The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Energy Savers that Sell Homes Faster | Latest Smart Home Product Tech| Easy Ways for Warm Floors | Ep #2193 Apr 04, 2022

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If you’ve you made energy saving improvements to your home, those improvements could just help you sell your home even more quickly than the competition. We’ll explain how to capture this added value.
Throughout the pandemic, smart home products have become more popular as more people than ever are working from home and using their living spaces in new ways. We'll share the latest innovations.
There is nothing worse than stepping foot on a cold icy floor! We share the best ways to add heat to those floors and never feel frozen feet again.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Kyle in Iowa wants to upgrade his base board molding but needs a better tool for the job.
Sandy from Texas needs remove hot wax off an upholstered chair.
David in Arkansas needs more info about geothermal water heater into his electric home.
Sandra wants to know if she should have a radon test and what to do if the levels are high?
George from Pennsylvania wants to know if he should replace the compressor of his water heater or the whole unit?
Rose Marie in New Jersey wants to know the best lightbulb for a garage door.

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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Amazing Low-Cost Granite Countertops | Engineered Hardwood Floors | Best Paint? Latex vs. Oil | Ep #2192 Mar 31, 2022

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Adding a beautiful new granite top is a great way to add a little luxury to your kitchen, but granite or stone tops are expensive! We’ll share a less costly alternative that looks just as good.
If you love the look of real hardwood but don’t have the budget to manage it, Engineered Hardwood may be a perfect solution. We’ll explain the options.
When you take on a painting project, latex paint is the way to go most of the time – but not always. We explain when oil-based paint is the best choice and why - even though the clean-up is a little harder.

Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions:

Debra from Tennessee asks if using dry lock in the basement is the best way to stop leaks.
Murray in Illinois needs advice replacing his natural gas water heater.
Stacey from Minnesota wants to know if she can use mortar and limewash to fill in the gaps on her brick fireplace.
Phillip in Rhode Island wants to know how to get red cedar shingles to age darker.
Marty is asking why she isn’t getting hot water fast enough to her bathroom.
Jan in South Dakota wants to know how to level a concrete floor.
Vincent from Texas wants to know how to fix a collapsing chain link fence in an area that floods easily.
Debbie in Delaware is looking for the best way to repair a popcorn ceiling that is not adhering properly.
Jacob from Arizona needs help repairing a crack on the garage ceiling.

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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Features Home Buyers Hate | Energy Saving Tips for Appliances | Best Spring Flowers for Your Region | Ep #2191 Mar 28, 2022

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Planning on selling your home this spring while the market is still hot? Some home features are pretty much guaranteed to turn-off buyers. We’ll share what to avoid or to change before the first potential buyer shows up.
Did you know that your appliances may be quietly draining electricity - all day, every day - even when they are turned off? We’ll share solutions to save all that wasted money.
Plus, can’t wait for all those spring flowers to bloom? We help, with tips on how to get a color-filled garden going immediately, no matter where you live

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Jeff in Iowa needs help improving his water pressure after installing a low flow shower head.
Kelly from South Dakota needs help removing wallpaper that is removing some of the drywall behind her.
Wayne in Iowa has an odor in his bathroom and wants to know how to get rid of it.
Melanie from California wants to know if untreated pine wood will hold up in the bathroom.
Aaron in South Dakota wants to seal off a second fireplace chimney in his home.
Lynn from North Carolina wants to know if reducing the moisture in her partially finished basement is a DIY project.
Geddie in Arkansas wants to know how to prevent mice from getting into his home and how to deal with them humanely.
Josh wants to know what the cause of a bathroom water stain might be.
Patrice likes the look of LED lights but not the cords that come with them, is there a way for her to hide them.

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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Spring Deck Prep | Affordable Updates to Boost Home Office Productivity | Tax Deductible Improvements | Ep #2190 Mar 24, 2022

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With Spring just ahead, is your deck ready? Sun, rain and even insects can damage your deck’s surface, but a good finish can help keep Mother Nature from ruining your deck surface. Tom & Leslie walk you through the project.
These days, we spend more time than ever in home offices. We’ll share a couple simple and affordable updates to make your home office space comfortable and productive.
It’s almost tax time again – while we’re not tax experts we DO have a pretty good handle on which improvements are tax deductible and will share suggestions.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Karen in Nebraska has bathroom tile that is has grout falling out of it.
Dave from Arizona has a kitchen sink that was installed into his countertop that is starting to fall into the countertop.
Nicole needs a solution for returning her grout to its bright white color.
Brian from Iowa has a crack in his bedroom wall that’s keeps coming back and needs a permanent solution.
Ruth in Michigan wants to know if she can put shutters over her vinyl siding and if so how to do it.
Tom from Missouri has a garage that was pulled away from his house and wants to know restore it to the way it was.
Trish in New Jersey wants to know if it’s worth it to move a load bearing wall.
Donna from Tennessee has an odor in her guest home that won’t go away and needs a solution.
Steve in Arizona has a gas firepit that is lacking in heat, what can he do to make the fire a little stronger.
Dot from Wisconsin wants to know how to put a trench into and drain her driveway.

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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Storm-Proof Your Roof for Spring | Best Filters for Allergy Sufferers | Toughest Eco-Friendly Floors | Ep #2189 Mar 21, 2022

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Spring is the season of big rainstorms. We’ll have tips on how to make sure your roof is ready for the deluge!
Prevent sneezing by replacing air condition filters before allergy season kicks in! Before allergy season kicks in, it’s a good idea to replace the air filter in your heating and cooling system. We’ll share a nifty little device that costs about a dollar and reminds you exactly when that needs to happen.
When it comes to floors, it’s easier than ever to be eco-friendly. We’ll share options for beautiful, durable and earth-friendly floors.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Gerry in Massachusetts has a bang that randomly occurring in her house’s plumbing.
Mike from Louisiana noticed a crack on his floor the needs to be repaired.
Theresa in South Carolina has a basement that floods after a heavy rain.
David from Arkansas wants some more information about geothermal water heaters.
Carol in Mississippi has a kitchen floor that is sinking into her crawl space and needs to figure out why and how to solve it.
Cody from Texas wants to know if it’s worth it to buy an insulated door or put in foam sheets between his garage door.
Margaret in Virginia has a rusty cast iron tub and wants to know what she would have to do to restore it.
Jim from Pennsylvania wants to know the advantages of metal roof over typical shingle roofs.

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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Lighting Up Your Landscape | Underdeck Ceilings | Learning Your Homes History | Ep #2188 Mar 17, 2022

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If you’d like to step up the look of your home’s exterior, a good lighting design can help. We’ll share tips on what you need to know to get that project done.
Spaces under decks can be dark, dirty wastelands. But if your deck is a 2nd story, there are lots of ways to add an underdeck ceiling that drains rainwater passing through and really cleans up the look below.
If you live in an old house, finding out when your house was built, who lived there, and what changes happened over the years can be a fun and fascinating journey. We’ll share tips on how you can do just that.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Dreema from West Virginia has a crack in her load-bearing center wall that is spreading to other rooms and wants to know if she should call a contractor or an engineer for advice on how to fix it.
Robert in North Carolina is having a dryer that is not drying even after two or three loads.
Betty from Texas needs a permanent solution to cracks in her door frame.
Joe in Illinois is having condensation on his central air system and needs to know how to prevent this.
Cindy from Delaware has dual sinks that occasional give off a strong sewage smell.
Bud in Oregon needs to how to replace a lighting fixture.
Pauline from New Jersey needs to clean a mineral deposit from a granite countertop.
Mike in Pennsylvania has a steel tub that is rusting out and wants to know if he should refinish it or just rip it out.
Tammy from Missouri gets a buzzing from her breaker every time she turns on her new furnace.

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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Shocking Features New Home Buyers Expect | Baby Proofing Checklist | Tips for Tile Projects | Ep #2187 Mar 14, 2022

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The Spring real estate market is heating up with buyers eager to upgrade to a new home. But the features they’re looking for have changed – a lot! We’ll share what today’s home buyers are hot on.
Is your family growing? BEFORE you hear the pitter patter of little feet – It’s smart to make sure home sweet home is safe as can be. We share the 9 best ways to baby-proof your money pit.
If you’re thinking about taking on a tile project, choosing the right look is only a part of the project. We’ll have tips on how to choose the best TYPE of tile for your project.

Plus, answer your home improvement questions:

Marla in Louisiana wants to know how to convert her porch into enclosed living space.
Perry wants to know the proper way to put a metal roof on his house.
Christina from Montana wants to know the most cost-effective solution for bringing natural light into a bathroom.
Michael in North Carolina is a new homeowner who wants to know if cracks in his foundation are a big problem.
Tara from Pennsylvania need a solution to get rid of with earwigs and crickets.
Barry spilled caustic drain cleaners on his tub and wants to know if he needs to replace the tub now.
Tammy in Tennessee wants to know they best fasteners to use when installing new gutters so they don’t fall off.
Joe from Kentucky has spots on her porcelain tub and wants to know how to fix and cover them up.

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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Best Way to Buy Windows | Disposers that Destroy Food Waste | Duct Cleaning Tricks | Ep #2186 Mar 10, 2022

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Are ready to update your windows? You may find that it is one pretty confusing experience! We’ll share a simple trick that makes it easy to compare windows and pick the best ones for your home.
A garbage disposer is one of those products that - once you own it - you’ll never want to be without it again! We’ll share a few key features that can make all the difference.
A dryer exhaust duct has to be properly installed to avoid lint build up that can lead to a fire. But sometimes this is easier said than done! We have some tricks of the trade that can help and share an ingenious tool to help keep your ducts clean.

Plus, we share answers to lots of home improvement questions like:.

Marilyn needs a soundproofing solution for a condominium.
Mike from Arkansas wants to know if house is considered newly remodeled or not?
Cindy in California wants to know how to make her stovetop more fire safe.
Jim from Arkansas wants advice on remove a chimney that’s no longer needed.
Laurel in Pennsylvania needs a solution to smelly sink drains.
James from Illinois wants to know how to convert his two-prong outlets to three-prong outlets.

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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Garage Door Do-Overs | Simple Trick to Calc Home Care Costs | Stainless Steel Appliance Wraps | Your Q & A | Ep #2185 Mar 07, 2022

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One of the biggest security holes in any home is the garage door. Find out how to make sure your garage door is set up to keep your home safe from intruders, and safe for kid going in and out too!
Your house is your biggest investment. But how much should you set aside for home repair and maintenance? Learn a simple formula to help you know what to budget.
Stainless steel appliances can be beautiful but costly. We share a DIY trick to get that same stainless steel look for less.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Kelly in South Dakota is having trouble getting an oil stain off cement floor.
Mike from Iowa has a problem with how his bathroom vents into his attic.
Jane in Pennsylvania needs help finding covers for base board heating
Dave from Ohio has uninsulated drywall seams that pop and crack in the winter.
Robin in Oregon is having a lot of moisture and mold build up in her bathroom.
Nicole from Illinois has a crack caused by earthquake damage.
Don in Pennsylvania has a question about LED lighting in his kitchen.
Maria from Delaware wants to know how to paint over paneling.
Anthony in Tennessee needs a DIY solution for putting a bunk bed in his RV.
J.W. From Georgia wants to put a wood burning stove into his coal burning stove.

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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Brighten Up Your Kitchen | Top Places We Waste Energy | Easy Tub Restoration | Ep #2184 Mar 03, 2022

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If you’d love to add more light to your kitchen, we share a new window trend that aims to do just that, in a very unusual way.
Have you ever been surprised by a big electric bill? Find out the most common places energy is wasted.
If your bathtub has a worn-out finish, replacing the tub could require a major renovation of your entire bath. We highlight far less costly options to consider.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

Rich from West Virginia wants to know if he can spackle over the tape on his drywall.
Britt in California needs tips on installing a skylight.
Mark from South Carolina wants to know how to determine if he has hard water in his house.
Cecily in Iowa needs to know how to paint over water stains on wallpaper.
Hugh from North Carolina has a beach house that he wants to soundproof.
Anne wants to know who to call to install a tin ceiling.
Michael in North Carolina has a noisy water heater.
Debby from Texas needs to know the best prep for painting a carpeted cement floor.

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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