Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | May 30, 2020

Home improvements often focus on major upgrades, but sometimes all it takes is a little maintenance to make life more enjoyable.

And instead of adding something, that means taking away something.

How can you remove blood stains from the carpet? What’s the solution for black film on the walls? And what’s the best way to neutralize smoking odors?

Around the yard, you may have concerns about standing water and wonder about drainage solutions. Lounging on the deck may be uncomfortable due to harsh sunlight that you’d like to block. And you may wonder whether replacing windows can reduce noise both ways.

We’ll talk about all these topics and more on this week’s episode of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

• [skipto time=06:11][06:11][/skipto] Trends in home improvement: from outdoor cooking systems to secure package boxes
• [skipto time=16:57][16:57][/skipto] How to muffle a loud heat pump
• [skipto time=28:25][28:25][/skipto] Best New Product: Nexgrill 5-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner
• [skipto time=31:12][31:12][/skipto] Affordable solutions to humidity under a house
• [skipto time=41:14][41:14][/skipto] Tips for DIY pest control
• [skipto time=50:46][50:46][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to keep eyeglasses from fogging up while wearing a mask
• [skipto time=56:05][56:05][/skipto] Affordable ways to fix up a rental house
• [skipto time=58:24][58:24][/skipto] Low-maintenance replacements for front porch railings
• [skipto time=59:10][59:10][/skipto] Tips for raising a ceiling
• [skipto time=1:00:45][1:00:45][/skipto] How to deal with smoking-related odors
• [skipto time=1:03:20][1:03:20][/skipto] A creative way to block the sun from a deck
• [skipto time=1:09:35][1:09:35][/skipto] New windows’ impact on noise reduction — and insulation concerns
• [skipto time=1:14:20][1:14:20][/skipto] How to remove blood stains from carpet
• [skipto time=1:16:31][1:16:31][/skipto] How to discourage dogs from chewing weatherstripping
• [skipto time=1:23:42][1:23:42][/skipto] UV lights in A/C systems: do they work?
• [skipto time=1:27:30][1:27:30][/skipto] Water’s piling up outside — could a French drain help?
• [skipto time=1:35:12][1:35:12][/skipto] What to do about black film on the wall
• [skipto time=1:43:33][1:43:33][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to make a drip-irrigation system out of a soda bottle

Best New Product

The Nexgrill 5-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner is crafted from polished stainless steel and porcelain-coated steel materials. Learn more>>

Other Products and Links Mentioned

• OreVault
• Home Depot
• Kilz Restoration Primer
• Filtrete electrostatic / charcoal filters
• How to Retrofit Drywall to Soundproof Rooms
• How to Reduce Mold and Moisture Under Your Home
• How to Keep Insect Pests Out of Your Home