The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Stop Deer From Damaging Your Landscape, How to Install Motion Detector Lights and Tips for Picking the Best Grill Aug 12, 2016

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If your yard’s become an all-you-can-eat buffet for deer and wildlife, Tom & Leslie have some humane ideas for stopping all the chomping. Plus motion detector lights are easy to install, very affordable and can improve your home’s security, we’ll

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Avoiding Summer Storm Damage, Using Reclaimed Wood for Projects and Building Solid Deck Footings Aug 10, 2016

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Severe summer storms can strike at any moment, no matter where you are. Tom & Leslie have tips to help you make sure you’re ready. Plus, using recycled or “reclaimed” wood for projects is a great idea. We’ll tell you the best places to find it, and

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Tips to Avoid Ticks, Refinishing Hardwood Floors and Staying Cool Through the Dog Days of Summer Aug 05, 2016

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Now that we are in the hottest part of the summer, we are also at the peak season for ticks that can carry dangerous diseases. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to avoid ticks and health hassles they can bring. Plus get tips on how to refinish hardwood

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Keep a Green Lawn through Hot Summers, Home Inspection Tips and Low Cost Ways to Stay Cool Aug 03, 2016

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Now that we are officially in the “dog days of summer” you might find you’re having a hard time maintaining a lush green lawn. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to protect your lawn so it’ll jump back once the weather cools off. Plus find out how to hire

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How to Host a Garage Sale, Tips to Build the Perfect Patio, and How to Silence Noisy Air Conditioners Jul 29, 2016

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Summer is the season for lots of outdoor activities including holding a garage sale! Tom and Leslie have tips to clear clutter and maybe make a few bucks. Plus, patio projects are also popular now. Roger Cook from This Old House stops by with tips

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Stepping up to a Stylish Garage Door, Picking the Best Concrete Mix for Posts, Patios and Steps, and Bleach-free ways to Kill Mold Jul 27, 2016

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When you look at the outside of your home, does the garage door rank as the most boring surface you see? Tom and Leslie have tips to step up the style. Plus projects like setting a post, building a patio or repair a step all involve concrete –

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Home Safety for Kids, Handy Tool for Electrical Repairs and Preventing Injuries in the Yard Jul 22, 2016

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Just because kids may be old enough to stay home alone, they may not be able to handle a home related emergency. Tom and Leslie have tips to make sure you and your kids are prepared. Plus, find out what tools you need for basic electrical repairs,

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Preventing Burglars from Ruining Your Vacation, Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers and Easy A/C Install Tips to Keep Cool in Summer Jul 20, 2016

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Summer vacation season is often a bonanza for burglars. Tom and Leslie share simple and low-cost steps you can take right how to keep your home safe. Plus if you are planning to buy or sell a home, you do not want to do that without getting a

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Best Apps for Home Improvement Projects, Clean Up Tips for Big Renovations and How to Add Wainscoting Jul 15, 2016

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Finding home improvement help is no fun when you’re in the middle of a project. Tom and Leslie have tips on a new home improvement app that can help. Plus, before you can start any construction project – you usually need to do a bit of destruction.

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The Return of Porch Life, Best Mosquito Trap and Tips to Make Window Air Conditioners More Efficient Jul 13, 2016

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With all the frenzy of modern life, do you long for the days of past when homeowners sat outside, chatted with neighbors and enjoyed a nice, cold lemonade in a rocker? Well, porches are making a huge comeback, and Tom and Leslie have details. Plus

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