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Last fall, we applied Behr DeckOver to our deck. We prepped properly, applied it properly, let it dry properly and didn’t have any problems. This spring though, after the snow melted, we’ve had big patches flaking off, especially in high- traffic areas near the stairs. My question is, can this issue be fixed or do …
I’d like to remove the plastic window pane dividers from a steel door. They seem to be factory …
I’d like to move my washer and dryer from my basement to my unheated garage. Other than …
There is a seam in our upstairs ceiling where the drywall tape is peeling up. I know I can repair …
I recently used spray foam from a can around an exhaust pipe coming from a hot water tank in the …
Our basement is pretty humid and has moisture coming up through the concrete floors. The basement has a history of mold and …
Hi, have a 34-year-old oil water heater. We are starting to see sediment in the hot water and I’d eventually want to …
I have a wooden frame fixed picture window with single pane glass and an outside single pane glass storm window. As you would …
I’m taking on some painting projects and am looking for a safer paint. Lately I seem to be more sensitive to working with …
Can copper pipe leaks develop even where there’s been no stress on the plumbing? My 30-year-old townhouse has copper pipes …
Hi, I’m getting sudden bursts of very hot water in the middle of a shower. I have a gas water heater. The pilot light is …
I have a large attic with a ridge vent, but no soffit vents or other vents for air intake. As such, the attic gets very moist …
I have low water pressure in the home, and I’m pretty sure it’s due to the fact that the water line from the street …
Hi guys! Love the podcast! My husband and I are under contract on a house. During inspection, mold was found in the attic on …
Hi! I love you guys! I was hoping to get some ideas on this. I have a wood-framed window in my tub/shower. We had a tub surround …
We have an old barn that is about 30 x 40 feet in western Massachusetts. The first floor of the barn is open and has granite …
We have a 28″ high, 2,200 square feet crawl space with a dirt floor covered by plastic sheeting and walls of exposed …
I live in an area prone to hurricanes and want to strengthen my roof. My house was built in the mid 1980s before local codes …
I have a problem with gaps between the exterior walls of my kitchen and bathroom, and countertops. The wall seems to be …
Your newsletter last week had a section on dryer vent cleaning using a product called “Lint Eater” (see …
What is the best way to insulate my garage walls that are already sheetrocked? Is is it possible to cut a hole in the top and …
I am looking for some feedback on (1) the use of rotating vents versus standard flat low lying vents (2)the placement of these …
I am buying a 3 story, built in 2012 detached house in California. Just got a phone call from my agent today (4 days before …
Do you know of any options in accessible design patio doors? My daughter is in a wheelchair and I need to replace the sliding …
What’s a safe way to hang heavier art pieces on drywall? I’ve done a bit of unintentional damage before, and …
Hey, I live in southern Kentucky. During the summer months I have condensation dripping off the HVAC in the crawl space. What …
When purchasing my house, my inspector suggested adding a moisture barrier to the floor of my crawlspace. Looking around, there …
I love your show! I live in “the house that Jack built” – it’s colonial and the entire upstairs has no …
I had my cabinets refaced about 8 years ago and now the glue has come loose. I’ve talked with new cabinet refacing …
