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  • #2515 – Green Standard: Choosing Green Products | Rooms for Growing Kids | Angie Hicks Interview

    #2515 – Green Standard: Choosing Green Products | Rooms for Growing Kids | Angie Hicks Interview
    May 5 2025
    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. - Advice from Angie: The founder of Angie.com offers DIY advice. - Kids’ Rooms: Design space-saving rooms that can adapt to your growing kids. Q & A: - Painting: Dan wants to paint his vinyl siding. He’d be setting himself up for years of repainting it, so we suggest changing the color of his door, trim, or shutters instead. - Plumbing: Barbara’s toilet makes a bubbling sound and doesn’t fully flush. A partial obstruction may be causing a venting issue that needs to be unblocked with an auger. - HVAC: Carl is concerned about a new refrigerant that replaced Freon in 2023, but it’s more efficient and environmentally friendly. - Bath Remodel: Who should you use for bathroom remodeling? Macey should determine exactly what she wants done and then get bids on the specs from experienced bathroom contractors. - Epoxy Flooring: Applying a durable epoxy coating is a DIY project that Greg can do to make a concrete floor more attractive. - Foundation: Brenda’s poured concrete basement walls are starting to crumble. She needs a structural engineer to determine how to make the proper repairs. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 m
  • #2514 – Shady Business: Cleaning Window Shades | Centurion Fiberglass Digging Shovel | Landscape Tips

    #2514 – Shady Business: Cleaning Window Shades | Centurion Fiberglass Digging Shovel | Landscape Tips
    May 1 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this show, get expert advice on creating a simple landscaping plan to transform your outdoor space, finding the right shovel for your outdoor landscaping needs, and cleaning delicate window shades without risking damage. Plus, stay tuned for answers to more home improvement questions to create your best home ever! - Window Shades: Get tips on how to clean delicate window shades without damaging them. - Shovels: Having the right shovel helps to get outdoor projects done more easily. - Landscaping: Design a stunningly simple landscaping plan for your home, lifestyle, and budget. Q & A: - Foundation: A crack in the concrete slab foundation has gotten wider and there’s a dip in the floor. Rachel should call a structural engineer to determine the issue and repairs. - Bees: Carpenter bees are boring holes all over Jim’s log cabin. The right pesticide should work to get rid of them, and then he can replace some of the wood with composite material. - Siding: Lynne wants to protect the cedar siding on her old house. Options include applying boiled linseed oil to protect the surface or using a primer and a solid stain. - Lighting: Pete wants to install recessed can lights on the first floor of his home. It’s not a DIY job because wiring must be properly fished through the finished ceiling. - Flooring: After pulling up the carpet, Nancy has a squeaky subfloor. She learns how to find the floor joists and use screws to tighten the wood before installing a new floor over it. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 m
  • #2513 – Trex RainEscape Product Features | George Oliphant Interview #2 | Soil Tests for Lush Lawns

    #2513 – Trex RainEscape Product Features | George Oliphant Interview #2 | Soil Tests for Lush Lawns
    Apr 28 2025
    SHOW NOTES: Today, we’ve got tips for creating an outdoor escape, continue our chat with George Olipant of “George to the Rescue,” and offer advice on testing your soil to grow a lusher lawn. Plus, listen in for more home improvement answers to your DIY questions! - Trex RainEscape: Learn more about this innovative system to add living and storage space beneath your elevated deck - George Oliphant: Join us for interview #2 with the host of George to the Rescue. - Lawn Care: Test your soil for a lush lawn that will make the neighbors green with envy. Q & A: - Ceiling: There’s no way to completely avoid the mess of removing a popcorn ceiling, but Laurie gets helpful tips for using the wet scrape method to make it easier. - Cleaning: How can Dennis remove roofing cement that spilled on the cement garage floor? He’ll need to use a wire brush and some solvent to scrape it off, then refinish the surface. - Plumbing: A cracked sewer pipe flooded Helen’s basement. Her homeowner’s insurance should cover having a remediation company clean and repair the damage. - Lightning Rod: Jason gets advice on preventing lightning damage to his metal roof and how a lightning rod works. - Moisture: Laura has moisture on her walls and gets lots of information about improving outside drainage, running the AC, using vent fans, and installing a whole house dehumidifier. - Chimney: Richard gets guidance on applying masonry sealer on the porous brick behind his chimney. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 m
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