#2432 – Fault Lines: Checking Foundation Cracks | Prevent Pool Drownings | Textured Surface Repair

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

In this show, we dive into pool safety, sharing crucial tips to prevent drownings with layers of protection. Then, we demystify foundation cracks, distinguishing between minor issues and major concerns. Plus, we reveal a quick fix for restoring textured walls and ceilings. And as always, we answer more DIY questions to turn your projects into successes!

- Foundation Cracks: Worried about foundation cracks? Get tips on knowing if they’re simple or serious.

- Pool Safety: Guard your kids against drowning with these important layers of pool protection.

- Textured Surfaces: Repairing textured walls and ceilings is made easy with this DIY product.

Q & A:

- Stone Patio: Dean wants to fill the spaces in his flagstone patio, but mortar will crack from expansion and contraction.

- Concrete Repair: Linda has two porches on a concrete slab that’s starting to crack. She needs to use silicone caulk to seal out water and gets tips on matching the color.

- HVAC: Is there a way to direct cool basement air to the upper floors? Jeff learns why it’s not a good idea to circulate basement air that may have moisture and contaminants.

- Clothes Dryer: Sherry’s dryer does dry the clothes, but they get damp again if they’re left in the dryer overnight. It’s an odd issue that may be caused by humidity in the house.

- Roof Stains: Dan wants to know how to clean and prevent black streaks on his new roof. We suggest spraying the roof with an easy DIY cleaner and covering the roof ridge with copper flashing to prevent mildew.

- Cleaning Cabinets: How should Margie clean greasy residue from her kitchen cabinets? We recommend starting with a citrus grease remover.

- DIY Gutters: Is it hard to install your own gutters? Michael can definitely save money with this DIY project, but he’ll need to carefully join and attach the gutter sections.

- Humidity: Pat’s new heat pump is not removing the humidity from her home. A heat pump is not designed to do that, but she could consider getting a whole house dehumidifier.

- Woodburning Stoves: Which woodburning stoves are the most efficient? John gets advice on looking for the EPA performance standards for stoves.

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