• #2431 – Burglar Beware: Steps to Secure Your Home | Low-Cost Cooling | Preventive Roof Inspection

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Duración: 37 m
  • Podcast

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#2431 – Burglar Beware: Steps to Secure Your Home | Low-Cost Cooling | Preventive Roof Inspection

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  • SHOW NOTES: Today, get advice on summertime safety and comfort, including how to beat the summer heat with no-cost to low-cost tips to stay cool, protecting your home from summer roof damage with a DIY roof inspection, and guarding against home burglaries while you’re away on summer vacation. Plus, we’ve got more answers to home improvement questions so you can get your projects done right! Home Security: Lock down peace of mind with these steps to secure your home against break-ins. Cooling Tips: Get low-cost and no-cost tips for keeping your home cool and comfortable. Roof Inspection: Stop leaks before they happen with a DIY roof inspection. Q & A: Cleaning Brick: Gail wants to clean mortar off her exterior brick. We explain how to carefully use a wire brush or a drill attachment without damaging the brick. Deck Stain: The stain is wearing off on John’s deck planks and rails. He gets tips for prepping the surface and using a solid color deck stain that will last longer. Cleaning with Pets: Is there a solution for pet hair that gets all over? David needs to brush his dog often to remove the undercoat of hair and look for a powerful vacuum. Popcorn Ceiling: How can you clean a popcorn ceiling? You can’t, but Margaret finds out how to carefully remove the popcorn ceiling and paint it over. Bathroom Venting: Butch’s bathroom fan vents directly into the attic. We explain how to vent it outside through the siding or up through the roof. Chimney Repair: Lisa’s two chimneys were repaired and repointed, but should they be sealed, too? It’s probably not necessary if there are no leaks. Water Seepage: Water is coming into the garage from an uphill property. Butch gets advice on installing a curtain drain to divert the water. HVAC Leak: Leah has to keep boosting the Freon that leaks from her A/C unit. If she can’t find the source of the leak, she’ll need to consider replacing the system. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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