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Learn how to clean cloudy glass. Find out how using heated vinegar and other commercial products may clean up clouded glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to choose the right gutter guards for your home. Learn how gutter guards can keep leaves from clogging your gutters and lessen the need to clean your gutters out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix the gap under a garage door. Get step-by-step instructions on how to adapt a garage door for an uneven floor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to refinish your furniture without worrying about your children ingesting lead paint chips. Sand down areas when you think your child's nail can chip off lead paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about several options for keeping the sun out of a room. Window tinting is a good idea if you have fine antique furniture or Oriental rugs that you want to preserve. An alternate to that is making drapes with blackout fabric. Replacing your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out the proper way to install tile in a bathroom. Get tips on using a standard tile backer and learn why you should stay away from composite drywall for this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out about how modernizing and upgrading your current outdoor security lighting can use less electricity while adding more light. Get tips for working with electrical wiring and outdoor security lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to repair a toilet. Get tips on replacing the flush valve and using food coloring to see if it's leaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why outdoor light bulbs don't seem to last very long? Rough service bulbs offer a longer lasting solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitted cement steps a result of harsh winters with ice and salt on them? An epoxy patching compound can help bring back an attractive look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your landscapers lawn mowers take a slice out of your vinyl siding, what's the best way to get the damaged vinyl siding repair done? Call your insurance company! Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing an Egress Window in your basement has many great benefits. There are two types that work efficiently. The fist one is called a StackWell. It's very deep & wide with a ladder built right into it. The second is a ScapeWell. This is more of a planter style, & may take up more room, but it serves the same purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to make a one-way door so squirrels can leave your house but won't be able to get back in. Get tips on using a rubber flap or woven wire mesh for the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Septic Systems must have a functioning leech drain field to work properly. Find out how to drain a septic tan when a high water table is present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have water leaking into your home? It could be affecting your foundation. Listen here for place to check to ensure proper drainage is occurring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forced air HVAC systems will perform poorly and waste energy if the ducts are not installed correctly. Get tips for repair of a problem system by improving the return air flow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annoyed by a damaged fireplace caused by a piece of mortar, and looking to patch it up? Find out the best professional to call for a damaged fireplace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to repair ceiling cracks with perforated drywall tape. Get tips on how to apply and sand layers of joint compound so that they are not noticeable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few easy maintenace projects can help keep your home running smoothly. Get tips on how to maintain your heating system and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cracks in plaster are common in old homes. Learn if cracks in plaster are a structural problem and how do you fix cracks in plaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on fixing drafty French doors. Re-sealing around the sill may be one solution to a draft problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Considering upgrading your electrical service? Find out some suggestions to help find out the proper electrical service size for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about flooring options for a basement and why installing carpet in a basement is a very bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inconsistent water temperature can be tough to diagnose. Learn the steps you can take to figure out what's making your showers - or sink water - cold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices