The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Pre-Summer Checklist for Outdoor Living Spaces | Spotting Roof Leaks Before they Happen | Free-up Stuck Windows | Ep #2213 Jun 13, 2022

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You may be ready for summer, but is your outdoor living space ready, too? We’ve got a pre-summer checklist to make sure your house is good to go for the season ahead!
Heavy spring rains can find their way through your roof. That’s why now is the perfect time for a roof inspection. We’ll share how to do just that, without climbing a ladder!
And now that we have windows open more often, are you noticing that yours are not easy to GET open and closed? It could be a sign that they weren’t installed right. We explain the fix.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Shirley from Nebraska hard water has caused her to replace her water heater four times in twenty eight years and wants to know what the solution is.
Jason has noisy plumbing that only happens in his master bathroom tub.
Shirley in Oregon has some concerns about fire safety with solar panels on her roof.
Mike from Wisconsin wants to know how to restore a field stone foundation.
Carol in Arkansas has a commode that isn’t draining properly.
Mary from Maryland has wood bees destroying her porch.
Russell in Texas has pre-hung doors that aren’t lining up with the frame.
Jan from Texas wants to swap her shower drain with her toilet drain.
Randy in Idaho has a cracked foundation that is an inch and a half wide and needs advice on how to repair it.
Jenni from North Dakota wants to know how to move a lilac bush.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Leak-Proof Skylights | Pet Proof Flooring | How to Build a Fence that Lasts | Ep #2212 Jun 09, 2022

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Skylights let in lots of light but some let in leaks leak more than others. We’ll tell which ones leak the most and share a tip the easiest way to add a skylight to your home in just 2-hours or less.
If you’ve got any furry family members, it’s smart to think about which flooring types might hold up best in the face of scratchy paws, accidents and excessive shedding! We review the best options.
They say good fences make good neighbors but how exactly do you build a good fence? We’ve got the solution for fences that stand the test of time.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Holly from Kansas has a banging noise coming from her new washing machine.
Bill in Florida needs some tips on removing cigarette smell from a house.
Nancy from Michigan needs the recipe for deck cleaning soap.
Michael in Florida has a pool deck that is starting to crack.
Daniel form California is concerned about using the proper sealer on his new travertine flooring.
Pat in Hawaii is curious about prepping her roof for fibrous aluminum paint.
Rob from Iowa need help getting rid bed bugs they picked up on vacation.
Michelle in California spilled glue on her floor and needs help getting it up.
Brian from Ohio is dealing with a settling house and wants to know if he should re-square it.
Erica in Illinois has peeling walls and ceiling paint that is starting to wreck havoc in her home.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Avoiding Buyers Remorse | Roof Treatment that Extends Shingle Life | Green Product or Not? How to Tell | Ep #2211 Jun 06, 2022

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According to the new survey, over 60% of homebuyers experience "Buyer’s Remorse" after the sale! We'll share the most common regrets and how to avoid them.
If your roof is more than 10 or 15 years old, you might be thinking that it’ll need replacement soon. Maybe not, we’ll share a new product that can add 5 years of life to your roof with a single treatment.
Also ahead, buying green is all the rage today but did you ever wonder what makes a product truly green? There are actually a lot of factors and just as many false claims of “greenness.” We will help sort the ones that count.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Mary in Massachusetts is wonder if she can close her ridge vent.
Mathew from Texas has an issue with his sink flange.
Debra in Pennsylvania wants to know why she needs to replace her rubber flashing?
Tim from New York wants an easier fix to repair sink cracks.
Donna needs help cleaning showers.
Vincent in Delaware is concerned about the cracking in his home.
Carolyn from Iowa wants to know how to brighten up quartz flooring?
Randy in Ohio needs the best stain for a freshly built deck.
Sharon from Tennessee wants to how to choose the right water heater.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Deck Brighteners that Work | Safer Playground Surfaces | Solutions for Hard to Clean Spaces | Ep #2210 Jun 02, 2022

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This is a great time of year to give wood decks, trim or fencing a spruce up. We’ll give you tips on how to pick the perfect stain or brightener to have it fixed up for the season ahead.
When kids hit the playground, safety is the last thing on their minds – but it really needs to be the first thing on our minds when we are creating these spaces. We’ve got guidelines to help.
Do you have areas around your house that are just ridiculously difficult to clean? We share tips for cleaning some of the most difficult spaces.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Luke from Illinois wants to know if he can put a metal roof on top of shingles.
Sabrina in Washington has newly poured grout that is already cracking.
Mark from South Carolina wants to know the pros and cons of close cell vs. open cell insulation.
Clyde from Missouri wants to know if an electric tankless water heater exist?
Elvis in Texas needs help replacing Kitec plumbing.
Donna from North Carolina needs to fix squeaky floors.
Frank in Massachusetts has paint coming off his cedar siding.
Carol from Texas wants to know if you can put a stain on pressure treated wood?

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Allergy Season | Most Dangerous DIY Tools | Make Painting Projects Easy | Ep #2209 May 30, 2022

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Have you been sneezing a lot lately? The allergy season is in full bloom and may last longer than usual. We share the best filters to keep allergens away.
We love to celebrate the DIY spirit but as your DIY coaches we want to make sure you’re always careful when taking on those projects! Find out about a new study that details which home improving tools cause the most injuries - and here’s a hint - they’re NOT power tools!
Are you ready to take on a big painting project this holiday weekend, like maybe painting the entire exterior of your house? As challenging as that may sound, its actually totally doable. We’ll share tips on tools that make the job a lot easier.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Sherlynn From Delaware has a leaky water pipe for her pool pipe.
Sam in Louisiana is concerned about knob and tube wiring and how it might affect his insulation.
Ella from Arkansas wants to know if putting new roofing layer over mold will have an affect on her allergies.
Barb in Illinois is having a problem with hot water stopping mid-usage.
Charlotte from Louisiana wants to expand her patio to divert water from pooling in her yard.
Bryce in North Carolina needs to repair the ceiling in his bathroom with sheet plastic.
Krista from Vermont has low water pressure from her shared well.
Tim in Arizona is curious if it’s worth it to insulate a garage.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Natural In-Ground Pools | New-Tech Waterproof Flooring | How to Attach a Flag | Ep #2208 May 26, 2022

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If you’d love to have a backyard swimming spot, we share a cool option over traditional chlorine pools; natural in-ground pools that are pond-like, gorgeous and earth-friendly options.
Looking for a new floor that’s beautiful, durable and totally waterproof? We found it! It’s called Duravana and made using stone hybrid technology. We’ll share more about this affordable new flooring technology.
Memorial Day Weekend is here. And along with barbecues and pool openings, we honor the service and sacrifices of our troops. That’s why now is a good time to display your patriotism by flying the flag. We’ll share tips, including how to attach flagpole brackets to a wide variety of siding materials.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Roy wants to know the best way to put in a walkway for his yard and if it’s a DIY project?
Michelle in Alabama is having a mold issue just above her baseboard.
Sage from New York is having a minute long delay for his outside faucet to turn on.
Selena in Tennessee wants to know if she needs to replace her supply price if she is replacing all of her drainpipes.
Moshe from Ohio wants to know if there is a caulking silicone that will last longer than a year.
Andrea in Ontario has black mold behind her sink that she can’t get rid of.
Anthony from New York has a stucco chimney that is starting to break off.
Heidi in North Carolina wants to know if she can move the fuse box inside and how to find someone to finish converting a sub panel.
Carol from Oregon has rusty well water corroding her toilets.
Margaret in Virginia has a rusty cast iron tub she would like to restore.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Easy Way to Build Outdoor Kitchen | Stop Bird Strikes | Quick Cleanups for Dirty Concrete | Ep #2207 May 23, 2022

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Building an outdoor kitchen may be on your “someday” list. But someday could be today thanks to a new type of very affordable modular brick. Find out how building a complete outdoor kitchen could be as easy as stacking blocks.
It’s always nice to hear the sounds of birds around your home - unless it’s he sound of a bird crashing into your window! Bird strikes are surprisingly common. We’ll share tips on how to protect your feathered friends.
If your Spring Cleaning includes power washing stained concrete surfaces, we’ll share a sealer you can use to protect against a wide variety of stains and more.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Mike in Vermont needs advice to deal with his deck stain that is starting to peel.
Dana has picture windows where the glazing is starting to come undone.
John from Virginia wants to know what he can do to hide the rust on his standing seam metal roof.
Joan in Montana is looking to make an enclosed addition to her home and wants tips for building it.
Jeff from South Carolina has a feral cat problem terrorizing his backyard.
Renee in Delaware has a sump pump that’s making some worrisome noises and wants to know what the cause might be.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Landscaped Privacy Screens | Best Woods for New Deck | Catch Leaks-in-the-Making | Ep #2206 May 19, 2022

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Want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in your backyard but keep OUT of the public eye? Tom and Leslie share the best ways to plant privacy screens as a natural option over fencing.
Building a new deck is a great way to start really enjoying your outdoor spaces, but what exactly is the right TYPE of wood to use? We walk you through the four most common options to help you chose the best decking at a great price.
By the time most of us spot a roof leak, the water is usually dripping through a ceiling somewhere. But roof leaks actually start forming a LOT earlier than that. Find out how to catch leaks-in-the-making.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Justina needs help identifying whether she has carpenter ants or termites.
Paul from Hawaii needs help getting rid of a strong mildew smell under a granite countertop sink.
Eloise in North Carolina has a problem with squirrels eating away on her home.
Ken from North Dakota needs advice on how to choose the best attic vents for his house.
Debbie in Arkansas wants to know how to remove liquid nails from exposed brick walls.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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How to Build a Butterfly Garden | Big Paint Projects Made Easy | Fun Spring Flooring Trends | Ep #2205 May 16, 2022

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Butterflies are one of the best parts of spring and summer and attracting them to your means you’ll have an army of pollinators working hard in your garden. We share the top 5 flowers that will encourage them to make your home, their home.
Are you ready to take on a big paint project this Spring like a deck, a fence or even the entire exterior of your house? It’s become a lot easier to do. We walk you through new high-efficiency airless paint sprayers.
Right about now we are in the middle of the Spring flooring season, a time when new products, patterns and colors emerge and establish trends for years to come. We'll share insight on what’s new, what’s next and what’s trending in flooring for the season.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Alan from Tennessee has a cracked driveway he needs to patch.
Jane in Washington DC needs a eco-friendly, non-toxic rug.
Tonya from North Carolina has a door sill and jamb that is starting to rot.
Kirk in California wants to know how to preserve an older patio.
Kimberly from Texas needs to repair a leak in her metal roof.
John in Florida wants to know the best product for weatherstripping fiberglass double doors.
Pat from Iowa is wondering if it’s possible to paint aluminum siding?

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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Easiest Way to Build Your Outdoor Kitchen | DIY Storm Prevention | Best Anti-Slip Product | Ep #2204 May 12, 2022

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Outdoor kitchens have never been more popular -- but cooking and dining outside require special recipes of their own. We’ll have tips for easiest way to build an amazing outdoor kitchen.
Spring storms can turn everyday objects into projectiles that can-do serious damage to your home. Learn how a DIY inspection that can help you spot small repairs before they grow into big problems.
Did you know that slips and falls cause more than 1 million visits to the emergency room each year? We’ll share a super durable new anti-slip products that can make both indoor and outdoor surfaces safer and more attractive.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Kelly from Texas wants to know how to properly vent his attic.
Dawn in Florida is curious how to retexture her ceiling.
Charles from Ohio needs durable landscaping that can handle his dogs.
Cynthia in New York wants to know what the correct price should be for waterproofing.
Olen from North Carolina is wondering if PEX or ONIX piping is better for his radiant flooring.
Judy in Florida has wants to restore her laminate countertop.
David from Texas has rotting wood siding towards the bottom of his house and needs a replacement.
Gayla in Washington is looking for cooling solutions for her home.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.

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