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#2553 – 2026 Housing Market Forecast | Weekend Outdoor Lighting Upgrades | Wallpaper’s Big Comeback
SHOW NOTES:
Welcome back to The Money Pit, where this week’s topics include the housing market forecast for buyers and sellers, bright ideas for outdoor lighting upgrades, and the revival of wallpaper to style your home. Plus, we’ve got expert answers for all your home improvement questions.
- 2026 Housing Market Forecast: We'll break down the latest projections
on easing mortgage rates, slowing home price growth, and what this means for home buyers, sellers, and those planning to stay put.
- Weekend Outdoor Lighting Upgrades: Discover smart, stylish, and affordable lighting solutions, from solar path lights to dramatic uplighting, that you can tackle in a single weekend to boost curb appeal and home safety after dark.
- Wallpaper's Grand Comeback: Think again if you believe wallpaper is
old-school! We're exploring fall's biggest interior design trends, including
bold colors, cozy patterns, and easy peel-and-stick styles, to help you fall in love with wallpaper all over again.
Q & A:
- Ryan from California called in with a problem with yellow jackets around his cat food. We suggest using Rescue TrapStiks to depopulate the area, plus increasing airflow with landscaping changes or an oscillating fan, as bees struggle to fly in the wind.
- Lorie from Tennessee had questions about repairing cracks in her concrete floor. We explain that concrete cracks are typical and recommend specific concrete repair products like Quickrete Recap for larger areas or fillers for smaller cracks.
- Chandler in Kentucky asked for advice on insulating a new home with total spray foam encapsulation without damaging roof shingles. We reassure him that spray foam will not significantly shorten shingle life and is an excellent insulation choice for attics.
- Valerie from Arkansas was looking for a way to repair hairline cracks in
her ceramic floor tiles. Unfortunately, cracked ceramic tiles can't truly be repaired and usually need to be replaced; we advise checking for subfloor
movement and offer tips for finding replacement tiles or creating a new design.
- Tom emailed us about leaky outdoor spigots that are over 20 years old. We suggest using PEX kits to replace old hose bibs and stress the critical importance of turning off and draining exterior faucets in winter to prevent freezing and bursting.
ASK A QUESTION:
Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask.
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By Leslie Segrete
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SHOW NOTES:
Welcome back to The Money Pit, where this week’s topics include the housing market forecast for buyers and sellers, bright ideas for outdoor lighting upgrades, and the revival of wallpaper to style your home. Plus, we’ve got expert answers for all your home improvement questions.
- 2026 Housing Market Forecast: We'll break down the latest projections
on easing mortgage rates, slowing home price growth, and what this means for home buyers, sellers, and those planning to stay put.
- Weekend Outdoor Lighting Upgrades: Discover smart, stylish, and affordable lighting solutions, from solar path lights to dramatic uplighting, that you can tackle in a single weekend to boost curb appeal and home safety after dark.
- Wallpaper's Grand Comeback: Think again if you believe wallpaper is
old-school! We're exploring fall's biggest interior design trends, including
bold colors, cozy patterns, and easy peel-and-stick styles, to help you fall in love with wallpaper all over again.
Q & A:
- Ryan from California called in with a problem with yellow jackets around his cat food. We suggest using Rescue TrapStiks to depopulate the area, plus increasing airflow with landscaping changes or an oscillating fan, as bees struggle to fly in the wind.
- Lorie from Tennessee had questions about repairing cracks in her concrete floor. We explain that concrete cracks are typical and recommend specific concrete repair products like Quickrete Recap for larger areas or fillers for smaller cracks.
- Chandler in Kentucky asked for advice on insulating a new home with total spray foam encapsulation without damaging roof shingles. We reassure him that spray foam will not significantly shorten shingle life and is an excellent insulation choice for attics.
- Valerie from Arkansas was looking for a way to repair hairline cracks in
her ceramic floor tiles. Unfortunately, cracked ceramic tiles can't truly be repaired and usually need to be replaced; we advise checking for subfloor
movement and offer tips for finding replacement tiles or creating a new design.
- Tom emailed us about leaky outdoor spigots that are over 20 years old. We suggest using PEX kits to replace old hose bibs and stress the critical importance of turning off and draining exterior faucets in winter to prevent freezing and bursting.
ASK A QUESTION:
Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask.
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