How to Repair a Crack Over a Door

Learn why cracks in a wall can be normal due to settlement in the house over time. Find out how to use fiberglass tape and spackle to permanently repair the crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what causes black staining on carpet near the edge of the room. Get tips on purchasing an electronic air cleaner, such as Trane Clean Effects, and minimizing carpet in your home to avoid aggravating your allergies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to choose the best dog door for your four legged friend that is pet friendly and weather safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to create a soundproof room for recording. Find out why you should install rock wool insulation batting to muffle sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solar Roof Shingles seem like a good idea but does the benefit outweigh the initial cost and long term maintenance requirements? Tom helps a homeowner sort it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When brick walls age, the mortar can deteriorate and become britle. Get tips to restore loose brick and mortar and restore old walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why the solution to a long distance between your water heater and bathroom is to install a tankless water heater. Get tips on putting your electric tankless water heater on a timer to control the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PEX piping has a lot of advantages over copper piping - but some detractors are concerned that it might be eaten by rodents. Get The Money Pit's take on the topic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When paint peels, it's often a sign of delamination - and a sign that you need to start from scratch. Find out what steps to take to restore a peeling wall or ceiling and repaint it to perfection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether over-the-counter pesticides can help a termite infestation, or if calling an exterminator is always necessary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices