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Learn how to caulk a countertop and backsplash.  Find out why you should use caulk with a mildicide in it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about new technology in low-flow toilets that means a stronger flush.  Find out why the first models of low-flow toilets were so weak when flushed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about reasons to remove the garage door when converting a garage into a finished room.  Find out how to weatherproof a garage door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how long you should wait before painting walls after new construction.  Find out about Behr paint finishes that are easy to clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn how to stop water seeping through a basement wall crack.  Find out how to prevent water seepage into your basement by keeping your gutters clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about restoring terrazzo floors.  Find out how rebuffing and sanding terrazzo will restore them to like-new condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to eliminate spiders.  Find out about commercial pesticide products and natural solutions, such as osage orange, for controlling spiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair masonry on a crumbling stone wall.  Find out how to re-point the wall by refilling the deteriorated areas with cement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove moss from your roof.  Find out how to use a bleach solution to clean moss or algae off your roof shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean mildew spots from a deck.  Find out how to use Jomax to clean your decking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn where to find replacement rollers for a pocket door.  Find out about three web sites specializing in antique hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal odor inside a wood floor.  Find out how to apply a good quality primer to a floor to eliminate smoke or pet smells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to finish a fiberglass entry door.  Find out where to get stain kits designed specifically for fiberglass doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the safety of asbestos siding.  Find out what kind of asbestos can be dangerous in the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why we recommend Vax vacuums for all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs. Find out how washing your vacuum filter can help prolong the life of your vacuum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for refinishing a wood deck. Find out how to choose a deck stain with ultraviolet protection and learn how composite decking can cut your deck maintenance time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how installing a lift pump can fix gray water drainage issues. Find out how to install the lift pump, and how the pump will work to drain gray water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix noisy plumbing pipes. Find out what causes the pipes to make noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn three ways to find the source of a roof leak. Find out how to use a hose to identify the source of water leaking down into an inside wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to do if you have to repaint your porch railing every other year. Find out alternatives to painting, such as installing composite railing or PVC railing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard. Find out how grubs are the reason you have moles, and how using a product to get rid of the grubs will in turn eliminate the moles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair drywall seams that are losing their tape. Find out how to use fiberglass tape to repair the drywall seams and what to do when repainting the drywall after the tape repair is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices