#2474 - Clear as Glass: Decoding Window Labels | DIY Granite Countertops | Safe Holiday Lighting

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we’re simplifying window shopping with tips for reading energy labels, sharing a weekend-friendly solution for sleek granite-look countertops, and helping you safely deck the halls for the holidays. Tune in to The Money Pit to hear expert advice and answers to your DIY dilemmas! - New Windows: Window buying is made clear as glass with these tips for decoding window energy labels. - Stone Countertops: Give your countertops a sleek and stunning granite finish with an easy DIY kit. - Holiday Lighting: Twinkle without trouble by taking the right precautions for holiday lighting. Q & A: - Wallpaper: Wallpaper seams keep curling up on one wall, but Nora can try using a seam repair adhesive product that gets good reviews. - Distressed Wood: Cliff is making picture frames and wants to make the barn wood look old. We’ve got tips for beating up the wood before staining the surface. - Deck Boards: There is no space between Cindy’s porch deck boards, making water pool and freeze. It’s easy to fix by using a circular saw to cut a small seam between the boards. - Closet Space: Matt wants to change the opening of a narrow closet from the short wall to the long wall. We recommend building a temporary load-bearing wall while he does the work. - Cleaning Grout: How should Lisa clean the grout of her porcelain floor tiles in high-traffic areas? A grout stripper would be stronger than a grout cleaner. - Floor Stain: A dark spray paint can leaked on Tiffany’s laminate floor! She should carefully use acetone nail polish remover, which won’t remove the floor’s durable finish. - Insulation: Georgianne’s bedrooms with outside walls get very cold. We offer ideas for using a clock thermostat, insulating the attic, and sealing drafty windows and outlets. - Countertops: Mark needs ideas for making a dark Formica countertop lighter. We recommend a Daich Coatings kit that offers the perfect solution for a DIY countertop. 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