SHOW NOTES:

- Pressure Washers: Blast away dirt and doubts with tips for buying the right pressure washer.

- Textured Surface Repair: Learn how to make hassle-free repairs to textured walls and ceilings.

- Water Filters: Find out why water filters are a healthy and low-cost alternative to bottled water.

Q & A:

- Driveway Drainage: Susan’s asphalt driveway was resurfaced but wasn’t pitched properly. She’ll need to install a curtain drain to keep water from collecting and backing up into the house.

- Staining a Fence: Mark gets advice about the best methods and materials for staining a cedar wood fence at his condo association.

- Radiant Heated Floor: Can you install a radiant heated floor yourself, will it increase electrical costs, and what materials should you use? We’ve got answers to all of Jeanette’s questions.

- Tree Stumps and Roots: Bruce is worried about the stumps and roots from trees that were removed near his home. They shouldn’t impact his foundation but he gets tips on how to remove the stumps.

- Wallpaper: Wallpaper is tough to remove, but Lisa gets info on tools she can use to make the process a bit easier.

- Glass Block Windows: Mario gets suggestions on how to secure a new glass block window when mortar won’t adhere to the existing metal frame.

- Terrazzo Floor Repair: Moisture is coming up through a crack in the terrazzo floor. Judith should check the drainage around the house and seal the crack with silicone.

- Electrical Socket Failure: The ceiling fan and light work, but not the wall sockets. Joseph should check the light switches first, then call an electrician to inspect the wiring. 

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