The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
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SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we cover a trio of crucial home improvement topics. First, we share top painting tips to achieve a flawless finish. Next, we discuss maintaining healthy indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency. Finally, learn about installing a front door that looks great and increases your home's value and security. Tune in for these and other answers to questions from homeowners like you!
- Painting Tips: Avoid painting predicaments by brushing up on these tips to paint like a pro.
- Ventilation: Energy efficiency is great, but can your home be too airtight for healthy living?
- Front Doors: Learn how to install a welcoming front door that provides curb appeal, value, and security to your home.
Q & A:
- Garage Trim: Mice and water are coming in through gaps in the corners of Dawn’s garage doors. We recommend replacing the vertical pieces of weatherstripping to seal the spaces.
- Bathroom Renovation: Is it a good idea to flip the toilet and the shower on a cement slab? Scott learns it’s a massive renovation job that’s not worth the expense and effort.
- Water Quality: The cold water from only one faucet has a sickening taste. Nancy should report it to the water company and have the water tested.
- Ceiling Drywall: Kenny can see the outline of the studs behind his ceiling. It’s called ghosting and he gets tips on what causes it and how to hide it.
- Wood Flooring: George gets advice on installing hardwood flooring in his family room, including how to prep the subfloor and paying attention to the pattern of the boards.
- Electrical Outlets: When Belinda installs new GFCI outlets, do they need their own circuit breakers? We explain why it’s not necessary and how to use an outlet tester.
- HVAC: It would be a shame for Steve to remove his efficient and comfortable steam heat radiators, but he can still add a ducted air conditioning system.
- Granite Countertops: How often should granite countertops be sealed? Every two or three years is recommended, but Dave can use some recommended DIY products.
ASK A QUESTION:
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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
Keeping Comfortable with South-Facing Windows | Composite Materials to Resurface Your Deck | Protecting Yourself During Tick Season | Ep #2229
Child-Proofing Your Home | Making Drafty Old Windows More Energy-Efficient | Tips for Upgrading Your Front Door | Ep #2228
Drought-Resistant Grass Saves Water and Keeps Your Lawn Green | Granite Countertops for a Fraction of the Cost | Finding an Interior Designer to Create Your Dream Home |Ep #2227
Stylish Lighting Updates | Help Plants Thrive with Micro Irrigation | Staying Prepared for Emergencies and Storms | Ep # 2226
Creating a Safe Outdoor Space for Pets | Building a Deck with an Easy DIY Kit | Tips for Deer-Proofing Your Yard | Ep #2225
Easy Makeovers for Old Patios | Preventing Mold and Mildew in Bathrooms | How to Store Leftover Paint | Ep #2224
Landscaping for Above Ground Pools | Building Blocks for Fire Pits | Vinyl Fencing Pros and Cons | Ep #2223
How to Burglar Proof Before Vacation | Least Efficient Appliance | Easy Trick for Setting Fence Post | Ep #2222
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