SHOW NOTES:

Transform your home and garden with expert tips on today's episode! We start with strategies for optimizing your garage workspace for DIY projects, then chat with HGTV’s Clint Robertson.

Finally, learn the importance of deep cleaning your washing machine from dirt and odors, and hear answers to more home improvement questions!

- Washing Machine: Put a new spin on laundry day by deep cleaning your washing machine to banish dirt and odors.

- HGTV’s Clint Robertson of the “Boise Boys”

- Garage Space: Get tips for creating an efficient garage workspace to make every DIYer more productive.

Q & A:

- Crown Molding: Tracy wants to install crown molding and learns that high-density foam trim is an easy DIY solution.

- Repairing Windows: Cameron has two options for accessing and restringing the counterweights inside his old windows without damaging the trim.

- Closet Rod: The weight of heavy clothes has bowed the closet rod and pulled it away from the wall. Bea gets tips for installing sturdy brackets to support the shelf and rod.

- HVAC: We have advice for Gail on installing a mixing valve to regulate the water temperature without lowering the heat in her home.

- Water Infiltration: Dewey needs to find and remediate the underlying cause of bad odors in his basement after a past sewage backup.

- Plumbing: There’s a loud banging in the basement whenever Nicole uses the toilet, shower, or washing machine. It may be water hammer or her well pump going on and off.

- Pests: How can Kelly can rid of the bugs, slugs and rodents in her garden? We recommend calling a pest control professional to treat the specific problems.

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