Sometimes, you’ll have a home improvement in mind but can’t quite figure out the logistics to make it a reality. That’s the case for a number of fans on this week’s episode of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.
For instance, you smell mildew in the bathroom, but you’re not sure what to do about it. Or, you want to install a new deck, but you’re not sure which type you need: wood or composite? Or, you’d like to install a light fixture, but wonder whether it’s safe to do so when there’s radiant heating in the ceiling.
We’ll cover the answers to these and many other questions on this week’s episode of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.
- [skipto time=2:13][2:13][/skipto] Four Seasons of Home Ownership — Your Summer Checklist
- [skipto time=16:56][16:56][/skipto] ‘I want to replace the garage mud sill. How can I waterproof it?’
- [skipto time=28:24][28:24][/skipto] Best New Product: LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator
- [skipto time=30:13][30:13][/skipto] Solution for mildew smells in a bathroom and small holes in a tub
- [skipto time=39:31][39:31][/skipto] ‘Which type of deck should I install: wood or composite?’
- [skipto time=42:49][42:49][/skipto] ‘I’m adding a new outdoor faucet — how do I keep it from freezing?’
- [skipto time=44:54][44:54][/skipto] Around the Yard — All About Gnats! (sponsored by Pavestone and Quikrete)
- [skipto time=49:21][49:21][/skipto] Simple Solution: Add a “drip-edge” to a roof line to protect fascia
- [skipto time=55:03][55:03][/skipto] ‘Can you install light fixtures near radiant heating?’
- [skipto time=56:53][56:53][/skipto] ‘Which materials do I need to install underlayment over tile floors?’
- [skipto time=57:46][57:46][/skipto] ‘My deck paint is peeling and there’s mold. What can I do?’
- [skipto time=59:57][59:57][/skipto] ‘I have several windows with black stains growing between the glass panes. Help!’
- [skipto time=1:01:39][1:01:39][/skipto] ‘Can plastic sheeting protect my basement walls from water?’
- [skipto time=1:09:39][1:09:39][/skipto] ‘How can I use an oak church pew outside?’
- [skipto time=1:22:37][1:22:37][/skipto] ‘How do I remove drops of latex paint off my brick steps?’
- [skipto time=1:27:35][1:27:35][/skipto] ‘Help! What can I do for attic ventilation?’
- [skipto time=1:33:50][1:33:50][/skipto] What to do about ticks
- [skipto time=1:37:41][1:37:41][/skipto] ‘What is the best respirator for working with harsh chemicals?’
- [skipto time=1:44:33][1:44:33][/skipto] Simple Solution: Safe, easy way to wash fruit and vegetables
Around the Yard
With summer’s warmer weather, many of us are spending more time outside. We’re also discovering that the warm weather can bring some undesirable guests: gnats.
If these pests are dive-bombing your backyard barbecue, here are some things you can do to make your yard less attractive to them:
- Keep your garden free of mold, fungus, and rotting plant debris
- Cover your trash cans, and keep fallen debris cleaned up
- Occasionally rake or turn the mulch in your garden beds to allow soggy, moldy layers to dry out
- When you water the lawn, do it in the morning to avoid overnight fungal growth and allow enough time between waterings for the top layer of soil to dry out
- Standing water is also attractive to these pests, so check your gutters, drainage areas, or low spots and keep birdbaths and water features clean.
- If an area of your garden or lawn is low and naturally damp, cover it with a thin layer of sand, usually an inch or less, to discourage gnats looking for moist soil
This Around The Yard segment is brought to you by Quikrete and Pavestone.
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Other Products and Links Mentioned
- 3-M Half-Face-Piece Respirator
- Baking Soda
- Goo Gone
- Goof Off Graffiti Remover
- Krud Kutter
- Home Depot
- Pavestone
- Quikrete
- Tick Ranger
- TotalBoat Lust Marine Varnish
- 8 Home Smells That Could Be Signs of Danger
- Replacing a Worn-Out Deck with Composite Decking
- How to Finish Wood Furniture for Use Outdoors
