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October 2021 (199)

New Video: Paneling Covered With Texture

When demo'ing during his current remodel Jim discovered the walls were not actually sheetrock, but textured over paneling. This can be an effective and inexpensive way to cover dated paneling.

Your Questions -- Jim's Answers

Repairing Granite Darryl has a crack in his granite countertops and wants to know if it can be repaired. Yes it can be done, but Jim explains why it can be difficult to find some one to do it right.

Too Many Acorns! Mark wants to know if there is any way to reduce the number of acorns his oak tree produces. Arborist Matt Latham says "Yes" and here is how it is done...

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

Fall is time to schedule a seasonal HVAC system check. When you keep up with this maintenance, you can ensure clean indoor air quality, low energy bills, and a longer lifespan for your unit. Some of the most common tasks performed during a seasonal check-up include: Check For Noise and Vibration Inspect Wiring and Electrical Components Lubricate Shaft Bearings, Blades and Motors Check For Leaks Clean Coils Test Safety Controls and Amp During System Startup Visually Inspect Area Near Outdoor Compressor Unit Fall inspection is vital to protect your home from any potential fire hazard or leak if your have a gas furnace.

To Rake Or Not To Rake

One of Autumn's more dreaded tasks is raking all those leaves. We asked Certified Arborist Matt Latham with - do we really need get those cleaned up? "Yes, you should rake up the leaves in your yard. Leaves are blowing from everywhere into your yard, flower beds, pools, hot tubs and lodge wherever they can. Many trees have fungus and parasites on them, and although they may not be from your trees, these pesky buggers can cause problems with your yard, pets and flower beds. The perfect place to put them is a compost pile so that you can have extra good soil for your next planting project." And don't forget about the roof and gutters. Leaves and branches are falling and debis is collecting in your gutters and on the roof. This build-up can cause rainwater and ice to backup under shingles and leak into your home.

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