SHOW NOTES:

Ready to blast away piles of leaves this Fall? Paul Hope, the Home & Appliance Editor from Consumer Reports, dishes on this season’s best leaf blowers including some that won’t wake the neighborhood!

As we move closer to Fall, we move closer to Fall storms which can bring on MOLD! But is getting rid of mold a DIY project, or do you always need a pro? The answer is – it depends! We’ll share DIY tips to help clear the air.

If you’ve been putting off insulation because it’s always been an itchy and difficult job, we’ll share a new product that is as soft as cotton to handle.

When temperatures drop: mice, rats and other rodents make their way into homes for relief from the chill – we have tips on how to keep them away.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

Brent from West Virginia wants to know how to fix uneven heat in a split-level house.

Sheila in Oklahoma wants to know if it’s possible to paint a countertop.

Elizabeth in New Jersey is having a water pressure issue with her outdoor shower.

Cody from Texas needs to know the best way to fix a disconnected dryer vent.

Margaret from Virginia has a civil war era home and wants to know the best way to safely clean and protect her wood floors.

Ryan from Georgia wants to know why his cold water pipes run hot water!


Linda in Rhode Island wants to know what the proper procedure is for shutting down her AC system for the winter.

Judith in Arkansas is concerned about a crack in her brick wall and wants to know if she can just seal it or if she has to replace the whole wall.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.
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