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We want listener answers to listener questions. Look below at the list of recent questions from our listeners. If you have an answer for one of them based on your own experience send it in, (limit 250 words). Stories are especially welcome. We'll post your answer on the website right below the question of your choice. Best answer of the month will be read on the air on March 24th and win a $25 Gift Certificate!

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This column offers fans of the show an opportunity to exchange ideas, information, and opinions. These listener answers do not refect the views of Ken Patterson, WSVA, or Home Show Radio.

 

 

Listener Question #10:

This may sound like a "frivelous" question, but it's one which I need an answer to - but don't seem to be able to find one! My house has vinyl siding, and I don't know what I can use to hang an object(s) on the front porch wall, carport, etc. When I try to put a nail in the wall, it just seems to be "bouncing" and will not actually penetrate the wall. Are there any special "nails" or other appliances which will allow me to accomplish my goal?

Thanks for your help,

Clo S.

Mt Crawford

 

 

Listener Question #9:

I have hot water going to my kitchen sink, but only have luke warm water in my bathroom. What would cause that?

Tony Helmick

Dayton

 

 

Listener Question #8:

Ken & Jim

I am getting ready to build a shop and I was wondering what kind of roofing would give me the best bang for my buck? On my house I have standing seam metal roofing, on the family farm we have shingle roofing. Both have done well, but which is best?

Roy R.

Harrisonburg

 

 

Listener Question #7:

Ken,

I have very well insulated walls, and have insulated around my outlets and switches on exterior walls. Yet I still feel cold air. I still have some non Loe-e windows. Is there a film I can put on the windows, that are not low-e which will give them the same kind of weather protections? If so where would I find that film?

Thanks,

Roy R.

Harrisonburg

 

 

Listener Question #6:

Ken,

Can I use the same Heat cable that I use for my pipes on my gutter?

Roy R.

Harrisonburg

 

 

Listener Question #5:

We are looking at doing an addition but need more equity in our home. What are some of the best ways to increase that equity in our home?

Patricia S.

Weyers Cave

 

 

Listener Question #4:

What is the best way to deal with ice dams on a roof or to avoid them altogether?

Jeff M.

Mathias

 

 

Listener Question #3:

I've been in my new house for two years and just this week noticed the concrete on my sidewalk and driveway is peeling up in layers. I know with all the cold weather this winter that the freezing temperatures could be the problem. Is it normal for this to happen or could it mean that there was a problem with the concrete when it was poured? It was poured in either November or December of 2008. Just wondering if it's now my problem or if the builder would be responsible?

Thank you!

Gerri R.

Bridgewater

 

 

Listener Question #2:

How often should you replace your attic insulation? and what R rating should you use?

Garry

Harrisonburg

 

 

Listener Question #1:

Several years ago we built a new 2 story brick house with approx. 3500 sq. ft. on main floor, with open stairway and open balcony. We put radiant heat in the floor by putting in the 2nd layer of 3/4" subfloor and then using a router cutting grooves in the top layer on ave. of every 11". We used only 3/8" for the water lines (mistake #1). We are having a bit of difficulty keeping the house warm with this system. We have changed from thermostat controlled to continuous circulation which has helped. Is there anything we can do further to help the problem? Appreciate any suggestion you may have. I love your program!

Andy Y.

Harrisonburg