SHOW NOTES:

Kitchen renos peak after the holidays when the frustrations worn out kitchen layouts peak. If you’re planning a kitchen redo for 22, we’ll tell you how to choose new cabinets that’ll step up the space and not blow the budget.


Are you ready to pick up a new snowblower before the first major snowstorm hits? Consumer Reports has you covered. Home and appliances reporter Paul Hope joins us with their picks of the best snowblowers on the market.

Are messy pets creating a decorating dilemma? Afraid that anything you buy will be ruined by your well-meaning pooch? We’ll have tips to help you get the best of both worlds.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Tom from New Jersey asks, “what is the renovation definition for Return on Investment (ROI)?”


Cindy in Florida wants to know if needs to strip her old epoxy paint before applying a new epoxy coating to her floor..

James from Nebraska is concerned about reports of fumes coming off spray foam insulation.

Loretta is building a beach house with a crawlspace and looking for a moisture resistant flooring alternative to natural hardwood.

Dennis in South Carolina wants to know what kind of mortar to use on an old stone home.

Brenda in Michigan would like to know what type of wall board to use to avoid mold in her basement.

Jim from Illinois has an old cedar deck and wants to know if he should power wash the deck?

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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