SHOW NOTES:
In this show, discover 10 low-dust home improvement projects, learn how to easily fix textured walls or ceilings, and find out how to eliminate sink odors with a simple hack. Plus, listen in as we offer expert answers to other home improvement questions from DIY callers!
- Home Renovation: Get ideas for 10 wreck-less home renovations that don’t require demolition.
- Textured Surfaces: Repair textured walls and ceilings easily and without the mess.
- Sink Odors: Learn how to send stinky sink odors down the drain with this simple solution.
Q & A:
- Refinishing Furniture: Sherry learns how to give an old wood dresser a new look by stripping off the paint and staining the surface.
- Wood Flooring: What should Andrew use to refinish his oak floor after sanding it? We recommend applying three coats of a clear oil-based polyurethane to restore the shine.
- Building a Deck: Cheryl wants to build a deck over a concrete slab, but that’s not a good foundation. She should break up the concrete and install proper footings.
- Insulation: The wall on the west side of Mike’s house gets very warm. We suggest installing an awning to deflect the sun or adding foam insulation and a layer of drywall.
- Fence Materials: What is the best material for building a fence in a moist area? Metal posts should be fine, but Hope can also use wood posts with stones instead of concrete footings.
- Woodchucks: Woodchucks are digging holes all over Al’s property. We have tips on luring them with fruit in a humane trap and then releasing them far away.
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#2447 – 10 Wreck-less Home Renovations | Textured Wall and Ceiling Repair | Stinky Sink Smells | The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
