#2345 - Deal or No Deal? Buying Foreclosed Homes | DIY Stone Countertop Kits | Adding Attic Flooring - a podcast by Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete

SHOW NOTES:
- Buying a Foreclosed Home: Is it a deal or a disaster to buy a foreclosed home?- DIY Stone Countertops: Get the expensive look of a natural stone countertop at a fraction of the cost with a DIY refinishing kit.
- Installing Attic Flooring: Learn how installing attic flooring can add to your storage or weaken your structure. 
Q&A:
- Bad Odors: Jim can’t find the source of a strange odor in his new home. It may be bio-gases in the plumbing, but there are ways to clean out the bacteria.- Dishwasher Stops Working: The dishwasher fills but then suddenly stops. Darlene should check the float in the bottom of the dishwasher to see if it’s clogged.
- Property Lines: How can you find your property line markers? Daniel’s home survey will show the boundaries, but it may be difficult to locate the metal corner pins.- Broken Sewage Pipe: A cracked sewage pipe ruined Helen’s basement. She’ll need a remediation company but the damage should be covered by her insurance policy.
- Insulation: Marion’s old home has no insulation or vapor barriers. We’ve got tips on the best ways to insulate her house.- Damaged Hardwood Floor: A water leak left a soft spot in the hardwood floor. We suggest that Heather use a piece of hidden flooring to replace the damaged boards.
- Leaking Toilet: An old-fashioned toilet tank keeps leaking. Fred should try using silicone to seal each connection and make his own gaskets. 
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.
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