SHOW NOTES:

- Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide is a silent killer and leaks are all too common. Learn how to keep your family safe.

- Upcycled Furniture: Design on a dime with tips on finding the best upcycled furniture to turn trash to treasure.

- LED Lighting: Let’s shed some light on how to save money and energy with LED lighting solutions.

Q & A:

- Hard Water: Colleen is wondering about a solution for treating her hard well water, but we recommend a standard salt-based water softener as her best option.

- Condensation on AC Vents: Condensation from the AC vents is staining Stanley’s ceiling. We’ve got tips on insulating the ducts to stop the problem.

- Basement Water: Lynn finds water gushing through the hose bib into her basement. Silicone will seal the gap around the pipe and she needs to improve the outside drainage.

- Porch Resurfacing: Linda is thinking of restaining her peeling porch, but we suggest a great stone-based product to refinish the surface and give it a whole new look.

- Deck Staining: After removing the rotted boards on his wood deck, Casey learns how to properly stain and seal the new pressure-treated lumber.

- Fireplace Drafts: A big draft is coming from the fireplace. Linda needs to install a good damper or use glass doors in front of the hearth to block the wind.

- Roof Drainage: Rainwater is running behind the downspout against the fascia board and may rot the wood. John should see if the gutters and the downspouts were connected properly and consider getting a larger downspout.

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