The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
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SHOW NOTES:
In this home improvement episode, find out what defines a truly green product, get tips on designing a room that grows with your child, and discover how to create a stunning countertop in a weekend without breaking the bank. Plus, get answers to questions from homeowners just like you for more DIY projects!
- Green Products: Go beyond the labels and learn what defines truly green products for your home.
- Kids’ Rooms: Design space-saving rooms that can adapt to your growing kids.
- Countertops: Create a marvelous marble countertop in a weekend.
Q & A:
- Basement Flooring: Colin’s basement concrete floor is uneven. He could use a floor leveling compound but it’s possible to compensate slight unevenness with new flooring.
- Hot Water: It takes a while for the water to get hot. There are advantages to a tankless water heater, but Sharon should consider a bypass valve to recirculate hot water through the pipes.
- Exterior Crawlspace: Chad needs to seal the crawlspace under his modular home against animals. We’ve got tips for securely installing PVC lattice to a frame structure.
- Squeaky Floor: Nancy learns how to stop squeaks in the floor by using long drywall screws alongside nails in the subfloor to prevent movement.
- Roof Leaks: Ice dams under the roof shingles caused leaks in Mary’s home. The damage should be covered by insurance and she needs to contact a public adjuster to be sure the repairs are done right.
- Water Heater: Mike needs to keep draining residue from his water heater. He gets tips on how to speed up the process and buying an affordable water softener.
- Bathroom Leak: There’s water on the ceiling from the upstairs bathroom. Kirsten should check the shower pan and wall tiles for cracks or gaps in the seams or grout.
- Crawlspace: How should the surface of a crawlspace be sealed? Keith should overlap plastic sheeting on the dirt and up the walls to prevent moisture from seeping up.
ASK A QUESTION:
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Upgraded Gutters | Healthier Insulation | Waterproofing Shower Windows | Ep #2243
Preparing for Storm Season | Hard-to-Paint Surfaces | Composting Tips | Ep #2242
DIY or Hire a Pro? | House Insulation | Time Spent on Home Maintenance | Ep #2241
Trex Transcend Deck Kit Tips | Hot Water Recirculating Pumps | Air Purifiers | Ep #2240
DIY Childproofing Tips | Paying for Home Renovations | How to Repair Concrete | Ep #2239
Insulating Your Attic | Patio Heater Options | Buying a Foreclosed Home | Ep #2238
Smart Homes Made Easy | Improved Insulation | Optimizing Small Home Office Space | Ep #2237
Planning a Bathroom Remodel | Disposal of Used Building Materials | DIY Paint Spraying | Ep #2236
Planning a Home Addition | Standby Generators | Worst Mold-Causing Household Item | Ep #2235
Designing a Social Front Yard | Easy Deck Makeover | Tree Stump Removal | Ep #2234
Most Annoying Neighbors | Limiting Heat in Your Home | Foundation Cracks | Ep #2233
Healthy Home Ventilation | Restoring Old Concrete | Painting Your Shed | Ep #2232
Storage Sheds with Style | Concrete Craft Projects | Removing Ivy from Exterior Walls | Ep #2231
Keep Your Yard Beautiful While Conserving Water | Decorative Ceilings | Easy and Affordable Terrazzo Flooring | Ep #2230
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Child-Proofing Your Home | Making Drafty Old Windows More Energy-Efficient | Tips for Upgrading Your Front Door | Ep #2228
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