#2521 – Benefits of Factory-Built Homes | A/C Service Tests and Tips | Exterior Painting Pointers

SHOW NOTES: In this show, we explore why factory-built homes can outshine traditional builds in quality and energy efficiency, discuss essential A/C servicing tips to keep your system summer-ready, and share expert advice for a flawless exterior paint job. Plus, we’ve got answers for more home improvement questions! - Factory-Built Homes: Learn why a home built in a factory can be better built than one constructed onsite. - Air Conditioning: Be ready to beat the summer heat by testing your air conditioning system. - Exterior Painting: Follow these steps to make your exterior painting project last for years to come.   Q & A: - Flooring: The polyurethane finish is bubbling on Peggy’s old Saltillo tile floor. She gets tips for scraping and refinishing the surface or installing a new floor over the tile. - Porch: An addition to Charlie’s concrete porch is rising above the adjacent slab. It may be caused by expansive clay soil that requires careful preparation. - Addition: Joan wants to enclose a patio space for her cats. She should consult a professional to do a layout and specs because it would be a big project. - Water Damage: Raccoons busted the pipes under Brian’s raised house and it’s starting to sink. His insurance company should cover the damage from the sudden dispersal of water. - Low Water Pressure: Krista’s home has low water pressure from the shared well. She should test the water pressure at different points to detect where there may be a restriction.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices