The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Get a Leg Up on Banishing Centipedes | Smart Sips for Plants: Benefits of Micro-irrigation | Spray It Forward: New Paint Sprayer Technology | Ep #2334


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SHOW NOTES:

  • Centipedes: Get a leg up on banishing fast and freaky thousand-legger centipedes inside your home.
  • Micro-Irrigation: Tiny drops produce big blooms with micro-irrigation for your garden.
  • Paint Sprayers: New paint sprayer technology gets DIY paint projects done faster, easier, and with less waste.

    Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

    • HVAC Blockage: Barely any air blows through one room in Leroy’s home. He gets tips on how to look for a duct blockage or a closed damper.
    • Firepit Mortar: Michelle is building a fieldstone firepit but the mortar is dry and cracking. We suggest putting plastic over the surface to slow down the drying time and recommend some good products and videos.
    • Lead Paint: Lauren is worried about lead in the paint that’s chipping and flaking in her old home. She needs to work with a painter who’s certified in lead paint containment to make sure her kids are safe.
    • Water Heater: What is the slight leak coming from the PVC tube at the top of the water heater? Michael learns it’s just a pressure relief valve, but his old water heater should still be replaced.
    • Converting a Deck: Diane wants to turn her deck into a closet and laundry room. It’s a good idea, but she should consult with an architect since it can be a complicated addition.
    • Plumbing Noises: There’s a clicking noise behind the bathroom and closet. It’s probably pipes or metal siding expanding and contracting against Damian’s walls.
    • Floor Moisture: Water is coming up from the concrete slab under Michelle’s laminate floor. She should check the drainage outside the house and use an exhaust fan with a humidistat to reduce condensation.
    • Split Outlet: Why does the bottom plug work in an outlet but the top one doesn’t? Chris may have a split outlet that’s partly controlled by a switch.
    • Popping Nails: Nails are popping out of the sheetrock near the ceiling and corners. We advise Bob to either replace the nails with drywall screws or overlap the existing nail heads with the heads of new nails.

       

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