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

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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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOW NOTES: In this show, we’ll help you assess your roof’s winter readiness, reveal the best and worst appliance brands, and show you how to expand attic storage safely. Plus, we’re here to help you tackle any home improvement challenge with confidence, so listen in for expert answers to all your questions! - Attic Space: Find storage room under the rafters by adding attic floor space. - Appliance Rankings: Consumer Reports’ appliance rankings reveal best buys and big regrets. - Roof Care: Learn whether you should repair, replace, or rejuvenate your roof in time for winter.   Q & A: - Foundation Drainage: Does Jill really need a double drainage system for the home she’s building? It’s a smart idea and we recommend having a good pitch and installing larger gutters. - Plumbing: The bathroom plumbing is new but the water comes out rusty. Randall should install a whole-house water filter on the main line. - Countertop: Is there a way to refinish a stained white marble countertop? Katherine can use a Daich Coatings kit to easily do it in the weekend. - Marble: Should Gary seal a marble table after staining it? We discuss various products to clean, polish, and seal the surface. - Dirt Floor: Rob wants to put concrete over the dirt floor in a hut. He gets instructions on how to tamp down the dirt, then pour and levelly spread the concrete. - Fireplace: Lynn is looking for ideas on how to change the façade of her fireplace. Marble, granite, and faux stone are all great options that can adhere right onto the brick. - Soundproofing: Gloria needs to block out the noise from her upstairs neighbor. We explain how to add Green Glue or soundproofing drywall, plus seal around any fixtures.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How-to tips on using trees as sound barriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOW NOTES: Today, learn how to maintain your washer and dryer to prevent floods and fires, keep stink bugs out with some sweet tricks, and choose the perfect mattress upgrades for a sound sleep. Plus, we’re sharing tips to help you make your home improvement plans a reality, so join the conversation! - Stinkbugs: Stinkbug invasions really stink, but there are ways to banish the bugs. - Washers and Dryers: Prevent floods and fires with washer and dryer maintenance. - Mattress Shopping: Snooze, don’t lose, with tips for buying a new mattress.   Q & A: - Carpenter Bees: Carpenter bees are eating away at Norma’s wood patio. She gets tips for professional pest control treatment and for replacing wood with composite materials. - Siding Repair: How can Ron reattach vinyl siding that’s coming loose? It’s easy to do if he has the right tool to bend the edges so he can connect the adjoining pieces. - Insulation: David’s old insulation is falling from the attic rafters. He should maximize the insulation in the floor joists by adding a layer of new insulation. - Metal Roof: Sally wonders if it’s a good idea to install a metal roof. It’s a great long-lasting investment, but the ROI depends on how long you’re staying the house. - Plumbing: When one toilet flushes, the toilet in the other bathroom drains. John needs to check the roof vent pipe to see if there’s an obstruction that’s blocking proper venting. - Worn Decking: Is there a way to fix a worn deck without replacing it? We suggest that Joan flip the deck boards over to the other side, which probably looks like new. - Refinishing Stairs: Should Jason apply water-based polyurethane to new wood stairs? A solvent-based polyurethane in a satin finish would hold up better to abrasion. - Old Windows: James has condensation in the windows of his historic home. He can’t change the window casing, but he can reduce the indoor humidity with a whole house dehumidifier.    ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices