#2481 - 5 Powerful Reasons for Electrical Upgrades | Prevent Ice Dams | DIY Furniture Repairs

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

On this show, find out why tripped circuits may be a sign your electrical panel is ready for an upgrade, learn an easy way to prevent ice dams on your roof, and get DIY hacks to fix water

rings, dings, and dents on your furniture. Plus, listen in as callers’ home improvement questions are answered with expert advice!

- Electrical Upgrades: Learn 5 powerful reasons to upgrade your electrical panel.

- Ice Dams: Icicles on your roof can indicate a potential roof leak, but there’s an easy way to prevent ice dams.

- Furniture Repair: Repair furniture dings, dents, and stains with these easy DIY hacks.

Q & A:

- Bathroom: Eddie has a moisture problem in his bathrooms. He should ensure he has enough attic insulation and install humidistats with timers to increase ventilation.

- Flooring: There’s sun damage around the floor area where Ty pulled up a rug. Time and UV light will eventually even out the wood flooring unless he wants to sand the entire floor.

- Sewer: Betsy has tree root clumps blocking her sewer line. There are ways to clear the sewer line without having to excavate the whole area.

- Mice: Mice are coming into William’s house through the basement. He must avoid storing

anything that attracts them, seal all gaps, and place bait stations on the basement ledge.

- Fireplace: Wind is blowing in all around a gas fireplace. Susan should look for gaps around the box, check the installation guidelines, and install fireplace doors.

- Paneling: What is the best way to cover dark wood paneling? If it’s not glued on, David can try removing it. Otherwise, he can paint it or add a layer of drywall over it.

- Tile Floor: The ceramic tile floor in a new home is already cracking, probably due to the lack of an isolation membrane installed between the slab and the tile. Debra should have an independent engineer evaluate it.

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