#2469 - Winter Greens: Cold Season Indoor Plants | Holiday Plumbing Backups | Fall Composting

SHOW NOTES: In today’s show, we’ll share solutions for keeping plants thriving during winter, offer expert advice to avoid holiday plumbing disasters, and reveal why fall is the ideal season to kick off a composting project. Plus, listen in as callers get answers to their DIY home improvement questions! Winter Plants: Enjoy winter greens with tips to keep indoor plants thriving in the cold season. Plumbing Problems: Get plumbing tips to avoid clogs and flush holiday woes away. Fall Composting: Learn why fall is a perfect time to start a composting pile. Q & A: - Concrete Repairs: Which kind of mortar mix is best for fixing a concrete porch? Mindy has lots of questions about the best choices for various repairs using Quikrete products. - Bathroom Remodel: Jim is worried about water damage from a window in a remodeled bathroom. We suggest leaving the window and putting a waterproof curtain over it. - Cleaning Windows: Is there an easy way to clean your outside windows? Marie won’t find many DIY shortcuts, but can try using a concentrate product or hiring a professional. - Construction Materials: We discuss insulated concrete foam blocks with David and why they’re a good, durable, and quiet construction material option. - Garbage Disposal: When Eden turns on the garbage disposal, it backs up into the other sink. She gets tips on how to clear the drain line obstruction. - Damp Crawlspace: Rich still has a musty smell in the crawlspace after installing a vapor barrier and improving drainage. A dehumidifier and fans with a humidistat could help. - Caulking Gap: Julianne needs to fill the gap under the back door sill. She can use an epoxy patching cement to reinforce the space. - Ridge Vent: Robert is trying to find a particular ridge vent for metal roofs. He can check online for manufacturers that make them and where to buy them or have them shipped. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices