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The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I"ll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care

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38:20

No-Brainer Energy Savers | Repair or Replace Roof? |...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/10/11

SHOW NOTES: Spotted a roof leak and wondering if your roof can be repaired or needs a complete replacement? We’ll tell you how to know. It doesn’t matter if you heat by gas, oil, propane or electric, it’s time to get your heating system serviced. We share key components that have to be checked to make sure the system remains safe and efficient. If there’s a way to do a home improvement project that’s fast, simple, safe, costs less and makes a positive impact, that project would be a

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39:29

DIY Gutter Guards | Fast Fix for Laminate Countertops...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/10/07

SHOW NOTES: Hiring a gutter company to install gutter guards can be ridiculously expensive. But buying the product and then either installing the gutter covers yourself -- or hiring a handyman to do the installation -- can be far less expensive. We walk you through the project. Laminate countertops can give you the look of natural stone without the price – but they’re not quite as durable. But the good news is that laminate tops are actually pretty easy to repair. We’ll share some tricks of the

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39:02

Leaf Blower Rec’s from Consumer Reports | DIY Mold...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/10/04

SHOW NOTES: Ready to blast away piles of leaves this Fall? Paul Hope, the Home & Appliance Editor from Consumer Reports, dishes on this season’s best leaf blowers including some that won’t wake the neighborhood! As we move closer to Fall, we move closer to Fall storms which can bring on MOLD! But is getting rid of mold a DIY project, or do you always need a pro? The answer is – it depends! We’ll share DIY tips to help clear the air. If you’ve been putting off insulation because it’s always been

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38:44

Hidden Remodeling Surprises | Saving with Service...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/30

SHOW NOTES: Everyone wants a perfect remodel but home improvement and perfect are two words that you don’t often hear in the same sentence! We share tips on how to avoid the hidden surprises that come with the territory. Home prices are up and that means successful home buyers may not have much money left for unexpected repairs once they close on the house. Service contracts can help handle a lot of those surprise costs. We explain the options. Terrazzo has been proven as a floor that is both

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38:20

Solution for Cold Showers | Fix for Dirty Dishwasher...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/27

SHOW NOTES: Hate waiting for your shower water to heat up? Hot water recirculation pumps can help, delivering hot water to faucets almost immediately. We’ll tell you how it works and what it takes to install one in your own house. Do dishes come out of your dishwasher dirtier than when they went in? The culprit could be a clogged drain valve that’s easy to fix. We’ll tell you how! Want to be comfortable this winter? Adding insulation is the most cost effective and smartest energy saving

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37:26

Worth it to Replace Heating? | Top Hidden Home Buying...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/24

SHOW NOTES: Are you living with the heating system that was in your house when you bought it? Old furnaces and boilers can be inefficient. We help you figure out if a replacement or conversion to another tup of heat is worth it. If you’ve shopped for a house in what’s been a crazy market, you probably spent more than you wanted to. That leaves little for hidden home repairs that can cost you big bucks. We identify the top home buying hazards to watch out for. 90% of homes in America are wasting

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38:19

Easy Ways for Renters to Reduce Heating Cost | Quick...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/20

SHOW NOTES: For renters, heat is a big expense you might feel you can’t change. We’ll share tips to save money heating your apartment that won’t require any major changes and make you a lot more comfortable. Do have a deck with cracked or splintery boards that needs a refresh? We share tips on the easiest way to repair deck boards and re-stain the deck for the season ahead. Is your driveway worn, chipped or suffering from nasty oil stains? We’ve got a sure-fire solution to clean up driveway

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38:59

4-Season Greenhouse | Bathroom Lighting to Make You...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/16

SHOW NOTES: Just about time to wrap up gardening for the year. But if you had a greenhouse, you can extend your gardening well into the Fall! Plus, you can start back up even earlier next spring. We’ll share the best DIY Greenhouse Kits to hook you up with a 4-season crop of veggies. When you flick on the bathroom light first thing in the morning, do you scare yourself? That frightening reflection may not actually be all you – just bad bathroom lighting. We’ll share tips to help you improve your

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38:23

Best Replacement Windows | Fun Ideas for Leftover...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/13

SHOW NOTES: Buying new replacement windows can be confusing. But if you learn how to read a single label that’s required for every new window, finding the best window becomes instantly simplified. We walk you through what to look for. Leftover paint can feel like a headache when every other aspect of a project is done. But with a little imagination and creative flair, we share ideas to use paint that is left over to give your home extra appeal…and have lots of fun in the process. A firewood pile

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37:37

Best Gutter Guards | New Options for Insulation |...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/09

SHOW NOTES: As we head into Fall, it’s a good time to assess your home’s insulation needs. Most homes simply don’t have enough and that results in higher than necessary heating bills as well as a very uncomfortable space. We’ll share a new insulation product that’ll allow you to get the insulation job done fast and safe. Fall is also the time of year when beautiful foliage assembles into a rotted rooftop mess when gutters get clogged! We’ll explain how a clogged gutter can lead to everything from

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38:42

College Rental Red Flags | Hardest to Kill...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/06

SHOW NOTES: College parents beware, we are about to enter “silly season” when real estate agents press young, inexperienced students to sign leases that are chock full of ridiculous requirements, and stiff fines and fees that anyone renting outside of a college town would find ludicrous. We’ll tell you what to look for to prepare your young renters from these predatory practices. As the end of summer approaches, it'll soon be time to bring the green inside with houseplants. But if you feel like

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37:49

Are Replacement Windows Worth it | Pro Painting Tips...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/09/02

SHOW NOTES: With fall approaching, and you might be wondering if replacing old or drafty windows is a wise move. We walk you through 7 key questions to ask yourself to determine if this project is right for you. Painting seems like a simple DIY project but that’s exactly why it is even more frustrating than ever when your painting project comes out badly. We’ll share pro painting tips to help. As we head into pandemic season two, many Americans will continue to work from home fueling the need for

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39:51

Pet Friendly Floors | DIY Exterior Painting Tips |...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/30

SHOW NOTES: Your house is your biggest investment – but how much, exactly, should you set aside for the cost of home maintenance? We share a simple formula to help you determine what that is. Floors need to handle wear and tear and be easy to clean. But when you have pets, that durability raises to a whole new level! We’ll share what you need to know to choose pet friendly floors that can handle that kind of traffic. Painting the exterior of your home is one of the most important types of home

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38:20

Stopping Shower Shock: How to End Cold Water Blasts!...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/26

SHOW NOTES: (Episode Summary, and Links) Have you ever taken a shower and received a blast of water that was freezing cold or scalding hot? That’s what we call shower shock! Tom explains exactly why this happens and how to stop the shower-shock for good. By now, garages are usually a mess of toys, tools and toxins like lawn chemicals and paints – all of which are too close to each other for comfort. We share garage organization solutions that can help. If you’ve ever tried to repair old, worn-out

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39:43

Instagram Worthy Kitchen Cabinet Painting | Glamping...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/23

SHOW NOTES: Painting your kitchen cabinets is one of the most popular ways to update a kitchen. But can this DIY project deliver the same level of beauty and durability of a factory applied finish? It can - if we get the painting steps right! Tom & Leslie walk you through what you need to know to get Instagram worthy results! If a vacation home is out of reach… you might want to consider GLAMPING instead! Glamping is short for “glamor camping” and we’ll share tips on how to do just that by

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37:34

DIY Adirondack Chairs | Picking the Right Primer |...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/19

SHOW NOTES: Buying new lawn furniture this summer was a challenge due to the disruption of the pandemic. That's why now may be a good time to build your own. We’ll help by walking you through how to build one of the most iconic pieces of outdoor furniture, the Adirondack chair, including a source for detailed step-by-step plans to build your own Adirondack Chair. If you’ve taken on paint projects, you may know that using a primer is the first step to making sure your paint project comes out

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38:51

Post Pandemic Home Buyer Demands | No Mess Tip for...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/16

SHOW NOTES: Post pandemic, 65 percent of people house hunting demand one feature more than any other. The pandemic has changed a lot about how we buy things and that includes what we look for in a new home! We share the list of new home buyer demands. If you’ve ever taken on a tiling project, you may know that some of the more inconvenient parts of the project are that it’s messy and takes DAYS because you have to wait for the adhesive to set, before you can grout. We’ll show you a trick of the

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38:30

Garage Doors that Pay for Themselves | DIY Fence Tips...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/12

SHOW NOTES: Replacing your garage door can be a simple and affordable project that delivers a 94% return on investment when the house is sold. Get tips on the many styles, colors and designs for garage doors and how to choose from and how to a garage door that rights for you. As the saying goes, good fences make great neighbors. But as simple as it seems, adding a fence is something many DIY’rs get wrong. We’ll walk you tips for picking out the best fence so you can get it right, the first

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38:38

Consumer Reports Top Toilets for ’21 | Best Options...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/09

SHOW NOTES: Consumer Reports is out with the Top Toilets for 2021! We will flush out the details – including the very unusual way they test toilets using plastic balls, screws and sponges to simulate the real thing! If you’re buying a new home, you’ll have lots of options to choose from. But many of these don’t really have to be done when the house is being built. We’ll tell you which upgrades make sense to buy from the builder, and which you can get done on your own – and often save a lot of

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37:55

Finding Hidden Storage Space | Clear Dirty House Air...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast ·

2021/08/05

SHOW NOTES: Do you need more storage space? Who doesn’t! We’ll explain the many nooks and crannies where storage space hides that you may never have thought of! Breathing fresh clean air inside your home is more important today than ever. But during these hot “dog days” of summer, you don’t have to throw open windows and let in hot humid air to get it! We’ll share easy ways to make sure the air INSIDE your home is as clean as possible. Adding a backyard deck is one sure-fire way to increase your

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