Fire Proof Your Home + Fix Squeaky Floors + Adam Carolla’s DIY Nightmare
About this episode
Before wildfire season hits, learn how to keep your house from burning before the flames arrive — and why your gutters might save your foundation. Then, Adam Carolla heads back to his childhood home and discovers that “turnkey” doesn’t mean what he thought. Plus, our landscape and lawn experts share the best ways to winterize your yard and garden.
In this episode you’ll also learn:
*Why gutters beat drains for stopping basement leaks (11:58)
*How to paint and seal concrete countertops the right way (14:21)
*The weird but genius baby powder trick for squeaky floors (22:55)
*The safest way to hard-wire your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (26:14)
*How to grow moss on brick with nothing but yogurt and milk (50:12)
All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at 877-This Old House Radio Hour! — That’s (877) 864-7460.
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