Lower Your Utility Bill With a Dryer Vent Booster Fan

<p>A dryer vent booster fan on a roof vent can save you money and time when doing laundry. Listen to this week's podcast to hear how.</p> <p><strong>Also on this episode:</strong><br /> Fixing a gap in concrete, <br /> Removing wrinkles from carpet, <br /> Brightening up a dark wood den, <br /> Setting a fence post, </p> <p><strong>Best New Product</strong><br /> The Defiant Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled outdoor smart plug gives you the same wireless control you have with indoor smart devices.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Simple Solutions</strong><br /> Safe, Effective Way to Block Out Pests — Here’s an effective way to seal up holes around your home to ensure no pests crawl in.<br /> First, stuff some stainless steel wool into the holes.<br /> Then, spray in some expanding foam sealant. Instead of using regular expanding foam sealant, use pest-blocking foam that’s specially made to deter rodents and other critters. The foam contains capsaicin, which is the active compound that makes hot peppers spicy.<br /> Now, if a pest manages to chew through the foam, it’ll hit the steel wool, which will act as an extra barrier.</p> <p>Tip for Cleaning Shower Walls and Doors — Whether they are made of porcelain, acrylic, ceramic tile or glass, shower walls and doors are notoriously difficult to keep clean. But here’s how to effectively clean any shower:<br /> Fill a soap-dispensing dish scrubber with half grease-cutting dish detergent and half white vinegar.<br /> Then, simply scrub the surface to remove soap scum, caked-on dirt and water spots.<br /> And, we recently heard from a listener that suggested using a glass-cooktop cleanser to clean glass shower doors.</p> <p><strong>Question of the Week</strong><br /> Q: I converted my two-car garage into a family room, and I want to install vinyl plank flooring over the concrete slab. The problem is that the slab is very wavy and uneven. What’s the best way to level the surface for the new vinyl flooring?</p> <p>Listen to the podcast for the answer!</p> <p><strong>Other Products Mentione