Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | October 17, 2020

Tell me how many times this has happened: a home improvement doesn’t turn out quite the way you expected. Or, more problems or questions pop up after the project’s completion.

For instance, you install pocket doors to save space, but then realize you want to hang pictures on the walls, and you’re not sure whether your screws are small enough to avoid hitting the internal door.

Or the tile installers stain the grout an unflattering color, and you wonder if you can go over their work with something different.

Or you want to install outdoor tiles, but realize you’ll need an uncoupling membrane, and that’s a term you’ve never even heard before!

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

• [skipto time=15:59][15:59][/skipto] What to do when a toilet won’t clear waste
• [skipto time=20:50][20:50][/skipto] Can you stain existing tile grout a different color?
• [skipto time=28:23][28:23][/skipto] Best New Product: DeWalt Trimmer / Blower Combo Kit
• [skipto time=30:08][30:08][/skipto] Tips for installing lights without ceiling access
• [skipto time=39:25][39:25][/skipto] How to reduce noise from an AC unit
• [skipto time=49:19][49:19][/skipto] Simple Solution: How using a plane before you sand lessens the time spent sanding
• [skipto time=54:49][54:49][/skipto] What to do when your ceiling fan has a ‘ghost’ in it
• [skipto time=56:59][56:59][/skipto] Tips for cleaning granite tombstone that has mold or mildew
• [skipto time=59:59][59:59][/skipto] Tips for ventilating a small, old house with limited insulation
• [skipto time=1:02:18][1:02:18][/skipto] What exactly is the purpose of an uncoupling membrane and is it worth the extra cost?
• [skipto time=1:09:41][1:09:41][/skipto] Tips for installing a kitchen sink cabinet topped with a butcher block counter
• [skipto time=1:22:27][1:22:27][/skipto] How to clean cherry wood cabinets and make them beautiful once again
• [skipto time=1:34:17][1:34:17][/skipto] Is there a small fastener for drywall without hitting pocket doors?
• [skipto time=1:37:25][1:37:25][/skipto] Will attic fans solve a mold problem?
• [skipto time=1:43:30][1:43:30][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to easily saw a sole plate for a door opening when framing a wall

Best New Product

Yard work seems to be a constant for most homeowners. So, anything that simplifies the process is a win, right? The DeWalt Trimmer/Blower Combo Kit does that. Learn more>>

Other Products and Links Mentioned

• Bondo Filler and Resin
• Home Depot
• Johnson Hardware
• Ridgid Toilet Auger
• Schluter Ditra Uncoupling Membrane
• WaterLox Satin Sealer / Finish
• Wet & Forget Concentrate, No Scrub Outdoor Cleaner