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Podcast 390: Long-Lasting Porches, Less-Slippery Steps, and Building Partitions on Laminate Floors

Mark, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about home battery systems and tented tile before taking listener questions about rotted porches, slippery steps, and building partitions on top of laminate flooring.



Can Burning Wood Be Green?

While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.



No Water From a New Mixing Valve

Avoid this common but easily solved mistake when testing a newly installed mixing valve in a tub or shower.



Brush Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Spraying offers a factory-like finish, but a brushed finish makes the work appear custom—here's the process for cleaning, sanding, and painting.



Does Foam Insulation Keep CMUs From Drying?

Insulating concrete-block walls can keep a basement or crawlspace dry, but does preventing inward drying harm the concrete?