SHOW NOTES:

In today’s show, discover a faster and easier way to build decks and patios, get the buzz on backyard beekeeping, and learn how to stage your home for a successful open house. Plus, listen in for answers to more home improvement questions to make your next DIY project a success!

- Building a Deck: Build a deck faster and easier with a new system that saves time, labor, and money.

- Backyard Beehives: Get the buzz on backyard beekeeping and the sweet benefits of homegrown honey.

- Selling Your Home: Attract more buyers with tips for staging your home for a successful open house.

Q & A:

- Countertops: Carolyn was surprised to see dull spots on her quartz kitchen countertops. Quartz surfaces do require maintenance and should be polished and sealed every few years.

- Roofing: There’s condensation on the bathroom vent and stains on the ceiling. Kent should check if the flashing around the roof vent needs to be replaced, and then bleach, prime, and paint the ceiling.

- Deck Stain: The stain on Mike’s decks is already peeling and discolored again. He’ll need to strip it again and use an oil-based primer and a solid stain to last longer, or else consider installing composite boards.

- Window Repair: The glazing is coming out of Dana’s fixed pane picture windows. She gets tips on how to remove the window trim and replace the glazing with silicone caulk.

- Solar Panels: Joe is upset by false promises made about the expensive solar panels he had installed. We discuss options to pay off or transfer the contract, updates In solar technology, and contacting an attorney for issues with a misleading contract.

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