Find out whether it's necessary to run a dehumidifier in your basement during the winter. If you have central heat, you can get a whole-house dehumidifier attached to a humidistat so it only runs when you need it. Get tips on steps you can take to

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Find out how to replace spalling bricks on your home's exterior. Get tips on using a masonry saw and chisel to remove the old mortar, and then, after you set the brick in, using a pointing tool to press the mortar in and strike the joints.

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Find out why you shouldn't throw away a chair that needs to be reupholstered. You can email a picture of the chair to Leslie and she will advise you.

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Find out what to use as an underlayment for your new tile floor. Learn why linoleum is not a good choice. Get tips on using luan plywood and thinset for smaller tile, and a mud floor for bigger tile.

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Find out how to repair leaking ducts with duct tape. Learn why regular duct tape won't work properly, and why you should instead get UL 181 tape. Get tips on conducting a duct blaster test and having an energy audit of your heating system done.

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Find out how to solve the problem of air entering your home through your eletrical outlets. Get tips on setting up your whole house fan to work properly by adding more ventilation to your attic. Learn why continuous ridge and soffit vents are the best

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Find out how to do a radon test in your home. Get tips on buying an over-the-counter charcoal absorption canister, and learn why the winter is the best time to do the test.

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Find out how to fix a concrete floor that has settled. Get tips on using a floor leveling compound, but only if you are sure the floor has finished settling.

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Find out how to clean mud from ceramic tiles. Get tips on using trisodium phosphate or a siding cleaner such as Jomax. Learn how to apply these products to maximize their effectiveness.

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Find out how to clean rust-stained siding. Get tips on using trisodium phosphate, or TSP, to remove the stain.

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