The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

New Energy Star Program Guarantees Energy Efficiency | Refinishing Bathtubs | Are Extended Warranties Worth It? | Ep #2160

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SHOW NOTES:

  • If you’d like to improve the energy efficiency of your home but wondered whether the improvements would pay off, the EPA now has a program that can prove the savings before the projects even started. 
  • Bathtubs can last a lifetime, but their finishes won’t! If your bathtub finish is worn, you don’t have to get rid of the whole tub. We share much less expensive solutions.
  • As you do your gift shopping – have you noticed how many retailers offer the opportunity to purchase an “extended” warranty? These seem to be available on everything from a toaster to a television, but do they ever make sense?

    • Plus, answers to your home improvement questions:

    • Robert in Alaska has water penetrating his foundation and wants to know how to stop this.
    • Terri from Missouri is having a crack issue that won’t go away on her wall leading up to her vaulted ceiling and needs a permanent fix.
    • John in New Jersey wants to know if he should flush his water heater annually.
    • Leslie needs advice on cutting down a door.
    • Brent in Texas has a question about using a ridge venting alongside gable vents.
    • Ron from Tennessee has an issue dealing with moisture in his crawlspace and wants to know if an encapsulated system can help solve this.
    • Vicki in Louisiana has an issue keeping the same water pressure with different temperatures.
    • Nancy from Pennsylvania wants a more modern looking option instead of baseboard heating in her all-electric house.
    • Andrew in North Carolina has a problem with his water drain in his shower making a gurgling noise when it drains.


      • 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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