SHOW NOTES:


Roof Inspection: Find out what’s included in a roof inspection to ensure peak performance.


Pet-Friendly Home Improvements: From “ruff” to remarkable, get ideas for pet-friendly home improvements.


Hybrid Sealants and Caulks: Choosing the right caulk is easy with hybrid sealants that work for every project.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.


Gardening: What kind of plants will grow best in shady areas? We tell Janna a few common shade-friendly plants and a nursery may have more options.


Painting Cabinets: What preparation is needed to paint wood cabinets? Brian gets step-by-step advice on how to smooth, prime, and paint the surface.


Carpenter Ants: Anna had a tree removed that was infested with carpenter ants and is worried they’ll now enter her home. We assure her it’s not likely to happen.


Iron Railings: David needs to pour a cement footing for a new wrought iron rail. We offer an idea for an easy way to do it.


Electrical Upgrades: Is it worth replacing a 150-amp electrical system with 200 amps? We tell Alice it’s unnecessary unless she’s using a lot more power.


Building a Sandbox: Laurie wonders if she should be using something other than sand in her grandkids’ sandbox. All she needs is a cover to keep the sand clean and dry.


Cleaning Garage Floor: Oops! Dennis dropped a container of roofing cement in his garage. It will take some work to scrape it off and he’ll probably need to restain the cement floor.


Water Heaters: Mary is considering getting a tankless water heater, but we explain why she should switch to a heat pump water heater with a timer instead.

 
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