#2495 - Power Outage Prep | Home Repair Facts vs. Fiction | Caulking with Confidence

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In this episode, we share a foolproof plan to keep your home running smoothly during power outages, bust some of the biggest home improvement myths, and offer tips to avoid caulk that cracks and peels. Got a home project on your mind? Listen in for expert DIY advice!

- Power Outage: Batteries, backups, and beyond: how to prep for power outages.

- Home Repair Myths: Get your DIY projects done right by knowing home improvement facts vs. fiction.

- Caulk: These smooth and seamless strategies make it easy to caulk with confidence.

Q & A:

- Wall Cracks: Leslie’s wall started cracking after the home next door was torn down. She gets tips for checking the outside area and repairing any inside drywall cracks.

- Water Heater: Ken has a big water heater in a small space, but an electric tankless water heater would not be efficient. We recommend a heat pump water heater instead.

- Roofing: Can Catherine install new roofing on top of the old barn board? That would be fine if the sheathing is solid and with the proper underlayment.

- Gutters: Eric finds out that he does need to install gutters, regardless of whether his home has a basement or sits on a concrete slab.

- Door Repair: What type of saw blade should be used to cut down a door? Carol gets instructions on the right way to cut a wood door to avoid chipping.

- Crawlspace Vent: Is it okay to close the crawlspace vents? Chris finds out why it’s a bad idea and when to keep the vents open to help moisture evaporate.

- Pet-Proof Flooring: Bruce needs ferret-friendly flooring after his pets damaged the carpet. Engineered vinyl plank is affordable, attractive, waterproof, and durable.

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