SHOW NOTES:

- Roof Ice Dams: Those pretty icicles hanging from your roof may signal damaging ice dams.

- Repairing Textured Surfaces: There’s a new way to repair textured ceilings and walls without the hassle and mess.

- Planning Home Improvement Projects: Avoid unwelcome home improvement surprises with careful planning.

Q & A:

- Wall Texture: After stripping the wallpaper, Sandi wants to add texture to her walls. We discuss a number of options for textured paint and techniques.

- Water Heater Venting: What is the right way to vent a tankless water heater? John gets tips on running the ducts to vent outside the house.

- Removing Roof Moss: Can copper flashing prevent moss buildup? Sue learns how adding copper flashing on the top roof ridge acts as a natural algaecide.

- Lawn Seeding: When is the best time of year to reseed a lawn? Early- to mid-fall is the perfect season for Alan to rake and seed, then give the lawn time to take root.

- Lead in Ceramic Tiles: Margaret is concerned about lead in her old ceramic tiles. We suggest working with an EPA-certified contractor and recoating the tiles with an epoxy finish.

- Whole House Fan: What is the best way to install a whole house fan? Mike gets tips on where to place it and how to operate it most effectively.

- Worn Engineered Flooring: Dorothy’s engineered flooring is worn in spots. It’s not designed to be refinished, so she’ll need to remove and replace it.

- Water Softeners: Brian needs a conditioning system for his hard water. We recommend using a traditional salt-based water softener rather than a salt-free system.

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