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Inside painting is a popular cool weather project.  But paint odor can sometimes be overwhelming.  Get tips to get the job done odor free. Learn how an energy audit can help determine exactly where your home might losing energy and deliver the advice you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleaning up for the holidays is a good idea, but Tom and Leslie explain why running your oven’s self cleaning cycle is not the thing to do before preparing a big family dinner. The housing market is slowly showing some signs of recovery. Learn more with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are cracks or nail pops showing up in your walls? Get easy tips to make them disappear. Do you have to rewash you dishes after your dishwasher does? Tom and Leslie help diagnose the problem. Find out how to fix a wobbly toilet from This Old House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on making sure your wood stove burns efficiently.  Find out how updating just your kitchen cabinets can improve the look of your entre kitchen. Learn ways to winterize your older home without compromising its unique look. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get great fall lawn and garden care when Tom and Leslie interview landscaping expert Roger Cook of TV’s This Old House. Find out how to add an outdoor fireplace. Learn a trick of the trade for easy leaf cleanup. Discover how to light your home’s exterior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean up messes left behind by Halloween pranksters including eggs, toilet paper and shaving cream. Find out how to clean your clothes dryer’s drum when ink or crayon stains make their way onto it. Get help on choosing a backup generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mix pumpkins and plumbing, and you'll end up with a plumbing bill.  Learn why. Get advice on pest control, including how to keep rodents from taking shelter in your home. Get tips on cellulose insulation from Tom Silva, the general contractor on This Old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new study reveals your shower may be spewing potentially dangerous bacteria. Tom and Leslie talk to one of the study’s researchers. Learn how to fix a creaky deck. Get product info on a highly energy efficient hot water heater that has a touch pad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With trick or treating time right around the corner, Tom and Leslie talk Halloween safety, this hour, with tips to keep you and your kids safe in your house and in the neighborhood. Get green flooring options for your home and and you.  Kevin O'Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to increase the value of your home with a garage makeover as Tom and Leslie deliver tips on everything from storage and organization to garage door safety. Find out how to make sure rot doesn’t take hold in your home. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step by step tips on how to fix a leaky chimney. Find out the best way to get rid stumps left behind after cutting down a tree. Learn how to install wainscoting. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about replacing an asphalt roof, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn ways to hurricane proof your house, including info on why some homes remain standing and others don’t. Easy step by step tips on a paving project to improve curb appeal. A quick, easy and cheap way to save money on your hot water bills. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding insulation is the simplest and easiest way to cut heating costs and save energy. Learn how to insulate your home to save the most energy and cut down on heating costs. Find out why an air filter is the first step to maintaining a forced air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter.  Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands. Learn how to clean and store window screens for the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss. Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort.  Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert. Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on making carpets last by removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners. Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer. Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make sure your plumbing project is leak free -  we’ve got your insider’s trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they start from plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living large is out - and living not so big is way in. When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good. Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie. Learn why you might not need to clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices