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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

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

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

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 quality primer, such as KILZ, and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 paid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices