The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

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Today, we discuss patio heaters to help you extend your outdoor season and address whether squeaky floors are a sign of a bigger issue, along with tips for fixing them. We also share energy-saving strategies for your water heater to cut down energy bills. Listen as we answer these and other home improvement questions!

- Squeaky Floors: Follow these steps to find solutions for squeaky floors.

- Patio Heaters: Extend your outdoor living season with patio heater options for year-round comfort.

- Water Heaters: Soak up the savings with these water heater efficiency tips.

Q & A:

- Cleaning Cabinets: Dan is trying to clean the grease off cabinets above the stove and microwave. We’ve got tips on how to use Murphy’s Oil Soap to clean the cabinets.

- Water Quality: Linda sees black particles in the water from her toilet and sink. We suggest cleaning the aerators on the faucet and installing a whole-house water filter.

- Pine Flooring: Daniel is installing pine flooring on his porch. We agree with his idea of staining the planks beforehand and offer tips on what fasteners to use.

- Brick Repair: One corner of the brick foundation is crumbling. Katherine gets advice on using products to repair the brick and mortar and matching the color of the surface.

- Driveway Runoff: Rain runoff on the sides of Randy’s driveway is exposing PVC pipe. We recommend digging out the dirt and filling the area with gravel that won’t wash away.

- Wasps: Gail is having a problem with wasps on the side of her house. Sticky wasp traps can be very effective, along with spraying strong scents that will repel the wasps.

- HVAC: Is it a good idea to replace an oil furnace with a heat pump? It can be expensive to replace the furnace and remove the oil tank, but improved heat pump technology has become less expensive and more efficient to use.

- Snow on Roof: Will putting a tarp over a log cabin roof help prevent snow buildup? It’s not that effective unless the snow is dry and light, and LaDonna will still need to use a roof rake.

- Central Vacuum: Water is appearing inside the central vacuum system pipes. Sean needs to insulate the pipes completely to prevent condensation from forming.

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Today’s show offers a trifecta of home beautification tips! Unravel the mysteries of proper paint storage so leftover colors remain fresh and usable, then learn the art of securely hanging wall hangings for a picture-perfect gallery. Finally, spruce up your entryway with front door décor ideas to welcome holiday guests. Plus, get answers to even more home improvement questions!

- Storing Paint: Leftover paint is useful for touchups and other projects, as long as it’s stored the right way.

- Securing Wall Hangings: What goes up won’t come down with these tips for securing wall hangings.

- Front Door Décor: Make a lasting first impression with festive front door décor to welcome holiday guests.

Q & A:

- Drainage: How can John improve drainage on a home surrounded on three sides by soil on a steep hill? A curtain drain can intercept and redirect water around the foundation.

- Concrete Patio Surface: Jennifer’s concrete patio has gotten pitted from rock salt. She can use a concrete resurfacing product on the entire slab to fill in the pockmarks.

- Hardwood Floors: After a contractor did a bad job stripping his hardwood floors, Billy gets advice on how to sand and refinish the surface, plus how to stop the squeaks.

- Insulation: Brrr! Both kitchens in Lora’s home are cold due to insufficient heating and insulation. We suggest calling the home inspector and taking steps to warm things up.

- Asphalt Driveway: How can you repair a crumbling asphalt driveway? Bruce may be able to patch small holes temporarily, but a latex patching compound would be better.

- Accessible Cabinets: Nancy doesn’t like the old soffits in her kitchen but is concerned about reaching high spaces. A certified kitchen and bath designer could offer accessible options with pull-down shelves.

- Heating Installation: Virgil is installing an energy-efficient furnace in his old home. The manufacturer can tell him the proper installation and venting for that equipment.

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Today, we’ve got advice for winter challenges! Learn how to clean up your indoor air, fight the seasonal blues, and handle icy conditions with practical hacks. Plus, listen in as callers share their home improvement goals and get answers to their DIY questions!

- Winter Blues: Brighten your home and your spirits with DIY hacks to beat the winter blues.

- Air Filters: Clear the air of pollutants and allergens by installing the right indoor air filters.

- Snow and Ice: Fight frost and stay safe with clever tips to clear snow and ice fast.

Q & A:

- Patio Surface: Jennifer’s large concrete patio has gotten pitted from salt. We recommend using a Quikrete Concrete Resurfacing product that will fill in the gaps.

- Sump Pump: Jesse has questions about how to connect a new sump pump system. We discuss what is needed to drain the water correctly.

- Heating: Joan wants to heat a small outbuilding to create a craft studio. If she’s able to run a gas line, she can install a wall heater and insulate the space as well as possible.

- Wood-Burning Stove: Where is the best location for a wood-burning stove in a three-season room? Frances gets tips about safe clearance space and building a heat shield.

- Cabinets: Marilyn wants to take her custom kitchen cabinets to her new home. It can be done by disassembling the cabinets the same way they were assembled.

- Furnace: Carl has a high-efficiency furnace but low-efficiency ducts. He can use a tape to seal leaky ducts or seal them from the inside with a material that sticks and plugs gaps.

- Insulation: What is the best way to insulate the walls of a cold kitchen? Lora should start by insulating the attic, then have an inspector advise how to insulate the walls.

- Plumbing: A copper pipe behind the boiler is leaking. Kris needs to drain the boiler to below the leak and refill it after repairing the pipe.

- Air Quality: Jeannie thinks poor indoor air quality is making her friend sick. We offer info about HVAC filters but the landlord must address the problem and look for mold.

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Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation.

Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty, leading to pain, potential disability and loss of independence.

In today’s episode, Jonathan, Tim and Cyrus ask the question: How can understanding osteoporosis and implementing targeted lifestyle changes enhance bone health and reduce the risk of fractures?

Cyrus Cooper is a Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, where he is also the Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and Vice-Dean of Medicine. In addition, he’s a Professor of Musculoskeletal Science at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford.

Tim Spector is one of the world’s top 100 most-cited scientists, a professor of epidemiology, and scientific Co-Founder at ZOE. Tim trained originally in rheumatology and epidemiology.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Quickfire questions

03:08 What is osteoporosis?

06:10 Why might our bones become more fragile as we age?

08:10 Your skeleton renews itself all the time

10:30 Does menopause cause osteoporosis?

12:48 What's it like living with osteoporosis?

15:16 How common is osteoporosis in males?

16:04 What are the symptoms of osteoporosis and at what age should you get checked?

21:40 Some chilling statistics about osteoporosis

23:10 Common myths about the effects of calcium and vitamin D on osteoporosis

27:50 What is the latest science on vitamin D supplementation?

34:10 Can vitamin D and calcium ensure children’s bone density is healthy?

34:55 Osteoporosis treatment options, including new drugs

37:20 The impacts of HRT on bone density

39:30 What are the downsides to some of these treatments?

43:00 Does physical activity help to prevent fractures?

44:30 Lifestyle impacts: diet and nutrition

49:40 Can exercise make your bones stronger?

55:20 Ideal exercises to prevent osteoporosis

57:10 Cyrus and Tim’s top 3 actions to improve bone health

59:10 Summary

Mentioned in today's episode:

• Accumulation of risk factors associated with poor bone health in older adults, published in Archives of Osteoporosis

Relevant studies:

• Influence of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral content, bone turnover markers and fracture risk, published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
• Pregnancy Vitamin D Supplementation and Childhood Bone Mass at Age 4 Years, published in JBMR Plus
• The role of calcium supplementation in healthy musculoskeletal ageing, published in Osteoporosis International

Books:

• Osteoporosis: A Lifecourse Epidemiology Approach to Skeletal Health by Prof Cyrus Cooper

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