Learn why the best option for adding more insulation to an attic with fiberglass insulation is to put in unfaced fiberglass batts perpendicular to the existing batts. Although spray-on insulation has the added benefit of reducing air movement between

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Get the name of a website you can visit to find out whether your CertainTeed roof shingles are part of the class action lawsuit settlement against the company.

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Find out why a radon pipe should never terminate in the attic. Get tips on extending it through the roof and putting a proper plumbing vent and flashing sleeve around that. If this problem exists in a house you are looking to buy, bring it up during

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Find out why putting screening on the underside of your porch might be the solution to bugs getting in. This is only recommended if the porch has a roof--otherwise the screen will trap grit and grime. If you have dogs, put the screen on the underside

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Find out why you should replace your central AC unit instead of putting in a new coil if it is very old. If you are interested in a heat pump, consider whether the placement of your duct system will allow it to heat evenly.

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Find out where to look for assistance financing energy efficient home improvements such as window replacement.

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Find out how to paint over wall paneling. Get tips on using a good quality, oil based primer so the paint adheres well. However, if there are gaps between the panels, your best bet is to cover the walls with 3/8 drywall and spackle the joints.

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Find out how to solve crawl space humidity by putting good quality, thick plastic sheeting with as few seams as possible on top of the dirt floor. No gravel necessary.

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Find out why a leak from a central AC unit might not actually be a leak, but normal drainage from the condensate pipe. If you are not happy with where the pipe is dropping the condensate, you can divert it or use a condensate pump.

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Find out how to cut off the old nosing at the edge of your stairs and put on an end cap so it looks like there's hardwood floor there. You will still need a carpet runner in the middle. Other options to update your stairs include staining the wood or

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