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Find out of it's OK to insulate the underside of a metal roof.  Metal roofs can be very durable and weather resistant but insulating them incorrectly can make the roof inefficient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a garage floor cracks and settles, it can be hard to make the garage door fit.  Get a trick of the trade to make the door sit evenly on the floor, even if it is cracked and settled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to diagnose and repair a tankless water heater that is not working properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to keep heat inside when you can't insulate an exterior wall. Get tips for attic insulation and making sure heat isn't escaping through your windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about your options for a short-term, do-it-yourself ceramic tub reglaze. Get the name of a company that sells a kit that is tintable to many different colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out the best, most durable product to use to paint a concrete driveway and the best time of day for the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why ceiling registers don't work for heating and learn why it's important to plan carefully when deciding where to install supply and return ducts to ensure good circulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out if it's OK to tile over cracked tiles when retiling a floor. Learn why it's important to put a solid base down to keep the new tile from cracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether laminate or ceramic tile is a better choice for a water-resistant bathroom floor in a home with children who like to leave the water running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to eliminate the odor inside kitchen cabinets.  Get tips on how to prime the inside of your cabinets to seal in a lacquer base and keep it from affecting the way your food tastes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the best way to remove wood paneling. Help deciding whether you should just paint over paneling or pull it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to keep your pipes from freezing under the house. Learn why you shouldn't wrap electrical tape on pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips on how to fix cracks in concrete floors before laying new flooring. Learn whether you can cover vinyl flooring or remove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which kind of ceiling is right for your basement. The pros and cons of drywall and drop ceilings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about how to insulate after termite treatment. Tips on choosing spray or batt insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the right way to get rid of chipping paint without damaging your deck. Tips on giving your deck a fresh look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn what to do if you aren't getting hot water quickly. An energy efficient tankless water heater may be the solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Options for extending kitchen countertops.  Learn if under-the-counter refrigerators are a good option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of mineral salt deposits on concrete block walls in a basement. Then learn the three things you should do to address the root problem of moisture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how old windows are built and what's required to replace a sash cord. Find out if broken sash cords can or should impact the value of your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how you can paint a metal railing to make it match a rustic decorative theme. Get the name of a company that sells easy DIY kits to create metal patinas and finishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to humidify an entire house using an existing duct system. Learn how the humidifier works and what kind of unit works well but doesn't require a lot of maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to deal with the problem of water from heavy rainfall seeping through under the foundation of your home. Learn why keeping your gutters clean and creating a 10-degree slope in the soil around the house can improve drainage and solve the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices