Archive of Ask Glenn columns

Lowering a thermostate can create heating bill savings -- 12/28/2010

Call your gas company if unpleasant smells arise from gas appliances -- 12/28/2010

Check the National Association of Home Inspectors website for licensed home inspectors -- 12/28/2010

Use infrared scans to be sure of leak origins -- 12/28/2010

Products are available just for suspended ceilings -- 12/21/2010

Get an infrared scan to show where insulation is needed -- 12/21/2010

Several different alarms exist for water backup systems -- 12/21/2010

Sound preparation is vital to prevent peeling bathroom paint -- 12/21/2010

Blower test can diagnose heat loss issues -- 12/14/2010

Independent Window Repair can fix broken seals -- 12/14/2010

Cellulous insulation can be blown in over fiberglass -- 12/14/2010

Remove old, damaged floor before installing a new one -- 12/14/2010

Avoid redirecting clothes dryer to heat home -- 12/14/2010

Always get multiple estimates for waterproofing basements -- 12/07/2010

Products can fix milky looking stamped concrete -- 12/07/2010

Best hardwood floor is one that is installed correctly -- 12/07/2010

Soluble salts from wet plaster are cause of peeling paint -- 12/07/2010

Doozy products clean and shine furniture -- 11/30/2010

Use manufacturers website to find reputable contractors -- 11/30/2010

Giani paint on kitchen countertops creates a granite look -- 11/30/2010

Fogging a crawl space can eliminate mold and musty odors -- 11/30/2010

Thermal imaging camera can determine source of water leaks -- 11/30/2010

Try floating floor over self-leveling concrete -- 11/23/2010

Look for specialized repairmen when filling basement cracks -- 11/23/2010

Clogged bleeder lines may be cause of basement water seepage -- 11/23/2010

Contact lumberyard for carpenter referral -- 11/23/2010

Easy-to-do application removes streaks on roofs -- 11/16/2010

Get multiple estimates before deciding on a roofer -- 11/16/2010

Clean out aerator on low-flow kitchen faucet before calling plumber -- 11/16/2010

Use past article for humidity help -- 11/16/2010

Learn which products to use to restore a sun-damaged door -- 11/16/2010

Shop craftsmen carefully when replacing your kitchen countertops -- 11/09/2010

Gutter Brush may solve your gutter clogs -- 11/09/2010

Look for a certified mold remediator -- 11/09/2010

Turn to the experts for duct cleaning -- 11/09/2010

Check performance of roofing contractor -- 11/02/2010

To treat dark stripes on roofs, remove mold and mildew -- 11/02/2010

Call water conditioning specialist for salt-free water alternatives -- 11/02/2010

Air changes per hour can eliminate soot from registers -- 11/02/2010

Use Windex with steam cleaner for shower tiles -- 11/02/2010

This concrete cleaner will get rid of your driveway oil stains -- 10/26/2010

Infrared thermography will find the leak around your skylights -- 10/26/2010

Smelly crawl space requires a different system to improve air quality -- 10/26/2010

Look for No Dollar Limit when evaluating shingle warranties -- 10/26/2010

Check out the choices in water softeners -- 10/26/2010

Look here for advice on new siding and windows -- 10/19/2010

Emergency Restoration can check for mold -- 10/19/2010

Family-owned company can take care of insulation issues -- 10/19/2010

Call Hartford & Ratliff for new boiler -- 10/19/2010

Product can wash vinyl siding without pressure washing -- 10/19/2010