SHOW NOTES:
Tune in for a treasure trove of home improvement tips in this episode, where we discuss blunders to avoid in home heating, dish about top-rated dishwashers, and share the secret to creating attractive and affordable marble surfaces. From cozy warmth to sparkling dishes and elegant countertops, we're here to help you make your house a dream home!
Dishwasher Ratings: A new survey dishes up details about the top-rated dishwashers.
Home Heating: Find out 3 common home heating mistakes that are driving up your energy bills.
Marble Surfaces: Get the beautiful look of marble surfaces easily and without the high cost.
 
Q & A:
Cleaning Grout: To clean tile grout in high-traffic areas that has gotten dark, Lisa will find that a grout stripper is much stronger and works better than a grout cleaner.
Toilet Plumbing: When one toilet flushes, the one in the other bathroom drains! John should check for an obstruction that’s affecting the venting in the pipes.
Countertop Stains: How can you cover a white marble countertop that’s badly stained? We suggest Katherine use a marble resurfacing kit that can be used on existing stone.
Shower Remodel: John is converting a basement sauna into a shower and needs ideas for wall materials. Tile is a good option that can be adhered right onto the terracotta walls.
Painting Doors: Anna’s painter used cans of spray paint on her doors and now they’re all sticking. We offer tips for removing the doors and repainting them the right way.
Bathroom Moisture: Eddie’s done almost everything to reduce the condensation in his bathrooms. Now he should try installing a humidistat timer on the exhaust fans.
Wallpaper Removal: What’s the best way to remove layers of wallpaper? Thomas should use an inexpensive paper tiger tool and wallpaper paste remover, unless he wants to rent a wallpaper steamer.
Damaged Siding: Wade’s steel siding was damaged by a hailstorm and he can’t find new siding to match it. A public adjuster will fight to have all the siding replaced by his insurance company.
Painting Wood Paneling: Dena is tired of the dark brown paneling she has in every room. It’s better to remove it, but it’s possible to clean, sand, prime, and paint over it.
Mice Control: Eek! William is suddenly getting lots of mice in his basement. We offer tips on what he should do to manage his rodent problem.
 
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