SHOW NOTES:

Learn about laundry, layouts, and longevity on today’s show, as we discuss the best and worst laundry detergents, kitchen layouts that maximize space and functionality, and how the age of your home influences needed repairs. Tune in for all this and more home improvement questions and answers!

- Laundry Detergent: If clean laundry is an ongoing drama, you may need to use a better detergent.

- Kitchen Design: When updating your kitchen, be sure the layout offers improved functionality.

- Home Repairs by Age: Find out how the age of your home can determine when you’re likely to need certain repairs.

Q & A:

- Types of Roofing: Should Debbie choose a shingle or metal roof? Metal roofs will last a lifetime, but the ROI will depend upon how long she plans to live in the house.

- Driveway Stains: Rubber marks are impossible to remove from an asphalt driveway. Ryan gets some DIY tips to reseal the driveway to cover them up.

- Insulation: Old attic insulation is dried out and falling down. Claudia can replace it but should consider installing spray foam insulation in the rafters as a great alternative.

- Woodpeckers: Persistent woodpeckers are drilling holes in Bruce’s cedar siding. Tin pie plates, strips of black plastic, and hot sauce are a few ways he may dissuade them.

- Hot Water: It takes too long for hot water to get to the kitchen sink and upstairs bathroom, even with a recirculating pump near the water heater. Jim should consider installing a tankless water heater with smart technology.

- Lighting: Laurie wants to change an old fluorescent light fixture in the closet to LED and gets details on how to determine the amount of lumens she needs.

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