New Energy Star Program Guarantees Energy Efficiency | Refinishing Bathtubs | Are Extended Warranties Worth It? | Ep #2160

SHOW NOTES: If you’d like to improve the energy efficiency of your home but wondered whether the improvements would pay off, the EPA now has a program that can prove the savings before the projects even started. Bathtubs can last a lifetime, but their finishes won’t! If your bathtub finish is worn, you don’t have to get rid of the whole tub. We share much less expensive solutions. As you do your gift shopping – have you noticed how many retailers offer the opportunity to purchase an “extended” warranty? These seem to be available on everything from a toaster to a television, but do they ever make sense? Plus, answers to your home improvement questions: Robert in Alaska has water penetrating his foundation and wants to know how to stop this. Terri from Missouri is having a crack issue that won’t go away on her wall leading up to her vaulted ceiling and needs a permanent fix. John in New Jersey wants to know if he should flush his water heater annually. Leslie needs advice on cutting down a door. Brent in Texas has a question about using a ridge venting alongside gable vents. Ron from Tennessee has an issue dealing with moisture in his crawlspace and wants to know if an encapsulated system can help solve this. Vicki in Louisiana has an issue keeping the same water pressure with different temperatures. Nancy from Pennsylvania wants a more modern looking option instead of baseboard heating in her all-electric house. Andrew in North Carolina has a problem with his water drain in his shower making a gurgling noise when it drains. 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