#2458 – Managing Moisture: Dry Basement Tips | Buying Pressure Washers | One-Stop DIY Supplies

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

On today’s show, we’re drying out damp basements with solutions for moisture problems. We’ll also share advice on choosing the best pressure washer. Plus, find out how to get all your DIY supplies in one place and save big! We’ll also answer calls on DIY projects, both big and small, so listen in!

- Wet Basements: Manage moisture with 3 key strategies to prevent wet basements before they start.

- Pressure Washers: Spray smart with tips for buying the best pressure washer.

- DIY Shopping: Nail your next project with this one-stop source for all your DIY supplies.

Q & A:

- Outdoor Furniture: The paint on Revella’s outdoor furniture is chipping and fading. We recommend cleaning with a wire brush, sanding the surface, and applying a quality outdoor paint.

- Backup Heat: What is the safest source of heat if the power goes out? Mike should get a standby generator that can power the whole house or a portion of it.

- Bathroom Grout: Does Janiese need to seal epoxy grout around the bathroom tiles? Only sand grout needs to be sealed, but she can use vinegar to remove mineral stains.

- Cement Floor: Dave has a damaged cement floor that was poured over plywood. We think it’s actually fire-retardant GypCrete and explain how to remove and repair it.

- Wood Porch: Stephen gets advice on applying solid color stain to seal the surface of his pine wood porch and make it more attractive.

- Concrete Slab: Rain is damaging the surface of a concrete slab. It’s not structural to the foundation and Tim can just seal the cracks.

- Adhesive Removal: Michelle pulled up the vinyl flooring but the glue is still stuck to the slab underneath. If it’s smooth and well-adhered, she can put new tile right on top of it.

- Basement Remodel: John wants to convert a basement sauna to a shower. We discuss lots of options for what materials to use and how to install them.

- Outdoor A/C Unit: How should Linda shut down her outdoor air conditioning unit for winter? She needs to turn off the power and cover the top, not the sides, to avoid condensation and corrosion.

- Shower Pan: Brett’s shower pan is starting to crack. We’ve got tips for patching the surface without having to rip out the pan and the tile around it.

- Door Drafts: Weatherstripping isn’t stopping drafts around Wendy’s doors. If the doors are out of alignment, she’ll need to adjust them to seal the gaps.

ASK A QUESTION:

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