SHOW NOTES:


Kitchen Island Design: Add extra food prep space with a versatile kitchen island that’s affordable and user-friendly.


Driveway Markers: Get ideas for eye-catching driveway markers to add curb appeal and increase home safety.


De-Icing Tips: Find out how to quickly thaw a frozen windshield with this easy DIY solution.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.


Home Addition ROI: Finished basement or second-floor addition: which one offers a better ROI? We think Matthew’s home will gain more value by adding bedrooms and bathrooms on a second floor.


Rodents: Kathryn wonders if an ultrasonic device would help control the mice in her basement. Along with baits and poison, it would be more effective to eliminate nesting areas, plug up any openings, and avoid leaving any food or water in the house or garage that could attract pests.


Gutters: Joe’s roof shingles don’t extend far enough to direct water into the gutters. We suggest using a flat bar to pry up the edges and insert flashing under the shingles to create a bridge to the gutters.


Countertops: Is there a way to remove scratches in a Corian countertop? Gayla can try a deep cleaning product to make them less obvious or have a professional lightly sand and repolish the surface.


Deck Cleaning: What’s the best way to clean algae and mold from a pressure-treated wood deck and a stone patio? Bill needs a pressure washer with a bleach solution to remove the stains.


Wallpaper Removal: Jan wants to remove a layer of wallpaper liner without damaging the drywall. If it’s adhered well, she should be able to add a textured surface right over it.


Fascia Board: Is it possible to remove a rotted fascia board without removing the spacer and gutter? It will all need to come off, but then Derwin can replace the wood fascia with a cellular PVC board that will last without rotting.


Dry Rot: What causes dry rot and how to tell if you have it? Joan learns there’s no such thing as dry rot, only wet wood that dries out and starts to decay.


Shower Renovation: Is flashing needed around a prefabricated shower stall base to prevent moisture issues? Randy should be fine installing the pan over the backer board and adhering tile directly onto the board.

 
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