How to Fix a Blocked Pipe

Find out why it's OK to use a carpet cleaner on a carpet with particle board underneath. The machine pushes water into the carpet but sucks it back out almost immediately. The particle board may become damp, but that won't cause warping or mold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apartment living can include noisy neighbors! Learn how to create a sound barrier to reduce noises from others apartments and the outside world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With no attic space to work in, insulating a cathedral ceiling is difficult. Learn the best options for insulation and ventilation to save energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why a green switch, which means your heat pump is wired into the power company grid, could be causing the erratically high temperatures in your home. Learn why this is a problem with the control circuit, not the thermostat, and why you should Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean burnt popcorn smell from your microwave. Find out how boiling a bowl of vinegar and water in your microwave can help get rid of the odor of burnt popcorn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why you should choose quartz for a heat-resistant countertop. Find out why Silestone is a great kitchen counter choice because it resists scorching and knife marks can be sanded away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to warm up a cold floor. Find out how insulating the floor joists in your crawlspace and installing radiant heating can help warm up a cold floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install an alarm to warn against freezing pipes. Find out how a freeze alarm can be part of a centrally wired alarm system that will notify you when a gas pilot light goes out so you can prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out the cause of ice on a storm door. Find out how condensation on a storm door may indicate a well-sealed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a blocked pipe. Get tips on snaking the drain all the way to where it connects to the street or to your septic field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices