SHOW NOTES:

You've tuned into "The Money Pit," your weekly guide to making your home sweet home the best it can be without turning it into a bottomless money pit! This week, we share helpful tips on:

- Getting rid of those stubborn tree stumps without breaking the bank.

- Boosting your home's curb appeal and efficiency with gorgeous Therma-Tru fiberglass doors that look just like wood, but without the upkeep.

- Rocking your outdoor space with a new stackable stone to build great-looking patios and fire pits more easily than ever.

Plus, tips on everything from cleaning your dishwasher to keeping your smoke detectors in tip-top shape, and even how to invite some high-speed sparkle to your yard with hummingbirds.

Q & A:

We also have our incredible callers who reached out to us with their home improvement questions! Here’s a quick rundown of who we heard from and what they're tackling:

- Eleanor in Virginia has a question about dark, mold-like spots on her gray Trex decking that are difficult to remove with a power washer or bleach.

- Tommy in Alaska is battling an "ice-cold water issue,” with super low cold

- Pat called in with a painting question, wondering if it's possible to paint

- Anthony in Upstate New York is dealing with a chimney losing its stucco on his 80-year-old house.

- Jeremy in Pennsylvania is contending with a leaky finished basement that’s causing moisture problems and a musty smell.

- Beverly in Missouri has concerns about painting the cedar posts on her covered patio and whether it will cause them to rot.

- Max is working on a decking project and wants to know the best floor joist spacing for installing Trex composite decking.

- Carrie reached out by email to ask if she could use leftover indoor floor tile on her porch and sidewalk, and if it’s too slippery for

ASK A QUESTION:

Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask.

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