30-Minute Home Improvement Hacks | Some Smoke Detectors Won’t Spot Fires | Heating Tips for Renters | Ep #2172

SHOW NOTES: Want to tackle a home improvement project but don’t have much time? Tom & Leslie share 5 fast hacks that take 30 minute or LESS to complete. Plus share a full list of 30 more home improvements you can do in under 30 minutes! Home fire risk goes up in the winter, but did you know that not all smoke detectors work with every type of fire? We’ll explain how to choose the best smoke detectors to make sure you’re protected. If you’re a renter, we share tips to help you save money heating your apartment that’ll make you a lot more comfortable and won’t require any major changes to your place, or risk losing your security deposit! Radon is a soil gas that is present under homes and can put your health at risk. We share how to know if radon levels are high in your area and what to do if they are. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions: Andrea in Pennsylvania has a sloping floor in her bathroom and doesn’t know how to fix it. David from Ohio is having a hard time keeping paint from peeling off his siding. Renee in Texas wants advice on repairing structural cracks in her townhouse. Linda from Rhode Island needs a good paint for her stone basement wall. Gary from Georgia wants to know how to harvest rainwater. Tony in Iowa has a cold water line that feels hot to touch. Patty from Illinois has a toilet that’s driving up her water bill and wants to how she can resolve this. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices