Learn about scams; 4th of July fireworks safety; whole house fans; repainting cabinets; shingles over shingles; sheetrock texture repair.

Lubricants; screen doors; water in crawl space; electrical inspection; insulation; hot water recirculation; water softeners.

Today we speak with Mary Peters, the owner of Sasquatch Contracting, and learn about the remodeling business and making people's dreams and desires happen. Also; painting the trim on your house and getting moss off of a roof.

Tough questions about heating and cooling systems; scams; lack of water pressure; negative slope plumbing; surge protection; painting exterior trim; re-key locks.

Are you part of the 74% that would rather fix your house than sell it? Butcher block countertops; giving your house a bath; long handle tool rack; cleaning siding.

Natural gas vs. propane to heat as well as grill. Garage guy reprise; picking bolts; fix it up or sell the house.

Sprinkler clocks; attic ventilation; ceiling fans; outdoor lighting; outdoor electricity.

Air nailer and compressors; is old paint good?; deck refinishing; sun rooms; storm door closures.

Energy code modifications and eliminations are being talked about. Joe also talks about caulking windows; labor rates; dust control; and the value of exterior projects.

Hanging sheetrock; choosing deck finish; galvanized metals; ball bearing hinges; cleaning paint brushes.