Power Up with the Right Generator | DIY Furniture Repair Tips | Fight the Cold in Your Apartment | Ep #2285

SHOW NOTES:

• Generators: Lost power? When storms make the lights go out, power up by choosing the right generator for your home.
• Furniture Repair: Dings, dents, scratches, and stains are easy to fix with these DIY furniture repair tips.
• Heating Costs: Even if you’re a renter and not a homeowner, there are ways to heat your apartment more efficiently and save on energy bills.

 Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Countertop Materials: Iris wants to upgrade her kitchen countertops. Quartz needs less maintenance than marble or granite and offers more options.
• Egress Windows: Can a basement egress window be too high from the floor? We give James advice on finding safe and convenient egress window products.
• Fireplace Noise: Why are howling and whistling noises coming from a new gas fireplace? We think Sharon should contact the manufacturer about issues with the venting through the roof.
• Dishwasher Repairs: The dishes aren’t drying in Jackie’s dishwasher and mold is building up in the machine. The heating element probably failed and it may be cheaper to replace the dishwasher rather than repair it.
• Bathroom Addition: Adam wants to install a second bathroom and has questions about the plumbing. We offer ideas on how to run the water supply.
• Radon: Is radon a potential hazard for a house on a slab foundation? Only if the radon level is very high in the soil, and we explain to Kathy how to have the home tested for radon.

 

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