Pro-Style Kitchen Ranges | Investing in a Home Standby Generator | Finding Hidden Storage Space | Ep #2250

SHOW NOTES: Pro-Style Kitchen Ranges: Learn how a pro-style kitchen range improves your cooking power and adds value to your home. Home Standby Generators: If your home loses power, having a standby generator is not just a convenience but also a good investment. Storage Space: When it comes to storage space, every inch counts. Find out where to look for hidden storage options in your home.  Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Brick Walls: The dark brick wall in Cathy’s house needs some brightening up. We offer some ideas that may be better alternatives to painting the brick. Smoke Odors: Lingering smoke odors are a persistent challenge in the house James just bought. We’ll tell him how to get rid of the smell that’s embedded in the carpeting, flooring, walls, and window treatments. Painting: How should you paint over a ceiling that currently has oil-based paint that’s not sold anymore? Laura will need to clean the surface well and use latex-based paint with less sheen to hide imperfections. Wet Basement: Bobby thinks the water in his basement is coming from a rising water table, but we’ll explain why the problem is really poor grading and drainage outside his house. Insulation: Gonzalo is determined to seal any air leaks to make his home as energy efficient as possible. We have info about ways to test how well it’s insulated and why things shouldn’t be too airtight. Household Pests: Pesky fruit flies are a nuisance. Karen finds out about an effective product that helps to trap flies and mosquitoes, too. Portable Generator: Is there a convenient way to power up a portable generator since it’s unsafe to run it inside a house or garage? Tony can use a transfer switch instead of trying a DIY project to create a new socket through the wall.   Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices