Find out why repairing the loose tile in your shower floor is a big project: You have to tear out the tile and replace the shower pan. If it's not leaking, you don't have a responsibility to repair it, and you'd be better off using your money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How-to tips on Decorating Kid's Space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which stain gets a cedar deck close to its original color - and how to preserve the wood's natural color for as long as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How-to tips on refinishing furniture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the advantages of installing a EPDM rubber roof. EPDM Rubber rooves are durable and log-lasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOW NOTES: This hour, we'll tackle a variety of common homeowner issues and share valuable advice to keep your home comfortable, safe, and looking its best. Here are some of the main topics we covered, along with the specific home projects our callers are working on: - Cool Tips for Heat Wave Home Comfort: We share several strategies to help your home stay cool during a heat wave without escalating energy bills. - Backyard Pool Considerations: We weigh the pros and cons of installing a pool, noting that while pools offer entertainment and can add value in hot climates, they come with significant initial costs and ongoing maintenance expenses. - Home Safety While Traveling: We offer essential tips to keep your home safe while on vacation, emphasizing making it appear occupied. - Smart Roofing Upgrades for Cooling: We discuss how your roof impacts your home's temperature and energy bills, highlighting cool roof designs that reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat. - Grill Cleaning & Maintenance: We’ve got practical tips on cleaning and maintaining your grill to ensure better flavor, extend its lifespan, and provide a safer cooking experience.   Q & A: - Allison from New York needs advice on humanely trapping a squirrel running between her drop ceiling and basement. - Gary calls about a stubborn barbecue grease stain on the deck that household soap couldn't remove. We suggest using a commercial deck cleaner or stain stripper. - Nancy from Arkansas asks for the best way to remove cobwebs and clean her mom's popcorn ceiling. - John from Missouri is puzzled why his pressure-treated wood is rotting within two years despite being sealed with a solid stain. - Judy from Minnesota observed moisture halfway down the paneling in her 40-year-old home, suspecting condensation and the need to reduce humidity. - Earl called about buckling vinyl siding, likely due to being installed too tightly. Doing so prevented proper expansion and contraction, or not enough “breathing room.” - Robin from New Jersey says her ceiling fan light comes on by itself at weird times. Flickering lights often indicate a loose wire or short circuit, and we recommend calling an electrician for investigation.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How-to tips on dealing with bed bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for repairing gutters so that they do not fall off ever again. Learn how to eliminate wood rotting beneath your gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How-to tips on preparing a college toolbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices