Patios Are Highly Desirable

COMMENTARY

• Outdoor living spaces like patios are highly valued by homeowners to connect outdoors and personal space
• Lighting transforms patios into an enjoyable nighttime environment
• Avoid using patios with any kind of storage items
• Innovative product called Mulch Anchor binds rocks to keep from scattering onto walkways

Homeowner Questions

E-MAIL

• A homeowner asks how to reset a GFCI outlet that has no reset button. Some outlets control other outlets in the home. Look for that outlet with a reset button

E-MAIL

• A listener asks about Orangeburg pipe that was used in a bathroom renovation. Concerned about its durability and lifespan. Its less reliable than cast iron because it corrodes faster and can’t withstand soil weight. Constructed with layers of paper and tar. Recommend an inspection

COMMENTARY

• Weekly To Do: Smart Home Tech Suggestion For Your Home
  • Leviton Smart Switches
  • Ring doorbells with video camera
  • Door locks operated by keypad and apps
  • Sonos sound system

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

• Avoid WD-40 and consider graphite powder for squeaky door hinges
• Takeaways from today’s broadcast

TEXT

• Wants to know if scratches and blemishes from hot pots be buffed out of Corian countertops. It is repairable by sanding but requires professional skills to avoid damaging the countertop