[1:27] How to remove mineral spirits from hardwood floors
[9:48] Tips and tricks for limewashing brick exterior
[14:27] Home Depot Best New Product: Emco 400 Series Universal Self-Storing Aluminum Storm Door
[18:14] What to do about a tripping circuit breaker
[24:55] Simple Solution: Using a bungee cord as a tool holder
[27:44] Question of the Week: What to do about a sweating carport
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Mineral spirits are a chemical compound often used as a paint thinner and solvent. They have no additives, consisting of 100% petroleum distillates.
Mineral spirits are commonly used to clean tools and machine parts. Because they tend to be less flammable and less toxic, artists favor mineral spirits over turpentine.
[1:36] Tips for repairing cracked caulk in a bathroom
[6:19] How to remove a broken soap holder without causing damage
[12:37] Tips for adding a hook into a concrete lanai to make a clothesline
[19:18] Danny gives his opinion on Aeroseal, a non-toxic sealant for the inside of air ducts
[25:17] Home Depot Best New Product: Green Gobbler Lemon Scent Bio Flow Drain Strips
[26:18] Simple Solution: How to attach a face frame to a cabinet or bookshelf without using nails
You may have heard about a service called Aeroseal, which is designed to cover cracks and gaps in your heating and cooling system’s ductwork. But does it really work?
[5:04] Tips for matching grout color
[8:18] Home Depot Best New Product: Pergo Southern Grey Oak Laminate 4-in-1 Molding
[9:52] A listener shares the importance of taking care of appliances
[13:50] How to create a smoother transition for your threshold
[16:27] Use these tools when removing wallpaper
[21:09] Tips for replacing tile over a fiberglass form base
[25:58] Simple Solution: How to convert a banquet table into a portable workbench
[27:31] Question of the Week: What you should know about gas fireplaces, and how to properly maintain them
Dean, from South Carolina, has a house with a concrete patio and a brick inlay. The mortar is aging, and he needs to remove it and match colors.
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If you have wooden floors, at some point, you’ll have scratches and scuffs and want nothing more than to rejuvenate them.
The causes are predictable someone moves furniture without protective padding under the legs, high heels create holes, and pets’ claws leave their marks and the result is unsightly.
That’s the situation that Jack, in Illinois, faces. His engineered hardwood flooring has lots of wear-and-tear, and he’s used wood pencils, stain markers, putty, and sometimes polyurethane to keep it looking its best.
The repairs look great, at first, but they don’t last very long. He’s looking for best practices and lasting results.