The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Expanding a Bathroom Preventing Theft and More Sep 28, 2009

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Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter. Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands. Learn how to clean and store window screens for the

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Find Hidden Heat Loss, High Tech Water Heaters and More Sep 23, 2009

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Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss. Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever

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Tree Care, Replacement Windows and More Sep 21, 2009

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Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort. Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn

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Avoiding Soggy Yards, Lowering Energy Bills and Making Paint Last Sep 16, 2009

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Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert. Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save

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Making Carpets Last, Improving Bathroom Lighting and Pressure Washer Cleaning Tips Sep 14, 2009

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Get tips on making carpets last by removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners. Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer. Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual

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Plumbing Leaks and More Sep 09, 2009

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Make sure your plumbing project is leak free - we’ve got your insider’s trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they start from plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient

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Living Large in Small Spaces Sep 07, 2009

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Living large is out - and living not so big is way in. When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good. Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie. Learn why you might not need to clean

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Best Backup Power, Dorm Room Decorating and More Sep 02, 2009

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Get great ideas for dorm room decor. Learn how to make a small space work for your college bound teen - and deliver on style and storage for great dorm room decor. Also a great tip on a homework organizer you can make yourself. And get info on choosing

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Poisoning Prevention for Kids, Boost Cub Appeal and Efficient Hot Water Aug 31, 2009

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Get tips to keep kids safe. With their smaller size, children are far more at risk for poisoning at home than adults, Tom and Leslie have tips to keep kids safe. Learn how landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to add value to your home. Find out the

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Picking Perfect Paint Colors and Door Repair Tips from This Old House Aug 26, 2009

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Painting a room is the easiest way to make a big transformation on a small budget. But if trying to decide on a color gives you hives, Tom and Leslie have simple tricks to make it easy. Learn to fix pesky doors that won’t stay open or closed when

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