Need to Know Solar Solutions | Décor Secrets for Bigger Spaces | Tips for Winter Tree Trimming | Ep #2171

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

• Thinking adding solar power to your home can reduce electricity costs? Not all panels deliver the same amount of electricity. Tom & Leslie explain which options deliver the most power and best savings.
• And if you like homes that feel bigger than they are, there’s a new trend in what’s known as a broken or semi-open floor plan beginning to catch on. Well top-line those details.
• With half of the winter behind us, it’s time to think about making sure your outdoor trees will bloom this spring. We’ve got tips on keeping trees alive through winter.

Plus, answers to these home improvement questions:

• Pat in South Dakota wants to know more about vinyl flooring she’s looking to install on her first floor.
• Phillip from Massachusetts is replacing his cape cod roof and wants to know his options and if he should put in an ice guard.
• Carolyn down in Florida needs advice on repainting her metal garage door.
• Eric in Michigan is asking if gutters are needed if your home is on a concrete slab?
• Debs from Pennsylvania wants to know how to clean the ring around the drain of a sink.
• Mike in Arizona wants to know the best options are for replacing his old cedar siding.
• Lynn from Illinois how to replace a mailbox that is rusted and stuck in her brick.
• Rebecca in Tennessee wants to know how to repair a crack in her limestone chimney.
• Susan from Texas wants to know what kind of treatment should be done on a water well.
• Lydia in Maryland wants to know what is the best type of insulation she should put in her house.

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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