How to Insulate Brick and Plaster Walls | Vapor Barrier Needed?
The outside wall of my house is made of brick and inside, we have plaster attached directly to the brick. Will we need a vapor …
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Prepare Your Home for Summer Weather!
Summer heat and storms can be unforgiving but it’s not too late to make investments in your home that will keep weather out and …
Tips to Restore Outdoor Concrete and Wood Surfaces
If you’re a “get me to the finish line as fast as possible” kind of person, then you’ll have to rethink your mental strategy …
Shower vs. Bathtub: Best Choice for Home Value
Remodeling your bathroom is always a smart home improvement that can increase your home’s value. But one common bath …
Acrylic Latex or Silicone Caulk? New AMP™ Hybrid Sealants from DAP® Deliver Best of Both
Do you love the durability of silicone but the easy cleanup of acrylic latex caulk? DAP’s fantastic line of advanced …
Hit the Nail on the Head Every Time with the New Hammer Fist™ Multi-Tool
If you’ve struggle to use a hammer only to find you end up with dings, dents, bent nails and sore thumbs, the new Hammer Fist™ …
Rough to Refined: 3 Ways to Transform Ugly Concrete Surfaces
As warm weather kicks in, you get to see what winter damage has done to your outdoor concrete surfaces. Maybe the rock salt ate …
Smelly Drains? Why Sink and Shower Drains Smell Like Rotten Eggs?
Have you noticed a strong, unpleasant smell coming from your sink or shower drain? This smelly drain odor can be described as a …
Carrier’s New InteliSense™ Technology Delivers Servicing Done Smarter
Carrier’s ongoing commitment to innovative, digitally-enabled lifecycle solutions, advanced smart technology and customer …
Best Product to Extend Roof Life
I heard you help a listener today who wanted to extend the life of his 10-year old roof. You recommended a product that would …
Your Ultimate Affordable Holiday Home Makeover
Planning a fun holiday gathering? Follow these inexpensive tips get your house ready for family and friends! KITCHEN Your …
Common Yard Snakes: 10 Dos and Don’ts
Gardening and landscaping is a great way to spend time outdoors and in nature while staying close to home and enjoying numerous …
5 Fabulous Home Improvement Products You Need This Fall
Fall is a perfect time of year to tackle both indoor and outdoor DIY home improvement projects. That’s also why now is the time …
Uneven Hot or Cold Water Pressure: How to Fix
I have a small ranch styled home built in 1967. When taking a shower and water is used in another part of the house, the hot or …
Can High Water Pressure Cause Plumbing Leaks?
I live in a condo, in Lincoln, CA that is 13 years old. I had a plumber out because the tub spout was dripping. He was able to …
Going Away? Prevent House Fires and Plumbing Leaks in a Vacant Home
Whether you’re preparing for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, mechanical problems can easily develop in a house left …
Q &A: Best Emergency Backup Heat for Winter
Recently, a connection on LinkedIn asked me a question about the best emergency backup heat for winter: “What would you …
How to Remove Carpet and Prep for a New Floor Like a Pro
Solid surface flooring is more popular than ever, offering many choices that are beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain. …
Kitchen Transformation: Create a Granite Countertop in a Weekend with LuxROCK
Kitchen countertops are one of the hardest working surfaces in any household. They need to be durable enough to stand up …
First-Time Homeowners Repair Checklist
It’s a thrilling time for first-time homeowners when they discover their offer has been accepted on a new home, especially if …
Stop Cold Floors with SunTouch Radiant Floor Heating
When it comes to home comfort, there is nothing worse than stepping on a cold floor! Whether it’s that first step out of bed, …
Remedy for a Stripped Screw Head
What is the name of the product that you recommended for a stripped screw head? It is liquid and only a drop will solve the …
12 Great Kitchen Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for a kitchen connoisseur? We’ve scoured the stores and shops to find fun, useful and …
Best Underlayment for Laminate Flooring
We have a 1970’s Ranch style home and are planning to add laminate flooring throughout the home and trying to decide which …