The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

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This week, we’ll show you how to build the outdoor kitchen of your dreams with simple modular blocks, reveal insider secrets to picking paint colors like a pro, and tackle the challenge of transforming rooms that feel beyond repair. Plus, get answers to home improvement questions to make your next DIY home improvement project a success!

Painting: New hue? Make your project pop with pro tips for choosing the right paint colors.

Outdoor Kitchens: Stack and sizzle by building an outdoor kitchen with DIY modular blocks.

Saving Space: Take space-saving steps to make hopeless rooms salvageable.

Q & A:

Adding Bathroom: Where is the best place to add a second bathroom? Keri would get more ROI with a bathroom on the second floor instead of the basement.

Basement Water: Randall’s basement got flooded and still gets damp. He gets advice about having vents in the crawlspace and improving drainage outside the house.

Worms: Lillian is bothered by all the worms that keep getting into the indoor patio after it rains. We wouldn’t try to eliminate them because they’re beneficial to the soil.

Ceiling Leak: Vincent’s not sure where the metal roof is leaking through the ceiling. He gets tips on finding the roof leak, using a sealant, and priming and painting the ceiling.

HVAC: How hard is it to install air conditioning? Courtney should keep the very efficient baseboard heating, and adding A/C ductwork is not terribly difficult.

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In this home improvement episode, get bright ideas for kitchen lighting, learn how to stop energy loss with efficient insulation, and find ways to reduce pet odors in your home. Plus, hear expert answers to lots more DIY questions to create your best home ever!

- Kitchen Lighting: Brighten up your cooking and dining with attractive and efficient kitchen lighting.

- Insulation: Stop wasting energy by choosing the right insulation for your home.

- Pet Odors: Enjoy tail-wagging snuggles that pass that sniff test with 7 tips for reducing pet odors.

Q & A:

- Deck Stain: The stain on Bella’s deck is already chipping off, probably because the surface was still damp. We suggest scraping off the loose spots and touching up those areas.

- Foundation: Randy’s house foundation was jacked up and he’s not sure what should be sealed. He gets tips for reducing moisture in the crawlspace and basement.

- Crack Moisture: Oily moisture is oozing through hairline cracks in a Terrazzo floor. Judith gets advice for drainage outside the house and sealing the crack with silicone.

- Water Heater: Water takes a long time to get hot on the far end of Stewart’s house. He can install a second water heater that’s closer or a hot water recirculation system.

- Dirty Toilet: Cindy gets persistent dirty residue around the water line in her toilets. She can try using commercial cleaners or installing a self-cleaning toilet.

- Cracked Wall: There’s a big, long crack in the wall behind Jim’s garage. He needs to hire a structural engineer to see if it’s an active crack and how to fix it properly.

- Flooring: Char wants advice on how to match new flooring with the laminate in other rooms. We discuss some color options and getting samples of different products.

- Roof Restoration: Debbie asks if Roof Maxx is a legitimate product. We confirm it can add years to the life of a roof while saving money and explain how the process works. 

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Introducing Hot Takes on a Low Key Debate from Pod Save America.

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Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy break down Tim Walz's great arguments about democracy and reproductive rights, JD Vance's distortions on Obamacare and immigration, and the other moments that might—might!—break through from a surprisingly collegial vice presidential debate.

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In this show, get a grip on DIY projects with the right tape for every need, learn how to choose between building a deck or a patio, and enjoy clean, great-tasting water with an easy filtration system. Plus, hear answers to other home improvement questions from callers like you!

- Tape: When you need sticky solutions, this is where to get the right tape for every DIY project.

- Deck vs. Patio: Use these tips to decide whether a wood deck or a brick patio is right for your outdoor living space.

- Clean Water: Get clean, great-tasting water with an easy and compact water filtration system.

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- Heated Floor: Jeanette has questions about the ease and expense of a DIY radiant heated floor. We suggest having it professionally installed and give tips on cutting costs.

- Fence: Ron wants to replace the wire fence to keep out wildlife. A chain-link metal fence would be the strongest option.

- Electrical: After changing her mind about basement lighting, Katherine needs to disconnect the live wiring and cover the fixture holes with plates or new drywall patches.

- Flagpole: Linda gets advice on how to attach a flagpole bracket to a porch column by drilling pilot holes, using longer screws, and adding a wood block on the uneven surface.

- Deck Cleaning: How can you clean cooking oil stains off a Trex deck? If using a TSP paste doesn’t work, Mark can flip the board over to the clean side.

- Windows: Can casement windows be replaced with double-hung windows? It may be easier for Russ to install better-quality casement windows.

- Concrete Stains: Winston can’t remove the stains on his concrete garage floor. Applying epoxy floor paint is an attractive and durable way to cover the surface. 

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Should you DIY or hire a pro? In this show, we’ll guide you through the decision-making process. Plus, with winter on the way, we’ve got top tips for sealing those sneaky drafts. And if you’re looking to add a granite finish to your floors or walls, we’ll show you how. Got a home reno or décor question? Listen in for expert advice!

- Hiring a Pro: Should you DIY or hire a professional for your home improvement project? How to decide.

- Drafts: Stop the breeze and save on energy bills by tracking down and sealing off chilly drafts.

- Granite: This durable granite coating gives the beauty and strength of natural stone to any surface.

Q & A:

- Odors: When the attic fan turns on, why does the house smell like sewage? Shelby needs to add ventilation to the attic to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide being pulled through the house.

- Cleaning Cement: Will scrubbing with a vinegar solution clean sidewalk stains? Julian may need to use a pressure washer and more effective cleaning products.

- Driveway Repair: Susan’s asphalt driveway was resurfaced, but was not pitched correctly and water is pooling into the house. She should install a curtain drain to divert the runoff.

- Pole Barn: Larry wonders about the durability of the posts of his old pole barn garage. If they’re ground contact pressure-treated wood and aren’t shifting, they should last just fine.

- Water Heater: Nancy wastes water waiting for it to get hot due to the distance between the water heater and the faucet. She has options, but they may not offer a good ROI.

- Staining Siding: The solid stain on Paul’s clapboard siding is bubbling up. He’ll need to remove the stain in that area and start over with an oil-based primer before re-staining.

- Plumbing Odor: Anthony noticed a sewer smell after getting a new washer and dryer. We’ve got tips for extending the trap so it holds more water to prevent bio-gases.

- Squeaky Floor: The floor under Pam’s carpeting is squeaking, but she learns an easy trick of the trade to find the floor joists and how to use the right nails to stop the squeak.

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- Hot Water: Skip the wait and get hot water on demand with a hot water recirculating pump.

- Insulation: New innovations in insulation lower energy costs while keeping your home comfortable all year long.

- Flooring: Get the look of wood in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements with flooring engineered for damp locations.

Q & A:

- Insulation: Can Kathy prevent trapped moisture in the attic by adding insulation? What she really needs is more ventilation unless she decides to use spray foam insulation.

- Metal Roof: Dan’s porch tin roof gets very hot in summer. Applying a radiant coating designed for metal roofs will reflect the sun’s UV rays and reduce the heat.

- Contractor Dispute: A bad contractor trashed Beth’s home and walked off the job with all the materials. We recommend consulting an attorney and filing criminal charges for theft.

- Exterior Stairs: Matt wants to build DIY landscaping stairs. It’s a big project, and he gets tips for using concrete masonry units, pressure-treated wood, and more.

- Warranties: What kind of maintenance should be done on a new house? Diane can find a great checklist of what to do and should also check her new homebuyer warranties to see what’s covered.

- Brick Surface: Greg would like to install a brick veneer on his glazed block building. It can be done, but he should research what type of brick will adhere to that surface.

- Moisture: Moisture is bowing the hardwood floor in the room over the crawlspace. Jonathan gets advice on how to reduce the humidity inside the crawlspace.

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