The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How to Select the Right Electric Generator, How to Inspect the Health of Your Roof, Learn About Faucets That Can Save Money and Water, and More Mar 28, 2012

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Buying an electric generator now can save you money and avoid danger. Learn how to tell if your roof survived winter. Changing a faucet can add up to big savings of water and money.

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Add Drama and Security With Exterior Lighting, How to Keep Your Lawnmower Running Through Summer, How to Build a Good Fence, and More Mar 23, 2012

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Learn what to consider when putting up outdoor lighting. Get tips on maintaining your lawnmower. Learn how to plan for a new fence. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, vinyl siding, eliminating carpenter ants, foundation repair,

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Where to Look For Dangerous Germs in Your Home, Learn About the Growing Trend of Living Roofs, How to Hire a Contractor, and More Mar 21, 2012

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Learn the places where dangerous germs and dirt might be growing in your home without you knowing. Living roofs are turning into a popular green option for your roofing needs. Learn how to hire a contractor that won’t leave you high and dry. Plus get

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Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies, How to Tell if Foundation Cracks Are Cosmetic or Structural, How to Sell Your Home in a Buyer's Market, and more Mar 16, 2012

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Learn how to clean your house using common kitchen goods. How to tell if foundation cracks are cosmetic or something to worry about. Get tips on selling your home when the real estate market is slow. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions

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Go Green for Saint Patrick's Day, Learn About the Latest in Thermostats from the Inventor of Nest, How to Reduce Humidity and Mold Growth, and More Mar 14, 2012

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Learn ways to incorporate green living into your home for Saint Patrick’s Day. The inventor of the state-of-the-art thermostat, Nest, talks about energy savings. How to reduce humidity in your home and in turn reduce mold, mildew and bacteria. Plus

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This Old House TV heads to Rhode Island Mar 09, 2012

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Restoring a forlorn beach house with oceanfront views.This project will involve a lot more than just aesthetics. While the first floor of the house sits just above the flood zone, it's in the "Zone II" wind zone, which means that it faces particular

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Renovation Of A Small House In Need Of A Big Makeover Mar 07, 2012

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With its generous views of Narragansett Bay, the location was lovely. The 1,600-square-foot house was anything but. Built as a tiny, seasonal Cape Cod, it had fallen victim to a hodgepodge of poorly planned additions and remodels, most recently in the

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Cut the Cost of Your Hot Water Bill For Free, The Best Kitchen Lightning Options, Select the Best Home Fueling For Your Needs and More Mar 02, 2012

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Learn ways to cut down your hot water costs without getting a new water heater. Learn how kitchen lighting makes a big difference and which lights are right for you. How to pick the best home fueling options for your needs. Plus get answers to your

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How to Pick the Right Quality Paint for Your Home, Composting Inside, The Dangers of Winter Sun Through Your Windows and More Feb 29, 2012

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Cheaper isn’t always better when it comes to picking the right paint. Learn how you can compost inside in the colder months. Winter sun through your windows can damage your skin and furnishings. Learn how to protect your home against harmful sun rays.

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Use Leap Year to Leap into Home Improvement, How to Fix Cracks in Your Plaster, Prep Your Home for a Party and More Feb 24, 2012

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Learn how to leap into the DIY world with easy-to-do projects like changing out light bulbs for energy efficient ones, how to stop a toilet leak and more. Learn how to fix cracks in your plaster with advice from This Old House general contractor Tom

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