4 Easy Ways to Summer-ize Your Home | One Step at a Time: Tips for a Perfect Stepping Stone Pathway | Raindrop Radar: Early Detection of Roof Leaks | Ep #2318

SHOW NOTES: Summertime Home Checklist: Get your home ready for summer with 4 easy projects for your outdoor living. Stepping Stone Pathway: We’ve got step-by-step instructions on how to create the perfect stepping stone pathway. Roof Leaks: The best way to fix a roof leak is to detect them before they happen. Here’s what to look for. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Painting Wood Siding: What’s the best way to paint T1-11 siding? Sean learns that a quality primer is important and a paint sprayer can make the job easier. Sliding Door Tracks: Tracy’s got hardened grit in her sliding door tracks. We suggest a stiff brush and a vacuum to remove the gunk and using some white lithium grease on the tracks. Deck Stain: Scott wants to use a transparent stain on his cedar deck. He should consider a solid deck stain that will last longer and cover the lumber mill stamps. Sealing Tile: Do you need to seal glazed ceramic floor tiles? Laurel should only need to use silicone-based grout sealant as soon as the tile is installed. Types of Insulation: How do choose between open-cell and closed-cell insulation? Mark finds out the advantages of each. Metal Roofing: Russ wants to install a metal roof on his big old barn. A professional roofer can attach it to the existing furring strips and deal with the steep pitch of the roof. Motion Sensor Light Switch: Can you add a motion sensor on two-way room switches? We explain how Pam can do it and what mode to use. Flies: Nels is getting pestered by flies coming from the furnace return ducts. He should ask a pest expert about a possible nest in the house. Bathroom Mold: Those black spots on the bathroom wall look like mold. Heather gets tips on using a bleach solution, a bath exhaust fan, and mildewcide. Cracking Concrete: The edges of the cement porch are cracking and crumbling. Cheryl can either resurface the entire porch or use a cement patching product. 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