Cool Tips to Organize Your Freezer | Stop Shoveling Your Driveway! | Easy Fixes for Squeaky Stairs and Rickety Railings | Ep #2287

SHOW NOTES:

• Freezer Storage: Find the foods you want and stop food waste with these freezer organizing tips.
• Snow Removal: Tired of shoveling snow off your driveway? Find out the pros and cons of heated driveways.
• Stairs and Railings: Squeaky stairs and rickety railings are easy to fix with these DIY steps.

 Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Water Heater Repairs: Joe’s tankless water heater is still under warranty but he’s having trouble getting it repaired. He should contact the manufacturer directly to find a contractor in his area.
• Wall Cracks: Leslie thinks her home is settling after a wall was torn down from an adjacent house. We have info about making sure the surrounding soil is solid and how to repair common wall cracks.
• Roof Leaks: David can’t find the leak that’s coming from under the old solar water heating system on his roof. We’ve got tips on locating the path of the roof leak and suggest installing a new tankless heater.
• Circuit Breakers: A newly installed dehumidifier stops working and floods the basement after tripping the circuit breaker. Kayla can easily install an additional circuit to boost her 100-amp service.
• Installing a Fence: What is the best way to pour a cement foundation for a fence when there’s water in the ground? We explain to Vincent how far down he should dig and how to displace the groundwater with cement.
• Drain Odors: There’s a strange odor coming from the drains in Barbara’s kitchen and bathroom. It’s probably biogases from decaying debris, but a bleach solution can make things fresh again.
• Soundproofing: Ian wants to build a recording studio and needs soundproofing suggestions. The easiest and cheapest option is to add a layer of sound-resistant drywall all around the room.
• Floor Tiles: Ellen says her bathroom floor tiles are moving and the grout is falling apart. That means the tiles were not adhered properly and she’ll either need to remove and replace them or install a layer of laminate flooring over them.

 

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