SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, get helpful tips about early spring gardening, efficient garbage disposals, and safe garage storage solutions. From plants to trash to avoiding toxins and clutter, we’ve got answers to these and other questions from homeowners like you!

- Spring Gardening: Get ready to spring forward with tips for making your garden grow early in the season.

- Garbage Disposals: Cut down on food waste with these garbage disposal options.

- Safe Garage Storage: Keep toys and tools away from toxins with safe garage storage.

Q & A:

- Kitchen Range: Cindy has a small house with a big stove that burned the kitchen cabinet. She should contact the manufacturer for the proper installation specifications.

- House Listing: When selling a house that’s been remodeled, how can you describe the upgrades? Mike gets advice on how to list his home and provide an inventory of improvements.

- Electrical and Plumbing: Karen gets tips on how often to check the circuit breakers and how to check for plumbing leaks in her home.

- Insulation: What is the best way to insulate a basement? We suggest that Jeff first check the exterior drainage to control moisture and give him three options for insulation.

- Bathroom Window: Christina is remodeling and has questions about what to do with a window above her tub. She’s got options for installing a privacy window.

- Heated Flooring: How should Kirk install heated flooring for a new house addition? Running it through the fireplace is inefficient, but we have tips on how to do it better.

- Drafts: Anne needs to seal the drafts through her windows, floors, and cabinets. Weatherstripping, caulk, and insulation in the floor box beams will stop the drafts.

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