors in outdoor structures, including tips on floating poured concrete.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget harsh chemicals!  Use natural household items to get rid of small bugs in your home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A musty-smelling bathroom means mold could be right around the corner.  Find out how to properly ventilate your bathroom to keep spores from forming.  If mold's already visible - or if you want an extra line of prevention - learn cleaning methods for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unless there's a crack in the porcelain, a leaky toilet tank usually results from an ill-fitting seal. Get an easy trick for securing leaky toilet connections without new hardware.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mold will grow anyplace where there's sufficient moisture, air, and food - which means outdoor structures made of natural materials need to be properly ventilated.  Discover options for preventing and removing mold in an outdoor pole building, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moisture beading on a laminate floor could mean condensation, or water coming up from the suface beneath it.  Get help pinpointing the problem and advice for eliminating it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how and whether a damaged ceiling plaster is salvagable, and get tips on removing old lathe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing one wood stain to apply another is tricky, but can be done.  Get tips for proper wood stain stripping and advice for applying that updated look.  Plus, find out which cabinets can be stripped, and which can't withstand the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The simple reason your dishwasher stops running after filling - and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the DIY-friendly way to smooth over cracks and gaps in sheetrock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take the right steps before painting a wood surface to get results that last for years.  From the best paint and primer to the order you should apply them, find out how to paint a wood deck ceiling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which cleaning products work best on pressure-treated wood, and hear what Tom and Leslie have to say about dry cleaning outdoor wood structures.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which product work bests on dirty, weathered, pressure-treated wood play structures, and added tips for playset and swingset safety.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the two most common approaches to installing residential ponds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flat versus pitched, metal versus shingle... there are countless decisions to make when considering a new roof.  Find out what you can do to discourage water from collecting on a flat roof, and the pros and cons of a roof made of metal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the best way to prepare water stains for paint, and find out when you should file a claim with homeowners insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are common and uncommon ways to clear condensation from between paned window.  Hear one caller's unusual method, as well as more proven steps you can take.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not all floors - and floor cleaners - are created equal.  Discover which cleaning product contains less moisture than most, making it safe for older, antique hardwood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a dryer vent tube disconnects or leaks, wet laundry is the least of your concerns.  Find out what steps need to be taken to fix this fire hazard.  Plus, learn what happens to insulation's R-value - or thermal resistance - once it gets damp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tankless water heaters save money and energy, but not every house is a fit.  Find out which fuel source works best with tankless technology.  And learn about heat pump water heaters, which are also more efficient than a standard electric water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether painting kitchen countertops - whether than replacing them - is a worthwhile option, and steps to take before tackling the job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn whether blown in insulation can be added to a garage ceiling to make the garage more comfortable to work in, as well as to reduce cold drafts in the room above..  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether leaks in a fifteen-year-old flat asphalt roof are worth fixing, or if the best bet is to replace it altogether- and with what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices