Find out what to do if you have an old house that shows signs of settling. Get tips on figuring out whether the settling is over and done with, or still active. And learn why you should never attempt to "re-square" a house by trying to lift up various

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Find out how to make over a ceiling that has cracked, stained tiles. Get tips on removing the tiles and using drywall screws to secure the drywall to the wood strips on the ceiling. Learn why you should use fiberglass tape for the joints and flat

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Find out whether mold and mildew on asphalt roof shingles is a problem. Learn why it's a cosmetic issue rather than something that can do damage. Get tips on three reliable methods for getting rid of the moss and keeping it from coming back.

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Find out what to do if you notice that the sealant between your home's brick front and vinyl siding is cracked. Learn why you can only caulk a 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch crack, and nothing larger than that.

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If your garage floor is covered in stains and acid spills, find out how to clean it and then apply a coating that will protect the floor. Get tips on using a two-step garage floor epoxy coating system from Quikrete.

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Find out whether you need to remove vinyl tile with asbestos in it before putting down a new floor. Learn why it's OK to leave the asbestos tile since there's no danger of disturbing it. Get tips on using engineered hardwood instead of real hardwood,

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Find out why it is a good idea to save water and energy by putting a timer on your water heater so it only heats water in the morning and evenings when you need it. However, learn why it's not a DIY project and why you should bring in a professional

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If you have a high turnover rate for water heaters, find out how to improve your luck. Get tips on using a no-salt water softener and buying a water heater with the best warranty.

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Find out how to fix peeling paint. Get tips on scraping off all the old, loose paint, sanding down the walls and ceiling, and applying primer before putting on coats of paint. The primer is the key step because it's the glue that will help the paint

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Tom debunks the myth that firefighters can't fight a fire in a home with solar panels on the roof until the sun goes down because they don't want to put water on something that is producing electricity.

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