The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Breathing New Life into Old Kitchen Cabinets, Diagnosing and Overcoming Common Lawn Problems, and the Best Car and Boat Cleaning Tool Yet! Jun 19, 2015

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Some older kitchen cabinets can be refaced or refinished for a good-as-new look. Find out if yours are up for the job. Sick of those mysterious brown patches in your yard? Learn what they are, and how to get rid of them once and for all. And

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Jump-Starting Your Car Battery On Your Own, Home Security Tips for Vacation, and Creating a Salvaged Wood Accent Wall Jun 17, 2015

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The only thing scarier than a stranded car is asking a stranger for help. Discover a device smaller than an iPhone that lets you jumpstart your battery without another car. Find out which home security tactics intruders are on to, and how to really

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Standby Energy for Summer Storms, the Lawnmower of the Future, and Summer Safety Tips for Kids Jun 12, 2015

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Power outages can get downright dangerous when temperatures are high. Find out how to keep lights and AC on when you’re the rest of your neighborhood’s dark. If your idea of a great Saturday doesn’t include time behind a lawnmower, rejoice: There’s

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Cooking with Induction Heat, Jump Your Car’s Battery Without Help from Another Driver, and Mold Inspection That Won’t Break Your Budget Jun 10, 2015

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Offering fast cooking time and added efficiency, induction ranges are the newest trend in home kitchens. Find out whether they’re right for you. Discover the hottest new automobile technology that keeps you and your car from getting stranded ever

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Save Your Home – and Life – With One Inexpensive Device, Adding an Outdoor Kitchen, and Ladder Safety Tips Jun 05, 2015

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Does the thought of an electrical fire keep you up at night? Kick worry to the curb with an easy-to-install device that stops electrical fires before they start - for less than thirty bucks. And don’t just spice up your meals, spice up cooking and

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A Roof That Adds Style and Value, How to Get Some Rugged R and R on a "MakeCation," and Tips on Planting a Cocktail Garden Jun 03, 2015

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Roofs are expensive, but discover which roof can earn you some of that cash back. And a relaxing vacation is good for some people, but a "MakeCation" full of DIY lessons and workshops might be the best type of getaway for you! Learn how you can

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Repairing Granite Countertops, Dealing with Termites and Rot and How To Update Your Air Conditioner May 29, 2015

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Get tips on the right way to repair chips in granite countertops, find out how to tell the difference between termite and rot damage and learn how to upgrade your air conditioner for comfort and efficiency, and get answers to your questions about,

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Prevent Dogs from Digging Holes in Your Yard, How to Determine the Maximum Wattage When Shopping for Light Bulbs, and Trendy New Colors Now Name After Cartoon Characters May 27, 2015

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Now that Spring gardens are in full bloom, so are our dogs who must be frustrated gardeners with all the holes they like to dig! Get tips to cure dogs from this pesky habit. Plus find out how to choose the safest energy efficient light bulb when all you have to go on is a "maximum wattage" rating that was designed for incandescent bulbs. And if you (or your kids!) are fans of "Despicable Me," you'll love the new color launched as a result. "Minion Yellow" is now trending and it was inspired in part by Pharrell Williams. That and answers to your home improvement questions about, leveling a house, carpenter bees, lawn care, drain odors, crawl space vapor barriers, painting columns, refinishing a wooden kitchen table.

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Save Time On Outdoor Cleaning, Go Natural With Your In-Ground Pool , and Keep Ticks – and Their Diseases – Away. May 22, 2015

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Cut down on outdoor cleaning time with a hot new product that adds soap to garden hose water. Make your yard greener – and more beautiful – with a natural swimming pool. And get tips for keeping ticks – including those carrying the lethal Powassan

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Getting Rid of Bedbugs, Top Products from the National Hardware Show, and the One Thing You Should Do Before Moving Into a New Home May 20, 2015

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There are countless options out there for getting rid of bedbugs. Find out which ones actually work – and which to avoid. Hear which new products had everyone talking at this year’s National Hardware Show. Learn why paintbrushes, rollers, and tarps

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