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Find out the cause of ice on a storm door. Find out how condensation on a storm door may indicate a well-sealed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a blocked pipe. Get tips on snaking the drain all the way to where it connects to the street or to your septic field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what considerations you must make when deciding whether your heating system is big enough to heat your second floor. Get tips on checking the BTU capacity of the furnace and making sure you have ductwork that...

Find out how to design a sliding door for a small bathroom space. Get tips on installing an exterior track system and hanging a regular wood door or plastic composite door on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Learn how to insulate a basement floor. Get tips on laying a vapor barrier over a dirt floor when insulating a basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to replace a bathtub while preserving tile. Find out how to keep the tile you've got when replacing a bath tub by installing a complimentary color tile on the bottom row. Learn more about your ad choices...

Get tips for installing blown-in insulation yourself. Find out how much pressure to use and how much insulation to put in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have a central AC condenser outside, you can winterize that unit - so to speak - but taking a few steps to get it ready for cold weather. Learn what you need to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Find out how to fix a shower leak. Get tips on running a hose directly down the shower drain to eliminate that as the source of the problem. Then test the shower pan for leaks by taking a heavy washcloth or stopper...

Learn how to stop windows from sweating in winter. Get tips on how to reduce moisture in the home, including properly venting the bathroom and installing a whole home dehumidifier. Learn more about your ad choices...

Learn how to install flashing around a chimney. Find out how to layer flashing so that it properly seals the chimney from rain and other leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to realign cabinet drawers and doors by tightening the screws on the drawer fronts and door hinges. Also get tips on removing cabinet doors before you paint them, and numbering them so you can put them back...

Find out how to locate a roof leak. Get tips on checking places where a pipe goes through the roof and using a garden hose to try to recreate the leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to get rid of a white residue on the glass door of your shower. Learn why the residue is probably mineral salt deposits from hard water, and get tips on cleaning it with a white vinegar solution. Learn more...

Find out how to stain a pressure-treated wood railing and stairway. Get tips on using an exterior stain and learn about the different levels of transparency available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Find out how to stop your hardwood floors from squeaking. Get tips on using a stud sensor to find the floor joists. Learn how oak plugs will make the repairs invisible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Find out how to solve a leaking toilet. Get tips on replacing the wax seal. The other most common locations for a leak are the fill valve on the back of the toilet and the water-supply pipe. Learn more about your ad...

Find out how to put in a new tub. Get tips on putting cement down first and wiggling the tub into place. That way the tub will be well supported and won't crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Find out how to paint a ceiling. Learn the difference between wall paint and ceiling paint. Get tips on using a special kind of ceiling paint that goes on pink, so you don't miss any spots, but dries white. Use a good...

Learn about gas vs. electric applicances for energy efficiency. Find out why gas appliances are almost always more energy efficient than electric applicances like washers and dryers. Learn more about your ad choices...

Learn whether cracks in concrete garage floors are structural or easily fixed, and which steps to take first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you should always leave the damper on your gas fireplace all the way open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to partial replacement of siding, it can be tough to pin down an exact color match. Learn your options. Also, discover the benefits of hiring a public adjuster - when they're valuable, and how they're...

Find out how mold forms in your closet and what you can do to prevent it from spreading. Use plenty of ventallation and circulate the air in your home to get rid of mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Find out how to research a bathtub refinishing company before you decide whether or not to use their service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices