Concrete Floor Coating Issue

COMMENTARY

• Highlights a signer of the U.S. Constitution John Langdon who financed and supported the war effort and advocated equal representation of smaller states

GUEST

• Xander Lykins/Epoxy Strong

E-MAIL

• Claire has floors painted concrete and brick. The brick wasn’t in good shape so they covered it with concrete flooring and painted the floors to match. Now the paint has worn off and there’s large cracks everywhere. What is the best approach to redoing the floors.  Xander provides some possible solutions

Weekly To Do: Caulk & Weatherstripping

COMMENTARY

• Highlighting other signers of the U.S. Constitution David Brearley and Jonathan Dayton
• Weekly To Do Article: Inspecting Caulking And Weatherstripping
• Rosie discusses two tools
  • Infrared Thermometer Gun detects air leaks and caulk failures by measuring surface temperature changes
  • Smoke Pen reveals air infiltration around electrical outlets and door frames
• Using timers on bathroom exhaust fans saves energy

CALLER

• Craig in Tucson has a carport with pavers outlined with Douglas fir creosoted beams. The beams are showing wear and tear and he can’t get creosote anymore. Rosie recommends a coating product by Rust-Oleum called Woodlife CreoCoat 

A/C Refrigerant

COMMENTARY

• Reflections on the complex characters of the Constitution’s signers James Madison and William Blount
• An innovative kitchen cabinet with pull-down shelves for improved accessibility
• Importance of using certified contractors amid new refrigerant regulations and incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act

CALLER

• Robert asks about replacing a 25 year old R22 refrigerant air conditioning unit and comparing refrigerants R32 and R454B. His question is about the line set on the old R22 line. Can he still use the line or how hard is it to replace it