Blueprint vs. Budget: Home Reno Costs | Heating Garage Space | Winterizing Sprinkler Systems

SHOW NOTES:

Join us today to discover ways to keep your renovation costs in check, tips for heating your garage so it’s usable year-round, and must-know steps for winterizing your sprinkler system to avoid freezing mishaps. Tune in for expert advice on making your home winter-ready and functional on any budget!

- Renovation Budget: Before your blueprints bust the budget, learn how to manage home renovation costs.

- Garage Heating: Warm up your workspace with garage heating hacks.

- Sprinkler Systems: Follow this chill-proof checklist for winterizing your sprinkler system.

Q & A:

- Roofing Repairs: Terry finds out that her roofers were right when they replaced the flashing to fix her leaky chimney.

- Deck Stain: The stain on Ted’s hardwood deck just won’t dry! This happens sometimes with new stain products, so he should wait some more before trying to remove it and reapply a different deck stain.

- Glue Removal: Sylvia is stuck with old carpet glue! She should use a citrus adhesive remover to soften the glue, then add a new layer of plywood before installing hardwood flooring over that.

- Soundproofing: How can Ian soundproof the recording studio he’s building? We recommend adding a layer of sound-resistant drywall and sealing any outlets and openings.

- Generator: Can you use a power generator in an apartment? It’s not very convenient, since Linda would have to use a portable generator and run extension cords outdoors.

- Damp Basement: Mike wonders if a dehumidifier would dry up his damp basement. He needs to solve the source first by improving the grading and drainage outside his home.

- Concrete Repair: Leah’s concrete porch keeps cracking and is unlevel. We discuss the specific products she needs to adhere to the concrete base and make repairs.

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