Easy Ways for Renters to Reduce Heating Cost | Quick Fix for Splintery Decks | DIY Driveway Restoration | Ep #2137

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

• For renters, heat is a big expense you might feel you can’t change. We’ll share tips to save money heating your apartment that won’t require any major changes and make you a lot more comfortable.
• Do have a deck with cracked or splintery boards that needs a refresh? We share tips on the easiest way to repair deck boards and re-stain the deck for the season ahead.
• Is your driveway worn, chipped or suffering from nasty oil stains? We’ve got a sure-fire solution to clean up driveway stains for good and restore the surface.
• We’ve all watched the horrible fires that have consumed the west. As more homes are built in wildfire-prone areas, consumers are selecting building materials differently, including insulation. We highlight the new trend and the more fire-resistant products that should be considered.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Joe from NY is having an excessive dust problem and wants to know if it is caused by his heating system.
• Angela from Georgia wanted to know if it’s possible to paint over a vinyl floor in his kitchen.
• Richard from California wants to know if he can repair water damaged drywall.
• Linda from Rhode Island is having a hard time adding a flagpole to her home.
• Brian needs help dealing with yellow jackets being attached to cat food he puts out.
• Sam from Indiana has cedar fencing he is about to plant and wants to know if he should stain the fence to prevent rot.
• Laura from South Dakota needs help with a leaky basement caused by heavy rain.

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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