Uncover Hidden Savings with an Energy Audit | Don’t Get Blown Away: Wind-Resistant Roof Shingles | Dust Bunnies Beware: Spring Cleaning Tips | Ep #2301

SHOW NOTES:

• Energy Audit: Learn how an energy audit finds ways to make your home more energy-efficient and save money on utility bills.
• Roof Shingles: Strong winds can cause serious roof damage. Find out about wind-resistant roof shingles that can protect your home from storms.
• House Cleaning: Does it seem like the dust in your home never goes away? Get tips for how to easily clean better and sneeze less.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Home Foundation: Brenda’s concrete basement walls are starting to crumble. She needs a structural engineer to determine what a contractor must do to repair the foundation.
• Pet-Proof Flooring: Pet ferrets have taken a toll on Bruce’s carpeting. We recommend engineered vinyl plank flooring that’s waterproof and durable.
• Concrete Repair: Can you repair a piece of broken brick and mortar? Bob should use concrete adhesive and cover the crack to re-stucco the area.
• Woodpeckers: Knock, knock! Woodpeckers are drilling for insects outside Bruce’s house. We’ve got DIY tips to treat for bugs and keep woodpeckers away.
• Popcorn Ceilings: What is the best way to remove popcorn ceilings? It can be a messy project, but Laura learns a wet scraping method to make it easier.
• Clogged Toilet: The toilet is making a bubbling sound and has to be flushed twice. Barbara should try using a toilet auger to clear the obstruction.
• Skylights: Will a skylight make the room too bright and cause glare? It shouldn’t be a problem since Ginny’s tubular skylights will direct sunlight straight down.

 

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