SHOW NOTES:

In this show, discover the beauty of eco-friendly natural in-ground pools. We'll also share tips on spotting roof leaks early and how the right tools can make painting projects a breeze. We're here to help you plan, save, and avoid mishaps with answers to these and other home improvement questions!

- Natural Inground Pools: Transform your yard into an eco oasis with a natural inground pool.

- Roof Leaks: Find out the clues for spotting a roof leak before it becomes a problem.

- DIY Painting: Advances in tools make big painting projects faster and easier for any DIYer.

Q & A:

- Mold: Andrea has mold between the sink and backsplash and around the tub. We explain the best way to clean and recaulk those areas to keep mildew from returning.

- Tree Roots: Tree roots growing close to the surface make it hard to mow. Harris gets some ideas for landscaping or creating a bench around the tree.

- Leaks: Water comes under the wood where Martha replaced her glass doors. She should have added a concrete block instead, and must redirect the water that’s pooling against the foundation.

- Water Heater: Steve’s electric water heater is leaking, but he can’t replace it with a tankless water heater. A heat pump water heater costs more but is a good and more efficient option.

- Wood Columns: Beth is having trouble painting wood columns in front of her home. We discuss ways to make it easier or replacing them with composite columns that won’t rot.

- Basement Moisture: There is moisture seeping in a corner of Jeremy’s finished block basement. He can solve the problem by improving the drainage and grading outside the house.

- Basement Floor: What kind of floor is best to install in a basement? Mary should give up the carpet and replace it with laminate or engineered hardwood flooring.

- Floor Gaps: There are gaps where the bottom of the baseboard meets the wood floor. Tim should add shoe molding around the room to match the baseboard or the floor.

- Painting Cedar: We offer advice to Beverly on using an oil-based primer and a solid stain to match her cedar posts to the white trim of her house.

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