The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Find out how to shade a concrete patio. Get tips on buying a retractable awning kit for pergolas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why it is a good idea to replace all the old knob-and-tube wiring in an older home. Find out why most insurance companies will not insure a home with knob-and-tube wiring, and how a good electrician can easily replace old wiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to deal with a carpenter ant problem. Get tips on having a pest control professional spray a product called Phantom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether painting or staining a deck is better for areas near a beach. Learn how to remove old materials so stain your deck and keep it looking good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bolt thrown out of your bathroom door due to an accidental hard slam by a guest? Learn how you may be able to repair broken door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miffed by a moldy, musty smell coming from your unfinished porch? Find out the best way to eliminate moldy smell from porch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to solve the problem of a cold shower. Learn why the underlying issue is probably a bad valve. Get tips on getting a pressure-balancing valve to regulate the temperature of your shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your house faces off against weather conditions, insects, wildlife and more - so it's no surprise that some of these leave stains behind. Discover a product that works to remove those stains from your home's exterior.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to build composite decking on existing joists. Learn why you shouldn't put composite decking over existing wood, and why you should remove the old decking first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find tips for removing rust stains from countertops and other surfaces. Learn about products for removing calcium, lime, and rust deposits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices