Supercharging Wood Stoves for Max Heat | Cleaning Stone Countertops | Keep Kids Safe from Falling Furniture | Ep #2166 - a podcast by Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete

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A wood stove is a fantastic way to stay warm in winter. But not all wood delivers the same heat. Learn how to supercharge your wood stove for max heat and which fuels can actually be unsafe to burn or can damage your stove.Natural stone countertops are a popular choice for kitchen renos - but they need a lot more care than most people know. We’ll reveal what type of stone countertop is hardest to maintain and reveal an alternative that delivers the same beauty with almost none of the daily maintenance.

Hundreds of children are injured every year from furniture, TV’s or appliances that that tip over, especially when kids climb them. We share how to anchor large furniture to the wall and avoid a preventable problem.Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Sue from Ohio needs help cleaning a carpet that has some mold on it.Jim in Delaware wants to know his options for replacing his shower stall.

Melina in Texas is asking if she should be worried if new electrical wiring is too close to her wood stove.Julian from Illinois is noticing that his brick chimney is crumbling and wants to know how he can be proactive about it.

Sandra in South Dakota is concerned about slippery floors and wants to know what type of floor tile is best for a bathroom.John from Missouri has a cracked garage floor and wants to know if “mud jacking” can help stop it from further deterioration.

Jean in Iowa has water dripping in her furnace from condensation and wants to know how to stop it.Todd from Illinois is needs to know what type of repair product would be best to seal cracks in a driveway.

Julie in Missouri needs a fix to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing inside her walls.Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.
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