Beach Deck: Stain or Paint?

Find out how to cover up a persistent water stain. Get tips on using an oil-based primer, which will seal in the stain so you can use a latex paint on top of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what to do about a bathroom faucet that runs when you turn the sprinklers on, flush the toilet or run the washing machine. Get tips on repairing the faucet by replacing the seat or getting a new faucet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to apply tile over a Formica laminate countertop. Find out why you should sand the laminate countertop surface first before applying tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to shade a concrete patio. Get tips on buying a retractable awning kit for pergolas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why it is a good idea to replace all the old knob-and-tube wiring in an older home. Find out why most insurance companies will not insure a home with knob-and-tube wiring, and how a good electrician can easily replace old wiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to deal with a carpenter ant problem. Get tips on having a pest control professional spray a product called Phantom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether painting or staining a deck is better for areas near a beach. Learn how to remove old materials so stain your deck and keep it looking good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bolt thrown out of your bathroom door due to an accidental hard slam by a guest? Learn how you may be able to repair broken door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miffed by a moldy, musty smell coming from your unfinished porch? Find out the best way to eliminate moldy smell from porch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to solve the problem of a cold shower. Learn why the underlying issue is probably a bad valve. Get tips on getting a pressure-balancing valve to regulate the temperature of your shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices