Stop Smelly Stink Bugs | Consumer Report on Generators | New Tech in Storm Windows | Ep #2151

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

SHOW NOTES:

• Fall weather may be refreshing but the cooler temperatures can also usher pests like stink bugs into the warmer spaces of your home. Get tips to keep these smelly invaders out.
• Weather-related power outages are becoming more frequent but choosing the right type of backup generator to power your home can be difficult. Consumer Reports Home & Appliances Reporter Paul Hope joins us with tips and the results of their latest testing.
• Are you faced with beautiful, old but drafty windows? New storm windows can help and now they’ve gone high tech with coatings that can keep the heat in.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

• Scott in Missouri needs to research building codes for fixups at some recently inherited rental properties.
• Corrinna in Arizona is wondering why she’s having electrical problems with multiple kitchen appliances failing at the same time.
• Eddie from Delaware needs help solving has a moisture problem in his bathroom’s ceiling.
• Debra from Pennsylvania wants to know if she should repaint with a primer after the basement had flooded.
• James in Oregon wants to know if he can lubricate pocket doors.
• Chris from Alaska wants to know how to build a hot tub into a deck.
• Marie in Florida wants to know if there is an easy to use window cleaning product.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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