Can You Guess the Germiest Place in Your Kitchen? | Seed vs. Sod for a Lush Lawn | Filthy Screen Cleaning | Ep #2294

SHOW NOTES:

• Kitchen Cleaning: Are you sure your kitchen is really clean? You’ll never guess where the most germs are hiding!
• Seed vs. Sod: Should you use seed or sod to get the lush, green lawn you want? We share the pros and cons of each.
• Screen Cleaning: Before opening your windows, follow these tips to clean those dirty screens and let the fresh air in.

 Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Kitchen Remodeling: Mark wants advice on buying budget kitchen cabinets for a DIY kitchen remodeling project. We share info on where he can find quality cabinets that are affordable and easy to install.
• Tile Floor Grout: The grout is chipping around the bathroom floor tiles and may have been mixed incorrectly. Karen should have it removed and regrouted again.
• Repairing Wall Cracks: Brian keeps trying to cover a crack in the bedroom wall, but we tell him the right way to sand, tape, and spackle the area so the crack won’t return.
• Water Heater: Hot water from the electric water heater doesn’t last very long. It’s probably one of the heating elements that’s not working and Ruth should check the continuity on both coils.
• Insect Control: Ick! Tara’s got earwigs under the siding and crickets in the basement. She needs to have a pest control service do a general spraying to solve both problems.
• Window Replacement: Is it better to use new construction windows or replacement windows? Nick learns that replacement windows are a more economical and practical option and how to check for energy efficiency.
• New Flooring: Can luxury vinyl plank flooring be installed over a laminate floor that’s glued down? Bob can do that as long as the surface is flat and solid and should be mindful of transition areas.
• Tub Reglazing: What is the best way to refinish an old cast iron tub that’s rusted? Reglazing it can be a messy job and Margaret should consider having it removed.
• Heat Pump Water Heater: Will an energy-efficient heat pump water heater affect the air temperature in the house? It won’t impact the air in Karl’s basement, but it will have a big impact on reducing his utility bills.

 

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