SHOW NOTES:
Today, we’ve got tips for creating an outdoor escape, continue our chat with George Olipant of “George to the Rescue,” and offer advice on testing your soil to grow a lusher lawn. Plus, listen in for more home improvement answers to your DIY questions!
- Trex RainEscape: Learn more about this innovative system to add living and storage space beneath your elevated deck
- George Oliphant: Join us for interview #2 with the host of George to the Rescue.
- Lawn Care: Test your soil for a lush lawn that will make the neighbors green with envy.
Q & A:
- Ceiling: There’s no way to completely avoid the mess of removing a popcorn ceiling, but Laurie gets helpful tips for using the wet scrape
method to make it easier.- Cleaning: How can Dennis remove roofing cement that spilled on the cement garage floor? He’ll need to use a wire brush and some solvent to scrape it off, then refinish the surface.
- Plumbing: A cracked sewer pipe flooded Helen’s basement. Her homeowner’s insurance should cover having a remediation company clean and repair the damage.
- Lightning Rod: Jason gets advice on preventing lightning damage to his metal roof and how a lightning rod works.
- Moisture: Laura has moisture on her walls and gets lots of information about improving outside drainage, running the AC, using vent fans, and installing a whole house dehumidifier.
- Chimney: Richard gets guidance on applying masonry sealer on the porous brick behind his chimney.
Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask.
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