Insulating an Old Home | Indoor Container Gardens | Chimney Cleaning | Ep #2252 - a podcast by Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete

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Insulation: Insulating an older home can be complicated, but we’ve got info on the best way to get it done.Indoor Gardening: When outdoor gardening season ends, you can keep things growing with an indoor container garden.


Chimney Cleaning: Before you light a fire for those chilly nights, have your chimney properly cleaned by a professional to keep things safe and warm.Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.


Split Ductless Systems: Is there a way to compare the costs and efficiency of a split ductless system vs. a central HVAC system? Dave should start with a heat loss analysis and consider a system with smaller ducts that’s easier to install.Carpeting: Sarah’s having a hard time scraping off old carpeting glue without damaging her subfloor. She’s better off pulling up the carpet and adding a new layer of plywood to create a smooth surface.


Permits: How can Tyler know when a permit is needed for a home project? It’s usually required for a home improvement or replacement, but not for a repair.Asbestos: Nancy’s concerned that the ceiling tiles she wants to remove may have asbestos. It’s not likely, but there’s an easy way to get a tile sample tested for asbestos to be sure.


Bathtub Repair: Oops! After the kids dropped a can in the bathtub, it caused a crack that’s leaking. We tell Chuck about a repair kit he can use to create a fiberglass patch.Screens: Florida winds keep blowing out sections of Pam’s screened porch. She’ll need to replace the soft vinyl screens with heavier metal screens that are sturdier and have more attachment points.Heating: James is thinking of replacing his baseboard heat with an electric furnace. Installing a high-efficiency natural gas furnace is a better option.


Exterior Walls: An exterior retaining wall has a powdery white coating that’s spreading. Eunice learns that it’s efflorescence caused by absorbed moisture and is easy to clean off with a vinegar and water mixture.Flooring: When laminate flooring boards start to separate, they can't be repaired. Rick will have to replace the floor instead, but has some affordable choices.

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