#2469 - Winter Greens: Cold Season Indoor Plants | Holiday Plumbing Backups | Fall Composting

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

In today’s show, we’ll share solutions for keeping plants thriving during winter, offer expert advice to avoid holiday plumbing disasters, and reveal why fall is the ideal season to kick off a composting project. Plus, listen in as callers get answers to their DIY home improvement questions!

Winter Plants: Enjoy winter greens with tips to keep indoor plants thriving in the cold season.

Plumbing Problems: Get plumbing tips to avoid clogs and flush holiday woes away.

Fall Composting: Learn why fall is a perfect time to start a composting pile.

Q & A:

- Concrete Repairs: Which kind of mortar mix is best for fixing a concrete porch? Mindy has lots of questions about the best choices for various repairs using Quikrete products.

- Bathroom Remodel: Jim is worried about water damage from a window in a remodeled bathroom. We suggest leaving the window and putting a waterproof curtain over it.

- Cleaning Windows: Is there an easy way to clean your outside windows? Marie won’t find many DIY shortcuts, but can try using a concentrate product or hiring a professional.

- Construction Materials: We discuss insulated concrete foam blocks with David and why they’re a good, durable, and quiet construction material option.

- Garbage Disposal: When Eden turns on the garbage disposal, it backs up into the other sink. She gets tips on how to clear the drain line obstruction.

- Damp Crawlspace: Rich still has a musty smell in the crawlspace after installing a vapor barrier and improving drainage. A dehumidifier and fans with a humidistat could help.

- Caulking Gap: Julianne needs to fill the gap under the back door sill. She can use an epoxy patching cement to reinforce the space.

- Ridge Vent: Robert is trying to find a particular ridge vent for metal roofs. He can check online for manufacturers that make them and where to buy them or have them shipped.

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